Distinctions

We love to celebrate our incredible students and amazing staff! Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, you'll be able to find all student and staff distinctions here on our website. Some of these distinctions will also be featured in our print Mehlville Messenger!

March 15, 2024
Emma MillerKiwanis Outstanding Student - Oakville Middle School
Emma Miller, an eighth-grade student at Oakville Middle School, was named an Outstanding Student by the Kiwanis Club of South County.

March 15, 2024
Wrestling All-Conference Team - Oakville High School
OHS Girls Wrestling All-Conference Team

Fourteen members of the Oakville High School girls wrestling team earned All-Conference honors for their performance this season: 
  • Olivia Romano, a freshman, was Conference Newcomer of the Year and named to the All-Conference Second Team.
  • DeVonte Shivers was named Conference Coach of the Year.
  • Jenna Voyles, a junior, and Eden Wilder, freshman, were named to the All-Conference First Team.
  • Maddy St. John, Aydan Squires, and Ava Strickland, seniors; Talia Reed,  a junior; Zamya Woods-Johnson, a sophomore; and Lillian King, Genesis Poke, and Tamia Whitney, freshmen; were named to the All-Conference Second Team.
  • Lily Andrus and Mady Donze, freshmen, was named All-Conference Honorable Mention.

March 14, 2024
Mehlville NEA Students of the Month - March 2024
MNEA Students of the Month
The Mehlville National Education Association named Joey Russell, a second-grade student at Bierbaum Elementary School, and Lillian Wiesehan, a fourth-grade student at Oakville Elementary School, as its Students of the Month for March 2024.

March 12, 2024
State DECA - Oakville High School
OHS DECA State Medalists
Three Oakville High School students competed at the state DECA competition and are advancing to the international level of competition:
  • Brooke Fagyal and Alex Vaughn, juniors, advanced in Hospitality Services Team
  • Lucas Bentrup, a senior,  advanced in Professional Selling.

March 11, 2024
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Rogers Elementary School
Rogers Terrific Kids
Four Rogers Elementary School students were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of South County: Adriano Halilovic, fifth grade; Lillian Swiney, fourth grade; Kara Kos, third grade; and Josie Durham, second grade.

March 11, 2024
Anela AbdijanovicState DECA - Mehlville High School
Anela Abdijanovic, a senior at Mehlville High School, competed in the Automotive Services Marketing competition at the state DECA conference and is advancing to the international level of competition in April.

March 11, 2024
2024 Young Artists Showcase - Oakville High School
OHS Young Artists Showcase

Five Oakville High School students had artwork selected for the 2024 Young Artists Showcase at the St. Louis Artists' Guild: Sydney Baker, senior; Landon O'ConnellBenjamin Pritchett, and Addesyn Scott, sophomores; and Payton Rutledge, freshman. Their work will be on display throughout March.

March 11, 2024
Jeff KuchnoJournalism Education Association Lifetime Achievement Award
Jeff Kuchno, a retired Oakville High School journalism teacher, received a 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Journalism Education Association.  Kuchno served as OHS's broadcast, newspaper and journalism advisor for 15 years. During that time, his students won more than 75 individual national awards, five best of show honors, four pacemaker finalists and two pacemaker awards. Kuchno was previously honored with a JEA Special Recognition Broadcast Adviser Award in 2017.

March 11, 2024
Dr. Lauren CummingOutstanding Instructional Leadership Award
Dr. Lauren Cumming, the principal at Bernard Middle School, received the Outstanding Instructional Leadership award from Missouri Learning Forward. She received the award for creating a collaborative work environment that promotes cohesion and cooperation among staff and an unwavering belief in the expertise of her teachers.

March 11, 2024
Patrick McKelveyDistinguished Board Member Certification
Patrick McKelvey, the Mehlville School District Board of Education secretary, achieved Distinguished Board Member Certification from the Missouri School Boards' Association. To earn Distinguished Board Member Certification, board members must achieve both Advanced and Master certification, earn at least 62 training credits, complete annual training, read a book related to school board service, observe board meetings of two other school districts, attend at least two MSBA regional or statewide events, and demonstrate leadership, advocacy and presentation skills in a variety of activities related to school board service. McKelvey is only the second board member from Mehlville School District on record as achieving Distinguished Board Member Certification.

March 8, 2024
OHS Theatre StudentsDistrict-winning theatre performance
Oakville High School theatre students' performance of “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” placed first at districts to advance to the state level. Competing students were: Aureus Brown, Rowan Bucholtz, Macy Judd, Delaney Murphy, Drew Murphy and Tea Rickard, seniors; Gwen Hromadka, Elliot Hughes, Collin McDavid, Noah Michel and Zach Widmann, juniors; and Jaina Mazdra, sophomore.

March 6, 2024
Carrie NunnCertified Administrator of School Finance and Operations
Carrie Nunn, Mehlville School District's director of accounting, passed the exam to become a Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO).


March 1, 2024 
Charlie Lewis and Andrew GrovesChamber of Commerce Students of the Month
Charlie Lewis, a senior at Oakville High School, and Andrew Groves, a senior at Mehlville High School were named Students of the Month by the Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce.

March 1, 2024
All-Conference Team - Oakville High School Swimming
OHS Girls Swimming All-Conference Team

Four Oakville High School swim team members were named to the All-Conference Team:
  • Riley Parisi, a sophomore, was named to the All-Conference Second Team in the 200-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke.
  • Parisi, Kaylee Nguyen, a senior; Alexa Matoushek, a junior; and Bella Poertner, a freshman, were named to the All-Conference Second Team in the 400-yard freestyle relay.
  • Nguyen received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

March 1, 2024
All-Conference Team - Mehlville High School Swimming
MHS Swimming All-Conference Team

Five Mehlville High School swim team members were named to the All-Conference Team: 
  • Lily Kohler, a freshman, was named to the All-Conference First Team in 200-yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle.
  • Kohler, Nerma Hrsic and Allison Lakebrink, seniors; and Olivia Altis, sophomore, were named to the All-Conference First Team for the 200-yard freestyle relay.
  •  Hrsic, Kohler, Lakebrink and Amy Escamilla, a senior, were All-Conference Second Team in the 200-yard medley relay.
  • Hrsic also received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

March 1, 2024
2024 Young Artists Showcase - Mehlville High School
MHS Young Artists Showcase Students

Eight Mehlville High School students had artwork selected for the 2024 Young Artists Showcase at the St. Louis Artists' Guild: Ahna Baumgartner, Rosemary Clark, Kaitlyn Flores, Andrew Groves, Amelia Mooney, Dzejlana Mustabasic and Lana Zehrer, seniors; and Josalyn Brown, sophomore. Their work will be on display throughout March.

March 1, 2024

Academic All-State Softball Team - Oakville High School
OHS Academic All-State Softball Team

Six Oakville High School softball team members were named to the Academic All-State Softball Team for softball. These players maintained a GPA of 3.7 or higher.
  • Evelyn Bagley, junior
  • Paige Hughes, junior
  • Cassidy Welch, junior
  • Amelia Wiesler, junior
  • Adriana Bagley, sophomore
  • Mia Endermuhle, sophomore
The softball team also earned a cumulative Academic All-State recognition for having a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5.

March 1, 2024
DECA Districts - Oakville High School
OHS DECA District Medalists
Twelve members of the Oakville High School DECA team placed at districts and advanced to the state competition:
  • Brooke Fagyal and Alex Vaughn, juniors, placed first in Hospitality Services Team.
  • Ryan Martin and Travis Norris, seniors, placed first in Integrated Marketing Campaign-Event: Marketing Campaign.
  • Lucas Bentrup, a senior, placed second in Professional Selling.
  • Addalyn Ross, a sophomore, placed second in Principles of Hospitality and Tourism.
  • Deena Jalali, a junior, and Sami Simokaitis, a senior, placed third in Buying and Merchandising Team.
  • Brandon Kostelny and Henry Walton, seniors, placed third in Financial Services Team.
  • Owen Mellinger, a junior, placed fifth in Business Finance.
  • Malik Smajic, a senior, was a medalist in Automotive Services Marketing.

March 1, 2024
DECA Districts - Mehlville High School
MHS DECA District Medalists

Five members of the Mehlville High School DECA team placed at districts with four participants advancing to the state competition: 
  • Anela Abdijanovic, a senior, placed first in Automotive Services Marketing to advance to state.
  • Adna Music, a senior, placed second in Sports and Entertainment Marketing to advance to state.
  • Nora Burns, a junior, and Hailee Robinson, a sophomore, placed seventh in Human Resources Management to advance to state.
  • Hena Bukva, a junior, placed seventh in Marketing Communications.

