Who to Ask
Below are contacts for frequently asked questions. The JBS Parents app (available on iOS and Android) is a great source of up-to-date information, as well as the JBS Family Handbook, which contains most school policies and practices.
Daily Procedures & Primary Contacts
- Excused absences (e.g., doctor’s appointment) or to report your child absent or late:
Email: attendance@jburroughs.org to communicate your child's absence.
Phone:- Before 7:45 am: 314/993-4040, press 0 and leave a message
- After 7:45 am: 314/993-4040 and speak with the receptionist
- Homework information if your child is ill
Your child should use the resources on Canvas - To get a message to your child during the school day
The receptionist, at 314/993-4040 - Primary contact for questions concerning your child, including specific questions about a particular class or athletic team
Your child's advisor (school phone numbers/emails listed online; emails are also listed in the back of the Buzz Book) - General questions about your child or their schedule, or for unexcused absences (e.g., travel during undesignated breaks)
Linda Churchwell-Varga, principal for grades 7 and 8, at 314/993-4045, ext. 345, or lchurchwellvarga@jburroughs.org
Julie Shimabukuro, principal for grades 9 and 10, at 314/993-4045, ext. 340, or jshimabukuro@jburroughs.org
Jessica Wasilewski, principal for grades 11 and 12, at 314/993-4045, ext. 322, or jwasilewski@jburroughs.org
Programs & Departments
- Academic program
Jennifer Salrin, assistant head of schools for academic affairs, at 314/994-4045, ext. 325, or jsalrin@jburroughs.org. You can also find information in our curriculum guide. - Academic support/special learning needs
Paul Knight, chair of the academic support department, at 314/993-4045, ext. 336, or pknight@jburroughs.org - Admission & tuition aid
Meridith Thorpe, director of admission and tuition aid, at mthorpe@jburroughs.org - Specific questions about a particular class or athletic team
Your child's advisor at the email listed online and in the back of the Buzz Book - Athletic program
Peter Tasker, athletic director, at 314/993-4045, ext. 217, or ptasker@jburroughs.org, OR
Hollie Cosentino, assistant athletic director, at 314/993-4045, ext. 382, or hcosentino@jburroughs.org - Athletic schedules
Visit www.jburroughs.org/athletics/athletics-calendar or check the JBS Parents app. - Bills, payments, or re-enrollment
Katie Katashuk, accounting manager, at 314/993-4045, ext. 247, or kkatashuk@jburroughs.org - Centennial events
Ellen Bremner, director of special projects, at 314/993-4045, ext. 355, or ebremner@jburroughs.org - Centennial campaign
Ginger Imster, assistant head of school for external affairs, at 314/993-4045, ext. 256, or gimster@jburroughs.org, OR
Amy Dunaway, director of development, at 314/993-4045, ext. 315, or adunaway@jburroughs.org - Communications & Alumni Relations/Career Connections
Emma Birge-Osborne, social media, at 314/993-4045, ext. 255, or ebirgeosborne@jburroughs.org, OR
Elisa Essner, communications, at 314/993-4045, ext. 262, or eessner@jburroughs.org, OR
Corey Reuwee, alumni relations and engagement, at 314/993-4045, ext. 283, or creuwee@jburroughs.org - Community engagement (community service)
Meghan Rathert, director of community engagement, at 314/993-4045, ext. 318, or mrathert@jburroughs.org - College counseling
Darryl Calkins, director of college counseling, at 314/993-4045, ext. 281, or dcalkins@jburroughs.org - Counseling & wellness
For questions about parenting or personal counseling for your child:
Jennifer Jones, director of wellness & counseling and counselor for grades 7 & 8, at 314/993-4045, ext. 323, or jjones@jburroughs.org, OR
Sally Kilbride, counselor for grades 9 & 12, at 314/993-4045, ext. 317, or skilbride@jburroughs.org, OR
Alex Goodman, counselor for grades 8 & 10, at 314/993-4045, ext. 352, or agoodman@jburroughs.org - Diversity initiatives, policies, or programs
Andy Chen, interim director of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and engagement, at 314/993-4045, ext. 319, or achen@jburroughs.org - Financial support not covered by tuition aid, including technology needs, athletic equipment, etc.
Keith Vassall, director of student engagement, at 314/993-4045, ext. 268, or kvassall@jburroughs.org - Health concerns
Casie Tomlinson, school nurse, at 314/993-4045, ext. 209, or ctomlin@jburroughs.org - Library resources (available to students and parents/guardians)
Kate Grantham, library chair, at 314/993-4045, ext. 398, or kgrantham@jburroughs.org - Parent Annual Fund/other giving
Lauren Stuart, director of the Annual Fund, at 314/993-4045, ext. 278, or lstuart@jburroughs.org
Amy Dunaway, director of development, at 314/993-4045, ext. 315, or adunaway@jburroughs.org - Parent/guardian involvement/volunteering at the school
Jessica del Pilar, president of the Parents Council, at pcpresident@jburroughs.org - School lunches and food services for a meeting or special event
Erik Wright, SAGE Dining Services, at 314/993-4045, ext. 243, or sage@jburroughs.org - Questions about the physical campus
Bob Jett, director of plant operations, at 314/993-4045, ext. 244, or bjett@jburroughs.org - Updating your contact information
Sarah Kaye, assistant to the principals and assistant head of school for academic affairs, at skaye@jburroughs.org
Updates can also be made via the JBS Parents app. - Questions that do not fit into any of these categories
jbassist@jburroughs.org