2022-2023 News

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Register for a free developmental screening through Parents as Teachers
05/26/2023
Families with children ages 3 through 5 can register for a free developmental screening with Mehlville Parents as Teachers.
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Matt Gaglio and Jennifer Rich
Board approves the hiring of two assistant principals
05/19/2023
The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of two assistant principals for the 2023-2024 school year: Matt Gaglio, assistant principal at Oakville High School and Jennifer Rich, traveling elementary assistant principal.
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Prop E
Thank you for passing Prop E!
05/09/2023
Voters in Mehlville School District passed a tax increase in April to support competitive salaries to attract and retain high-quality teachers and support staff to serve the district’s students. Improved compensation for all staff is reflected in the teacher salary schedule and the classified salary schedule for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Sara Hermann
Sara Hermann named Director of Social Studies for 2023-2024 school year
04/28/2023
The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of Sara Hermann as the Mehlville School District Social Studies Director for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Mehlville School District Teacher of the Year Rodney Gerdes
Mehlville School District’s Teacher of the Year finds new ways to engage students in learning
04/21/2023
Rodney Gerdes, a social studies teacher at Oakville High School, was named the 2022-2023 Mehlville School District Teacher of the Year at the Recognition Night ceremony on April 20, 2023.
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Prop E passes
Voters pass Prop E
04/14/2023
Mehlville School District voters passed Prop E with 63.63 percent of the votes. Almost 14,000 people voted in the election held on Tuesday, April 4.
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BOE Reorganization Meeting
Board of Education appoints two board directors
04/13/2023
In a unanimous vote, the Mehlville Board of Education appointed Peggy Hassler and Jean Pretto to fill two vacancies on the board. The board also accepted the unofficial election results from April 4, 2023, and swore in Jeff Wolman for his second term as Board Director.
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2023 Outstanding Beginning Teachers
Two Mehlville School District teachers named Outstanding Beginning Teachers
04/06/2023
Mehlville High School English Language Arts Teacher Kelly Newton and Bernard Middle School Social Studies Teacher Robert Summers 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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Jeff Wolman
Results of Mehlville Board of Education election
04/05/2023
During the April 4 Board of Education election, Jeff Wolman was re-elected to a three-year term. Wolman will be sworn in at the April 13 meeting of the Mehlville Board of Education. This will be Wolman’s second term on the Board.
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OES fourth-grade teacher Michelle Bridgewater
The challenges of hiring teachers and support staff
03/17/2023
During the past few years, principals and directors have found it increasingly difficult to hire and keep highly qualified teachers and support staff in Mehlville School District. They’ve noticed that less people are applying for open positions, and once hired, some eventually leave for higher paying positions.
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Dr. Michelle Wood, Abby Makowsky and Jordan Willimann
Board approves hiring of three new administrators
03/16/2023
The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of three administrators for the 2023-2024 school year.
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OES kindergarten teacher Peggy Evers
How keeping experienced teachers in Mehlville School District impacts school culture
03/14/2023
The Mehlville Board of Education is asking voters to consider Proposition E to help reverse this trend. Keeping teachers in Mehlville School District long-term is important to build and maintain a positive school culture. It will also help the district avoid anticipated teacher shortages due to more competition for a smaller pool of certified educators.
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New Mehlville Superintendent Dr. Jeff Haug
Board selects Dr. Jeff Haug as Mehlville School District’s next superintendent
03/13/2023
In a unanimous vote on Friday evening, the Mehlville Board of Education has selected Dr. Jeff Haug as the district’s new superintendent beginning July 1, 2023. Dr. Haug will replace Dr. Gaines, who has been serving as superintendent for the past 8 years and will be retiring this summer.
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Point cafeteria manager Linda Beattie
The impact of our incredible support staff
02/27/2023
Mehlville School District has hundreds of support staff employees. These employees include custodians, bus drivers, food technicians and secretaries. These incredible men and women are vital in keeping the district running.
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Students learn in a MHS FLEX class
New program provides FLEXibility for students to pursue topics they’re passionate about
02/23/2023
This is the first year of the new FLEX program at Mehlville High School. Ninth-grade students in FLEX receive personalized instruction through cross-curricular lessons that showcase how different subjects are connected and how skills learned in one class can be applied to another.
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Prop E
Prop E: Ensuring high-quality staff for Mehlville School District’s students
01/25/2023
Proposition E will fund competitive salaries to attract and keep excellent teachers and support staff at Mehlville School District.
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Board of Education superintendent search
Mehlville Board of Education announces nationwide search for next superintendent
01/24/2023
On Tuesday, January 24, the Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved the selection of the Education Governance and Leadership (EGL) Association to lead a national effort to search for the next superintendent for Mehlville School District.
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Kindergarten registration 2023-2024
Enrolling for school in the 2023-2024 school year
01/20/2023
Mehlville School District begins enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. At this time, families of children who turn 5 before Aug. 1, 2023, may register for kindergarten.
