Vote for Affton Schools in Target Contest on Facebook

Target is giving away one $25 gift certificate for every 25 votes schools earn in their online promotion.

Cardinals Fans: Be Aware of Ramp Closures Downtown

The Missouri Department of Transportation reports on St. Louis area work zones for August 2-8.

Lutheran South Coach Joins Missouri Monsters Football Team

The Monsters will host tryouts Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. at the Family Arena.

Experts Answer Questions on Sexual Assault after Teacher Rape Incident

Here's what two of St. Louis' top experts on sexual violence have to say after news broke that a former local teacher was charged with rape involving students.

Teacher Who Confessed to Raping Students Worked in Affton

Don Ingerson, charged with raping students in the St. Louis area, taught in the Affton School District at the same time a woman says she was sexually assaulted by him.

Breaking: Teacher Who Confessed to Raping Students Worked in Affton

The teacher charged with raping students in the St. Louis area taught in the Affton School District at the same time a woman says she was sexually assaulted by him.

It's Not Just You: St. Louis Heat Breaks July Record

Yes, it was hot enough for us.

Man Poses as Cop, Pulls Over And Kisses Woman in Shrewsbury

A man wearing a police-style uniform, duty belt and gun pulled a woman over in a white Impala and attempted to kiss her.

Snow White Opens Tonight in Shrewsbury

The show runs through Sunday at the Shrewsbury City Center. Tickets are $7.

Teacher Charged With Rape Didn't Work at Bayless, Lindbergh or Hancock

Lindbergh, Hancock Place and Bayless school districts do not have any records of ex-teacher Donald Ingerson, who turned himself in for rape, working there.

Affton Food Pantry Sees Summertime Spike in Need

More families are coming for help than did last year.

10 Ways to Fix a PBJ: Bacon, Banana and Nut Free Peanut Butter Sandwiches

The trusty peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a main stay of the school lunch. How do you like yours?

Food Drive at U.S. Bank Now Through Aug. 10

Help the Affton Christian Food Pantry by dropping off non-perishable food items to the bank at 8301 Gravois Road.

Volunteers Help Fill Food Pantry's Empty Shelves

Read to the bottom of the article to find out how you can donate food and money to the Affton Christian Food Pantry.

Friday Food Critic: A Big Chill Shaved Ice

Each week, we nominate a new restaurant for you to review. That's right, you're the local expert.

Help Me Raise Money for the St. Louis Crisis Nursery

Affton-Shrewsbury Patch editor Lindsay Toler will be working as a "celebrity waiter" at Canyon Cafe for the annual fundraiser.

Coach Needs 4th Grade Boys for Soccer Team

Are you the mom, dad or guardian of a fourth grade boy who wants to play soccer?

6 Tips for Parents on the First Day of Middle School

Middle school offers new worries for parents--and kids.

Survival Guide for New High School Freshmen (and Their Parents)

Patch offers tips and ideas for teens and parents as they prepare for the first day of high school.

6 Tips for Moms on the First Day of Kindergarten

Worried about sending your little one to kindergarten? We've got you covered.

Affton and Shrewsbury Back to School Shopping Guide

Here are the stores where your kids can find their new fall wardrobes!

Back to School Supplies Average $95 Nationally

How much does it really cost to outfit a student for the first day of school?

Rogers Middle School Students Tour Washington, D.C.

Students toured the capitol, Lincoln Memorial, the Korean War Memorial and more.

These Folks Blog on Patch—You Should Too!

Patch rounds up recent standout blog posts from Local Voices bloggers.

Weird Crimes: Remote Control Assault and Foul-Mouthed Accident Victim

A roundup of odd, unusual and head-scratching crime reports in and around the St. Louis area.

Win $100 Mall Gift Card in Patch Back to School Photo Contest

The best first day of school photo wins a $100 gift card good at Chesterfield Mall, Mid Rivers Mall, South County Center or West County Center in St. Louis!

Affton Funeral Notices and Recent Passings

Here are the latest deaths from Kutis Funeral Home's Affton chapel.

Crime Blotter: Police Chase, Cash Stolen and More in Shrewsbury

The following information was supplied by the Shrewsbury Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.

7 Things To Do Before Summer Ends

Summer isn’t officially over until September, but school starts in about two weeks.

Affton's New Digital Billboard Receives Plenty of Attention

The bright billboard at the intersection of Gravois and Tesson Ferry roads is called a distraction to drivers at the busy corner.

Lindbergh High Student Scores Perfect 36 on ACT

Tiffany carries a 4.774 grade point average and is involved in many extracurricular activities.

Scam: Door-to-Door Salesmen Pretend to be Lindbergh Employees

Watch out for the scam artists selling workbooks and gathering information door-to-door while pretending to be employees of the Lindbergh School District.

Gotsch Intermediate Breakfast and Lunch Menu for August 2012

It's almost back to school time! Here's the school breakfast and lunch menu for Gotsch Intermediate School.

Bus Routes Back for Bayless Schools

Students living a half-mile from their Bayless School District school can ride the bus for the first time in two years.

Rogers Middle School August 2012 Breakfast and Lunch Menu

It's almost back to school time! Here's the school menu for the first month back at Rogers Middle School

School Supply Lists for Bayless Schools

We've got the school supply lists for Bayless School District schools.

Need to Enroll Your Child in Lindbergh Schools?

Here's what to do if you're new to the Lindbergh School District.

Affton High School Breakfast and Lunch Menu for August 2012

It's almost back-to-school time! Here's the lunch menu for Affton High School the first month back.

Affton Early Childhood Center Breakfast and Lunch Menu

It's almost back to school time! Here's the school menu for August 2012.

Bus Routes for Affton School District Released

Find your bus stop on our bus schedule for Mesnier Primary, Gotsch Intermediate, Rogers Middle and Affton High schools for the 2012-13 school year.