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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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School’s in for summer

School’s in for summer

June 23, 2022

Middle school students in Mehlville’s Summer Session have been getting more than just a refresher on core subjects. Some students have been learning life-saving techniques like CPR, pictured above, and...

The Oakville High School girls water polo team finished its second season ever with a state championship win against Marquette High School May 14.  Two Oakville players, Jenna Wolf and Lauren Manning (bottom left) were named to the all district team.

Oakville girls water polo team wins 2022 state championship in rematch from last year

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter June 22, 2022

The Oakville girls water polo team closed out its second season in the best way possible May 14, winning a state championship. The Tigers were able to exact revenge in the final game, defeating the...

The campaign committee for Mehlville School District’s Proposition S, Mehlville-Oakville United, hosted a donut drive-thru March 13, 2021, at Mehlville High School, Washington Middle School and Oakville Middle/Wohlwend Elementary. The event featured free donuts, “Yes on S” car painting and committee members dressed in costumes to raise awareness about the bond measure, the district’s first in over 20 years.

Mehlville School District considers future potential ballot measure

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 20, 2022

Voters in the Mehlville School District may be considering a ballot measure for the school district in either the form of a bond, tax levy or both in the next four to six years.  During a strategic...

The pool at the Kennedy Recreation Center.

County opening all pools this weekend, looking for more lifeguards

June 17, 2022

St. Louis County is excited to announce that all four parks and recreation pools will be open this weekend for families to enjoy and cool off during hot weather. Like other counties and cities in the...

Prop S projects in full swing this summer

Prop S projects in full swing this summer

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 17, 2022

Several Proposition S projects are underway this summer across the Mehlville School District.  At a Prop S update at the June 9 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Chris Gaines said “things...

MFPD alters apparatus procurement, joins government-to-government co-op

MFPD alters apparatus procurement, joins government-to-government co-op

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter June 16, 2022

The Mehlville Fire Protection District is changing up how it procures high-cost apparatus after deciding to join the Houston-Galveston Area Council June 8. The HGAC is a government-to-government cooperative...

Board votes to maintain masking threshold

Board votes to maintain masking threshold

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 15, 2022

The Mehlville Board of Education voted 5-1 June 9 to maintain the positivity threshold for mandatory masking at 1.5 percent.  Board President Peggy Hassler, Vice President Tori Behlke, Directors Jean...

Mehlville Assistant Superintendent Jeff Bresler joined a group of students eating lunch at Rogers Elementary to celebrate National School Lunch Week in October 2019.

Mehlville Board of Education sets next year’s meal prices, accepts food bids

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 14, 2022

The Mehlville Board of Education voted unanimously June 9 to set meal prices for the 2022-2023 school year, in addition to approving food vendors for school food.  The board voted 6-0 to set the full-pay...

Tidal Wave Car Wash up for hearing at planning panel

Tidal Wave Car Wash up for hearing at planning panel

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 7, 2022

A new car wash and detailing facility for South County Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram off Lemay Ferry Road and a new Tidal Wave Car Wash off Butler Hill Road are the public hearings slated to be heard by the...

The Sappington House.

Historic Saint Louis hosting summer tour Saturday across 25 sites

June 6, 2022

Historic Saint Louis is hosting a one-day event Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. where guests will have the chance to tour many of the 25 venues in the organization. The one-day tour will connect...

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