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Francis Howell seniors go back to where it all started for clap-out 2s5j6p

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

Graduating seniors from the Francis Howell School District went back to where it all started to reflect on their last 12 years.

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Students at Jefferson County school hold retirement parade for touch therapy dog 4x3t3x

Updated: May 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

The kids told First Alert 4 that TJ helped them when they got angry and was always there to cheer people up.

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Seniors celebrate end of school year in St. Charles v6v2i

Updated: May 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

The school year is coming to an end, which means high school students are soaking in their final days.

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A group of seventh-grade students from Lincoln County is being recognized for their incredible...

Students in Lincoln County bring home prize in statewide music competition 1rb1c

Updated: May 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

First Alert 4’s Steve Harris introduces us to the talented quartet in the video above.

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Lindbergh High School students repair electronics 2b6g2n

Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM CDT

By Steve Harris

A copilot program at Lindbergh High School teaches students to repair electronics.

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Lindbergh High School hosts 12th annual Musicthon 5s4r6p

Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

Schools on 4’s Steve Harris jammed along with the students for the 12th annual Musicthon.

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Seckman Elementary Students Crochet Club

Jefferson County students form crochet club 1f4z3d

Updated: Mar. 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

A school in Jefferson County has a crochet club.

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Students in the Parkway School District run a coffee cart on Fridays.

Friday coffee cart a hit at local elementary school 5l383g

Updated: Feb. 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM CST

By First Alert 4 Staff

Students at Craig Elementary run a coffee cart on Friday mornings.

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Students in Wentzville celebrated Global School Play Day.

Wentzville school s Global School Play Day 1c4e1i

Updated: Feb. 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM CST

By First Alert 4 Staff

First Alert 4’s Steve Harris visited a Wentzville elementary school to celebrate Global School Play Day.

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Students spread love at nursing home 2u63n

Updated: Feb. 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM CST

By First Alert 4 Staff

Project Cupid collected cards from schools across the area to be delivered to nursing homes.

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Students at Holt High School are rebuilding this 1971 Chevy Pickup.

High school students rebuilding pickup truck 713h2w

Updated: Feb. 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM CST

By First Alert 4 Staff

Students at Holt High School in Wentzville are rebuilding a 1971 Chevrolet pickup truck.

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St. Charles middle school students host traveling exhibit sponsored by The Anne Frank House 283w57

Updated: Jan. 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM CST

By First Alert 4 Staff

Hardin Middle School in St. Charles is the site of a traveling exhibit sponsored by The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam.

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How a 3D printer is helping students in Lincoln County 431r3p

Updated: Jan. 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM CST

By First Alert 4 Staff

Boone Elementary School in the Lincoln County School District has a new 3D printer, thanks to a donation by Toyota Missouri.

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The letters Q and U celebrated their union in a St. Charles school gym.

Mock marriage helps St. Charles students learn letters d6rd

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM CST

By First Alert 4 Staff

A mock marriage is helping students at Harris Elementary in St. Charles learn their letters.

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Francis Howell School District club spans generations 3r6b5r

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 5:38 PM CST

By First Alert 4 Staff

A club in the Francis Howell School District spans generations and aims to help celebrate those in their “golden years.”

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In a Liberty High School classroom in Wentzville, students are making tasty dog treats.

Wentzville class makes tasty treats for dogs 581a3f

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 5:44 PM CST

By First Alert 4 Staff

In a Liberty High School classroom in Wentzville, students are making tasty dog treats.

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Normandy High School Chess Club teaches students outside of the classroom p2k1p

Updated: Nov. 15, 2024 at 5:44 PM CST

By First Alert 4 Staff

The Normandy High School Chess Club is gaining recognition across the area.

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Middle school students raise money for local animal shelters 40586r

Updated: Nov. 8, 2024 at 6:01 PM CST

By First Alert 4 Staff

Students at Crestview Middle School in the Rockwood School District went the extra mile to help animal shelters in our community.

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Wentzville high school students work to create fundraising kiosk 2b6j2w

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 5:47 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

The tools are out, to make the perfect cut and screw each piece together to turn an idea into reality.

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Clinic at St. Charles school helps students get pediatric care 486v3q

Updated: Oct. 25, 2024 at 5:41 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

A St. Charles school has a student clinic for pediatric care.

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Students in the Festus School District participating in Play Unified.

Special Olympics program brings Festus students together to play soccer 1t182l

Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 5:14 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

Festus Elementary School students are part of a program through the Special Olympics that brings together students of all abilities.

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Dads of Rosati-Kain Students (DORKS) hold fundraisers and events for the all-girls school.

The big role dads play for an all-girls school a3h4d

Updated: Oct. 11, 2024 at 2:50 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

Dads play a big role in an all-girls school in St. Louis.

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Local high school band performing at Missouri State Music Educators Conference 3s6w4h

Updated: Sep. 27, 2024 at 4:39 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

The band submitted a video of their performance to win a spot playing at the conference in January.

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St. Charles School District students meet published author 1k466v

Updated: Sep. 20, 2024 at 5:42 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

Students at the Success Campus in the St. Charles School District met a published author.

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Meet the student entrepreneurs of Hixson Middle School 2a3u3l

Updated: Sep. 13, 2024 at 3:19 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

Steve Harris visited Hixson Middle School in Webster Groves to meet two sixth-grade entrepreneurs.

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St. Louis public charter school recruiting bilingual teachers from around the world 3l221h

Updated: Sep. 9, 2024 at 5:26 PM CDT

By Caroline Hecker

The St. Louis Language Immersion School is home to teachers from 18 different countries spanning four continents.

