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Affton girls soccer hopes to close season on high note

Affton girls soccer hopes to close season on high note

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call May 14, 2025

 The Affton High School girls soccer team has ridden a wave of highs and lows this season, currently sitting at an even 10-10 record with one game left in the regular season. But with district competition...

From left to right: Ike Fronabarger, Hamilton Striker, Nolan Belval and Sam Catlett. Photo courtesy of Lutheran South High School.

Four Lutheran South students ride in Black Hawk helicopter

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor May 13, 2025

 After winning a school-wide National Guard competition consisting of solving a puzzle in the dark using night vision, four lucky Lutheran South High School students earned a ride in a Black Hawk helicopter.  Before...

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...

Affton School District to host Afghan community celebration

Affton School District to host Afghan community celebration

May 1, 2025

In partnership with Monarch Immigration Services, the Affton School District is hosting an “Affton Afghan Community Celebration” on May 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Affton High School, 8309 Mackenzie...

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...

South Tech students gasp at the realism of the SIMLab patient mannequins at Chamberlain
University. The mannequins have the ability to breathe, blink and have stretchy skin. The mannequin
pictured above simulated a postpartum woman.

South Tech nursing students get hands-on experience at Chamberlain University

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor April 24, 2025

In an effort to combat the nursing shortage, Chamberlain University St. Louis hosted 45 students from South Tech High School at “Experience Nursing Day” on April 11.  “Nursing is in such high...

Throughout the 36-hour Musicthon, Lindbergh students updated a poster indicating funds raised.

LHS students raise over $8,000 for childhood cancer research

April 23, 2025

Lindbergh High School band students performed for 36 straight hours during this year’s Musicthon, raising $8,023.02 for childhood cancer research and to assist families of children with cancer through...

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...

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