February 29, 2024
Jing ZhouNational Merit Finalist
Jing Zhou, a senior at Oakville High School, was named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. This honor was received based on Zhou's academic record, PSAT scores, an essay, demonstrated leadership, and contributions to her school and community activities.

February 23, 2024
FCCLA Regional STAR Competition - Oakville High School
OHS FCCLA regional medalists

Oakville High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students competed in the Regional STAR competition with several students earning medals.
  • Abby Wiedermann, a senior, earned Top Gold in Fashion Construction.
  • Hanna Johannsdottir, a senior, earned Gold in Fashion Construction.
  • Travis Norris, a senior, earned Gold in National Programs in Action.
  • Alex Croft, a junior, earned Bronze in Teach and Train.
  • Emilia Talarski, a freshman, was elected Regional Secretary, while Elle Randolph, a freshman, was named Regional Alumni and Associates. They are the first OHS students ever selected as regional officers.

February 23, 2024
MNEA Students of the Month
MNEA Students of the Month

The Mehlville National Education Association named Cecily Ramos, a Buerkle Middle School eighth-grade student, and Ariella Gledovic, a Bernard Middle School seventh-grade student, as its Students of the Month.

February 22, 2024
Lucy FisterHOSA Delegate at Legislative Day
Lucy Fister (pictured second from left), a senior at Mehlville High School, was among four state HOSA - Future Health Professionals officers to attend Legislative Day at the state capitol. Lucy and her team met with legislators to advocate for career and technical education. 

February 21, 2024
SkillsUSA district competition
Skills USA medalists

Five Mehlville High School and Oakville High School students medaled at the district-level SkillsUSA competition through their programs at South Tech High School:
  • Sham Qattan, an Oakville High School senior, received a gold medal in Prepared Speech.
  • Jolie Wells, a Mehlville High School senior, received a gold medal in Medical Math.
  • Anh Dang, an Oakville High School senior, received a silver medal in both Prepared Speech and Medical Terminology. 
  • Tatiana Ponevilai, an Oakville High School senior, received a silver medal in Job Skill Demo Open.
  • Alicia Vogt, an Oakville High School senior, received a silver medal in Job Skill Demo A.

February 20, 2024
S.M. Wilson & Co. SKILLED Award
Anela and Nathan

Anela Abdijanovic, a Mehlville High School senior, and Nathan Seyer, an Oakville High School junior, received the S.M. Wilson & Co. SKILLED Award with their Global Business and Entrepreneurship classmates at STL CAPS. Through the Pirate Prosthetics project, their team engaged fifth-grade students at Bierbaum Elementary School to create a robotic cardboard hand incorporating all aspects of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). The team received a $1,000 prize for winning the award.

February 20, 2024
Makaliah KimbleSouth Tech STAR Award
Makaliah Kimble, a Mehlville High School senior, received a STAR Award from her program at South Tech High School. STAR Award recipients are nominated by staff and classmates for their care, kindness and dedication.

February 15, 2024
Savannah GonzalezKiwanis Outstanding Student - Bernard Middle School
Savannah Gonzalez, a Bernard Middle School eighth-grade student, was named an Outstanding Student by the Kiwanis Club of South County.

February 13, 2024
Tony BrownMMEA Outstanding Music Educator Award
Tony Brown, the band director at Mehlville High School, is the 2024 recipient of the Missouri Music Educators Association’s Dr. Wynne Harrell Outstanding Music Educator Award. The MMEA presents this award to one music educator each year who exemplifies the profession’s highest standards of teaching, learning and professionalism. Learn more.


February 12, 2024
MNEA Students of the Month 
MNEA Students of the Month

The Mehlville National Education Association named Ally Tyskowski, a Blades Elementary School first grader, and Henry Hoppe, a MOSAIC Elementary School fifth grader, as its Students of the Month.

February 8, 2024
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Point Elementary School
Point Terrific Kids

Four Point Elementary School students were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of South County: Wyatt Kalista, second grade; Luca Caltagirone, third grade; Connor Jackson, fourth grade; Son Tran, fifth grade.

January 29, 2024
Katilin HaarmannAffton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce Exceptional Educator
Kaitlin Haarmann, a reading interventionist at Bierbaum Elementary School, received the Exceptional Educators Award from the Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes teachers from schools in the 63125 ZIP code for professional excellence in the classroom and their dedication to students. Learn more.


January 26, 2024
Middle School All-Suburban Choir
Middle School All-Suburban Band Students

Eight choir students were selected for the St. Louis All-Suburban Middle School Choir.
  • From Buerkle Middle School: Skarlette Jennings and Shahad Saeedan, seventh-graders
  • From Washington Middle School: Addie Romanowski, Alana Sanders-Patton, and Jada Walter, eighth-graders; and Kenzie Kavouklis, Max Lindenbusch, and Joelle Serra, seventh-graders

January 25, 2024
Susan Hampel and Tamie FrancisMSBA Certified Board Secretaries
Susan Hampel, executive assistant to the superintendent, and Tamie Francis, administrative assistant to the assistant superintendents - supervision of schools, earned Basic Board Secretary Certification through the Missouri School Boards' Association. To earn this certification, they served as Board of Education secretary or alternate board secretary for at least one fiscal year, completed training hours and observed board meetings for at least three other school districts.

January 24, 2024
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Oakville Elementary School
OES Terrific Kids
Four Oakville Elementary School students were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of South County: Layla Dorsey, second grade; Edin Sajtovic, third grade; Amelia Yaacoub, fourth grade; and Ethan Rann Moeung, fifth grade

January 19, 2024

MNEA Students of the Month - January 2024
MNEA Students of the Month
The Mehlville National Education Association recognized Freya Oakes, a Mehlville Early Childhood student, as its Student of the Month for January 2024. Freya was honored for the growth she has shown during her two years in Mehlville Early Childhood and for being a great student and friend to her classmates.

The MNEA also recognized Vito Verde and his parents Katie and Zach for their involvement in the Mehlville Parents as Teachers program and for their dedication to helping Vito to meet his full potential.

January 18, 2024
Honor Troupe - Mehlville High School Drama Club
MHS Drama Club Honor Troupe

The Mehlville High School Drama Club received the distinction of Honor Troupe at the 2023 Missouri Thespian Conference because of the work they did during the 2022-2023 school year. Honor Troupe status recognizes troupes who do outstanding work in their school and/or community and achieve a high level of excellence, both on and off stage. The application process includes an application, a portfolio and a presentation of the portfolio.


January 18, 2024
OHS Soccer All-Academic TeamAcademic All-State Soccer Team - Oakville High School
Two Oakville High School soccer team members were named to the Academic All-State Team: Seniors Blake Woldanski and Joey Effinger. To be eligible for the Academic All-State Team, players must meet two of three criteria: 
  • A score of 25 or higher on the ACT or 1200 on the SAT
  • 3.5 GPA or higher
  • Rank in the top 20 percent of their class

January 11, 2024
WMS Kiwanis Outstanding StudentKiwanis Outstanding Student - Washington Middle School
Madelyn Kohlman, an eighth-grader at Washington Middle School, was named an Outstanding Student by the Kiwanis Club of South County for outstanding academic performance, service and leadership in school and community activities.

January 11, 2024
E. Des Lee Honors Orchestra
E. Des Lee Honors Orchestra

15 Mehlville School District middle school students were named to the E. Des Lee Honors Orchestra. They'll rehearse and perform with other students from around the St. Louis area at the Des Lee Music and Arts Festival on February 7.
  • From Bernard Middle School: Lucy Niebrugge, eighth-grader; and Charlotte McKitrick, Eagan Moreno and Ben Wiegman, seventh-graders
  • From Buerkle Middle School: Muhammad Bakhtari, Hazma Dulic and Randy Nguyen, eighth-graders
  • From Oakville Middle School: Gianna Franzi and Zoey Manis, eighth-graders; and Eleanor Buchanan, Annabelle Cary, Ada Emo and Grant Stumpf, seventh-graders
  • From Washington Middle School: Jacqueline Idowu and Madelyn Kohlman, eighth-graders

January 11, 2024
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Hagemann Elementary School
Hagemann Elementary Terrific Kids

Four Hagemann Elementary School students were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of South County: Aiden Sullivan, second grade; Cooper Yoffie, fourth grade; Lydia Cupp, third grade; and Lukas Dodson, fifth grade.

