2020-2021 News

Michelle Niece and Briana Trager
Curriculum department reorganizes to better support teachers and students
06/21/2021
Mehlville School District is reorganizing its curriculum department in the 2021-2022 school year to increase curriculum support for teachers and students. In the past, the district had two curriculum directors, one for elementary schools and one for middle and high schools. Going forward the district will have three curriculum directors by content area.
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Nathan Perkins
Nathan Perkins named Assistant Principal at Bierbaum Elementary
06/14/2021
The Mehlville School District Board of Education unanimously voted to approve the hiring of Nathan Perkins as the assistant principal at Bierbaum Elementary School starting with the 2021-2022 school year.
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Trautwein elementary reading interventionist Jill Huelsmann
Superintendent’s Note: How we’ll support students after the pandemic
06/08/2021
A group of dedicated teachers and administrators have been meeting this spring to determine what learning recovery supports we’ll put in place for students with the estimated $13 million we will receive throughout the next three school years.
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MOSAIC students Matthew Gardner and Mason Gebhart
Creative & Critical Thinkers: MOSAIC Elementary students innovate to solve problem
06/04/2021
MOSAIC Elementary School fifth-grade students Matthew Gardner and Mason Gebhart noticed a problem on campus: Cardboard boxes collected for student projects were causing an unsightly mess near the school’s entrance.
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Operation Food Search produce boxes
Free meals are available for families this summer
05/24/2021
Free meals will be provided to students attending Mehlville Summer Session this year and other meals are available to families weekly through our partnership with Operation Food Search.
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A kindergarten student reads a book at Hagemann Elementary School
Keep reading this summer!
05/23/2021
The best way to maintain your child’s reading skills over the summer months is to spend time reading. While we encourage you to read any books you have access to, we have compiled a list of titles recommended by our elementary librarians.
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Mehlville High School assistant principal Katie Lakebrink
Katie Lakebrink named assistant principal at Mehlville High School
05/20/2021
We are pleased to announce that Katie Lakebrink will be an assistant principal at Mehlville High School beginning with the 2021-2022 school year.
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OHS seniors Andy Curran and Katie Seithel
Two Oakville High School seniors earn a perfect ACT score
05/18/2021
Oakville High School seniors Andy Curran and Katie Seithel both recently earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT. This is a feat accomplished by only 0.2% of students who take the test.
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ParentSquare
Streamlined and translated parent communication coming soon
05/14/2021
Mehlville School District will be launching a new communication platform called ParentSquare beginning with the 2021 Summer Session and the 2021-2022 school year.
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Bernard Middle School VCP ambassadors
Ethical & Global: Bernard Middle Academy students making a difference for homeless Veterans
05/03/2021
Students in Bernard Middle School’s Patriot Academy are making a difference in the battle to eliminate Veteran homelessness by serving as ambassadors for Veterans Community Project.
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2021-22 OES Principal Meagan Ochoa
Meagan Ochoa named principal of Oakville Elementary School
04/30/2021
We are pleased to announce that Meagan Ochoa will be principal at Oakville Elementary School beginning with the 2021-2022 school year.
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Mehlville High and Oakville High rated among the best high schools in Missouri
Mehlville High and Oakville High rated among the best high schools in Missouri
04/29/2021
Mehlville High School and Oakville High School were both named among the top high schools in Missouri in rankings published by U.S. News and World Report.
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Forder Elementary School teacher Amanda Wyatt
Mehlville School District’s Teacher of the Year creates an inclusive environment for all students
04/23/2021
Forder Elementary School English Learner (EL) teacher Amanda Wyatt has been named Mehlville School District’s Teacher of the Year for the 2020-2021 school year.
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Oakville High School girls water polo
Oakville High girls water polo has championship hopes for historic first season
04/15/2021
Missouri State High School Activities Association is hosting its first-ever all-girls water polo season, and the team at Oakville High School has their sights on winning the first state championship. Historically, girls have only been able to compete with boys as part of coed teams.
