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SLEO Leaders Donate to and Visit KidSmart STL.
On November 4, student leaders from SLEO visited the KidSmart warehouse in Saint Louis for a tour of the facility and a chat with their Manger of Corporate Giving, Megan Douglas. Before the start of the tour, SLEO leaders Sophie Zhang, Vera Ewing, Adam Jiang, and Roy Zhu presented a $2500 check to the organization, an initiative started by Sophie Zhang and Bohan Pan at the beginning of the year. “We hope that this will not be a one-time donation,” says Roy Zhu. “I hope that
Roy Zhu
Nov 61 min read
SLEO Hosts Fall Semester Board Meeting
This past Saturday, SLEO hosted its fall semester board meeting, which included SLEO’s executive board, leaders for its individual...
Roy Zhu
Sep 231 min read
SLEO Hosts its First Classes of the Semester
This Sunday, SLEO reopened its classes at both the St. Louis Modern Chinese School, as well as the St. Louis Chinese Language School....
Roy Zhu
Aug 281 min read


SLEO Students Participate in STLCC Dog Day Duels
On Saturday, August 2nd, the Saint Louis Chess Club hosted the Dog Day Duels. Despite the beautiful weather outside, the heat was on...
Roy Zhu
Aug 41 min read


SLEO Chess Hosts Third Annual Summer Camp and USCF Tourney
This summer, SLEO proudly hosted its third annual Chess Summer Camp, welcoming beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. The 9-week...
Roy Zhu
Aug 41 min read


SLEO Recognized by US Chess Report
GM Tan ZhongYi and IM Carissa Yip eat brunch with SLEO parents during the Cairns Cup. Yip went on to win the tournament, scoring her...
Roy Zhu
Jul 181 min read


SLEO Hosts Its First Ever SciBowl Summer Camp
This past month, SLEO hosted its first ever Science Bowl Summer Boot Camp, teaching 17 kids between grades 5-8 about the competition, its...
Roy Zhu
Jul 41 min read


SLEO Hosts GM Tan Zhongyi for an Interview and Simul
This past Saturday, June 7th, students from SLEO and John Burroughs school attended a very special event: hosting the 2025 Women’s World...
Roy Zhu
Jun 122 min read


SLEO Debate Teachers Qualify for Nationals
Our SLEO debate instructors saw massive success over spring break at the Eastern Missouri NSDA District Tournament! Four of the...
Roy Zhu
Apr 61 min read


SLEO Students & Parents Volunteer at Old Bonhomme Elementary Passport Night
On March 7th, 2025, SLEO participated in Passport Night at Old Bonhomme Elementary School, an annual tradition that brings the school’s...
Roy Zhu
Mar 201 min read


SLEO’s STLRCC Hosts Their Annual Winter Rubik’s Cube Competition
On February 22nd, 2025, the SLEO’s cubing branch hosted their annual winter Rubik’s Cube competition at the St. Louis Country Library -...
Roy Zhu
Mar 11 min read


SLEO Chess Team Starts the Year with an Outstanding Performance
On January 18th, 2025, the St. Louis Chess Club hosted the Blizzard Bowl, the fourth tournament of the seven-tournament 2024-2025...
Roy Zhu
Jan 201 min read


A Conversation About Youth Mental Health: Dr. Liu, Dr. He, and the AACS Team
On November 31st, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the AACS Mental Health team, SLEO, and 16 parents hosted a meaningful discussion of...
Roy Zhu
Jan 102 min read


New Year’s Scholastic Tournament
Dear SLEO families, We are excited to announce a new tournament taking place shortly after the new year! This tournament will be hosted...
Roy Zhu
Jan 11 min read


SLEO Chess Team Ends Year With a Fantastic Finish
SLEO Chess Club wins 1st Place for Team at the Snowflake Classic on December 21, 2024 On Saturday, December 21, 2024, the St. Louis Chess...
Roy Zhu
Dec 27, 20241 min read


SLEO Students Dominate in STLCC Grand Prix Tournament
The St. Louis Chess Club hosted the second tournament in its annual Grand Prix series on November 16, welcoming nearly 100 young players...
Roy Zhu
Dec 27, 20241 min read


SLEO Students Shine in Chess Competitions at WashU
On Saturday, December 7th, SLEO partnered with the WashU Chess Club and hosted two chess tournaments at Washington University in St....
Dena He
Dec 9, 20241 min read


SLEO Chess Tournament and All-Girls Chess Competition at WashU
St. Louis chess enthusiasts, mark your calendars! SLEO is thrilled to partner with the WashU Chess Club for two exciting chess...
Dena He
Dec 2, 20241 min read


SLEO Chess Club Excels at St. Louis Chess Club’s Tournament
The St. Louis Chess Club hosted the second tournament in its annual Grand Prix series on November 16, welcoming nearly 100 young players...
Dena He
Nov 21, 20241 min read


Promoting Youth Mental Health: Join the Parent Listening Circle hosted by SLEO and AACS St Louis Youth Mental Health Initiatives
Are you concerned about your child’s mental well-being? Join a supportive community where you can share your concerns, learn from other...
Dena He
Nov 5, 20241 min read
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