January 10, 2024
South Tech STAR Awards - December 2023
December STAR Award recipients

Two Mehlville High School students received STAR Awards from their programs at South Tech High School: Lanaja Johnson, a junior, and Madison Thompson, a senior. STAR Award recipients are nominated by staff and other students for their care, kindness and dedication.

January 8, 2024
SIUE Bi-State Band
MHS Bi-State Band students

Six Mehlville High School band members were selected to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Bi-State Band: Seniors Sam HerbigTyler Langford and Luke Mitchell; junior Ian Brown; sophomore Eva Brown; and freshman Zaide Rosso. They will perform at SIUE the weekend of January 12 with students from across the St. Louis area. 

January 8, 2024
Christina ManolisJournalism Education Association Special Recognition
Christina Manolis, the journalism teacher at Oakville High School, received Special Recognition from the Journalism Education Association. This honor recognizes outstanding advisors and their exemplary work from the previous year, as well as throughout their careers.

January 8, 2024
Academic All-State Football Team - Oakville High School
OHS Football Academic All-State

Eight members of the Oakville High School football team were selected to the Academic All-State Team: Seniors Nathan MeadJoe Romano and Ethan Venable; juniors Chase Forbus, Ben KohmCaleb Pickens and Josh Williams; and sophomore Max Bradley. To be eligible for the Academic All-State Team, players must meet two of three criteria: 
  • A score of 25 or higher on the ACT or 1200 on the SAT
  • 3.5 GPA or higher
  • Rank in the top 20 percent of their class

January 4, 2024
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - MOSAIC Elementary School
MOSAIC Terrific Kids
Four MOSAIC Elementary School students were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of South County: Olivia Kassel, second grade; Gianna Rengel, third grade; Carmyn Mizell, fifth grade; and Tatum Lunsford, fourth grade.

December 15. 2023
MNEA December 2023 students of the monthMNEA Students of the Month - December 2023
The Mehlville National Education named Lola May, a third-grader at Rogers Elementary School, and Hanna Johannsdottir, a senior at Oakville High School (not pictured), as its students of the month for December 2023.

December 14, 2023
Kelsey TunzeNational Board Certified teacher
Kelsey Tunze, a science teacher at Oakville High School, earned National Board Certification, becoming the only current teacher in Mehlville School District to accomplish this feat. This honor reflects a high level of expertise and a commitment to professional development. It also signifies the ability to meet rigorous standards and contribute effectively to student learning and achievement.

December 13, 2023
December Chamber students of the monthChamber of Commerce Students of the Month
Sami Simokaitis, a senior at Oakville High School, and Lamija Ugarak, a senior at Mehlville High School were named Students of the Month by the Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce.

December 7, 2023
Missouri YMCA Youth and Government program award-winners
OHS Youth Government students

Oakville High School students participated in the Missouri YMCA Youth and Government program in Jefferson City, a three-day, student-led simulation of the three branches of state government. Several students received awards for their work:
  • Bryce Kesselring, a senior, received Outstanding Bill Collaboration for his work in the Senate. His bill on legalizing sports betting passed through both chambers and was signed by the YAG governor.
  • Mason Bader and Sawyer Bess, both seniors, received the Media Dynamic Duo Award for their video work.
  • Travis Norris, a senior, was recognized as the Outstanding Statesperson for his work as a committee chair and dedication in the House.
  • Owen Mellinger, a junior, was elected as the Speaker of the House for next year's conference

December 5, 2023
South Tech STAR Awards
South Tech STAR Award recipients

Two Mehlville School District students received STAR Awards through their programs at South Tech High School. STAR Award recipients are nominated by staff and other students for their care, kindness and dedication.
  • Lanie Twillman, a senior at Oakville High School, received four nominations, including one from a teacher who said, "Over the past two years, she has not only been amazing with the children but also helped the teachers and high school students so much. She does everything in her power to make everybody's life around her so much easier, and she's so nice and kind to everybody. Not only is she a student worker but also a student ambassador, and she is always willing to come and help around the area."
  • Noor Moughal, a junior at Mehlville High School, was nominated by a teacher who said, "Noor is always working hard and eager to put all of her knowledge and skills into practice with guests in the student salon. Her professionalism, participation, and maturity make it so exciting to be her teacher. She makes teaching fun!"

December 4, 2023

Missouri All-State Band
All-State band students

Four Mehlville School District students were named to the Missouri All-State Band:
  • Tyler Langford, Mehlville High School senior: 4th chair trumpet 
  • Eva Brown, MHS sophomore: 4th chair French horn
  • Zaide Rosso, MHS freshman: 15th chair clarinet
  • Rachel Kauffman, Oakville High School senior: 23rd chair clarinet

Additionally, Sam Herbig, a senior at MHS, was named 3rd chair honorable mention in the Missouri All-State Jazz Band.


November 21, 2023
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Forder Elementary School
Forder Terrific Kids

Four Forder Elementary School students were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of South County: Djana Mulalic (third grade), Lauren Decker (fourth grade), Athena Mielke (second grade) and Skylar Lehrmann (fifth grade)

November 20, 2023
Postseason football awards - Oakville High School
OHS Football postseason awards

Members of the Oakville High School football team received All-State, All-District and All-Conference honors for their performance on the field this season: 
  • Ethan Venable, senior: All-State Second Team, All-Metro Second Team, All-District First Team, Conference Defensive Player of the Year, All-Conference First Team (RB), All-Conference First Team (DL)
  • DeAndre Davis, senior: All-District First Team, All-Conference First Team (DL)
  • Josh Williams, junior: All-District First Team, All-Conference First Team (WR)
  • Nathan Mead, senior: All-District Second Team, All-Conference First Team (OL), Conference Sportsmanship Award
  • Chase Forbus, junior: All-District Second Team, All-Conference First Team (FB/TE)
  • Jack Delzeit, sophomore: All-District Second Team, All-Conference First Team (DB) 
  • Max Bradley, sophomore: Newcomer of the Year, All-Conference Second Team (QB)
  • Joe Romano, senior: All-Conference First Team (DB), All-Conference Second Team (Slash)
  • Keaton Wodicker, senior: All-Conference First Team (OL)
  • Will Blick, junior: All-Conference Second Team (DL)
  • Tyler Coleman, senior: All-Conference Second Team (DB)
  • Anel Jakubovic, senior: All-Conference Second Team (PK)
  • Caleb Pickens, junior: All-Conference Second Team (KR)

November 20, 2023
All-Conference and All-Region soccer players - Oakville High School
OHS Soccer All-Conference players
Members of the conference champion Oakville High School soccer team received postseason honors for their performance on the pitch this season:
  • All-Region Team and Conference Defensive Player of the Year: Sam Lurkins, senior
  • Conference Coach of the Year: Brad Oestreich
  • All-Conference First Team: Seniors Will Hanak, Blake Woldanski and Brandon Kostelny
  • All-Conference Second Team: Seniors Zack SmithParker Medina and Joey Effinger, and junior Kyle Halamicek
  • Conference Sportsmanship Award: Adin Sijecic, senior

November 20, 2023
Emilie BrowerStudent Election Judge
Emilie Brower, a junior at Oakville High School, served as an election judge for the St. Louis County Election Board on November 7.

November 20, 2023
State swimming finalists - Oakville High School
OHS All-State Swimmers

Four Oakville High School swimmers were finalists at the state swimming competition: 
  • 200-yard freestyle relay: Seniors Trent Batten, Ben Pantazo, Jake Pantazo and Aleks Ratkovic
  • 100-yard freestyle: Jake Pantazo
Jake Pantazo set a new school record with a time of 48.54 in the 100-yard freestyle, while Ben Pantazo set a new school record with a time of 4:58.44 in the 500-yard freestyle.

November 20, 2023
Gateway Arch Engineering Competition
Award-winning CAPS students

Three Oakville High School students placed at the Gateway Arch Engineering Competition with their classmates from the St. Louis Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (STL CAPS). The teams were tasked with developing automated ramps and docks that do not require manual adjustments for the daily fluctuation of water levels.
  • Joey Effinger, a senior, and Nathan Seyer, a junior, earned second place overall
  • Blake Woldanski, a senior, earned third place overall 
Both teams also tied for first place for Best Executive Summary.