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Summer Session 2021
Mehlville Summer Session will be offered through July
03/17/2021
Mehlville School District is offering additional in-person and virtual learning opportunities during its Summer Session program. Summer Session is free for all children entering kindergarten through twelfth grade.
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MHS eSports team
MHS eSports team giving students opportunities to get involved, earn scholarships
03/16/2021
Mehlville High School launched an eSports program this year that has helped students stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic and is opening doors to new scholarship opportunities.
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Mehlville@Home registration now open
Enrolling in Mehlville@Home for the 2021-2022 school year
03/15/2021
Enrollment is now open for students interested in Mehlville@Home, Mehlville School District’s fully virtual program, for the 2021-2022 school year.
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My Path 2021
High school students explore their passions in MyPath
03/04/2021
The MyPath course was designed as a means for Mehlville High School and Oakville High School students who have exhausted course offerings in a particular subject area to continue pursuing projects they’re passionate about.
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OHS virtual theatre performance
Critical thinking, perseverance help Oakville High theatre students with play during the pandemic
03/01/2021
To safely host a play during the pandemic, the Oakville High School theatre program did something it has never done: They livestreamed their performances.
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Forder Elementary principal Dr. Whitney Maus greets students as they enter for the day
Prop S will create safer entrances at our schools without raising the tax rate
02/26/2021
The passage of Prop S, a zero tax rate increase bond issue on the ballot on April 6, 2021, would allow Mehlville School District to create security entrances at each school. These entrances would create a safer environment for students, staff and community members.
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National Merit Finalists 2021
Five students named National Merit Scholarship Finalists
02/24/2021
Five Mehlville School District senior students have been named National Merit Scholarship finalists. They were chosen as finalists based off of SAT scores, high academic achievement and extracurricular/volunteer activities.
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Early College Academy
First Early College Academy students will graduate high school with an associate degree
02/23/2021
The first students enrolled in Mehlville School District’s Early College Academy are graduating high school this spring, several with their associate degree already completed.
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Erin Amador, Mehlville Parents as Teacher Coordinator
Erin Amador named coordinator of Mehlville Parents as Teachers program
02/19/2021
We are pleased to announce that Erin Amador is the new coordinator of the Mehlville Parents as Teachers program, which assists parents with educational development before students begin kindergarten programs.
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Four Mehlville School District teachers were named Outstanding Beginning Teachers by the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE). All recipients must be in their first or second year of teaching and are nominated by their college.
Four district teachers named Outstanding Beginning Teachers
01/28/2021
Four Mehlville School District teachers were named Outstanding Beginning Teachers by the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE). All recipients must be in their first or second year of teaching and are nominated by their college.
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Now hiring bus drivers
We're now hiring bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and more
01/26/2021
Mehlville School District has current openings for several positions including school bus drivers, custodians, School Food and Nutrition Services technicians, substitute teachers and more.
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Prop S: Safe schools, safe kids
Safety at center of Prop S, a zero tax rate increase bond issue
01/22/2021
The bond issue, called Proposition S, would fund projects to improve student safety and accessibility and complete deferred maintenance without increasing the tax rate.
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BOE candidates Spring 2021
Two candidates file for Board of Education
01/21/2021
Two Mehlville School District citizens have filed their candidacy for two positions on the Mehlville Board of Education, incumbent Tori Behlke and newcomer to the board Patrick McKelvey.
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Grab-and-Go meal service
Changes to Grab-and-Go meals beginning Jan. 19
01/13/2021
There are changes to locations for Mehlville School District’s free Grab-and-Go meal distribution beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19.
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Kindergarten students at Rogers Elementary work on a writing assignment
Online kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year is now open
01/11/2021
Online registration for students entering kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year is now open. Children who turn 5 before Aug. 1, 2021, may register for kindergarten.
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Changes for Second Semester
Changes for Second Semester
01/08/2021
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19, high school students will transition to our blended learning plan, while elementary students will pivot to learning in-person five days a week.
