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Mehlville School District is honored to host guest speaker and author Emily Kircher-Morris for her keynote: The Parenting Playbook. The event is Tuesday, April 28, at 6 p.m. at Nottelmann Auditorium (Mehlville High School, 3200 Lemay Ferry Road)

Mehlville School District is holding open interviews on April 22, 2026, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Mehlville School District Central Administration Building, 2900 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63125.

The Mehlville National Education Association recognized students from Trautwein Elementary School and Oakville High School as its Students of the Month.

The Mehlville School District Facilities Steering Committee held a series of meetings last spring and fall to review completed facility projects and identify future improvements to best support students. More than 80 people participated in the committee and hundreds more provided feedback through a survey. Participants toured several schools, learned about recently completed projects and provided recommendations that have informed the development of a capital facilities plan for the next 3-5 years.

An Oakville High School received the Special School District of St. Louis County’s Rosemary Zander Award.

Oakville High School journalism students received recognition at the Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association JDay Celebration at Mizzou.

Two Oakville High School students placed in the top three of their event at the HOSA - Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference to advance to the international-level of competition this summer.

Students on the Oakville High School boys basketball team received postseason accolades for their performance on the court this season. 

Oakville High School robotics students earned first place at the First Robotics Competition Central Illinois Regional.

Students on the Oakville High School girls basketball team received postseason honors for their performance on the court this season.

Oakville High School band students received an exemplary rating at the District Solo and Ensemble Festival and will compete at the state level.

Oakville High School choir students received an exemplary rating at the District Solo and Ensemble Festival and will compete at the state level.

Students on the Oakville High School boys wrestling team received postseason awards for their performance on the mat this season.

Students on the Oakville High School girls  wrestling team received postseason awards for their performance on the mat this season.

An Oakville High School student was named to Team Missouri by the Missouri Quiz Bowl Alliance.

Two Oakville High School students were on the winning team in the Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri Competition in a Box.

An Oakville High School student won second place in the High School - Produced/Electronic Popular Genres category of the Creating Original Music Project at the University of Missouri.

An Oakville High School student was a finalist in the St. Louis Area Brain Bee at Washington University in St. Louis.

An Oakville High School student was a winner in the Missouri Alliance for Art Education Student Content Creation Contest.

Students from Mehlville High School and Oakville High School were named Students of the Month by the Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce.

Oakville High School students were finalists in the district DECA competition.

An assistant principal at Oakville High School received the Lighthouse Award from CHADS Coalition for Mental Health.

Two Mehlville School District students were named National Merit Scholarship Finalists.

Six Oakville High School students were finalists in events at the district Future Business Leaders of America competition.

Five Mehlville High School and Oakville High School students medaled in the district SkillsUSA Competition through their programs at South Tech High School.

Oakville High School was recognized as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School.

Five Oakville High School students placed among the top students in the state in the qualifying round and will compete at the HOSA - Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference.

An Oakville High School student was named a Mercy Sports Medicine Athlete of the Month.

Fourteen district employees shared their experience working in the Mehlville School District in our My Mehlville Story series.

Four Oakville High School theatre students were recognized at the Missouri Thespian Conference.

A student-athlete on the Oakville High School basketball team was named Athlete of the Week by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

An Oakville High School student, was a finalist in the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition and performed at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.

The Oakville High School softball coach was inducted into the Missouri High School Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

The Mehlville Board of Education approved the school calendars for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years at its January 15, 2026, meeting.

At its January 15, 2026, meeting, the Mehlville Board of Education approved the hiring of Dr. Tiffany Schwaegel as the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services for the Mehlville School District for the 2026-2027 school year.

Three Mehlville School District citizens have filed their candidacy for three positions on the Mehlville Board of Education. All positions are for three-year terms.

Oakville High School's Athletic Director named Athletic Director of the Year by the Missouri Interscholastic Athletic Administration.

Two Mehlville School District students were named Students of the Month by the Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce.

Three Oakville High School students were on teams receiving start-up capital in the Battle of the Saints Teen Pitch Competition.

Oakville High School students attended the Youth and Government Conference in Jefferson City. Several students were recognized for their work during the conference.

