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About Nipher Middle School

Welcome to Nipher Middle School: Home of the Knights! 

700 South Kirkwood Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122

Main Office: (314) 213-6180 (option 9)

Attendance Line: (314) 213-6180 (option 1)

Nipher Administrators 2024-2025:
  • Dr. Laura Havener - Principal (6th Grade) ext. 8301
  • Mrs. Savannah Christian - Assistant Principal (7th Grade) ext. 8303
  • Dr. Beth Ruta - Assistant Principal (8th Grade) ext. 8303
Nipher Counselors 2024-2025:
  • Mrs. Carmon Griffin - Guidance Counselor (6th Grade) ext. 8040
  • Mr. Nelson Taylor - Guidance Counselor (7th Grade) ext. 8043
  • Mrs. Lauren Wallace - Guidance Counselor (8th Grade) ext. 8041
  • Mrs. Tonya Ampey-Elong - Social Worker ext. 8060
  • Mrs. Jennifer Ebeling - BJC Educational Support Counselor ext. 8025
  • Mrs. LaToya Jones - Social Emotional Learning Coach ext. 8060
Nipher Office Support 2024-2025:
  • Mrs. Kim Hessler - Main Office Assistant ext. 8000  
  • Mrs. Megan Pribish - Main Office Assistant ext. 8000
  • Mrs. Aimee Moore - Administrative Assistant ext. 8301
  • Mrs. Rachel Walther - Administrative Assistant ext. 8303
  • Officer TJ Stemmler - School SRO ext. 8021
  • Mrs. Meghan Stemmermann - School Nurse ext. 8030
  • Mr. Alec Tegels - Technology Specialist ext. 8253
 How do I enroll my student? Need help with transcript requests?
  • Mrs. Annette Lanier - Counseling Administrative Assistant/Registrar:
    314-213-6100 ext. 8042
  • Complete our online enrollment process: It can be found here.

KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT R-7 MISSION STATEMENT: To equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding to be empathetic, successful, and to value all people.

NIPHER MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT: To equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding to be empathetic, successful, and to value all people.

The KSD strategic plan is rooted in the vision, “Every student – engaged, empowered, and ready for success.” Each year of the plan, specific and measurable action steps will be developed, and the District will focus on four priority goal areas:

  • Relevant and Rigorous Curriculum, Instruction and Programs
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Student and Staff Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • Communication and Engagement