By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
Sitting before Natalie Mehling’s kindergarten students, teaching artist Mary Ellen Gutknecht taped a drawing of a turtle to an easel. Gutknecht explained to...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
Last week was the first in a new school year for students in St. Charles. It was also the first week on the job for the elementary school’s brand new...
By Ben Barclay, St. Charles Press Staff Writer
The St. Charles Elementary School auditorium was filled with posters and props as the 6th-grade students shared their alcohol prevention knowledge with...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
Every year, St. Charles 3rd grade students typically raise $5,000 for Jump Rope for Heart, a fundraising program for the American Heart Association. This...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
The St. Charles PTO organization may be small, but they are mighty. Each year, the group puts on a highly successful spring carnival that packs the...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
Last Friday was Grandparent’s day at St. Charles elementary. Grandmas, grandpas, great-grandparents, and grand-friends traveled both near and far to spend...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
Most children are eager to receive toys under the tree for Christmas. However, last week, first grade students in Kathy Wahl’s class embraced the season of...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
“A Better You…A Better Me!” was a musical revue that demonstrated the importance of strong character through music, narration, and short scenes. Including...
By St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt
The St. Charles Weekend Food Backpack Program began in 2013, designed to make a difference in the lives of hungry children in our community, and has steadily...
By St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt
Last Thursday afternoon, St. Charles students and community members had a rare opportunity to talk with a beloved author, Maud Hart Lovelace. Although the...