Five students on the Oakville High School field hockey team received postseason honors for their performance on the field this season.

The Oakville High School swim team was crowned Conference Champions this season, with many swimmers receiving All-Conference honors for their performance in the pool.

Oakville High School students received All-Metro, All-District and All-Conference honors for their performance on the football field this season.

Three students on the Oakville High School golf team received All-Conference honors for their performance on the course this seasn.

Students on the Oakville High School soccer team received postseason honors for their performance on the pitch this season.

Six Oakville High School students were named to the All-Conference Team for Tennis.

An Oakville High School student was named to the All-Conference First Team for Cross Country.

Three students on the Oakville High School boys cross country team received All-Conference honors for their performance on the course this season.

Two Oakville High School students were on the St. Louis CAPS team that earned third place in the Gateway Arch National Park Engineering Contest.

The Oakville High School Quiz Bowl team placed second in the Missouri Quiz Bowl Alliance Fall Championships.

Five students on the Oakville High School volleyball team received postseason awards for their performance on the court this season

Filing will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2025, through Tuesday, December 30, 2025, for three seats on the Mehlville Board of Education.

In the 2025-2026 school year, Mehlville School District can use up to five virtual learning days if our schools close due to snow or inclement weather.

Seven Oakville High School students were recognized for their work at the Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association Convention.

Three Oakville High School students received Missouri All-State Choir recognition.

An Oakville High School was drafted by Los Angeles in the 6th round of the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League draft.

Eight Oakville High School students served as election judges for the November 4, 2025, election.

An Oakville High School students was selected for the St. Louis All-Suburban Orchestra.

Six Oakville High School students were named to the St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Band.

Nine students on the Oakville High School softball team received postseason honors for their play on the diamond this season.

Mehlville School District students continue to make gains on Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests throughout most grade levels and subjects. In 2025, the Mehlville School District saw more students scoring advanced or proficient on Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests across almost all grade levels and subjects.

Two students were named Outstanding Student Leaders by the St. Louis County Office of Social and Community Services.

Students from Mehlville High School and Oakville High School were named Students of the Month by the Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce.

A note from the Mehlville School District Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jeff Haug.

An Oakville High School student had artwork selected for an exhibition at the Soulard Art Gallery.

Without raising the current tax rate, Prop A, on the November 4, 2025, ballot, would help the Mehlville School District fund recurring technology costs that help keep students safe and make sure they are prepared for life after graduation

A note from the Mehlville Board of Education President, Peggy Hassler

Eight Oakville High School choir students were named to the St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Choir.

Two students from Mehlville High School and Oakville High School were named Student Advisers to the Mehlville Board of Education for the 2025-2026 school year.

Five graduates of Mehlville and Oakville high schools were inducted into the Mehlville School District Alumni Hall of Fame in the Class of 2025.

Proposition A, on the November 4, 2025, ballot, would help the Mehlville School District maintain a routine school bus replacement schedule without raising the current tax rate. This would keep maintenance costs low while ensuring students and bus drivers are safe on the road.

At its annual Tax Rate Hearing on September 25, 2025, the Mehlville Board of Education approved the 2025 tax rates. The 2025 blended tax rate will be $3.7016.

Five Mehlville High School and Oakville High School students were named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists or Commended Students.

Proposition A, on the November 4, 2025, ballot, would help the Mehlville School District maintain a routine roof replacement schedule without raising the current tax rate. This would keep maintenance costs low while ensuring students are comfortable and learning in their classrooms.

Mehlville School District students will be more comfortable in their classrooms this school year regardless of the temperature outside thanks to summer construction to improve HVAC and roofs. 

The Mehlville School District Board of Education voted unanimously Aug. 21, 2025, to place a levy on the November 4, 2025, ballot that would not increase the current tax rate. Called Proposition A, the levy would fund the upkeep of school roofs, buses, parking lots, technology and safety systems, and HVAC – preserving and protecting district facilities for generations of students.

​​​​​​The Mehlville School District is seeking assistance from parents, students, staff and community members as it prepares its Strategic Plan for 2026-2031. You’re invited to attend five meetings this fall to provide your feedback.

The Mehlville School District has reconvened a Facilities Steering Committee to support the ongoing update of our Strategic Plan and to seek valuable input from our community to improve our school facilities.

