Upon entering the building of St. Louis U. High, instead of being greeted by cheerful receptionist Mimi Hartung, students are now welcomed by an imposing thermal camera, just one of the many technology additions to SLUH that have made being in person possible. 

Over the summer, SLUH’s IT department has been hard at work making sure that SLUH is ready to begin the school year despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Last Friday, a student at Saint Louis U. High was seen during the passing period breaking the hallway rules made in order to maintain safety during a national pandemic, showing how much of an absolute badass he is by refusing to consider the safety of himself and others. 

McDonald’s has had a fantastic September. From the beginning of school until now, they have promoted and released three new items that have kept our taste buds satisfied and our stomachs full, most notably their collaboration with famous rapper Travis Scott for the Travis Scott Meal. 

The SLUH Swim & Dive program began its quest for a third straight state title this week. The team got the green light to enter Phase 3 of the reopening plan for high school sports last Friday. As a low-risk  sport, they can now begin competitions against other schools in the area, beginning this week with a meet on Tuesday vs. CBC, and later in the week vs. De Smet.

The return to fall sports can always be challenging, but especially in a year where COVID-19 has disrupted nearly every aspect of life.

Cross country is back in full swing with meets on the horizon! Having received permission from the City Health Department, the Saint Louis U. High cross country team is now permitted to compete against other XC teams in the Saint Louis region.

Last week, the City Health Department announced new health protocols and guidelines related to sports. These regulations allow for low risk sports to hold interscholastic competition with other high schools in the region. Cross country, falling into the low risk category, has begun to start preparing to race against other competition.

enior and Junior Class Mass

On Monday and Tuesday, the Seniors gathered in their separate cohorts to celebrate the first class Masses of the year during eighth period. Both Masses were celebrated by newly-ordained priest the Rev. Matt Stewart, S.J.,  who graduated from SLUH in 1998. Next week, the junior class cohorts will celebrate their class Masses on Monday and Tuesday.