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Rogers Elementary SFNS employee prepares meals for students
Additional meals available the week of Jan. 11 at no cost
01/07/2021
Families will receive three meals per child on Thursday, Jan. 14 since students do not have school on Friday, Jan. 15 or Monday, Jan. 18.
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Calendar approved for 2021-2022 school year
Board of Education approves calendar for 2021-2022 school year
12/18/2020
The Mehlville Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2021-2022 school year at its Dec. 17 meeting. The first day of school for the 2021-2022 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. The last day of school is Friday, May 27, 2022, dependent on snow days.
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SFNS staff at Bernard Middle School
Free meals are available for families for Winter Break
12/17/2020
Our School Food and Nutrition Services staff are preparing additional free meals for all families with children 18 and under living in Mehlville School District. The meals are available at curbside Grab-and-Go meal distribution on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
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2020-2021 school year will be last year for traditional snow days
2020-2021 school year will be last year for traditional snow days
12/07/2020
Starting with the 2021-2022 school year, when our campuses close due to weather, students will be expected to log in to their Chromebooks to connect with their teachers from the safety of their homes.
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BOE President Kevin Schartner
Board President's Notes: We hear you, and we're making the best decisions possible
12/06/2020
The role of a school board director is to be a representative for our community in the oversight and strategic direction of our school district. In a normal year, most of us agree this means things like ensuring balanced budgets and improving academics. I also think most of us would agree that this year has been anything but “normal.”
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MOSAIC Elementary Parent Information Night
MOSAIC Elementary hosting Family Information Night for incoming kindergarten students
12/04/2020
MOSAIC Elementary School is hosting a Family Information Night for families interested in enrolling their children in kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020.
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Curbside Grab-and-Go meals at Mehlville High School
We're serving up extra meals at no cost for Thanksgiving break
11/19/2020
Our School Food and Nutrition Services staff will be distributing extra meals for families for Thanksgiving break at Curbside Grab-and-Go meal pick-up on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Families with children 18 and under living in Mehlville School District can receive four days worth of free meals.
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MHS teacher Stephanie Guliano meets with a student
How high school teachers are connecting with students during Plan C
11/18/2020
Mehlville School District recently transitioned high school students to Plan C, our virtual learning plan, due to increasing cases of COVID-19 in our community. Our high school teachers are working hard to continue to connect with students while we’re in the virtual format.
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Mehlville at Home enrollment is now open
Parents share their experience with the first semester of Mehlville@Home
11/17/2020
Registration is now open for the second semester of Mehlville@Home, Mehlville School District’s virtual program that serves as an alternative for on-campus learning. Some parents recently shared their experience with the first semester of the program.
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Rogers Elementary first grade teacher Julia St. Louis
Rogers Elementary's Julia St. Louis receives Excellence in Teaching Award
11/09/2020
Julia St. Louis, a first grade teacher at Rogers Elementary School, is Mehlville School District’s Emerson Excellence in Teaching award recipient for the 2020-2021 school year.
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An OMS SFNS employee serves food to a student
Our cafeteria staff are serving safe, free meals for students
11/05/2020
Safety protocols have been put in place to ensure students are safe when eating lunch and breakfast at school. Meals are free for all students through the end of the school year.
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Mehlville at Home
Enrollment is open for second semester of Mehlville@Home
10/22/2020
Registration is now open for the second semester of Mehlville@Home. Mehlville@Home is a virtual program that serves as an alternative to on-campus learning. The program offers an engaging student experience, high-quality teachers, and the same district curriculum taught within our school buildings.
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Mehlville School District Alumni Hall of Fame
The 2020 Mehlville School District Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees
10/15/2020
Inductees will serve as role models for current and future generations of students who aspire to be productive citizens and demonstrate traits that align to the Mehlville School District Portrait of a Graduate Traits: creative and critical thinker; self-aware; persistent; communicator; and ethical and global.
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MOSAIC Elementary SFNS worker greets student
We’re offering free breakfast and lunch for all students through the end of the school year
10/14/2020
Mehlville School District has received a waiver from the USDA that allows our School Food and Nutrition Services staff to serve free meals to all children 18 and under living in Mehlville School District through the end of the 2020-2021 school year.
