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Affton High School students visit the SLU rare books library where they observe centuries-old texts on the history of seafaring. Photo courtesy of SLU's 1818 ACCP newsletter.

Affton students, faculty partner with local professor for class on pirates

By Ashlynn Perez, Staff Reporter June 5, 2025

This semester, pirates sailed onto the scene with Affton High School’s new course, “Sea Scoundrels: A Global History of Piracy.” Under the instruction of Lisa Lillie, a dual credit history coordinator...

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...

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...

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...

Vivian Lang.

Affton High School senior receives 2025 Rosemary Zander Award

April 16, 2025

Affton High School senior Vivian Lang was recently recognized as a 2025 Rosemary Zander Award winner by the Special School District (SSD) of St. Louis County. "Vivian never backs down from a challenge,...

Affton School District hires third school resource officer for 2025-26 school year

Affton School District hires third school resource officer for 2025-26 school year

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor April 10, 2025

The Affton Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of the district’s third school resource officer (SRO) for the 2025-26 school year at its April 1 meeting. The new SRO position is yet...

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...

The 2025 Connections Summit was held March 29 at Hancock Place Elementary School, 9101 South Broadway.

Hancock hosts second annual ‘Connections Summit’

April 2, 2025

The second annual Connections Summit – a community event open to families, staff and residents of the Affton, Bayless, Hancock Place and Mehlville school districts – was held March 29 at Hancock...

Affton residents to vote on Proposition 1

Affton residents to vote on Proposition 1

By Ashlynn Perez, For the Call March 25, 2025

 Voters can cast their ballots on Affton School District’s Proposition 1 in the upcoming April 8 election.  The bond, if approved, would allow the district to use $30 million in funds for facility...

Patrick Sloan

Arrest made in connection with hateful graffiti found at Affton schools

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor March 20, 2025

 The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on March 13 against suspect Patrick Sloan, 18, of the 9300 block of Lavern Place, 63123, for two counts of second-degree property damage...

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