Residents Petition Bethesda for School Traffic Signal Reimbursement

Oakville citizens want the senior center to chip in for a traffic light built in August.

Teacher Feature: Nature Lover Shares Knowledge with OHS Students

Laura Bennett is a new teacher at Oakville High School.

Mehlville School District Unveils New Website

One of the site's new features is a better calendar tool.

Teacher Feature: Teacher Thrives on Educating in Transition Year

Emily Eickmeyer is one of the district's new teachers this year.

Mehlville School Board Tightens Stance on Bullying

The Mehlville school board voted Thursday night to take a zero-tolerance stance against bullying.

School Board Secures $3.7 Million in Future Savings

By voting to refund the 2002 Certificates of Participation early, the Mehlville School Board secured a 2.87 percent interest rate, saving approximately $3.7 million.

Mehlville Schools Pass Annual Performance Review

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released data Friday.

School Board Passes Pay Raise for Classified Employees

After a heated debate, the Mehlville school board voted 5-2 to pass a 1-percent pay raise for classified employees.

District to Create Plan for Facilities Needs

District officials will create a one-, three- and five-year plan.

Journey to the First Day of School

Take a look at one family's morning routine the first day of school.

New Teacher Feature: First Year Teacher Follows Fourth Grade Mentor

Kimberly House, one of the district's newest employees, will teach at Blades Elementary School.

New Start Times, Higher Lunch Prices in the Mehlville School District

Here's what you need to know for the first day back.

Whiz Kid: Future Trader Helps Stock Team Win Big

Eighth grader Spencer Dorlac helps propel his team to win in the Stock Market Game.

District Makes Both Strides and Setbacks in MAP Testing

A closer look at the district's MAP testing data.

Whiz Kid: Oakville Student Wins With Opinion

An incoming senior at OHS wrestles with emotions and word count restrictions.

Mehlville Students Win Environmental Essay Contest

A hundred students gathered at the Maplewood Walmart to collect their prize for winning a regional essay contest.

Mehlville School District Above State Average, But Fails to Meet State Goals

Just 92 of the 557 districts made the state benchmark.

Whiz Kid: Middle Schooler Scores High on College Level Test

Outgoing seventh grader Abby Menkhus takes the ACT with high school students.

South County Residents Can Shop Tax-Free this Weekend

Missouri tax-free holiday allows shoppers to save on clothing, shoes, back-to-school supplies and computers.

Superintendent Shares Beliefs, Goals at Board Meeting

Dr. Eric Knost addressed the board Thursday and outlined his beliefs for his superintendency.

Kids Learn to Dance and Twirl at Mehlville Summer Camps

The Pantherettes and Majorettes hosted camp for aspiring dancers and twirlers.

School Board Wrap-up: Two Items Tabled, New Member Sworn In

Catch what happened at Thursday's school board meeting.

Oakville Elementary Celebrates A Midsummer Night's Read

Oakville Elementary School students, parents and teachers spend and evening reading under the open sky.

Mehlville School Board Approves 16 Additional Hours of Student Instruction in 2011-2012

The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 17.

Mehlville Group Advises Rockwood Residents on School District Reform

Representatives of the Mehlville Community Taxpayers Association attended the inaugural meeting of the Concerned Patrons of Rockwood.

Mehlville School District Unveils New Logo, Tagline

The work was done pro bono from district professionals, saving thousands of dollars.

Mehlville School District Unveils New Logo, Tagline

The work was done pro bono from district professionals, saving thousands of dollars.

Mehlville Students Gain Classroom Time With Teacher Agreement

In a union vote, 97 percent of teachers approved the change.

Mehlville School District Summer Academy Encourages Fun, Service to Others

Elementary school students from across the district participated in themed days to help Joplin tornado victims.

Eric Knost Takes Over Leadership at Mehlville School District

Knost sat down with Patch to discuss where he wants to take the Mehlville School District.

Eric Knost Takes Over Leadership at Mehlville School District

Knost sat down with Patch Thursday to discuss where he wants to take the Mehlville School District.

Whiz Kid: Lauren Buschhorn

The graduating senior hopes to pursue a career in genetics.

Whiz Kid: Olivia Vitale

The graduating senior hopes to become an art teacher.

Fedorchak Appointed to Mehlville School Board

In a unanimous vote, Ron Fedorchak will fill the vacant seat.

Candidates Discuss Strengths, Answer Questions from School Board

The Mehlville School Board interviewed eight of the nine candidates applying for the open position Wednesday.

Candidates Discuss Strengths, Answer Questions from School Board

The Mehlville School Board interviewed eight of the nine candidates applying for the open position Wednesday.

Mehlville Teen Gives It Her Best Shot in "American Idol" Audition

Although Miranda Hall didn't make the cut, she said it was the experience of a lifetime.

Mehlville School Board Passes "Break-Even" Budget

With a vote of 4-2, the school board passed the 2011-2012 budget.

School Lunch Prices Rise Due to USDA Regulations

The Mehlville School District sent a letter to parents Thursday outlining the 10-cent increase.

Goddard School Discusses Your Child's First Chores

Children love to do grown-up things and to imitate you.