The Mehlville School District Board of Education unanimously approved the budget for the 2025-2026 school year (fiscal year 2026) at its June 26 meeting. 

An increasing number of students at Mehlville High School and Oakville High School took Advanced Placement exams during the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, more students earned scores of 3 or higher, demonstrating their college-level mastery of these rigorous courses.

The Oakville High School Tiger Twirlers won first place in the High School Halftime category at Twirling Nationals.

We are excited to welcome students back to school on Monday, August 18! This back-to-school guide will help parents and guardians get ready for the first day. It includes information about meals, bus routes, school supplies, updating your family's information and more!

The Mehlville Board of Education is considering a proposal to ensure schools remain safe, functional and supportive of student learning – without increasing the current tax rate.

Beginning Tuesday, July 1, parents and guardians will be required to complete the Existing Student Update when logging into Infinite Campus.

Students on the Oakville High School baseball team received postseason honors for their performance on the diamond this season.

The Oakville High School Dynamics FIRST Robotics Team 8719 was named a State Finalist for the 2025 season.

The Mehlville School District has several openings for bus drivers for the 2025-2026 school year and is now accepting applications.

Four students on the ‘Ville boys water polo team, composed of students from both Mehlville High School and Oakville High School, received All-Conference honors for their performance in the pool this season

Five students on the Oakville High School golf team received All-Conference honors for their performance on the course this season.

Eight Oakville High School students received All-Conference honors for their performance on the girls track and field team.

Oakville High School students received All-Conference Honors for their performance on the boys track and field team this season.

Mehlville High School and Oakville High School held their 2025 graduation ceremonies on Sunday, June 1, at Chaifetz Arena.

Oakville High School has been named a 2025 National School of Character. OHS is one of just 71 schools across the country to receive the honor and the only high school in Missouri to receive the honor in 2025.

An Oakville High School student received the Conference Sportsmanship Award for tennis.

Eight students on the Oakville High School soccer team received postseason awards for their performance on the field this season.

Four Oakville High School students received All-District and All-Conference honors for their performance on the volleyball court this season.

Four students on the ‘Ville girls water polo team were named to the All-Conference Team for their performance in the pool this season.

Seven Oakville High School students were named to the All-Conference team for lacrosse.

Mehlville School District has received distinguished program awards at both high schools and one middle school for its Project Lead the Way classes.

Two Mehlville School District students received scholarships from the Kiwanis Club of South County.

Seventeen Oakville High School students earned the Seal of Biliteracy by building a social-cultural portfolio, attending and participating in cultural events and proving they can speak, read and write fluently in multiple languages.

DeVonte Shivers, a Special School District of St. Louis County teacher assistant at Oakville High School, received the Lighthouse Award from CHADS Coalition for Mental Health for being an outstanding advocate for mental health and suicide prevention efforts.

Oakville High School students earned gold and silver ratings at the State Band Solo and Ensemble Festival. 

An Oakville High School student received a special recognition from the St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards.

Six Mehlville School District high school students were named Tops at Tech for their programs at South Tech High School.

Student-athletes from Mehlville High School and Oakville High School were named Scholar Athletes by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Four Project Lead the Way students at Oakville High School received awards following their presentations at the STEM STL PLTW Capstone Showcase. 

Rich Sturm, a P.E. teacher and the baseball and softball coach at Oakville High School, was inducted into the Greater St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame.

Oakville High School choir students earned gold and silver ratings at the State Choir Solo and Ensemble Festival.

An Oakville High School student, received the S.M. Wilson & Co. SKILLED Award with his engineering and technology classmates at the St. Louis Centers of Advanced Professional Studies.

Four Mehlville School District students were named category winners at the Mehlville School District District-Wide Art Show.

Several Mehlville School District students medaled at the state level of the SkillsUSA competition through their programs at South Tech High School.

Joe Kister, an Oakville High School student, clinched the victory for his team in the Spire Rodeo, a competition between North Tech High School and South Tech High School students.

Ten Oakville High School students were named to the Academic All-State Cross Country Team

The Mehlville School District is re-establishing the Facilities Steering Committee to support the ongoing update of our Strategic Plan and to seek valuable input from our community to improve our schools.

