Mehlville Schools Sponsoring Board Candidate Forum

Meet candidates on March 18.

Mehlville Board Members Voice Teacher Retirement Concerns to Legislators

Find out what the school district's Board of Education and an Oakville area lawmaker discussed.

Buerkle, Bernard Students Donate 2,500 Pairs of Jeans

Buerkle students will wait to hear from Aeropostale if their donation will win the $10,000 prize in the national Teens for Jeans competition.

Watch the Mehlville School District Town Hall Meeting

Superintendent Eric Knost answered parent questions on school safety, buses, the high school's auditorium construction, and more at last week's town hall.

Hockey Blogs: Mehlville Advances at Founders Cup; Oakville Needs Win Tonight

Get scores, photos, videos and this week's schedule from our high school hockey bloggers Patricia Schneiderjohn and Dee Dee Coon.

Mehlville Parents Focus on Safety at School District Town Hall

Andre's Banquets & Catering sponsored the Mehlville School District's town hall meeting on Feb. 7. Superintendent Eric Knost highlighted the district’s current security practices, what’s changed since Sandy Hook, and what’s left to examin

Signing Day: Mehlville Athletes Commit to Colleges

Congratulations to the six seniors who signed with college teams Wednesday.

Mehlville Auditorium Foundation 90 Percent Complete

Work above ground should go quickly now.

Share Your Mehlville Athlete's Signing Day Story On Patch

Spread the word about your high school athlete's accomplishments on National Signing Day.

In Mehlville Schools, Character Education Helps Students Stand Out

Out of the 16 schools in the Mehlville School District, 10 have been selected as Missouri Schools of Character.

Mehlville Schools Accepting Distinguished Service Award Nominations

Do you know someone who's made a huge difference to Mehlville students and staff? Nominate them for the 2013 award by March 30.

Wohlwend's Kathy Rausch Remembered as Caring, Dedicated Teacher

Kathy Rausch may have only taught second grade at Wohlwend Elementary for a short time, but her impact on students, teachers and the community was deep.

Mehlville Elementary Schools Return to Early Start for 2013-2014

The district’s purchase plan for new buses will eliminate the need for a 9:15 a.m. start at some schools.

Local Teens Vie for Spot on Fox Theatre Stage

The St. Louis Teen Talent Competition gets underway Feb. 9

Oakville Tigers Hockey Beat Lindbergh, Look Forward to Playoffs

Forward Brandon Nichting was fundamental in helping the Oakville Tigers beat rival Lindbergh Flyers at the Shaw Park Hockey Classic last weekend.

Discuss School Safety at Mehlville Schools Town Hall Meeting

Share ideas and concerns for school security with Superintendent Eric Knost and the rest of the Board of Education on Feb. 7.

Mehlville High Auditorium Construction on Budget

Underground work is nearly complete on the high school's new auditorium, due for completion in November 2013.

Mehlville University Student Given Award from SIU Alumni Association

Julie Schroeter was among 40 Southern Illinois University students who were awarded textbooks and supplies.

Oakville Varsity Hockey Credits Team Unity for Wins

The Varsity Oakville Tigers won Friday's game against Rockwood Summit and play the last home game of the season Saturday night against Chaminade.

Notre Dame Preschool to Close at End of Academic Year

They say that more than 5,000 children have been served by the preschool in its 39 years.

Mehlville Board Increases Police Presence in Elementary Schools

The school board unanimously approved St. Louis County police officers to work hourly during high-traffic times at the district's 10 elementary schools.

Wohlwend Elementary Teacher Dies Unexpectedly

Mehlville Superintendent Dr. Eric Knost posted a Facebook announcement of the sudden death of second grade teacher Kathy Rausch.

Art Students Create Bowls to Fight Hunger

The students at Green Park Lutheran School have been painting soup bowls all year for this big charity event.

Enjoy the Last Day of Winter Break, Mehlville School District!

School starts tomorrow, and we've got the 2013 school breakfast and lunch menus for Mehlville School District schools.

Mehlville Schools Raise $15,000+ For Juvenile Diabetes Research

Washington Middle School is the top fundraiser in the District this year, with a total donation of $2,040.

MHS National Honor Society Brings Christmas To North St. Louis

The Shoebox Project was created 15 years ago as a way to share Christmas cheer with children whose families face economic challenges on a daily basis.

Letter to the Editor: Oakville Student Challenges School Safety Measures

This is an important conversation that the community needs to have, says Oakville High School junior Daniel Carter.

NRA Calls for Armed Guards in Schools; Mehlville Already Has Officers at High, Middle Schools

The Mehlville School District employs school resource officers at both high schools and each middle school. Elementary schools are patrolled by the middle school officers.

Bus Drivers Brighten Christmas for Mehlville Families

Transportation workers with Mehlville School District gathered dozens of wrapped gifts, loaded them into Santa’s sleigh (a big yellow bus) and delivered them to two families.

MO State Legislature Honors Oakville High School Students

State Representative Marsha Haefner bestowed the honor on the students and praised their hard work and dedication to the profession of journalism.

School Gun-Free Zones 'Paint Big Targets'

Area firearms instructor says it's time to allow any qualified concealed carry weapon licensee who works at schools to have guns available, because the government's decision for schools to be gun-free zones advertises their vulnerability.

Industrial Arts Students Put Skills To Work For Classmates

Students at Margaret Buerkle Middle School built three new picnic tables for fellow students.

VIDEO: Mehlville Jr. Panther Cheerleaders Win Competition

Congratulations to the Mehlville Jr. Panters cheer squad, which won the Universal Cheerleaders Association Boot Heel Missouri Classic Competition earlier this month.

Mehlville Schools Superintendent Reacts to Connecticut Shooting

Superintendent Eric Knost said schools have several safety measures to deter violence, including shootings.

Photos: Rams' Linebacker James Laurinaitis Visits Wohlwend

Congratulations to third-grader Scott Bellovich, who won a contest to have linebacker James Laurinaitis come to school with him Tuesday.

Candidate Already in Line for School Board Election

The election for the Mehlville School District Board of Education starts Tuesday morning, but Larry Felton is already in line.

Mehlville Culinary Students Earn Restaurant Management Certifications

Students in the Mehlville School District's culinary arts program now have certification to work in restaurants across the country.

Photos: Bierbaum Girl Scouts Brownie Troop Fall Fundraiser

The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Brownie Troop #223 from Bierbaum Elementary sold candies and nuts outside Lowe's in Arnold for a fundraiser.

Solar Panels Installed on Five Mehlville Schools

Students and teachers can watch the solar panels in action using kiosks set up at Beasley Elementary, Hagemann Elementary, Bernard Middle School, Oakville High School, and the Witzel Alternative Academy.

Free Full-Day Kindergarten to Start Next Year

The Mehlville School Board met Thursday night and approved making the full-day program the norm in the district.