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The Lutheran South Competition Cheer Team. Photo provided by Cristyn Cannon.

In first year of program, Lutheran South cheer team is heading to state finals

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter November 25, 2023

In their inaugural season, the Lutheran High School South competition cheer team did the incredible: they qualified to compete in the Missouri Cheer Coaches Association State competition. “It was really...

Lindbergh High School student Colin Yarbrough practiced his piloting skills by flying over Mount Everest on a flight simulator, pictured above, during his Aviation 1 class Oct. 24. The Aviation 1 class is part of Lindbergh School’s new two-year program that helps students learn the basics of aviation, and gives them the opportunity to get their drone pilot’s license. “It’s fun,” teacher Rob Droege said. “They’re learning math, they’re learning science, but in a real practical sense. They can see how it fits and how it’s working. And that’s a lot more fun, they’re really engaged with that.”

Lindbergh High School’s aviation program takes flight

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter November 22, 2023

In most classrooms, paper airplanes are – and have long been – considered a disruption. In Rob Droege’s classroom, however, paper airplanes are a part of the curriculum. Last spring, the Lindbergh...

The Lindbergh boys soccer team celebrates after defeating CBC 3-0 on Nov. 11.

Lindbergh Flyers soccer triumphs over CBC to go on to state semifinals

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call November 21, 2023

The Lindbergh Flyers soccer team is in the Final Four. The Flyers avenged an early-season loss to CBC on Saturday, Nov. 11, defeating the Cadets, 3-0, in the Class 4 state quarterfinal. The win moved...

The Lindbergh High School boys soccer team.

Flyers soccer beats Vianney in title game

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call November 13, 2023

It took six rounds, but the Lindbergh Flyers prevailed in the end, thanks to Gio Nicastro’s game-winning penalty kick. The kick gave the Flyers a 4-3 win over St. John Vianney High School in the Class...

Kevin Green with some of his students.

Mehlville teacher inspires students to embrace healthy, active lifestyles

November 8, 2023

Kevin Green, a physical education teacher at Blades Elementary School, was honored with the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award for the 2023-2024 school year, representing Mehlville School District. He...

The 2023 Lindbergh High School varsity football team. Photo courtesy of the team.

LHS falls to Lafayette in last game of season

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call November 7, 2023

The Lindbergh Flyers put up a good fight, but in the end came up short, falling to Lafayette 34-24 on Oct. 20, ending the regular season at 5-4. Lindbergh head coach Nathan Norman said his team played...

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

OHS beats Northwest for a second time

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call November 6, 2023

The Oakville Tigers faced the Northwest Cedar Hill Lions for the second time this season on Oct. 27, and the result was nearly the same as the first meeting as Oakville defeated the Lions 56-14. While...

Lindbergh releases first day of school enrollment data for 2023-24 school year

Lindbergh releases first day of school enrollment data for 2023-24 school year

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter November 1, 2023

Enrollment data for Lindbergh Schools from the first semester count day of the 2023-2024 school year was released, showing a decrease of 20 students from last year’s count day. Though there is a slight...

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

OHS dominates against Parkway South

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call October 30, 2023

Touchdowns came early and often for the Oakville Tigers last Friday night. The Tigers used an early barrage of first quarter touchdowns in route to a 48-7 win over Parkway South Oct. 20. The win moved...

Travis Bracht.

Superintendent honored for communications efforts

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter October 26, 2023

As the nominations for this year’s National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Superintendent to Watch just closed, it is time to remember Affton School District Superintendent Travis Bracht...

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