(Story by Leo)  On February 13, 2026, Troop 344 departed from Ladue Middle School on the way to Alabama. We first visited historic sites in Memphis, and then we continued to our cabin in Jackson, Mississippi. There were 9 scouts and 3 adults. On Day 2, Troop 344 drove to the USS Alabama battleship, where… Read more

(Story by Henry W) On Friday, January 30, Troop 344 left Ladue Middle School and traveled to S Bar F Scout Ranch to stay in cabins for the weekend and shoot rifles and shotguns. There were 10 Scouts and 5 adults along with the range safety officer and instructor. The cabins had bunk beds, wood… Read more

At its Winter Banquet in December 2025, Shawnee Lodge of the Order of the Arrow recognized Troop 344 Eagle Scouts Nathan King and Carson Lee as having been selected to receive the Vigil Honor at the Spring Conclave in April 2026.  They are currently serving as the lodge’s First Vice-Chief and Second Vice-Chief respectively.  This… Read more

Story by Henry W.  On Monday, November 24, Troop 344 celebrated its 90th anniversary along with its fall Court of  Honor held at the Ladue Middle School library from 7:00-8:30pm. There were approximately 38  Scouts and 50 parents and adult leaders in attendance. There were speeches by former  Scoutmasters Hal B., Michael F., Brad H.… Read more

(Story by Henry W) Troop 344 met on two mornings in November to help with Scouting for Food on Saturday,  November 15 and Saturday, November 22, 2025. There were about 29 Scouts each day.  We first met at Ladue Middle School to sign in, divide into groups and eat donuts. We then  placed bags on… Read more

(Story by Ben) On the 25th to the 26th of October 2025, Troop 344 set off on our backpacking trip throughout Meramec State Park. After our arrival to the LMS, we drove down to the park, which took about an hour and a half. Once we got to the park, we set off, but not… Read more