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With parents and a student sitting behind him socially distanced, Mehlville Superintendent Chris Gaines presents bond issue information to the Board of Education, including conceptual drawings, at the Oct. 15, 2020, board meeting held in person at the Mehlville High School Library. The presentation was ‘very thorough,’ then board President Kevin Schartner said. The meeting was also livestreamed.

Mehlville passes next five-year phase of district’s strategic plan

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 19, 2021

The Mehlville Board of Education passed the next five-year iteration of the district’s strategic plan last month, after years of planning and gathering feedback from the community about what the next...

With parents and a student sitting behind him socially distanced, Mehlville Superintendent Chris Gaines presents bond issue information to the Board of Education, including conceptual drawings, at the Oct. 15, 2020, board meeting held in person at the Mehlville High School Library. The presentation was ‘very thorough,’ then board President Kevin Schartner said. The meeting was also livestreamed.

Mehlville Board of Education could vote on strategic plan next month

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 25, 2021

Work is wrapping up on the next iteration of the Mehlville School District’s strategic plan, with a vote by the Board of Education expected sometime in September.  Superintendent Chris Gaines told...

In the Rogers Elementary first-day-of-school scavenger hunt in 2019, second-grader Aleah Jacobsmeyer, right, and other students went straight to the top for help, asking Superintendent Chris Gaines if he fit any of their categories. He checked the box ‘I like vegetables.’

Mehlville looks to next five-year vision for its strategic plan

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter June 18, 2021

The Mehlville Board of Education will be voting this summer on the next five years of the Mehlville School District’s strategic plan. Superintendent Chris Gaines told the board April 29 that the final...

In the Rogers Elementary first-day-of-school scavenger hunt in 2019, second-grader Aleah Jacobsmeyer, right, and other students went straight to the top for help, asking Superintendent Chris Gaines if he fit any of their categories. He checked the box ‘I like vegetables.’

Mehlville looks at facilities, safety and personalization ahead of possible bond issue

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter December 10, 2020

The next five years of the Mehlville School District’s strategic plan will largely be driven by facilities, safety and personalization. The district spent the 2019-2020 school year gathering feedback...

In a time like no other, Gaines adapts Mehlville State of the District to update public

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter October 8, 2020

Mehlville School District Superintendent Chris Gaines gave his sixth annual State of the District address this year, although the presentation looked a bit different than previous years due to the COVID-19...

Students at Oakville Elementary participate in Kids Voting for the November 2018 election.

Five candidates running for three seats on the Mehlville school board in June 2 races

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor May 23, 2020

Five candidates are seeking three seats on the Mehlville Board of Education in the June 2 election, which is rescheduled from April due to the coronavirus pandemic. Incumbents Peggy Hassler and Jean...

Mehlville strategizes for its next five years

Mehlville strategizes for its next five years

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter February 13, 2020

Preparation is underway as the Mehlville School District continues to implement the next five-year phase of the district’s strategic plan, and so far early themes of safety and personalization have dominated...

A Mehlville listening session in 2018.

‘Mehlville Listens’ holds second public forum

December 6, 2019

The Mehlville School District will hold its second listening session of the year next week at Buerkle Middle School. The listening session will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Buerkle...

In the Rogers Elementary first-day-of-school scavenger hunt in 2019, second-grader Aleah Jacobsmeyer, right, and other students went straight to the top for help, asking Superintendent Chris Gaines if he fit any of their categories. He checked the box ‘I like vegetables.’

In ‘State of the District,’ Gaines outlines Mehlville’s reliance on strategy

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter September 26, 2019

Mehlville School District Superintendent Chris Gaines presented his fifth annual State of the District last week, highlighting Mehlville’s successes with its strategic plan, which is entering its next...

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