Skip to Main Content
South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Saturday, May 3, 2025

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Mehlville School District middle schools return to traditional grading

Mehlville School District middle schools return to traditional grading

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor May 1, 2025

Following an in-depth review, the Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved changing the grading system utilized at the district’s middle schools from standards-based grading to traditional grading...

Ian Parai. Photo by Unique Footprints Co.

Mehlville High School senior Ian Parai earns every available merit badge

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor April 24, 2025

Ian Parai, a senior at Mehlville High School, has accomplished what few – approximately 620 Scouts, to be exact – have done: earned every single available merit badge.  “I think for me, it was...

Mehlville board approves purchase of new trailer

Mehlville board approves purchase of new trailer

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor April 24, 2025

Due to the dilapidated nature of the current transportation trailer, the Mehlville Board of Education approved the purchase of a new transportation trailer for the district at its April 10 meeting.  “The...

Oakville soccer beats Mehlville 4-1, eyes tough district matchups ahead

Oakville soccer beats Mehlville 4-1, eyes tough district matchups ahead

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call April 23, 2025

The Oakville High School girls soccer team delivered a commanding 4-1 win over Mehlville on April 15, boosting their record to 5-3-1 as they approach the heart of the season. With this victory, the Tigers...

Serene Wilkinson, left, and Ann Zimpfer take their oath of office at the Mehlville Board of Education's April 10 meeting. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

Mehlville BOE welcomes new members, reorganizes board

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor April 17, 2025

 The Mehlville Board of Education approved and accepted the election of Ann Zimpfer and Serene Wilkinson, each to a three-year term on the Mehlville School District Board of Education, at its April 10...

Mike Edwards.

Beasley Elementary School playground named in honor of ‘Mr. Mike’

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor April 17, 2025

After receiving requests from members of the community, the Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved renaming Beasley Elementary School’s playground and field “The Mr. Mike playground and...

Multiple candidate signs were seen in the grass outside the doors to Lindbergh High School.

Mix of newcomers, incumbents see success in April 8 election

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor April 17, 2025

A number of elections – including fire, municipal and  school boards, as well as multiple local and county-wide propositions – were decided on April 8.  Incumbent Chris Volz was defeated by Steve...

Mehlville School District community to host international festival Friday

Mehlville School District community to host international festival Friday

April 15, 2025

The Mehlville-Oakville International Festival will be held April 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mehlville High School, 3200 Lemay Ferry Road. The festival was created to celebrate and educate the community...

An Affton High School student high-fives a supporter of Steve Davila outside of Affton High School. Davila successfully ran for the open Affton Fire Protection District Board of Directors seat, winning by a vote of 55.6% to 44.4% against incumbent Chris Volz.

April 8 general municipal election results

April 8, 2025

A number of elections – including fire, municipal and school boards, as well as multiple local and county-wide propositions – were decided on Tuesday, April 8. Incumbent Chris Volz was defeated...

Read The Call’s candidate questionnaires for the April 8 election

Read The Call’s candidate questionnaires for the April 8 election

April 8, 2025

The Call’s candidate questionnaires offer the most complete glimpse you’ll find of candidates’ views leading up to an election. View a complete collection of the Call Candidate Questionnaires for...

Load More Stories