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Avery Mission: We are dedicated to inspiring extraordinary leaders today and in the future.
Avery Vision: Avery is a community of leaders where passions are embraced and talents are pursued.
Avery Tagline: Follow your passion. Live your dream.
Avery Vision: Avery is a community of leaders where passions are embraced and talents are pursued.
Avery Tagline: Follow your passion. Live your dream.
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about Webster Groves School District Central Office Closed – Friday, May 30
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about Board of Education approves transportation changes for middle and high school students beginning 2025-2026
![Meet Dr. Sam Smith]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744658808/websterk12mous/tq4yr6urhjqpyaprb3kk/SamSmith-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744658808/websterk12mous/tq4yr6urhjqpyaprb3kk/SamSmith-2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744658808/websterk12mous/tq4yr6urhjqpyaprb3kk/SamSmith-2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744658808/websterk12mous/tq4yr6urhjqpyaprb3kk/SamSmith-2.png","width":1080}])
Dr. Smith brings more than 20 years of experience in education, with a strong background in teaching, coaching and school leadership.
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Fran Petruso and Allen Todd officially began new three-year terms of service on the board following their recent election.
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Join us on April 29 at Hixson Middle School from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for an evening designed for families who are doing their best to stay grounded in a fast-moving world.
![Celebrating 100 years of music education]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744048598/websterk12mous/oyiqt5cixqq6swpxclci/100yearsmusic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744048598/websterk12mous/oyiqt5cixqq6swpxclci/100yearsmusic.jpg","width":373}])
For 100 years, generations of students have found their voice, rhythm, and passion through the school’s vibrant music programs.
![Pictured left to right: Amy Vogt (Webster), Derec Guilstorf (Parkway), Valerie Kamhi (Parkway), Shenita Mayes (Webster), Jon Schultz (Francis Howell), Ben Flunker (Webster), Stephanie Berry (Webster), Mike Hazelton (Webster).]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743726781/websterk12mous/kasxuzxoizmu2tzubs7w/ShenitaMayes.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743726781/websterk12mous/kasxuzxoizmu2tzubs7w/ShenitaMayes.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743726781/websterk12mous/kasxuzxoizmu2tzubs7w/ShenitaMayes.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743726781/websterk12mous/kasxuzxoizmu2tzubs7w/ShenitaMayes.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743726781/websterk12mous/kasxuzxoizmu2tzubs7w/ShenitaMayes.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1743726781/websterk12mous/kasxuzxoizmu2tzubs7w/ShenitaMayes.jpg","width":2200}])
Dr. Shenita Mayes, principal of Hixson Middle School, was surprised today with the news that she has been selected as the St. Louis Association of Secondary School Principals (SASSP) Middle School Principal of the Year for 2024-25
Congratulations to the 30 Webster Groves School District employees and community volunteers who have been nominated for our WGSD Inspires award
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