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Students from Mrs. Rygelski’s third-grade class at Blades Elementary School pose with Library Media Specialist Jill Hudson after she was presented in May 2019 with a check for $300 to fund her idea to bring pedal exercisers to the school library. Pictured from left to right are Ella Weber, Ashlyn Petlansky, Jill Hudson, Kaimen Matthis (back right) and Wesley Givens (front right).

A look back: Blades Elementary teacher’s idea to add pedal exercisers to library receives grant

January 24, 2021

Editor's note: During the pandemic, we are looking back at several inspiring stories from local South County schools. This grant was given in May 2019.  Jill Hudson, a library media specialist at Blades...

The Lindbergh Green Light Plan outlines the three phases of possible school openings and closures.

Lindbergh middle schools expand to four days a week in person

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter January 22, 2021

Middle schools in Lindbergh Schools will soon begin attending school in-person four days a week instead of the current rotating two days mixed with virtual learning. Superintendent Tony Lake announced...

Mehlville voters will consider first bond issue since 1992, Proposition S on April ballot

Mehlville voters will consider first bond issue since 1992, ‘Proposition S’ on April ballot

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter January 22, 2021

Voters in the Mehlville School District will vote on the district’s first facilities bond issue since 1992 after the Mehlville Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday night to place a 12-cent no-tax-rate-increase...

Forder Elementary Terrific Kids of the Month for November 2018 are: Pictured front row, from left, are: Pictured in the front row are Josalyne Brown, Lily Fairchild and Minela Kafedzic.  In the back row, from left, are Kiwanians Pauline Roth and Roy Wunsch along with Forder Elementary Principal Whitney Maus.

A look back: Forder Elementary Terrific Kids are recognized

January 21, 2021

Editor’s Note: The terrific program “Terrific Kids” from the the South County Kiwanis is on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic and schools limiting visitors, but we thought we’d look back on some...

Lindbergh Schools seeks nominations for 2021 Lindbergh Leaders, focusing on 2020 heroes

Lindbergh Schools seeks nominations for 2021 Lindbergh Leaders, focusing on 2020 heroes

January 18, 2021

Lindbergh Schools is seeking nominations from the community for its 2021 Lindbergh Leader Awards. With 2020 a year like no other, this year’s Lindbergh Leader awards will be dedicated to recognizing...

Rogers Elementary students perform at their winter concert in December 2019.

A look back: The Rogers Elementary winter concert

January 17, 2021

During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Call is taking a look back at some of the past stories of South County. The holidays in 2020 weren't normal for most families, but here's a look back at students celebrating...

Oakville Elementary kindergarteners do the footy-ta dance in January 2019.

Mehlville opens kindergarten, preschool registration for 2021-2022 school year

January 14, 2021

The Mehlville School District's online registration for students entering kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year is now open. Children who turn 5 before Aug. 1, 2021, may register for kindergarten. "Mehlville...

House Speaker Rob Vescovo, R-Arnold, speaks with House Budget Chairman Cody Smith, R-Carthage, during the Nov. 10, 2020 special session (photo courtesy of Tim Bommel/House Communications).

House speaker declares education reform a top priority for Missouri legislative session

By Tessa Weinberg, Missouri Independent January 12, 2021

As a new legislative session kicks off, education reform will be a top issue for lawmakers to tackle, Missouri House Speaker Rob Vescovo declared Wednesday. Lawmakers from across the state returned to...

Mehlville Superintendent Chris Gaines talks to a teacher in a hallway while schools were all-virtual in fall 2020.

Mehlville elementary students will attend in-person class five days a week

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter January 8, 2021

In a few weeks some Mehlville School District students will attend in-person class for five days a week for the first time since last March, when school districts first closed due to COVID-19. On Friday,...

Mehlville Assistant Superintendent Jeff Bresler joined a group of students eating lunch at Rogers Elementary to celebrate National School Lunch Week in October 2019.

A look back: Bresler eats lunch with students

January 8, 2021

Editor's note: Remember when students could eat lunch together, and be joined by special guests? We are looking back at good times in our local school districts pre-pandemic in this special series. Mehlville...

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