November 20, 2023
Published illustrators
Olivia and Zoe Whitehead

Olivia Whitehead, a sophomore at Oakville High School, and Zoe Whitehead, a third-grader at Rogers Elementary School, had illustrations published in the book "The Singing Birds of Arabia" by Samantha Dean.

November 17, 2023
MNEA Students of the Month - November
MNEA November 2023 students of the month

The Mehlville National Education Association named Patti Peroutka, a fifth-grader at Trautwein Elementary School, and Tommy Beckett, a fourth-grader at Hagemann Elementary School, as its students of the month for November.  

November 17, 2023
St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Band - Mehlville High School
MHS All-Suburban band students

Five members of the Mehlville High School band were named to the St. Louis All-Suburban Concert Band: seniors Sam Herbig, Tyler Langford and Luke Mitchell; sophomore Eva Brown; and freshman Zaide Rosso. This distinction qualifies these student musicians to audition for the Missouri State Honor Band in December. Additionally,  Sam was also selected to the St. Louis All-Suburban Jazz Band.

November 17, 2023
Soccer postseason awards - Mehlville High School
MHS Boys Soccer Awardees

Six members of the Mehlville High School soccer team received postseason awards for their performance on the pitch this season: 
  • Endi Rizvic, senior: All-District team and All-Conference First Team
  • Ajdin Ahmetkadic, senior: All-District team and All-Conference First Team
  • Connor Puers, sophomore: All-District team and All-Conference First Team
  • Anel Alihodzic, junior: All-District team and All-Conference Second Team
  • Adnan Softic, senior: All-Conference Second Team
  • Dante Fogelbach, freshman: Conference Sportsmanship Award

November 16, 2023
Golf All-Conference awards - Mehlville High School
MHS All-Conference golf students

Two members of the Mehlville High School golf team received All-Conference honors for their performance on the course this season: 
  • Eva Brown, sophomore: Conference Player of the Year and All-Conference First Team
  • Genevieve Ruesing, senior: Conference Sportsmanship Award

November 16, 2023
Football All-Conference awards - Mehlville High School
MHS All-Conference football players

Six members of the Mehlville High School football team received All-Conference honors for their performance on the field this season:
  • Marquise Jackson, sophomore: All-Conference First Team (LB)
  • Mason Nienhaus, senior: All-Conference Second Team (DB)
  • Josh Winston, senior: All-Conference Second Team (LB)
  • Jeremiah Shelton, junior: All-Conference Second Team (RB)
  • Jordan Hannam-Lewis, sophomore: All-Conference Second Team (WR)
  •  Alex Durney, senior: Conference Sportsmanship Award

November 16, 2023
Tennis All-Conference awards - Mehlville High School
Four members of the Mehlville High School tennis team earned All-Conference honors for their performance on the court this season:
MHS girls tennis awards
  • Stefanie Wong, senior: Third place at State, All-Metro Third Team, All-Conference First Team in singles
  • Alina Dudakovic and Edina Muminovic, freshmen: All-Conference Second Team in doubles
  • Alaina Johnson, senior: Conference Sportsmanship Award

November 15, 2023
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Blades Elementary School
Blades Elementary Terrific Kids

Four Blades Elementary School students were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of South County: Alexis Suydam (fifth grade), Cornell Hall (second grade), Trinity Wakeman (third grade) and Landen Kern (fourth grade)

November 15, 2023
Hanna JohannsdottirChamber of Commerce Student of the Month
Hanna Johannsdottir, a senior at Oakville High School, was named Student of the Month for November by the Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce. 


November 15, 2023
St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Band - Oakville High School
OHS All-Suburban Band Students

Seven members of the Oakville High School band were named to the St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Band. This distinction makes them eligible to audition for the Missouri All-State Band in December,
  • CJ Ottenlips, senior: 2nd chair baritone
  • David White, senior: 5th chair trumpet
  • Jonathan Selph, junior: 5th chair tuba
  • Rachel Kauffman, senior: 7th chair clarinet
  • Alex Ottenlips, sophomore: 22nd chair clarinet
  • Chase Manzella, sophomore: Alternate baritone
  • Ramsay Markus: Alternate tuba

November 15, 2023
Volleyball All-Conference and All-District awards - Oakville High School
OHS volleyball awards

Five members of the Oakville High School volleyball team received All-District and All-Conference honors for their performance on the court this season.

  • Addie Czuppon, senior: All-District First Team, Conference Player of the Year, All-Conference First Team
  • Sami Simokaitis, senior: All-District First Team, All-Conference First Team, Conference Sportswoman of the Year
  • Nina Cillo, junior: All-District First Team and All-Conference First Team
  • Julia Stroup, sophomore: All-District Second Team and All-Conference Second Team
  • Evelyn Haarmann, freshman: All-District Second Team and All-Conference Second Team

November 14, 2023
National Journalism Convention Awards - Oakville High School
OHS journalism students

Oakville High School journalism students received awards at the National Journalism Convention in Boston, MA. 
  • Alyssa Johnston, junior: Honorable Mention in Yearbook Copy/Caption: Sports
  • Kimora Brooks, senior: Honorable Mention in Yearbook Copy/Caption: Student Life
  • Lee Janson, senior: Honorable Mention in Yearbook Copy/Caption: Clubs
  • Mason Bader, Sawyer Bess and Delaney Murphy, seniors: Honorable Mention in Online News Package

November 13, 2023
All-State Choir - Oakville High School
OHS All-State Choir students

Four members of the Oakville High School choir were named to the Missouri All-State Choir: senior Ava Chancellor and juniors Kenzie Christopher, Ian Moore and Maggie Schrader. These students previously were named to the St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Choir.

November 10, 2023
Elina DzubicAll-State Children's Choir
Elina Dzubic, a fifth-grader at Rogers Elementary School, was named to the Missouri All-State Children's Choir.

November 10, 2023
Ben WiegmanMiddle School All-Suburban Orchestra
Ben Wiegman, a seventh-grader at Bernard Middle School, was named to the St. Louis Middle School All-Suburban Orchestra.

November 10, 2023
Softball awards - Mehlville High School
MHS softball team

Five members of the Mehlville High School softball team earned All-Conference honors for their performance on the diamond this season.
  • All-Conference First Team: Lily Douglas, junior
  • All-Conference Second Team: Rylie Harper and Morgan Ulrich, juniors; and Kaylee Rodis, freshman
  • Conference Sportsmanship Award: Lucy Ledbetter

November 10, 2023
Volleyball awards - Mehlville High School
MHS Girls Volleyball

Five members of the Mehlville High School volleyball team received All-Conference and All-District awards for their performance on the court this season.
  • Audrey Bailey, junior: All-District Second Team and All-Conference Second Team
  • Addie Mask, sophomore: All-District Second Team and All-Conference Second Team
  • Ava Sherman, junior: All-District Honorable Mention and All-Conference Honorable Mention
  • Irelynn Stover, sophomore: All-District Honorable Mention and All-Conference Honorable Mention
  • Nerma Hrsic, senior: Conference Sportsmanship Award

November 9, 2023
Buerkle's Outstanding StudentOutstanding Student - Buerkle Middle School
Eric Warden, an eighth-grade student at Buerkle Middle School, was named an Outstanding Student by the Kiwanis Club of St. Louis County.

November 9, 2023
Tennis awards - Oakville High School
OHS All-Conference tennis players

Four members of the Oakville High School tennis team received All-Conference honors for their performance on the court this season. Michelle Gruden, a junior, was named to the All-Conference First Team in singles, while Mia Nusinovic, a senior was named to the All-Conference Second Team in singles. Doubles partners Morgan Kienzler, a senior, and Olivia Bresler, a junior, were named to the All-Conference Second Team.

November 9, 2023
Field hockey awards - Oakville High School
OHS Field Hockey

Two members of the Oakville High School field hockey team earned All-Conference honors for their performance on the field this season. Katie Lato, a junior, was named to the All-Conference First Team, while Annalise Brown, a senior, was named to the All-Conference Second Team.

November 8, 2023
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Beasley Elementary School
Beasley Terrific Kids

Four Beasley Elementary School students were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of South County: second-grader Naomi Reese, third-grader Reem Muhammed, fourth-grader Alyssa Alexander and fifth-grader Larissa Dizdarevic.

