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The OHS girls volleyball team is leaning on a trio of seniors to help them bounce back from the team’s first losing season since 2016. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

OHS girls volleyball look to bounce back from first losing season since ‘16

By Stephen Glover, For the Call September 1, 2023

With the 2023 season underway, the Oakville girls volleyball team is hoping that a trio of seniors can get the Tigers to recover from their first losing season since 2016. “I’m pretty excited about...

Depsite not having any seniors on the squad this season, things are looking very promising for the Oakville girls golf team, said head coach Emily Baker. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

OHS golf undergoing a ‘youth movement’

By Stephen Glover, For the Call September 1, 2023

A youth movement is underway for the Oakville girls golf team as they enter the 2023 season with zero seniors on the squad. Thought that does not necessarily mean that 2023 is a rebuilding year for the...

Despite being a small team this year with just four varsity players, the 2023 season could be a memorable one for the Mehlville girls golf team. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

MHS golf is ready for a memorable year

By Stephen Glover, For the Call September 1, 2023

This year could be a memorable season for the Mehlville girls golf team as the Panthers three seniors return to the team as well as sophomore standout Eva Brown. “We’re excited for the season to start,”...

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

Oakville Tigers football team has high aspirations for the 2023 season

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call August 31, 2023

Following a 6-5 campaign and success of all three levels of the program in 2022, the Oakville Tigers football team has higher aspirations for the 2023 campaign. “Last year was the first winning season...

The Mehlville Panthers football team is looking to improve this season after going 3-7 in 2022.

Consistency is key for Mehlville Panthers football in 2023 season

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call August 31, 2023

Consistency will be the key for the Mehlville Panthers gridiron squad this season. Following a 3-7 campaign in 2022, Kent Heinemann’s squad is looking for some improvement on both sides of the ball. “We...

Committee recommends against tax rate roll back

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 29, 2023

Editor's note: This article has been updated to clarify that the finance committee is recommending that the Board of Education does not lower the district's tax rate.  The Mehlville School District Finance...

The Missouri State Board of Education approves the Success Ready Students Networks request for an innovation waiver Tuesday, Aug. 15. Photo by Annelise Hanshaw of the Missouri Independent.

Missouri education board approves ‘innovation waivers’ for districts to opt out of state tests

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent August 18, 2023

The Missouri State Board of Education unanimously approved an exemption Aug. 15 for 19 districts and one charter school to measure student achievement using alternative assessments instead of the state’s...

From left, 2023 Mehlville School District Alumni Hall of Fame inductees Dr. Howard E. Jarvis III, Bob Kramer, Shawn Krause,  Dr. Melissa Mavers,  Josip P. Pehar and Jim Tietjens.

Mehlville names six alumni as this year’s Hall of Fame inductees

August 8, 2023

The Mehlville School District announced this year’s inductees into its Alumni Hall of Fame. The 2023 inductees are: • Dr. Howard E. Jarvis III, OHS ’87, medical director and chairman of the Department...

Mehlville Superintendent Jeff Haug

Mehlville School District’s new superintendent excited for future

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 25, 2023

The Mehlville School Distirct welcomed its new superintendent this month. Dr. Jeff Haug officially started with the district July 3. He takes the helm from former Superintendent Chris Gaines, who retired...

A cafeteria employee at Point Elementary in the Mehlville School District prepares food for the districts grab-and-go meals on the first day of school in 2020.

Mehlville BOE sets meal prices, free breakfast

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 25, 2023

The Mehlville Board of Education voted unanimously June 29 to set meal prices for the 2023-2024 school year, in addition to approving universal free breakfast at three district elementary schools. There...

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