Mehlville School District

November is a month that encourages us to pause, reflect and express gratitude. As we navigate the opportunities and challenges within our school district, we find that these themes are particularly meaningful.

Cynthia Biggs, the reading specialist at Point Elementary School, started the reading buddies program 15 years ago to provide students with extra support in reading. The program has continued to grow, proving beneficial for younger and older students, as well as their teachers.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Mehlville School District can use up to five virtual learning days if our schools close due to snow or inclement weather. If more than five weather closures occur, we will use traditional snow days. Traditional snow days will be made up starting on May 30, 2024.

The Missouri State Board of Education has approved a three-year innovation waiver for 20 public school districts, including Mehlville School District, that will support the creation of a more meaningful way to measure student learning, demonstrate individual student growth and influence future success for all Missouri students.

Kevin Green, physical education teacher at Blades Elementary School, is Mehlville School District’s Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award recipient for the 2023-2024 school year.

Mehlville School District offers a variety of on-demand positions that you can work around your busy schedule. Check out these flexible jobs:

Now, more than ever before, Mehlville School District’s high school students have opportunities for relevant, real-world college and career experiences.

During its annual Tax Rate Hearing on Sept. 21, 2023, the Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved the 2023 blended tax rate of $3.9680 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation.

The Alumni Hall of Fame Selection Committee has selected six inductees for the 2023 Mehlville School District Alumni Hall of Fame.

Everyone is excited to welcome students back to school on Tuesday, Aug. 22! This back-to-school guide will help parents and guardians get ready for the first day. It includes information about meals, bus routes, updating your family’s information and more.

Rodney Gerdes, a social studies teacher at Oakville High School, has been named one of ten honorees for Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year for the St. Louis region. This distinction means that Gerdes is eligible to submit an application for Missouri State Teacher of the Year.

Mehlville School District is holding open interviews from 9-11 a.m. on Monday, July 24. The event takes place at Mehlville School District’s Central Office, 3120 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63125.

The Mehlville Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget (for the 23-24 school year) at their June 29, 2023 meeting. The budget provides competitive salaries for all employees and a plan to pay for critical and deferred maintenance.

Mehlville School District has a bright future, and there is so much still to achieve. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to serve the Mehlville School District.

As the school year comes to an end, the Board of Education would like to take a moment to reflect on the incredible accomplishments we have achieved.

Mehlville High School was named a 2023 National School of Character by Character.org.