THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM
The Kirkwood High School athletic program is an extension of the overall educational program. Its purpose is to provide educational experiences that will help high school youth to acquire knowledge, skill and emotional control that will contribute to the highest type of citizenship. We attempt to instill in our students to be courteous in winning and gracious in defeat.
The athletic experience fosters those attributes of good citizenship such as a sense of fair play, respect for others, proper attitudes, high ideals and self-discipline.
ATHLETIC VISION STATEMENT
The Kirkwood High School athletic program will be a collaborative effort of parents, students and staff to prevent failure and ensure athletic success for each student participant.
ATHLETIC MISSION STATEMENT
The goal of the Kirkwood High School athletic program is to produce distinctive teams, with coaches and athletes who reflect principles of integrity, hard work and excellence. Our philosophy of placing athletes first and winning second is designed to help young men and women learn that striving for victory should only be done in an atmosphere of fair play and good sportsmanship.
ATHLETIC AFFILIATIONS
Kirkwood High School maintains membership in the Missouri State High School Athletic Association (MSHSAA), the St. Louis High School Athletic Association and the St. Louis Suburban Public High School Athletic Conference. Athletic competition is governed by the rules and regulations of these organizations with the exception of local rules which may be adopted where necessary.
SUBURBAN SOUTH CONFERENCE MEMBERS
KIRKWOOD, PARKWAY WEST, UNIVERSITY CITY, PARKWAY CENTRAL, ROCKWOOD SUMMITT, WEBSTER GROVES, PARKWAY NORTH, SECKMAN
QUICK HITS
Name – Kirkwood High School
Mascot – Pioneers
Colors – Red and White
Founded – 1896
Enrollment – 1,750 approx.
Students Participating in Athletics – 700 approx.
Sports Offered – 23 varsity sports, cheerleading, pom pons, wrestling cheerleading
Conference – Suburban South
Athletic Director – Jeff Townsend