November 8, 2023
Middle School All-Suburban Honor Band
Middle School All-Suburban band students
Students from all four Mehlville School District middle schools were named to the St. Louis All-Suburban Middle School Honor Bands.
  • From Bernard Middle School: Lizzy Eardley, Rhi Gray, Holden Matlock and Sophia Nelsen
  • From Buerkle Middle School: Sam Guntli, Ajdin Halilovic, Gideon Krieg and Ayla Wells
  • From Oakville Middle School: Judah Brandt, Noah Cates, Reese Dillon, Ian Havard and Laina Melvin
  • From Washington Middle School: Sophia Kammerman, Emma Slaven and Gwen Willcut

October 30, 2023
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Bierbaum Elementary School
Bierbaum Terrific Kids
Four Bierbaum Elementary School students were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of South County: Khaleb Hall, fifth grade; Leyla Aliyeva, fourth grade; Izabella Key, third grade; and Harun Avdic, second grade.

October 27, 2023
Softball postseason accolades - Oakville High School
OHS softball postseason awards

Seven members of the Oakville High School softball team received postseason accolades for their performance on the diamond this season: 
- Morgan Kovach, junior: All-State Second Team, All-Region First Team, All-District First Team and All-Conference First Team
- Amelia Wiesler, junior: All-Region First Team, All-District First Team and All-Conference First Team
- Addie Frank, sophomore: All-Region First Team, All-District First Team and All-Conference First Team
- Lexi Kahle, junior: All-Region Second Team, All-District First Team and All-Conference First Team
- Cassidy Welch, junior: All-District Second Team, All-Conference Second Team and Conference Sportsmanship Award
- Reagan Kemp, junior: All-District Second Team and All-Conference Second Team
- Bob Kern: Conference Coach of the Year

October 27, 2023
All-Suburban Honor Choir - Mehlville High School
MHS All-Suburban Honor Choir students

Mehlville High School seniors Alauna Kyle, Italia Miller, Melia Oestreich and Savannah Ziegler; sophomores Ella Besancenez, Marissa Blackford, and Hayley Oplt; and freshmen Layla Hubbard and Elliette Schilling were named to the St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Choir.

October 27, 2023
Colby Durham and Ava RossOakville High School golf postseason honors
Two members of the Oakville High School golf team received all-conference honors for their performances this season. Ava Ross, a sophomore, was named to the all-conference first team. Colby Durham, a junior, was named to the all-conference second team.

October 24, 2023
Outstanding Student Leaders
Anela Abdijanovic and Mason Bader

Anela Abdijanovic, a senior at Mehlville High School, and Mason Bader, a senior at Oakville High School, were recognized as Outstanding Student Leaders by the St. Louis County Department of Human Services. Students were chosen based off of their volunteer/fundraising efforts, demonstration of leadership abilities, good citizenship and involvement at school.

October 24, 2023
Eva BrownGolf state silver medalist
Eva Brown, a sophomore at Mehlville High School, competed at the Class 3 state championships and shot 3-under-par to finish as the runner-up. Eva has finished in second at state as a freshman and sophomore. She was also named a St. Louis Post-Dispatch Athlete of the Week for her performance at state.

October 23, 2023
Mehlville NEA Students of the Month - October 2023
Mehlville NEA students of the month
The Mehlville National Education Association recognized Ruby Patana, a fourth-grader at Beasley Elementary School, and Lily Infante, a kindergartener at Wohlwend Elementary School as its Students of the Month.

October 19, 2023
All-Suburban Honor Choir - Oakville High School
OHS All-Suburban Honor Choir

Oakville High School seniors Ava Chancellor, Ellie Dong and Ryan Lisle; juniors Kenzie Christopher, Logan Knecht, Mazie Menkhus, Amy Menz, Ian Moore, Anna Rohr, Maggie Schrader, and Alex Vaughn; and sophomores Nolan Long and Sydney Wideman were selected to the St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Choir.

October 17, 2023
Lacey BraunChamber Student of the Month
Lacey Braun, a senior at Mehlville High School, was named Student of the Month for October by the Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce.

October 17, 2023
Stefanie WongState tennis finalist
Stefanie Wong, a senior at Mehlville High School, earned third place at the Class 2 Singles State Tournament.

October 3, 2023
Paraprofessional of the Month
Susan Penrose
Susan Penrose, a paraprofessional at Trautwein Elementary School, was named the Special School District of St. Louis County Paraprofessional of the Month! Mrs. Penrose is one of almost 1,900 paraprofessionals in the county, and she has worked at Trautwein for more than 10 years.

September 22, 2023
Mehlville NEA Students of the Month - September 2023
MNEA September 2023 Students of the Month
Washington Middle Teacher Abby Riess recognized Emma Mueller, WMS eighth-grader, as the Mehlville National Education Association's Student of the Month. Emma is a great leader, is willing to help others and has top-notch academic work. Oakville Middle School Teacher Bridget Kelly recognized Teagan Nitsch, OMS eighth-grader, as the Mehlville National Education Association's Student of the Month. Teagan is kind, driven and involved in the OMS community.

September 22, 2023
Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award
Kevin Green

Kevin Green, a PE teacher at Blades Elementary School, was selected as Mehlville School District’s Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award recipient for the 2023-2024 school year. This award is given to teachers in the St. Louis area who are examples of excellence in their field. Each school in Mehlville School District nominates one teacher, and then a district representative is selected. This honor qualifies Mr. Green to apply for additional grants.


September 21, 2023
Jing ZhouNational Merit Semifinalist
Jing Zhou, a senior at Oakville High School, was named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. This honor was received by only 16,000 high school seniors from across the country and qualifies Jing to advance to the next round of the competition.


September 21, 2023
Amelia WieslerAthlete of the Week
Amelia Wiesler, a junior on the Oakville High School softball team, was named SB Live's Missouri High School Athlete of the Week for September 4. In an OHS win over Marquette High School, Amelia hit two home runs and knocked in four.

August 18, 2023
World Twirling Competition
World Twirling Competition

The Saint Louis Performance Academy received a silver medal at the World Twirling Competition in Liverpool, England where they competed against teams from around the world. 28 of the 33 team members are Mehlville School District students, including those on the Mehlville High School Majorettes and Oakville High School Tiger Twirlers. Miles King, a 2023 graduate of Mehlville High School, and Kyleigh McCourt, a senior at MHS, made it to the finals in Nations Cup Senior Duet and finished top ten in the world. 

August 17, 2023
Officer Sam LangOfficer of the Year
Officer Sam Lang, who serves as the school resource officer at Point Elementary School, Rogers Elementary School, Wohlwend Elementary School and Oakville Middle School, was named Officer of the Year for St. Louis County Police Department’s Fourth Precinct. 

August 8, 2023
National Baton Twirling Championships
Baton Twirling Nationals

The Mehlville High School Majorettes are the 2023 National High School Dance Twirl Champions. The Majorettes also placed second in High School Halftime. Additionally, the Oakville High School Tiger Twirlers also finished on the podium, placing third in High School Dance Twirl and High School Halftime.


June 27, 2023
Regional Twirling Championships
MHS and OHS Twirlers

The Mehlville High School Majorettes and the Oakville High School Tiger Twirlers competed in the Regional Twirling Championships. The Majorettes placed first in Halftime, while the Tiger Twirlers finished first in Dance Twirl. Both teams now advance to nationals later this summer.

June 23, 2023
Track and field postseason awards - Mehlville High School
MHS Track and Field All-District Team

Seven members of the Mehlville High School track and field team received All-District honors for their performance this season: Seniors Will Evans, Connor Jones, KC Clayton and Lana Hong; junior Anela Abdijanovic; sophomore Allison Miller; and freshman Jordan Guittar


June 23, 2023
Baseball postseason awards - Oakville High School
OHS baseball award-winners

Seven members of the Oakville High School baseball team received All-District and All-Conference honors for their performances on the diamond this season:

- Gabe Huelsing (sophomore): All-District First Team, All-Conference Second Team
- Bryce Nicolay (senior): All-District Second Team, All-Conference First Team
- Lucas Behlke (senior): All-District Second Team, All-Conference Second Team
- Jacob Lewis (senior), Colton Miller (senior) and Connor Gang (junior): All-Conference Second Team
- Carter Cook (senior): Conference Sportsmanship Award


June 21, 2023
Volleyball postseason awards - Mehlville High School
MHS volleyball awards

Three members of the Mehlville High School volleyball team earned All-Conference honors for their performances this season:

- Tyler Reitz (senior): All-District First Team, All-Conference First Team
- Matthew Shannon (senior) and Aron DeRoy (junior): All-District Second Team, All-Conference Second Team