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Superintendent Dr. Chris Gaines
Mehlville Superintendent announces retirement in August
01/19/2023
Mehlville School District Superintendent Dr. Chris Gaines announced today he plans to retire August 31, 2023. Dr. Gaines will have completed 28 years in education – including 22 years as a superintendent.
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BOE candidates
Three candidates file for Mehlville Board of Education
01/05/2023
Three Mehlville School District citizens have filed their candidacy for three positions on the Mehlville Board of Education. Candidates include incumbents Jeff Wolman, Peggy Hassler and Jean Pretto.
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Bus driver Sharron Gatling
We’re hosting open interviews for bus drivers, custodians, food techs and substitute teachers
12/19/2022
At open job interviews, you’ll have the opportunity to meet department directors, learn about positions and benefits, receive assistance completing your application and even interview for a job on-site.
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AASA Lighthouse District
Mehlville School District named a Lighthouse School System
12/18/2022
AASA, The School Superintendents Association named Mehlville School District a Lighthouse School System. This distinction is given to districts who serve as models of positive change in education.
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Survey results
Mehlville School District shows strong support for teachers, support staff
12/17/2022
This year, the district asked voters to share opinions on teachers and support staff salaries, and retaining teachers and services funded by federal COVID-19 relief funds.
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2023-2023 School Calendar
Board of Education approves 2023-2024 school calendar
12/16/2022
The Mehlville Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2023-2024 school year at its Dec. 15 meeting.
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Mehlville School District audit results
Mehlville School District finances receive highest opinion from auditors
12/15/2022
Upon review of Mehlville School District’s finances for the 2022 fiscal year, auditors from Daniel Jones and Associates issued the district’s accounting practices its highest marks, an unmodified opinion, or clean audit.
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Trautwein Buddy Club students
This student-created club makes sure everyone has a buddy
12/06/2022
While attending third grade at Trautwein Elementary, Draigon Schmitt made an observation: He was the only student playing on the playground with classmates with disabilities. He took the initiative to change that through the creation of a Buddy Club.
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A New Home documentary
Portrait of a Graduate Speaker Series: Screening of A New Home
12/05/2022
Mehlville School District is proud to present a screening and discussion of “A New Home” on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in Nottelmann Auditorium (3200 Lemay Ferry Road). This special screening is part of the district’s Portrait of a Graduate Speaker Series.
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How transportation is coping with understaffing
11/16/2022
The district’s transportation department made some changes this year due to a bus driver shortage. Currently, the department is down 15 drivers.
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Take the survey
Share your feedback
11/15/2022
Mehlville School District is interested in YOUR opinions and perceptions of the Mehlville School District as well as feedback regarding a possible election in 2023 to ask voter approval for an increase in the district’s operating levy.
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Jenn Rich receives the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award
Our Emerson Excellence in Teaching recipient builds exciting lessons for students
11/14/2022
Jenn Rich, an English language arts teacher at Oakville Middle School, has been named Mehlville School District’s Excellence in Teaching Award recipient for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Rogers Elementary principal Dr. Patrick Keenoy
Dr. Patrick Keenoy receives Distinguished Principal award
11/10/2022
Rogers Elementary School principal Dr. Patrick Keenoy is the recipient of the Distinguished Principal award from the St. Louis Suburban Elementary Principals Association (SLSEPA).
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St. John's School building
Celebrating 100 years of the St. John's building
11/04/2022
We welcomed St. John's School, St. Louis Community College, SCOPE School and MOSAIC Elementary School students and staff who have called the St. John's building home during the past century for an Open House. St. John's first opened its doors in January 1923 and will be celebrating its 100th anniversary.
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Snow days 2022-2023
How we’ll handle snow days during the 2022-2023 school year
10/31/2022
This school year, Mehlville School District will use up to five virtual learning days if our schools close due to snow or inclement weather. If another snow day is needed after we use our five virtual learning days, we will use traditional snow days.
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Dilara Usmanova and Maya Murtazayeva
Cultural connection: A student from Ukraine finds a mentor in the cafe
10/06/2022
Dilara Usmanova, a sophomore at Mehlville High School, arrived on campus this year as a refugee of the war in Ukraine. She doesn’t speak English yet, but she’s found a friend in school food technician Maya Murtazayeva.
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Blended tax rate
Board approves 2022 blended tax rate
09/28/2022
The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved the 2022 blended tax rate of $3.6784 at its annual tax rate hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. This rate is similar to the prior year rate of $3.6598. ​
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We're holding open job interviews on Monday, Oct. 10
09/22/2022
We are hosting open interviews for bus drivers, school food technicians, custodians, cafeteria recess monitors and substitute teachers on Monday, Oc.t 10, 2022, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at our Central Office (3120 Lemay Ferry Road).
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Mehlville Mentions
Mehlville Mentions: A new way to recognize difference makers in our community
09/15/2022
The Mehlville Mentions program is a way for you to salute any Mehlville School District employee, volunteer, or community partner who goes above and beyond what is expected.