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How do Parkway kindergarteners feel about school? 2s4k3h

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 5:37 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

Watch the video from First Alert 4's Steve Harris to hear the students share their thoughts on the classroom, snacks and even shared jokes!

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Students enjoying Senior Sunrise on Friday.

Senior Sunrise brings students together at St. Charles West High School 655j2z

Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 5:31 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

Senior students at St. Charles West High School gathered on the football field Friday morning.

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Sign in the halls of a Parkway School welcoming students back.

‘Boo-hoo breakfast’ helps Parkway parents cope on the first day of school 3g1k5y

Updated: Aug. 23, 2024 at 5:28 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

The Parkway School District’s ‘Boo Hoo Breakfast’ is perfect for parents on the first day of school.

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St. Louis Public Schools parents concerned about student safety in transportation plan 4l1x6x

Updated: Aug. 20, 2024 at 5:17 PM CDT

By Melanie Johnson

As St. Louis Public Schools transportation trip-ups and struggles continue, parents tell First Alert 4 their plans have security flaws.

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SLPS families still looking for drivers, volunteers ahead of transportation changes this school year 223227

Updated: Aug. 16, 2024 at 6:28 PM CDT

By Deion Broxton

Monday marks the first day of school for Saint Louis Public Schools after a few tumultuous months regarding transportation and the absence of superintendent Dr. Keisha Scarlett.

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Cahokia school district delivers supplies to students ahead of first day 3qp2v

Updated: Aug. 15, 2024 at 6:28 PM CDT

By Deion Broxton

Staff with the Cahokia Unit School District #187 delivered school supplies to students Thursday ahead of the first day of school on Monday.

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Dr. Hilary Babcock tells First Alert 4 that the healthcare system is planning for a rise in...

Top BJC HealthCare official detail COVID-19’s summer surge ahead of expected rise in cases as kids head back to school h5q5t

Updated: Aug. 14, 2024 at 11:18 AM CDT

By Cameron Bopp

Dr. Hilary Babcock tells First Alert 4 that the healthcare system is planning for a rise in COVID-19 cases as students head back to the classroom.

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Metro East high schoolers head back to fully-staffed classes, with new opportunities w456d

Updated: Aug. 13, 2024 at 4:24 PM CDT

By Cameron Bopp

Thousands of students are set to head back to class Tuesday at O’Fallon Township High School (OTHS) District 203 in O’Fallon, Illinois.

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Expert advice on back-to-school shopping 5az59

Updated: Jul. 22, 2024 at 1:53 PM CDT

By Rachel DePompa

42% of parents with school aged children said they would go into debt to pay for back-to-school items that would help their children fit in. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa gets advice from NerdWallet on how to save during back-to-school shopping.

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SLPS, Urban League to host back-to-school expo Saturday 5d3m55

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 10:24 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

St. Louis Public Schools and the Urban League will host their back-to-school expo on Saturday.

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McCluer High School celebrates the start of a new school year 5v2p6x

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 12:52 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

McCluer High School brought the school spirit with First Alert 4 showed up to celebrate the start of a new school year.

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Francis Howell Cheerleaders preform several routines.

Pep Rally at Francis Howell North 4t5f5m

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 1:05 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

First Alert 4 visited Francis Howell North for a pep rally to celebrate students going back to school.

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Celebrating back to school at Lindbergh High School 2g112s

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 1:01 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

First Alert 4 was at Lindbergh High School to celebrate the start of a new school year.

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Surprise Squad honors unsung hero in East St. Louis school 3p134g

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 9:51 AM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

The Surprise Squad paid a visit to the East St. Louis School District to honor an unsung hero.

St. Louis County

On Monday, select county library branches started after-school meals for kids who need them.

St. Louis County libraries team up with operation food search to give free after school meals 1t2p6x

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 4:58 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

On Monday, select county library branches started after-school meals for kids who need them.

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Back-to-school black party held in Wellston this weekend

Back-to-school block party held in Wellston this weekend 1x1l3s

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 9:54 AM CDT

By Lucas Sellem

A back-to-school block party was held at Trojan Park in Wellston Sunday.

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Kids receive free haircuts and school supplies in Jennings 93t4z

Updated: Aug. 20, 2023 at 5:59 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

Part of back-to-school is finding that clean haircut to start the semester feeling fresh.

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Back-To-School Bash in North County helps families get what they need for the school year 4l4w2t

Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 10:38 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

Summer vacation is coming to an end for thousands of local students.

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Students at Alton High School cheering on the dance team during the pep rally on First Alert 4...

Alton High School shows off Redbird pride during back-to-school pep rally 1a3h6b

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 1:46 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

Alton High School was a buzz with excitement ahead of the second day of classes on Friday!

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Back-to-school pep rally at Collinsville High School 6zs67

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 1:30 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

First Alert 4 was at Collinsville High School to a pep rally on the first day of school!

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Surprise Squad helps back-to-school shoppers with sticker shock 533p2i

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 7:16 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

Back-to-school lists are getting longer and more expensive, so the Surprise Squad took a trip to Target in Fairview Heights to offer some relief from the sticker shock.

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New security measures added in Collinsville schools 5u1f8

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 6:38 PM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

Collinsville has new security measures for this school year.

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Celebrating back-to-school at Belleville West 103y1n

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 9:51 AM CDT

By First Alert 4 Staff

First Alert 4′s Matt Chambers was at Belleville West High School to welcome students going back to school with a pep rally.

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Missouri’s education department launches survey on Social-Emotional Learning standards 5w43w

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 6:52 PM CDT

By Joe McLean

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is asking the public for input regarding it’s standards for social-emotional learning.