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Bernard Middle School students walk into school on Thursday, Oct. 8
We've set a date for high school students to return to campus
10/09/2020
We continue to have sustained, downward trends in the metrics we are tracking, particularly in positivity rates and transmission rates. As a result, we will transition high school students to Plan B: Blended on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
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Mehlville Parents as Teachers home session
Free Mehlville Parents as Teachers program helps prepare your child for school
09/29/2020
Mehlville Parents as Teachers is now accepting enrollment of new families. The program supports families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, and services are provided free of charge.
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Board approves 2020 blended tax rate
Board approves 2020 blended tax rate
09/28/2020
The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved the 2020 blended tax rate of $3.8056 at its annual tax rate Hearing on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. The blended rate is similar to the previous year of $3.7994.
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Mehlville Board of Education
How to connect with the Mehlville Board of Education
09/28/2020
The Board of Education welcomes public comments and feedback from constituents. There are a variety of ways to communicate with board members.
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Buerkle Middle School Academy teacher Susan Weedman
We are ready to welcome more students back to campus
09/24/2020
Students in third through fifth will transition to Plan B: Blended on Tuesday, Oct. 6, while students in sixth through eighth will transition on Thursday, Oct. 8.
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Beasley Elementary English Language Learner teacher Dawn Bresler
Interventions are helping students stay on track during virtual learning
09/18/2020
Interventionists and classroom teachers throughout Mehlville School District have been meeting with students to help them stay on track during Plan C: Connected, our virtual learning model.
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2020 State of the District Address
Dr. Gaines delivers his 2020 State of the District address
09/16/2020
Mehlville School District superintendent Dr. Chris Gaines looks back on the past year, gives an update on the district’s current work and looks ahead to the future in his 2020 State of the District address.
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Bus driver Jim Wiemann wipes down seats on a bus
Join the Mehlville School District family as a member of our classified staff
09/15/2020
Mehlville School District is now hiring for several classified positions including bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria recess monitors and school food and nutrition services staff.
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Directional markings have been placed on hallway floors
Answers to FAQs about Plan B: Blended
09/14/2020
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, students in preschool through second grade will transition to Plan B: Blended, while all other students will remain in Plan C: Connected. We have established district-wide safety procedures that will be used to keep students and staff safe.
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Wohlwend Elementary interventionist Ellen Geders works with a student
Preschool through second grade transitioning to Plan B on Sept. 22
09/10/2020
In consultation with the St. Louis County Department of Public Health, and following a review of COVID-19 related data for South County and the region, we have determined that we will move students in preschool through second grade to Plan B (Blended learning with staggered attendance) on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
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A bus driver delivers meals to students
Our bus drivers are here to help
09/09/2020
While our students are learning virtually, our bus drivers will still be transporting students back-and-forth to school for interventions with their teachers. The buses are also being used to transport meals to families who don’t have the ability to travel to school to pick up free Grab-and-Go meals.
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What transitioning between learning plans could look like
What transitioning between learning plans could look like
09/04/2020
A decision to transition from one plan to another probably won't happen at the same time for all students in grades K-12. We'll likely begin with early elementary grades shifting to the Blended plan first.
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SFNS employee distributes grab-and-go lunches
Every student can receive free meals through December
09/03/2020
Mehlville School District has received a waiver from the USDA that will allow our School Food and Nutrition staff to serve free meals to all children 18 and under living in Mehlville School District through December. Meals will continue to be free even if we transition to a Blended or At School learning plan.
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Bernard Middle School tennis courts
Summer projects fulfill promises of Prop A, Prop R
08/21/2020
Maintenance crews have been working hard this summer to upgrade and make repairs at our schools. Several of the improvements were budgeted for as part of promises the district made to the community during the passage of Prop R in 2015 and Prop A in 2016.
