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Notre Dame High School freshmen Yasmin Amezcua, Leilani Cruz and Karla Batres assemble a 3D printer for the new fab lab. Photo taken and provided by David Brosch.

Notre Dame’s new ‘Fab Lab’ empowers women in STEM and entrepreneurship

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter December 14, 2023

Notre Dame High School is expanding what it means to be a woman in STEM with the creation of its new “fab lab.” The “fab lab” – short for fabrication laboratory – is designed to give students...

Mehlville considers cutting At Home program

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor December 13, 2023

The Mehlville School District is considering cutting its At Home virtual school program. The At Home program is a virtual K-8 school, with 98 students and 20 full-time and part-time staff combined. It...

Lindbergh boys basketball players Zac Goss and Greg Leavitt were named to the Southside Classic All-Tournament Team.

Lindbergh boys basketball soars high in early season with impressive wins

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call December 12, 2023

The sky could be the limit for the Lindbergh Flyers boys basketball team this season. Nathan Biggs’ squad returns three starters from last season’s group that finished 17-11. Quinn Sunderland, Greg...

Oakville girls basketball eyes strong season with senior leadership, underclassmen talent

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call December 12, 2023

Oakville girls basketball coach Laura Bishop will be looking to her seniors to lead the way this season. Addie Czuppon and Sami Simokaitis return to the lineup. Both girls have had success in the regular...

The 2023 Affton High School boys soccer team.

Affton High School boys soccer breaks 1985 school win record, finish 22-5

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call December 11, 2023

It was a record-breaking year for the Affton High School boys soccer team. Brian Mesplay’s squad not only had a successful season, but the team broke the school record for wins that has stood since...

Carpy Collage by Natalie Niemczyk.

Cor Jesu junior’s art featured at museum

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter December 11, 2023

For some, it’s a lifelong dream to see their art hanging in a museum. For Cor Jesu junior Natalie Niemczyk, this dream became a reality when her painting “Carpy Collage” was accepted into the 2023...

Point Elementary’s book buddies boost reading, friendships

Point Elementary’s book buddies boost reading, friendships

December 5, 2023

The Reading Buddies program at Mehlville School District’s Point Elementary, started by Cynthia Biggs 15 years ago, pairs fourth and fifth-grade students with a buddy from kindergarten, first, or second-grade...

The Lindbergh High School boys soccer team.

LHS soccer reflects on an unforgettable season

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call December 4, 2023

It was a season that the players and coaches on the team will never forget. The Lindbergh Flyers boys soccer team ended a dream season with a Class 4 State third-place trophy. Park Hill South scored...

Photo courtesy of Lindbergh Schools.

Lindbergh unveils elementary ‘Idea Center’

November 28, 2023

Lindbergh Schools Gifted Education Coordinator Tracy Bednarick-Humes cut a ribbon celebrating the grand opening of the district’s Idea Center, a dedicated facility for the district’s elementary gifted...

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

OHS football coach reflects on season

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call November 28, 2023

While he won’t say he’s satisfied, Oakville football coach Mike Genge wasn’t down on the season the Tigers had either. “I felt the season was an overall success,” Genge said. “Any time you...

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