Prop 1 Priority

Molly Burroughs, Opinions Editor
February 9, 2012

The third Monday of every January celebrates a man remembered for an extraordinary vision that can be summarized in a single phrase, “I have a dream.” Over the recent Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, we all had a chance to look at the world and decide what needs to change or what is important... Read more »

$ .49 Operating Tax Increase on April 3 Ballot

Emily Bell, Editor in Chief
January 26, 2012

The district will vote on Prop 1, an effort to raise the operating tax levy $.49, April 3. “Prop 1 will give Ladue School District residents an opportunity to weigh in on what type of public schools the community should have,” superintendent Marsha Chappelow said. “The funds needed to sustain such... Read more »

District deserves a tax levy

Caleb Ellis, Editor In Chief
December 14, 2011

There is no question that our school district has faced as much of the brunt of the economic downturn as anything. Last year was marred by budget cuts that slashed everything from teachers to programs, and have left no room for development anywhere across the board. The problems are many, and solutions... Read more »