Three Oakville High School students were presented at the St. Louis American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology High School Symposium.

Three Oakville High School Technology Student Associations qualified to compete in the national competition this summer.

The Oakville High School Quiz Bowl team finished as the runner-ups at the district competition.

The Mehlville School District Board of Education approved the hiring of three administrators for the 2025-2026 school year at its March 13 meeting.

At their first meeting on April 3, 2025, members of the Strategic Plan Steering Committee identified five potential themes, or areas of focus, for the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan.

On April 8, Serene Wilkinson and Ann Zimpfer were elected to three-year terms on the Mehlville Board of Education, according to unofficial election results from St. Louis County Election Board.

Two student-athletes on the Oakville High School boys basketball team received All-Conference honors for their performance on the court this season

Two Oakville High School journalism students earned All-Missouri honors at J-Day.

Seven Oakville High School students placed at districts and qualified for the state competition in April.

Four students on the Oakville High School girls basketball team received All-Conference honors for their performance on the court this season.

With the completion of the new security entrance at Trautwein Elementary School in March, every school in the Mehlville School District now has a safer entrance thanks to our community's support of Prop S.

Dr. Jeff Haug, Superintendent of Schools, shares an update with the Mehlville School District Community in this Superintendent's Note from March 2025.

Oakville High School girls wrestling team members received All-Conference honors for their performance on the mat this season.

Seven Oakville High School softball team members were named to the Academic All-State Softball Team for softball.

An Oakville High School student, received the Conference Sportsmanship Award for girls swimming.

Peggy Hassler, Board of Education President, shares an update with the Mehlville School District community in this President's Note for March 2025.

Six Oakville High School students were named to the All-Conference Wrestling team.

Oakville High School students earned an exemplary rating at the District Solo and Ensemble Choir Festival.

Four Mehlville School District students received recognition from the Missouri Scholars 100 program.

Oakville High School students earned an exemplary rating at the District Solo and Ensemble Band Festival.

Twelve Mehlville School District students medaled at the district level of the SkillsUSA competition.

Prop A has funded critical roofing, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning improvements throughout the Mehlville School District since the 2016-2017 school year.

Students from Mehlville High School and Oakville High School were named Students of the Month by the Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce.

Four Mehlville School District citizens have filed their candidacy for two positions on the Mehlville Board of Education. Both positions are three-year terms. The following information was provided by the candidates. District staff do not edit their responses. Candidates are listed as their names will appear on the ballot. 

The Mehlville School District is nearing the end of the lifecycle of its current strategic plan and is looking forward to 2026-2031. The district is seeking the community’s feedback through a ThoughtExchange to guide the creation of the new plan. This is your opportunity to share your insights, and help us build a future that reflects the needs of everyone: students, families, educators and the broader community.

The Mehlville Board of Education approved the hiring of Dr. Julie Durham as the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools and Dr. Jason Landherr as the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools for the 2025-2026 school year.

An Oakville High School student became the first girls wrestler in school history to win the district championship.

An Oakville High School placed fifth in the WashU Mathematical Excellence Competition.

Mehlville School District will offer its free Summer Session program for all children entering kindergarten through 12th grade, June 2-27, 2025. Registration opens March 3 for grades K-8 and March 25 for high school. Registration instructions will be provided at bit.ly/msdr9summersession.

Three Oakville High School students advanced to the state level of the Future Business Leaders of America competition.

Oakville High School has been named a 2025 Missouri School of Character by CharacterPlus. OHS is one of just 16 schools from across the state to receive the honor this year.
 

Five Oakville High School students placed in competitions at the Missouri Thespian Conference, with two qualifying for the international round of competition.

An Oakville High School student was named a finalist in the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition and performed at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.

Mehlville School District is preparing to embark on a year-long journey to draft its Strategic Plan: 2026-2031. As we prepare for 2026, the district will be asking questions and analyzing what we can do better to meet the goals and priorities identified by YOU – our community.

High school students in the Mehlville School District are learning financial literacy skills in Financial Planning that can immediately be applied to their lives, like investments, budgeting and credit.