June 21, 2023
Volleyball postseason awards - Oakville High School
OHS volleyball awards

Members of the Oakville High School volleyball team received All-Conference and All-District honors for their play on the court this season:

- Aidan Curcuru (senior): All-District team, All-Conference First Team
- Michael Gerber (junior): All-District team, All-Conference Second Team, Conference Sportsmanship Award
- Max Spalding (senior): All-District team, All-Conference First Team, Academic All-State team
- Mick Unger (junior): All-Conference Honorable Mention

June 16, 2023
Soccer postseason awards - Mehlville High School
MHS Soccer All-Conference players

Six members of the Mehlville High School soccer team received postseason accolades for their performances on the pitch this season:

- Jas Peters, senior: All-District Team and All-Conference First Team
- Lucy Ledbetter, sophomore: All-Conference Second Team
- Lamija Ugarak, junior: All-Conference Second Team
- Emma Angeles, junior: All-Conference Honorable Mention
- Irelynn Stover, freshman: All-Conference Honorable Mention
- Kara Lowery, sophomore: Conference Sportsmanship Award


June 14, 2023
Baseball postseason awards - Mehlville High School
MHS Baseball All-Conference Team

Ten members of the Mehlville High School baseball team received All-Conference honors for their play on the diamond this season: 

- Conference Player of the Year: DJ Budd (senior)
- Conference Pitcher of the Year: Collin Maloney (senior)
- Conference Coach of the Year: Tim Ode
- All-Conference First Team: JT Toombs (senior), Mason Tiepelman (junior) and Jase Mayberry (freshman)
- All-Conference Second Team: Chase Algren (senior)
- All-Conference Honorable Mention: Tyler Weis (senior) and Michael Joseph (junior)
- Conference Sportsmanship Award: Colby Bizelli (senior)



June 13, 2023
Golf postseason awards - Mehlville High School
MHS golf players

Three members of the Mehlville High School golf team earned All-Conference honors for their performance this season.

- Caleb Gardner (senior): All-Conference First Team
- Cole Daily (sophomore): All-Conference Second Team
- Reed Freemyer (senior): Conference Sportsmanship Award




June 12, 2023
OHS All-Conference golfersGolf postseason awards - Oakville High School
Two members of the Oakville High School golf team received All-Conference honors for their performance on the course this spring. Max Louis, a senior, was named to the All-Conference Second Team, while Bryce Kesserling, a junior, was named All-Conference Honorable Mention.

June 8, 2023
Lacrosse postseason awards - Oakville High School
OHS lacrosse awards

Members of the Oakville High School lacrosse team received All-Conference honors for their performances this season:

- Lexi Ezell, senior: All-Conference First Team
- Tinuola Osikoya, senior: All-Conference First Team
- Madison Rhyne, senior: All-Conference First Team
- Leah Nance, senior: All-Conference Second Team
- Kylie Garavaglia, sophomore: All-Conference Second Team
- Chloe Housewright, junior: All-Conference Honorable Mention
- Olivia Bresler, sophomore: All-Conference Honorable Mention
- Katie Lato, sophomore: All-Conference Honorable Mention



June 7, 2023
Soccer postseason awards - Oakville High School
OHS Soccer All-Conference players

Nine members of the Oakville High School soccer team received All-District and All-Conference honors for their performances this season: 

- Kylie Anderson, senior: Missouri Athletic Club All Star, All-Region team, All-District team, All-Conference First-Team
- Avery Bangert, senior: All-District team, All-Conference First Team
- Abby Wiedermann, junior: All-District Team, All-Conference First Team
- Riley Sahrhage, senior: All-District Team, All-Conference Second Team
- Grace Kestler, senior: Academic All-State team, All-Conference Second Team
- Sydney Baker, junior: All-Conference Second Team
- Sydney Hopson, freshman: All-Conference Second Team
- Sydney Ladage, senior: All-Conference Second Team
- Peyton Lee, senior: Conference Sportsmanship Award


June 7, 2023
Tennis All-Conference Team - Mehlville High School
MHS tennis

Two members of the Mehlville High School tennis team earned All-Conference honors for their performance this season. Junior Edin Mumunovic was named to the All-Conference First Team in singles and the All-Conference First Team for doubles with his partner, sophomore Eric Pflasterer.

June 7, 2023
Cross Country Academic All-State honors: Oakville High School
OHS Cross Country

Twelve members of the Oakville High School cross country were named to the Academic All-State team: Seniors Parker Fritsche, Emily Keck and Colton Miller; juniors Sydney Baker, Kyle Le and Maria Parisi; sophomores Emilie Brower, Kolton Kreisz and Jonathan Selph; and freshmen Elinor Kreisz, Zaina Musleh and Carter Oetting. All-Academic requirements include being nominated by their head coach, competing in a district- or state-level meet and having either a 25 or higher on the ACT, an 1150 or higher on the SAT or a 3.6 cumulative grade point average.

June 6, 2023
Charlotte ParcellSouthwest Area Chamber - Student of the Month
Charlotte Parcell, a senior at Oakville High School, was named Student of the Month for May by the Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce. 

June 6, 2023
Aidan NguyenWashington University College Prep Program
Aidan Nguyen, a freshman at Mehlville High School, was accepted into the prestigious College Prep Program at Washington University. During the next three summers, Aidan will study in Wash U’s laboratories and studios, attend classes led by university staff and learn skills needed to thrive in college. Aidan is one of just 50 students accepted into the program for this summer. 

May 31, 2023
State Choir Solo and Ensemble Competition
MHS choir students

Mehlville High School junior Melia Oestreich, and freshmen Marissa Blackford and Hayley Oplt earned silver ratings at the State Choir Solo and Ensemble competition. 

May 30, 2023
State Band Solo and Ensemble competition - Mehlville High School
MHS Band Students
Mehlville High School students performed at the State Band Solo and Ensemble Festival and received gold, silver and bronze ratings.

- Seniors Ella Burns, Amelia Hays, Sophie Herman and Carina Monti; sophomore Kayla Barrett; and freshman Nejra Sinanovic: Gold for their Woodwind Ensemble
- Seniors Vittoria Cafolla and Andrew Freeman; juniors Tyler Langford and Sam Herbig; and freshman Jason Rayborn: Gold for their Brass Quintet
- Seniors Ashon Crawford, Dylan Cross and Jacob Herbig; and juniors Sam Herbig, Lillian Le, Jeffrey McKay and Luke Mitchell: Gold for their Woodwind Septet 
- Junior Tyler Langford: Gold in Trumpet Solo
- Freshman Eva Brown: Silver in French Horn Solo
- Senior Vanessa Miller; juniors Alyssa Luking and Andrew Klein; and freshman Kayla Jatala: Silver for their Flute Quintet
- Juniors Lillian Le and Luke Mitchell; and sophomore Nicolas Roeseler: Silver for their Saxophone Trio.
- Senior Evan McClusky and juniors Grace Brindley, Chloe Guthajr and Stefanie Wong: Bronze for their Clarinet Quartet

May 30, 2023
Tennis district championsDistrict Champion tennis partners
Oakville High School tennis doubles partners Danijel Blagojevic, a senior, and Josh Tiemann, a junior, won the Class 3 District 1 Championship to cap an undefeated run of 15-0 through that point in the season. The duo also medaled at state, finishing sixth in doubles. Additionally, the pair was named to the All-Conference First Team in doubles, with Tiemann also earning All-Conference First Team honors in singles and Blagojevic named All-Conference Second Team in singles. 

May 30, 2023
Mason MeinershagenTrack and Field State Champion
Mason Meinershagen, a senior at Oakville High School, finished in first place in both the pole vault and high jump at the Class 5 State Championship. Additionally, Mason was named to the All-Metro First Team.

May 26, 2023
Seal of Biliteracy - Mehlville High School
MHS Seal of Biliteracy students

Estephanie Fabian and Chau Pham, seniors at Mehlville High School, earned the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This honor is given to students who score at the highest level of proficiency in English and at least one other language before high school graduation. Fabian earned her Seal in Spanish, while Pham earned hers in Vietnamese. 

17 other Mehlville High School students also earned the Missouri 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. Some colleges and universities will allow Hodzic and these students to have up to six credit hours allotted to them upon entry to college based on their competency and having the seal on their transcript. 


