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University of Kansas track and field pole vaulter Mason Meinershagen clears 4.30 meters and places fifth during an NCAA meet in May. Photo courtesy of Meinershagens Instagram page, @masonmeinershagen.

OHS alum reflects on Olympic trials

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call July 24, 2024

Humility and humbleness can go a long way for a great athlete. Those are just two traits that 2023 Oakville High School graduate Mason Meinershagen possesses, along with a lot of god-given talent and drive. Meinershagen,...

Mehlville approves universal free breakfast program at three district elementary schools

Mehlville approves universal free breakfast program at three district elementary schools

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 15, 2024

The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved a universal free breakfast program at Beasley, Bierbaum and Forder Elementary Schools for the 2024-2025 school year at the board’s June 27 meeting. A...

Mehlville High School English language arts teacher Tom Harper was one of 10 St. Louis-area educators to be named a Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year. Image courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

Mehlville High School’s Tom Harper named Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year

July 9, 2024

Tom Harper, an English language arts teacher at Mehlville High School, was named a Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year, one of 10 educators in the St. Louis area to receive the honor. “It’s an...

Josh Tiemann.

Josh Tiemann’s banner year for OHS tennis

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call June 26, 2024

It was a banner year for Oakville tennis player Josh Tiemann. The recent Oakville High School graduate put it all together at the right time, wrapping-up his high school tennis career with a fourth...

The Mehlville Fire Protection District conducted a mass casualty incident (MCI) training from May 6-8, simulating a bus crash scenario with students from Lindbergh High School acting as patients.

MFPD conducts mass casualty training

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter June 26, 2024

The Mehlville Fire Protection District conducted mass casualty incident (MCI) training May 6-8. The training focused on assessing and responding to a simulated bus crash scenario. Students from Lindbergh...

Washington Middle School teacher takes flight with Blue Angels

Washington Middle School teacher takes flight with Blue Angels

June 18, 2024

Holly Blincoe, a family and consumer science teacher at Washington Middle School, had the opportunity to fly with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels during the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo held...

Mehlville, St. Louis County Police Department enter into contract for SROs

Mehlville, St. Louis County Police Department enter into contract for SROs

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 12, 2024

The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved a contract June 6 between the St. Louis County Police Department and the school district for school resource officers. Seven officers will be assigned...

Katie Dowd, pictured above center with the certificate, was awarded the Starfish Award by the Special Education Foundation for her work with the Special School District. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

OHS teacher recipient of Starfish Award

June 7, 2024

Oakville High School special education teacher Katie Dowd was the receipent of the Starfish Award from the Special Education Foundation in May. The award is given to those in the Special School District...

Mehlville High School graduates pictured left, Oakville High School graduates pictured right.

Mehlville and Oakville high schools celebrate the Class of 2024

June 4, 2024

Mehlville High School and Oakville High School held their 2024 graduation ceremonies Sunday, June 2 at Chaifetz Arena. More than 700 students received their diplomas. Highlights from this year’s graduating...

Oakville boys tennis team thrives on growth, camaraderie

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call June 3, 2024

Growth was the name of the game for the Oakville boys tennis team this season. “The season went great,” Oakville coach Connor Cassity said. “The new guys brought great new energy and motivation...

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