St. Louis Public Schools

Teacher At Soldan High Charged With Sexual Misconduct

Rachel Lippmann — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:22:32 +0000

Updated with receipt of statement from SLPS.

A math teacher at Soldan International Studies High School in St. Louis is facing 11 criminal counts for allegedly having sexual contact with a student at the school.

Thirty-two-year-old David Marler is being held on a $250,000 cash bond on felony statutory sodomy, child endangerment, and sexual contact with a student charges. Police are investigating the possibility that there were other victims, and are encouraging parents or students to call 314-444-5385.

Cleveland NJROTC Saved, Two Other SLPS Schools To Close

Tim Lloyd — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 03:30:43 +0000

On Wednesday night the state-appointed Special Administrative Board approved some budget cutting measures meant to improve the St. Louis Public School District's long-term financial health.

The efforts of alumni and faculty, however, ultimately saved the popular Cleveland NJROTC High School from the chopping block.

Last month Superintendent Kelvin Adams said little could change his recommendation to close Cleveland NJROTC due to low enrollment.

Making Their Case: SLPS Urban League Debaters Earn High Honors

Alex Heuer, Mary Edwards and Don Marsh — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:18:07 +0000

Debate is an activity in which thousands of high school and college students participate throughout the country.

The academic activity takes many forms and styles though ‘policy debate’ is one of the most common.

Parents, Students, Alumni Make The Case For Cleveland

Tim Lloyd — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:56:13 +0000

A push to save Cleveland NJROTC High School continued on Saturday.

During a public forum at Vashon High School, students, parents and alumni gave their feedback on the proposed budget for St. Louis Public Schools. Several speakers told Superintendent Kelvin Adams that his idea to close Cleveland NJROTC is a mistake.

SLPS Could Close Schools, Cut Jobs

Tim Lloyd — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:54:38 +0000

Flat enrollment and the lingering recession may force St. Louis Public Schools to close four of its schools.

That’s according to a 2013-14 budget proposal presented to the Special Administrative Board Wednesday night by Superintendent Kelvin Adams.

Even though four schools could be closed, the public comment period at the board meeting was full of Cleveland Junior Naval Academy students like Erik Harrison.

In full uniform, Harrison and his classmates pleaded with the board to spare the military prep school.