Missouri Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish:
- Jonas Butler
- Lydia Clark
- Eamon Floyd
- Madelynn Green
- Eva Lopez
- Connor Love
- Collin Maloney
- Mikayla Murphey
- Adna Music
- Nathan Roberts
- Maddie Rosas
- Jolie Wells


Missouri Seal of Biliteracy in French
- Mia Hoormann
- Lillian Le
- Nela Suljic (also earned the Missouri Seal of Biliteracy in Bosnian)
- Grahm Tapp
- Lydia Wheeler



May 26, 2023
'Ville Water Polo postseason awards
'Ville Water Polo All-Conference team

Members of the ‘Ville Water Polo team, comprised of students from both Mehlville High School and Oakville High School, were recognized for their play in the pool this season.

- Trent Batten, junior: All-District Second Team and All-Conference First Team
- Mallory Guentz, senior: All-District Second Team and All-Conference Second Team
- Ben Pantazo, junior: All-District Honorable Mention and All-Conference Second Team
- Kaylee Nguyen, junior: All-District Third Team and All-Conference Third Team
- Jake Pantazo, junior, and Alexa Matoushek, sophomore: All-Conference Third Team
- Coach Brett Walters: Conference Coach of the Year



May 22, 2023
Mehlville National Education Student of the Month - May 2023
MNEA Student of the Month

Mehlville Early Childhood student Jimmy Garrison was named Student of the Month by the Mehlville National Education Association at the May meeting of the Mehlville Board of Education.

May 18, 2023
Lisa HangU.S. Presidential Scholars Program semifinalist
Lisa Hang, a senior at Mehlville High School, was named a semifinalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program in Career and Technical Education. Lisa is one of just 11 students from across Missouri to earn this distinction.

May 18, 2023
Deja RobinsonElks Student of the Year
Deja Robinson, a senior at Oakville High School, was named Student of the Year by the Oakville Elks Lodge #2726.

May 18, 2023
Tops at Tech
Tops at Tech students

Five Mehlville School District students were named Tops at Tech for their programs at South Tech High School.

- Owen Abikar, Mehlville High School senior: Floor layers middle apprenticeship
- Josh Bayer, Oakville High School junior: Firefighting
- Lorenzo Estigoy, Oakville High School senior: Electrical trades
- Gabby Pedraza, Oakville High School senior: Dental sciences
- Cole Woodard, Oakville High School senior: Emergency medical technician

May 17, 2023
Laura SheltonCHADS Coalition Lighthouse Award
Laura Shelton, a counselor at Mehlville High School, received the Lighthouse Award from CHADS Coalition for being an outstanding partner and advocate for mental health and suicide prevention efforts.

May 17, 2023
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar Athletes
Collin Maloney and Mason Meinershagen

Collin Maloney, a senior at Mehlville High School, and Mason Meinershagen, a senior at Oakville High School, were named 2023 Scholar Athletes by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. This honor is given to a student-athlete from each school in our area who excels in competition and in the classroom by lettering in at least one varsity sport and being in the top 25 percent of their graduating class.

May 17, 2023
Seal of Biliteracy - Oakville High School
OHS Seal of Biliteracy students

Dzejlana Hodzic, a junior at Oakville High School, earned the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This honor is given to students who score at the highest level of proficiency in English and at least one other language before high school graduation. Hodzic earned the seal in Bosnian.

21 other Oakville High School students also earned the Missouri 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. Some colleges and universities will allow Hodzic and these students to have up to six credit hours allotted to them upon entry to college based on their competency and having the seal on their transcript. 

Missouri Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish (all students are seniors):
  • Nathan Alano
  • Ethan Chapman
  • Tammy Du
  • Rachel Granda
  • Isabelle Herrick
  • Songyul Kadymova 
  • Thomas Kallaos
  • Lucy Keveen
  • Izzy Kordic
  • Lauren Magee
  • Kara Martin
  • Mason Meinershagen
  • Charlotte Parcell
  • Caitlyn Price
  • Madyson Rodgers
  • Emma Rushing
  • Jessica Schmidt
  • Megan Van Fleet
  • Hailey Veninga
Missouri Seal of Biliteracy in Chinese: Jing Zhou, junior

Missouri Seal of Biliteracy in Bosnian: Emir Mustajbegovic, senior


May 17, 2023
Girls basketball postseason awards - Mehlville High School
MHS girls basketball
Several members of the Mehlville High School girls basketball team received All-District and All-Conference honors for their performances this season:

Jenna O’Shea, senior: All-District Team, All-Conference First Team
Gabi Moen, senior: All-Conference First Team
- Jess Castaldi, freshman: All-Conference Second Team
- Jas Peters, senior: Conference Sportsmanship Award



May 16, 2023
Academy of Science St. Louis Science Fair - Bernard Middle School
Bernard science fair students

Bernard Middle School seventh-grader Asher Pleimann and eighth-grader Mary Wilson earned blue ribbons at the St. Louis Academy of Science Science Fair. Asher also won the Bayer Outstanding Science Award and the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovation Challenge Certificate for his project “Best in Glow: The Effects of Temperature on Luminol.” 

May 16, 2023
Band State Solo and Ensemble competition - Oakville High School
OHS band gold medalists

Oakville High School band students competed at the State Solo and Ensemble competition and earned gold, silver and bronze ratings:

- Seniors Samantha Brummett, Braden Ross, Luke Roth and Matthew Sippel; juniors Brendan Horn and J.D. Niedermann; and sophomore Erena Resuli: Gold in wind symphony percussion ensemble
- Seniors Rachel Davis, Kolden Lam and Micah Louvierre: Gold in clarinet trio
- Senior Jared Hasty: Gold in French horn solo
- Seniors Jared Hasty and Samuel Wescoat, and sophomore Gavin Wibbenmeyer: Gold in French horn trio
- Junior Brendan Horn: Gold in marimba solo
- Seniors Riley Hughes and Maxwell Jonak, and sophomore David White: Gold in trumpet trio
- Senior Deirdre Davis; sophomore Aidan Woerndle; and freshmen Alyssa Boehlje,  Kendal Cook and Hunter Hilson: Silver in symphonic band percussion ensemble
- Senior Sam Brummett: Silver in marimba solo
- Freshmen Leah Mainini, Alyssa Musielak and Lyla Westbrook: Silver in flute trio
- Junior Rachel Kauffman: Bronze in clarinet

May 15, 2023
National Geography Challenge
National Geography Challenge

Mehlville School District elementary and middle school STRETCH students competed and placed in their grade level of the National Geography Challenge.
  • Second place: Walker Hilbert (Hagemann Elementary), Logan Yarbrough (MOSAIC Elementary), Charline Sebunyenzi (Bierbaum), Lillian Spies (Point Elementary) and Colin Bennett (Trautwein Elementary)
  • Third place: Nolan Snelling and Jaxon Schnur (Point Elementary); Ellie Fitzhenry, Emilia Bianchi and Tyler Griffith (Hagemann Elementary); Sameem Mohabbat (Rogers Elementary); Harriet Templin (Oakville Elementary); Lauren Decker (Forder Elementary); Winston Miller (MOSAIC Elementary); Morgan Grotts, Anna Spaetti and Edmund Maledy (Trautwein Elementary); and Zach Chapman (Blades Elementary)
  • Third place: Darren Bennett, Huni Santiago and Addison Walkenbach (Washington Middle); Ryan Gavin (Bernard Middle); and Chase Williams and Charles Karleskint (Oakville Middle).
  • Third place: Elliott Parai (Washington Middle), and Addie Hebden, Corin White, Ben Wiegers (not pictured), Kyle Brand and Sidney Lee (Oakville Middle)


May 12, 2023
Choir State Solo and Ensemble Festival - Oakville High School
OHS choir students

Oakville High School choir students competed at the State Solo and Ensemble contest and earned gold and silver ratings: 
- Sophomores Kenzie Christopher, Mazie Menkhus, Erin O’Shea, Alex Vaughn, Anna Rohr and Margaret Schrader earned Gold for their Sophomore Sextet.
- Juniors Ava Chancellor, Ellie Dong, Hayden LaChance and Ryan Lisle; sophomores Logan Knecht, Mazie Menkhus and Erin O’Shea; and freshman Nolan Long earned Gold for their La Dancele Double Quartet
- Seniors Sarah Brutton and Mackenzie Earney; and junior Ava Chancellor earned Gold for their solo performances.
- Junior Hayden LaChance and freshman Nolan Long earned Silver for their solo performances.