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Mehlville Board of Education
Dr. Gaines: The hardest recommendation of my career
08/20/2020
As a superintendent charged with the safety of 10,000 students and 1,750 staff members, the recommendation to start school virtually in August has weighed heavy. It’s not a decision that our Board of Education took lightly, and we are doing everything we can to bring students back to school as soon as we safely can.
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Back-to-School Guide 2020-2021
Your Back-to-School Guide for 2020-2021
08/18/2020
Mehlville School District teachers and staff are excited to welcome your children back to school this year. Below you’ll find the information and links that you need to start back to school in our Connected or Mehlville@Home plan.
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Wohlwend GROWS
Wohlwend GROWS project will bring class outside
08/17/2020
Wohlwend Elementary School students will have a one-of-a-kind outdoor learning experience thanks to campus renovations funded by a $15,000 grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation.
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Plan C: Connected
Answers to frequently asked questions about Plan C: Connected
08/10/2020
On Wednesday, Aug. 5, the Mehlville School District Board of Education voted unanimously to begin the 2020-2021 school year virtually in Plan C: Connected. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Plan C:
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Middle school students learns in Mehlville Summer Session
Summer Session teachers pave the way for high quality virtual instruction
08/09/2020
In June and July, Mehlville School District’s Summer Session teachers had the opportunity to explore how they could make virtual instruction more engaging for students. These teachers were able to use real-time feedback from students to find ways to improve their distance teaching strategies.
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Family Information Update 2020
Update your family's information for the 2020-2021 school year
07/31/2020
In order for your student to fully participate in on-campus learning or Mehlville@Home, the Family Information Update must be completed and submitted.
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Buses in transportation garage
How our transportation team keeps buses rolling
07/14/2020
When Mehlville School District buses are parked at the end of each school year, that’s when the real work begins for our Transportation Department. The staff spends the summer making sure the buses are in top shape inside and out.
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Missouri Seal of Biliteracy
Ethical & Global: MHS, OHS students first to earn Missouri Seal of Biliteracy
07/09/2020
15 students from Mehlville High School and Oakville High School are the first group of Mehlville School District students to earn the Missouri Seal of Biliteracy.
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Bernard Middle School's Jefferson Stephens
Bernard Middle School teacher named a Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year
07/07/2020
Bernard Middle School teacher Jefferson Stephens has been named one of ten honorees for Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year from the St. Louis region. The distinction means he is now eligible to submit an application for Missouri State Teacher of the Year.
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BOE Director Tori Behlke
Board member Tori Behlke obtains Advanced Certification
06/29/2020
Mehlville Board of Education Secretary Tori Behlke has achieved Advanced Certification in the Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA) Certified Board Member program.
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Superintendent Dr. Chris Gaines
An update on our return to school in August
06/26/2020
Dr. Chris Gaines, Mehlville School District superintendent provides an update on our plans to return to school in the fall including information about the budget, work of our Return to School Committee and our new virtual school Mehlville@Home.
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Middle School Summer Session Zoom Meeting
Enroll in Mehlville Virtual Summer Session for July
06/25/2020
Throughout June, students have been learning virtually in Mehlville Summer Session. Summer Session is also offered July 6-31, and the deadline to enroll for July is Monday, June 29.
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MHS and OHS Class of 2020 Billboard
Board President's Notes: Celebrating our seniors and our community during a difficult time
06/23/2020
Congratulations to the Class of 2020! This is the time of year when we celebrate all you have accomplished and watch as you transition into adulthood and become the next generation of leaders.
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grab and go lunches
Grab-and-go meals extended through July at MHS and OHS
06/16/2020
Mehlville School District will continue to offer grab-and-go meals through the end of July. Starting on July 6, the district will distribute meals on Mondays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mehlville High School and Oakville High School only.
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Standing together against racism
Standing together against racism
06/09/2020
Together, the coronavirus pandemic and the recent violent attacks against black Americans have emphasized the long-standing impact systemic racism, discrimination and oppression has on the health, education and economic outcomes of people of color.
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The Mehlville School District strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: contact Adam Smith at 314-467-5006 or [email protected].