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2022 Mehlville School District Alumni Hall of Fame inductees
The 2022 Mehlville School District Alumni Hall of Fame inductees
09/02/2022
The Alumni Hall of Fame Selection Committee has selected five inductees for the 2022 Mehlville School District Alumni Hall of Fame.
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Summer Maintenance 2022
Summer construction improves school safety
08/15/2022
Mehlville School District continued to fulfill promises made to our community following the approval of Prop S. Several Prop S projects started in June. While many schools received minor upgrades, several underwent major construction projects that will make school safer for students when they return this fall.
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Back-to-School Guide
Back to School: Your guide to prepare for the 2022-2023 school year
07/29/2022
Our staff is excited to welcome your child to school on Monday, Aug. 22! We've put together a Back-to-School Guide to help you get ready for the first day. It includes information about meals, bus routes, updating your family's information and more!
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Board approves hiring of Point Elementary principal
07/15/2022
We are pleased to announce that the Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of Dr. Debbie Reid as principal of Point Elementary School at its July 14, 2022 meeting.
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Open job interviews
We're holding open interviews for support staff positions on July 28
07/12/2022
Mehlville School District has a critical need to fill many support staff openings to prepare for the 2022-2023 school year. We are hosting open interviews for bus drivers, school food technicians, custodians, cafeteria recess monitors and substitute teachers on July 28, 2022, from 1-4 p.m. at our Central Office (3120 Lemay Ferry Road).
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Oakville Elementary teacher Josh Groh
Oakville Elementary teacher named a Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year
07/06/2022
Josh Groh, a third-grade teacher at Oakville Elementary School, has been named one of ten honorees for Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year for the St. Louis region. The distinction means that Groh is eligible to submit an application for Missouri State Teacher of the Year.
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Board Director Jeff Wolman
Board member Jeff Wolman obtains Advanced Certification
07/05/2022
Mehlville School District Board of Education Director Jeff Wolman achieved Advanced Certification in the Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA) Certified Board Member program.
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Family Information Update 2022-2023
Update your family's information for the 2022-2023 school year
06/30/2022
You can now update your family’s information for the 2022-2023 school year. The Family Information Update gives you the opportunity to review and update your phone numbers, email addresses and other important information. You will also be asked to review our annual notifications, media release, medical records, technology and video conferencing policies.
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Budget approved for 2022-2023 school year
Mehlville Board of Education approves a balanced budget for 2022-2023 school year
06/27/2022
The Mehlville School District Board of Education unanimously approved the budget for the 2022-2023 school year (fiscal year 2023) at its June 23 meeting. The operating budget for fiscal year 23 is break-even.
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Board approves hiring of two administrators
06/24/2022
The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of Dr. Shannon Pike as the Executive Director of Human Resources and Brian Metteer as Assistant Principal at Mehlville High School.
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Support staff employees
Mehlville School District increases pay for support staff
05/26/2022
The Mehlville Board of Education has approved pay increases for all support staff, including employee groups facing the biggest workforce shortages.
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Greg Ruzicka
Greg Ruzicka named Director of Science for 2022-2023 school year
05/20/2022
The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of Greg Ruzicka as the Mehlville School District Science Director for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Board approves hiring of Director of Virtual Learning
04/29/2022
The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of Christy Mathews as the Director of Virtual Learning for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Prop S resolution
Board approves Prop S resolution to address escalating construction costs
04/27/2022
On April 14, 2022, the Mehlville Board of Education approved a Prop S resolution to address escalating construction costs. The resolution authorizes the district to use other funding sources to pay for some Prop S projects and to delay or eliminate other projects.
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Mehlville School District Teacher of the Year Josh Groh
Mehlville School District's Teacher of the Year builds lasting, meaningful relationships with students
04/26/2022
Oakville Elementary School third-grade teacher Josh Groh has been named Mehlville School District’s Teacher of the Year for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Board approves hiring of three new administrators
04/15/2022
The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of three administrators for the 2022-2023 school year: Tiffany Schwaegel, Director of Mehlville Early Childhood; Becky Bruning, Assistant Principal at Oakville High School; Dana Skrabacz, Assistant Principal at Oakville High School.
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Eid added to school calendar
Eid al-Fitr added to the Mehlville School District calendar for the 2022-2023 school year
04/12/2022
Eid al-Fitr was added as a holiday in the 2022-2023 Mehlville School District calendar following the recommendation of the district’s Calendar Committee and the approval of the Mehlville Board of Education. Eid is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslim families to mark the end of Ramadan, a month-long period of dawn-to-sunset fasting.
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Board of Education election results Spring 2022
Huegerich, Wright elected to Mehlville Board of Education
04/06/2022
During the April 5 Board of Education election, Scott Huegerich and Sarah “Grace” Wright were elected to the Mehlville Board of Education. Both candidates are new to the Board of Education and will serve three-year terms.
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Brian Brennan and Michael Wheeler
Board of Education approves hiring of two new administrators
03/18/2022
Mehlville School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Brian Brennan as the principal of Oakville High School and Michael Wheeler as the assistant principal of Bernard Middle School beginning with the 2022-2023 school year.
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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].