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GCAAtoday

The student news site of Grand Center Arts Academy, St. Louis, MO

GCAAtoday

Microwaves are back and are in use! Senior Mya Wraggs heats up her coffee in the North cafeteria.

Microwaves have returned!

Nuri Broady, Staff Writer December 13, 2019

Public microwaves have been brought back to the school’s cafeterias! For the past few years of new principals and staff members, students did not have the option of warming up food for lunch. There isn't...

Photo of the GCAA Sun Theatre where the majority of these events will be taking

End of semester overflowing with performance dates

Jessica Carter, Staff writer December 11, 2019

With the semester coming to an end, the art departments are preparing to showcase their talents in the upcoming winter events. Below is the schedule for the performance dates.    December 5...

High school counselors host a junior night to prepare students for college

High school counselors host a junior night to prepare students for college

Jessica Carter, Staff Writer November 13, 2019

On Tuesday, November 19, the junior night will be taking place in the Sun Theatre from 6 pm to 7 pm. Topics to be discussed will include Types of admissions, the college search process, etc.  “We’re...

In David Spiguzza's Ceramic 1 class junior, Zadie Connell, works on a pottery project.

Art department stops accepting students due to overwhelming classroom sizes

Jessica Carter, Staff Writer October 11, 2019

Sorry to anyone who wanted to join the art department in semester one of the year 2019-2020, because the art department is closed! With the department compensating for twice as many students as last year,...

New school year brings new staff

New school year brings new staff

September 24, 2019

GCAA welcomed over a dozen new staff members into the building this school year. Student media staff sat down individually with the new members to learn more about each person.

Officer Zina Bush monitors security feeds in the school foyer.

New security protocol for visitors started in October

Gabe Gibert, Staff Writer September 23, 2019

A new security system for visitors was put into effect on October 1st, requiring visitors to scan a photo ID to enter the school. This system, called TPASS K12, is being implemented throughout Confluence...

Casting assistant Kelly Mailey's contact card sent via email.

Nickelodeon interested in casting students for new series

Haile Emerson, Staff Writer September 18, 2019

Nickelodeon is launching a casting call for a new television series that will be debuting within months. A GCAA parent, Sara Irlbeck, informed high school principal, Dr. Shane Hopper, about the opportunity...

(left) Shacory Williams, sophomore, and (right) Willow Pulford, junior, discussing new head wrap dress code over lunch.

High school students respond to change in the dress code

Haile Emerson, Staff Writer September 6, 2019

There have been many changes this school year, including a new principal; Dr. Shane Hopper. A new set of guidelines have been implemented into the rulebook, including the dress code change. The dress code...

Administration sends out schedule for the first days of school

Administration sends out schedule for the first days of school

Aiya Hunter, GCAAtoday Editor-In-Chief August 9, 2019

The first two days of the new school year, August 13 and 14, are considered “Preview Days” for students. These days will go differently than previous years. Administrators emailed out a schedule to...

You can earn a FREE copy of the 2020 yearbook!

You can earn a FREE copy of the 2020 yearbook!

Amirah Bauder, Yearbook Editor-in-Chief June 15, 2019

Each summer, GCAA Student Media sponsors a fundraiser that YOU can participate in and earn a free yearbook! The skinny on how to get the dough Sell 10 tubs of Gourmet Cookie Dough, and get a FREE...

Hakim Faulk engages in banners provided by the Paly Foundation.

Students involved in exhibit and presentation for The Paly Foundation

Kaitlyn Eckhard, Assistant Editor May 22, 2019

The Paly Foundation is an organization whose goal is to bring awareness to endangered species. They provide exhibits to zoos, events, and occasionally schools.  On April 5th, GCAA had the opportunity...

Tips on studying for finals

Tips on studying for finals

Nuri Broady, Staff Writer May 21, 2019

Everyone has different methods and tips for studying to ace their high school finals, different methods work for different students. “It always depends what class the final is in. If it’s verbal like...

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