Three Mehlville School District students received STAR Awards during November through their program at South Tech High School.

The Mehlville School District is holding open interviews for bus drivers, transportation mechanics, custodians, substitute nurses, substitute health room assistants and substitute teachers. 

Four Oakville High School students were named to the Academic All-State Football Team.

Four Mehlville School District citizens have filed their candidacy for two positions on the Mehlville Board of Education. Both positions are three-year terms.

n 2024, the Mehlville School District saw more students scoring advanced or proficient on Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests across almost all grade levels and subjects.

The district showed the most improvement in middle school math, high school government and seventh-grade English language arts.

Our students do unbelievable things everyday, and I am so lucky to get to experience this as I visit our schools. I believe more and more with every passing day, that this is an amazing school district and an unbelievable community. We cannot provide the education for our students at the level we do without community support, and for that I am grateful. 

Applications are now open for the MSDR9 Grow Your Own Scholarship for Future Educators, a scholarship for Mehlville School District alumni pursuing teaching as a career path. Applications are due Friday, January 17.

The 2024 Mehlville School District resident survey will be arriving in randomly selected mailboxes over the next few days. The survey, prepared by Opinion Research Specialists, asks for your opinions and perceptions about the operations and management of Mehlville School District.

Through the creation of cultural identity boxes, English II: World Literature and Composition students at Oakville High School learned more about themselves and the impact an author’s culture can have on their writing.

Any person wishing to file for the Mehlville School District Board of Education may do so at the St. Louis County Board of Elections, 725 Northwest Plaza Dr., St. Ann, MO 63074. Filing will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2024, through Tuesday, December 31, 2024, during regular office hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. December 31, 2024, the office will close at 5:00 pm.  They will be closed on December 25, 2024. Please check the county website for any additional dates they may be closed.

Learning in the Mehlville School District isn’t confined to the four walls of our classrooms. Many of our teachers are working to provide students with unique learning experiences using outdoor classrooms on our campuses.

In the 2024-2025 school year, Mehlville School District can use up to five virtual learning days if our schools close due to snow or inclement weather. If more than five weather closures occur, the district will use traditional snow days.

We spoke to 10 recent alumni about their career accomplishments and how their experience in the Mehlville School District prepared them for life after graduation.

The week of October 7-11, 2024, schools throughout Mehlville School District will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items. The efforts are part of Fill Up the Pickup, a grassroots food collection that started in Oakville during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At its annual Tax Rate Hearing on September 26, 2024, the Mehlville Board of Education approved the 2024 tax rates. The 2024 blended tax rate will be $4.0070

Mehlville School District students had safer school entrances and more comfortable classrooms at the start of the 2024-2025 school year due to summer construction. Several schools received new security entrances, while others received HVAC upgrades and roof replacements. 

We are excited to welcome students back to school on Monday, August 19! This back-to-school guide will help parents and guardians get ready for the first day. It includes information about meals, bus routes, school supplies, updating your family's information and more!

Mehlville School District is using Infinite Campus for our Parent Portal and Student Information System starting with the 2024-2025 school year.

The Mehlville Board of Education approved the hiring of Jessica Hoban as an assistant principal at Oakville High School for the 2024-2025 school year.
 

Mehlville High School and Oakville High School held their 2024 graduation ceremonies on Sunday, June 2, at Chaifetz Arena.

St. Louis Community College awarded Mehlville School District for being the school district with the most students taking dual enrollment courses through STLCC.

The Mehlville Board of Education has unanimously approved several bids to replace aging HVAC equipment. As a result of the increase in assessed values of Mehlville School District properties, the board has approved almost $8 million in bids for HVAC work in the summer of 2024 alone.

The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of two assistant principals for the 2024-2025 school year.

One of Sahnam Mohabbat’s favorite things about attending Oakville High School is the diversity of the student body. She approached the school administration about creating an event to highlight and celebrate the school’s multiculturalism.

Mehlville School District’s high school students have opportunities for relevant, real-world college and career experiences.

The Alumni Hall of Fame Selection Committee selected six inductees for the Mehlville School District Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

Rodney Gerdes, a social studies teacher at Oakville High School, has been named one of 10 honorees for Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year for the St. Louis region.