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St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Magna Visual as seen Tuesday, July 2. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Lindbergh may avoid seventh elementary school with Magna Visual buy

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter September 11, 2019

Lindbergh Schools says that its purchase of another landmark property in South County could prevent it from having to one day build a seventh elementary school — but not everyone in Crestwood is happy...

Lindbergh Strolling Strings perform in D.C.

Lindbergh Strolling Strings perform in D.C.

September 10, 2019

The Lindbergh High School Strolling Strings group traveled to Washington, D.C., this summer with 19 musicians, three chaperones and two directors. The group raised $25,000 through two trivia nights and...

The rain-delayed matchup between Lindbergh High School and Mehlville High School Saturday had all the ingredients of a state playoff game, despite being the first week of the 2019 season. Mehlville fell to Lindbergh 17-10. Photo by Bill Milligan.

Mehlville bans bags and backpacks from all sporting events in wake of violence at football games

September 6, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com Bags and backpacks will no longer be allowed at Oakville and Mehville high school football games under new security measures the Mehlville...

Deann Myers

Affton High gets new principal for 2019-2020 school year

August 28, 2019

Affton High School is back in session this fall with a new principal. Following what the Affton School District called "an expansive search for talent and experience," the Affton Board of Education hired...

Fall Sports Preview published the 31st time

Fall Sports Preview published the 31st time

August 28, 2019

This week marks the 31st publication of Call Newspapers’ annual Fall Sports Preview, a cherished keepsake issue that highlights the fall sports at Oakville, Lindbergh and Mehlville high schools. Turn...

A Mehlville listening session in 2018.

‘Mehlville Listens’ seeks public discussion on strategic plan

August 22, 2019

The Mehlville School District is unveiling “Mehlville Listens,” the first five-year update to its first-ever strategic plan, and is asking for input from residents. Throughout the 2019-2020 school...

A worker places new letters on the front of Mehlville Senior High School as one of the final touches of Proposition P improvements at the school. Prop P was approved by voters in 2000, and was one of the last times Mehlville made a significant investment in its facilties.

County permits delay Mehlville’s summer projects, new bleachers

August 21, 2019

By Erin Achenbach Staff Reporter eachenbach@callnewspapers.com  Mehlville High School might not be able to play its first home football game at home after difficulties with St. Louis County permits...

Mehlville Board of Education member Jean Pretto and Chief Financial Officer Marshall Crutcher discuss the 2020 budget during a meeting June 5, 2019 at Mehlville High School.

Mehlville and teachers sign on for 4-percent hike

August 1, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com Negotiations between the Mehlville School District and teachers were extended this year due to new state laws that govern what topics can and...

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