Getting to Know: Affton High's Special Education Students

This year, special school district in Affton students fixed Thanksgiving dinner for faculty, sang Christmas carols on Cougar News and cheered on their classmates during sporting events.

Affton Schools Host Clergy at Inaugural Faith Breakfast

Representatives from Affton First Baptist Church, Salem Lutheran Church and other houses of worship met with school officials this month.

NRA Calls for Armed Guards in Schools; Affton Superintendent Has No Plans for More Guns

Affton School District employs two armed school resource officers. Thursday, one of those officers helped manage rumors of a violent threat at Affton High School.

School District: No Threat at Affton High, Classes Continue Friday

St. Louis County Police investigated rumors of a threat of violence at Affton High School late and said they were not credible, the school district said.

Parents, Teachers Support Dolans in Deck the House Contest

See how the Affton School District is promoting Patch's Deck the House contest, which could bring $100,000 to Affton schools.

Clare Blase's School Starts Memorial Scholarship for Clare Blase

The Shrewsbury freshman passed away last week after battling cancer for almost two years.

Rogers Teachers Awarded $15,000 for Touch Pad Technology

The grant will provide one iPad per two students in the classrooms of two eighth grade teachers.

WATCH: Cougar News Interviews 'Deck the House' Contestants

Affton High School's news team covered Patch's Deck the House contest in the Dec. 12 broadcast.

Affton School Board Challenger Quits Race

Thomas True's sister-in-law works for the district, and said his brother thought it might cause family conflict if he was on the board.

How Are You Talking to Kids about the Connecticut Shootings?

A few moms have been sharing tips on Affton Patch's Facebook page. See what they have to say.

Affton School District Sends Home Letter about Connecticut Shooting

Read the letter administrators sent home to Affton schools students.

Affton School Board Incumbents Have a Challenger

Thomas True was a St. George alderman for two years.

Third Grader Wins Spelling Bee with 'S-l-a-n-d-e-r'

See which Gotsch Intermeidate School third graders competed in the spelling bee.

Mesnier Primary Students Recognized for Character

Congratulations to the kindergarteners, first and second graders recognized last month for character.

Rogers Needs Your Vote to Win National Contest

Vote for Rogers Middle School's beehive statue made from 227 milk cartons for a national contest. If they win, the school could earn thousands of dollars to support gardening and sustainability programs.

Two Lindbergh High Seniors Earn Perfect SAT Scores

Tiffany Lee and Zach Nowlis earned 2400's on their SATs.

Merrill Rogers, Namesake of Rogers Middle School, Dies at 82

Merrill J. Rogers devoted his life to education and serving students. Check the story for visitation and funeral mass plans for Nov. 26-27.

Lindbergh High School Seniors Sign on For College

The Lindbergh student-athletes will continue to play sports at their new schools

Sperreng Middle School Recycling Drive

Unwanted lights can be dropped off at the school 12111 Tesson Ferry Road.

Veterans Honored at Salem Lutheran School

A slideshow honored Salem family members who have served in the armed forces.

Love to Help? Be a Mentor or Tutor in St. Louis

A gold medal Olympian and a player for the Rams helped the United Way kick off its new Education Express program, matching children with mentors and tutors.

Mesnier Primary Students Recognized for Character

Congratulations to the kindergarteners, first and second graders recognized last month for character.

Rogers Middle School Students Serve Affton Community

Check out the 22 groups Rogers students participate in to make Affton a better place.

Rogers Sixth Grader Wins Statewide Art Contest

Max Loring was awarded a $100 gift card for art supplies and his art will appear in the Missouri’s Youth Adult Alliance 2013 Year in Prevention calendar.

Affton Education Foundation Awards $25K to Teachers

Affton teachers were awarded grants for books, videos, iPads and more.

Custodian Saves Poll Worker after Heart Attack on Election Day

Emira Adilovic saved the life of a poll worker who collapsed in a heart attack as the polls closed on Election Day. The man died Friday after spending time with his family in the hospital.

Help Lindbergh High School Win Upgrades to Exercise Equipment

Community members can cast their votes daily to help win the school a $45,000 cardio room makeover.

Affton High School Students Projected Obama Win

The school's social studies department hosted a watch party Tuesday evening to raise money for a student trip to the 2013 inauguration.

Don't Forget: No School for Lindbergh, Affton, Bayless Tuesday

Lindbergh also has off on Monday. How will you be keeping your students busy on their days off?

Affton Parents: Report Bullying to Anonymous Hotline

The Affton School District has implemented an anonymous hotline for parents and students to report acts of bullying, harassment and intimidation.

Parents, High School Athletes Encourage Fitness at Mesnier Primary

In an effort to help prevent drug abuse, the elementary school in Affton held its first Family Fitness Night earlier this month.

Mesnier Primary Students Recognized for Character

These students are named members of the People of Dignity Squad and attend a special celebration with pizza and certificates of recognition.

Affton Student Recognized As Chamber's Student of the Month

Anjuli Farha attends Affton and South County Tech high schools, studying court reporting and broadcast captioning.

Affton Teacher Awarded Missouri Teacher of the Year

State education officials officially named Cathy Cartier, English teacher at Affton High School, as this year's Missouri Teacher of the Year Monday in Jefferson City.

Lindbergh Players to Present Greek Tragedy

The students will perform "Antigone," a Greek tragedy, written by Sophocles

Technology Forum

Tai Chi For Seniors

Weights for Wome

Paranormal Book Discussion Presents Nelson Kennedy

Affton High School College Night