The following publications were identified as Crown Finalists by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. These publications were published during the 2016-17 academic year. The awards will be presented in March 2018 at ceremonies in New York City.  

High School News
The Globe, Clayton High School, Clayton, MO; Erin Castellano, adviser

High School Hybrid News
North Star | fhntoday.com, Francis Howell North High School, Saint Charles, MO; Aaron Manfull, adviser
The Kirkwood Call | thekirkwoodcall.com, Kirkwood High School, Kirkwood, MO; Mitch Eden, adviser
The Messenger | marquettemessenger.com, Marquette High School, Chesterfield, MO; Emily Jorgensen, adviser

High School Digitals
Pathfinder | pwestpathfinder.com, Parkway West High School, Ballwin, MO; Debra Klevens, adviser

High School Print Yearbooks
Pioneer, Kirkwood High School, Kirkwood, MO; Mitch Eden, adviser