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Carpy Collage by Natalie Niemczyk.

Cor Jesu junior’s art featured at museum

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter December 11, 2023

For some, it’s a lifelong dream to see their art hanging in a museum. For Cor Jesu junior Natalie Niemczyk, this dream became a reality when her painting “Carpy Collage” was accepted into the 2023...

Point Elementary’s book buddies boost reading, friendships

Point Elementary’s book buddies boost reading, friendships

December 5, 2023

The Reading Buddies program at Mehlville School District’s Point Elementary, started by Cynthia Biggs 15 years ago, pairs fourth and fifth-grade students with a buddy from kindergarten, first, or second-grade...

The Lindbergh High School boys soccer team.

LHS soccer reflects on an unforgettable season

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call December 4, 2023

It was a season that the players and coaches on the team will never forget. The Lindbergh Flyers boys soccer team ended a dream season with a Class 4 State third-place trophy. Park Hill South scored...

Photo courtesy of Lindbergh Schools.

Lindbergh unveils elementary ‘Idea Center’

November 28, 2023

Lindbergh Schools Gifted Education Coordinator Tracy Bednarick-Humes cut a ribbon celebrating the grand opening of the district’s Idea Center, a dedicated facility for the district’s elementary gifted...

The seniors on the Oakville High School football team. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

OHS football coach reflects on season

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call November 28, 2023

While he won’t say he’s satisfied, Oakville football coach Mike Genge wasn’t down on the season the Tigers had either. “I felt the season was an overall success,” Genge said. “Any time you...

The Lutheran South Competition Cheer Team. Photo provided by Cristyn Cannon.

In first year of program, Lutheran South cheer team is heading to state finals

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter November 25, 2023

In their inaugural season, the Lutheran High School South competition cheer team did the incredible: they qualified to compete in the Missouri Cheer Coaches Association State competition. “It was really...

Lindbergh High School student Colin Yarbrough practiced his piloting skills by flying over Mount Everest on a flight simulator, pictured above, during his Aviation 1 class Oct. 24. The Aviation 1 class is part of Lindbergh School’s new two-year program that helps students learn the basics of aviation, and gives them the opportunity to get their drone pilot’s license. “It’s fun,” teacher Rob Droege said. “They’re learning math, they’re learning science, but in a real practical sense. They can see how it fits and how it’s working. And that’s a lot more fun, they’re really engaged with that.”

Lindbergh High School’s aviation program takes flight

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter November 22, 2023

In most classrooms, paper airplanes are – and have long been – considered a disruption. In Rob Droege’s classroom, however, paper airplanes are a part of the curriculum. Last spring, the Lindbergh...

The Lindbergh boys soccer team celebrates after defeating CBC 3-0 on Nov. 11.

Lindbergh Flyers soccer triumphs over CBC to go on to state semifinals

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call November 21, 2023

The Lindbergh Flyers soccer team is in the Final Four. The Flyers avenged an early-season loss to CBC on Saturday, Nov. 11, defeating the Cadets, 3-0, in the Class 4 state quarterfinal. The win moved...

The Lindbergh High School boys soccer team.

Flyers soccer beats Vianney in title game

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call November 13, 2023

It took six rounds, but the Lindbergh Flyers prevailed in the end, thanks to Gio Nicastro’s game-winning penalty kick. The kick gave the Flyers a 4-3 win over St. John Vianney High School in the Class...

Kevin Green with some of his students.

Mehlville teacher inspires students to embrace healthy, active lifestyles

November 8, 2023

Kevin Green, a physical education teacher at Blades Elementary School, was honored with the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award for the 2023-2024 school year, representing Mehlville School District. He...

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