May 11, 2023
Academy of Science St. Louis Science Fair - Oakville Elementary
OES science fair students

Oakville Elementary School fifth-graders Lejla Balagic, Brogan Barmann, Avery Hasty, Ava Wiesehan, Connor Winski, Scarlet Yaacoub and James Zagarri earned blue ribbons at the Academy of Science St. Louis Science Fair.

May 11, 2023
Spring election judges - Oakville High School
OHS spring election judges

Anna Brand, a senior at Oakville High School, served as an official election judge for the St. Louis County Election Board during the April 4 election. Juniors Ava Chancellor, Ellie Dong, Hanna Johannsdottir, Travis Norris and Olivia Roberds (not pictured) served as student election judges. 

May 5, 2023
Dr. Jim KreylingTSA Advisor of the Year
Dr. Jim Kreyling, a technology and engineering teacher at Oakville High School, was named Advisor of the Year by the Missouri Technology Student Association.

May 5, 2023
Spring election judges - Mehlville High School
MHS spring election judges

During the April 4 election, Mehlville High School senior Emma Meyer served as an official election judge for the St. Louis County Election Board. Senior Amelia Hays; juniors Anela Abdijanovic, Alend Barwary, Vatan Sardaliyev; and sophomore Naomi Hays served as student election judges.

May 4, 2023
Matt SippelBreaking Traditions Award
Matt Sippel, a senior at Oakville High School, was selected as a regional winner of the Breaking Traditions Award from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This honor is given to outstanding students who are pursuing non-traditional career and technical pathways.

May 4, 2023
Natalie MaddoxMissouri State Acting Program
Natalie Maddox, a junior at Mehlville High School, auditioned for and was accepted into the Missouri State Acting Conservatory program. Natalie is graduating a year early this spring to begin her studies.

May 2, 2023
All-Conference wrestlers - Mehlville High School
MHS All-Conference wrestlers

Members of the Mehlville High School wrestling team were named to the All-Conference team for their performance this season. Senior Caleb Gardner and junior Devon Scott earned All-Conference First Team honors. Junior Keshon Scott and freshman Timothy Andrus were named to the All-Conference Second Team.


May 1, 2023
Dan LampingMissouri Council of Social Studies Teacher of the Year
Dan Lamping, a social studies teacher at Mehlville High School, was named the High School Missouri Council of Social Studies Teacher of the Year for the 2022-2023 school year.

May 1, 2023
Award-winning state journalists - Oakville High School
OHS journalism students

Oakville High School journalism students were recognized with Best of Show, All-Missouri and Superior ratings by the Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association at the University of Missouri’s J-Day.  

- Junior Sawyer Bess was one of ten students from across the state selected for the MIJA All-State Team. This honor is given to students who have proven themselves to be indispensable to their school media teams. 
- Seniors Layla Halilbasic and Belma Mujakic were named members of the MIJA Honor Roll. Students must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and at least two years of producing high-quality work as a member of student media.
- Mujakic also led three sessions during the conference focusing on editorial leadership and utilizing social media.
- Halilbasic, Mujakic and senior Hailey Veninga received Best of Show for Yearbook Overall Theme/Concept. 
- Mujakic, Veninga, seniors Skyler Brennan and Tony Schupp, and juniors Elise Norton and Emma Neuhoff received Best of Show of Yearbook Portrait/People Package.
- Mujakic, seniors Aston Eschbacher and Megan Van Fleet, and juniors Kimora Brooks and Ari Brown received All Missouri for Yearbook Traditional Package (Student Life). 
- Juniors Jaina Eckhard and Delaney Murphy received a Superior rating for Broadcast/Online Human Interest Feature.
- Bess, senior Katie Schroeder and junior Mason Bader received a Superior rating for Broadcast/Online Feature Package. 
- Schroeder received a Superior rating for Newspaper Sports Reporting.


April 28, 2023
MNEA Students of the Month - April 2023
MNEA Students of the Month for April 2023

The Mehlville National Education Association named Isabella Guerrero, a fourth-grader at Hagemann Elementary School, and Azito Ahmad-Gol, a senior at Mehlville High School, as its Students of the Month for April 2023.

April 28, 2023
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Wohlwend Elementary School
Wohlwend Terrific Kids
Wohlwend Elementary School fifth-grader Austin Berkel, fourth-grader Aaliyah Stumborg, third-grader Saila Abandelwa and second-grader Tristan Krickler were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of St. Louis County. These students were nominated for the honor by their teachers.

April 28, 2023

Award-winning state journalists - Mehlville High SchoolMehlville Media J-Day students
Mehlville High School Media journalism students were recognized with superior and all-Missouri ratings by the Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association at the University of Missouri’s J-Day.  

- Seniors Senita Galijasevic and Ajla Husi; junior Izzy Wilder; and sophomore Denis Linhorst received All Missouri for their online sports package “Alumni Creates Futsal League.” 
- The Mehlville Today broadcast received a rating of superior in the newsmagazine category for broadcasting. The program is produced by seniors Jada Banks, Emma Esmerovic, Livi Roberts, Nela Suljic, Cameron Ulmer, Madison Ulrich and Emily Worthmore.
- Senior Jordan Muschamp earned a superior rating for social media in both the TikTok and Instagram categories.
- Seniors Caleb Gardner, Adna Pekmez and Vanessa Vaughn received superior for their spotlight feature package “Worthmore Reveals Career Path and Struggles.” 
- Seniors Jada Banks, Merisa Celebic, Senita Galijasevic, Lejla Mujkic, Adna Pekmez, Aldijana Selimovic, Farzana Sharifi, Nela Suljic, Cameron Ulmer and Emily Worthmore were named to the Missouri Journalism Honor Roll for having a GPA of 3.5 of higher and producing high-quality work in student media for two years.



April 28, 2023
FCCLA State STAR Events - Oakville High School
OHS STAR students

Oakville High School FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) students medaled in State STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events competition: 

- Aman Lueker (senior): Gold in Teach and Train
- Emery Nelson (sophomore): Gold in Chapter Service Project
- Abby Wiedermann (junior): Gold in Fashion Construction
- Annabelle Phillips (senior) and Kim Tran (junior): Silver in Event Planning
- Matt Sippel (senior): Silver in Career Investigation

In addition to those competing, sophomore Ash Buschhorn and junior Travis Norris worked as volunteers and event judges.



April 26, 2023
MSBA Master and Advanced Certification
BOE Master Certification

Mehlville School District Board President Peggy Hassler, Secretary Patrick McKelvey and Director Jeff Wolman achieved both Master and Advanced Certification in the Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA) Certified Board Member program. All elected school board members are required by state law to complete an 18.5-hour training program. To obtain both Master and Advanced Certification, board members must earn an additional 24 training credits, complete annual refresher training, read four books related to school board service, attend at least four MSBA regional or statewide events and write two essays relating their study to their board service.


April 26, 2023
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Trautwein Elementary School
Trautwein Elementary Terrific Kids
Trautwein Elementary School students Stella Grogan (second grade), Olivia Lodge (third grade), Sebastian Cruz Cruz (fourth grade) and Amina Mesic (fifth grade) were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of South County.

April 26, 2023
Superintendent Dr. Chris GainesMNEA School Bell Award
Mehlville School District Superintendent Dr. Chris Gaines, who is retiring later this year, received the School Bell Award from the Mehlville National Education Association for his eight years of service to the district's students, staff and families.

April 25, 2023
Dylan KaiserSpecial School District Rosemary Zander Award
Dylan Kaiser, a second-grade student at Blades Elementary School, received the Special School District of St. Louis County Rosemary Zander Award. Dylan was nominated by his teacher for the empathy he shows his classmates and the hard work he has done since he started as a kindergartener.

April 20, 2023
State HOSA Conference - Mehlville High School
MHS HOSA International Stories

Mehlville High School HOSA - Future Health Professionals students placed at the HOSA State Leadership Conference and are advancing to the international level of competition.
  • Seniors Merisa Celebic, Paula Dang, Lejla Mujkic and Aldijana Selimovic placed first in Health Education.
  • Senior Klevis Dajko placed first on the Nutrition Exam and second on the Health Care Issues Exam.
  • Seniors Lisa Hang and Rachel Trosky, and juniors Lydia Clark, Lucy Fister, Amy Escamilla, Bri Hong and Nerma Hrsic placed second in Parliamentary Procedure.
  • Senior Rachel Trosky placed fourth on the Leadership Exam.
  • Sophomore Morgan Ulrich placed fourth in Sports Medicine.
  • Junior Lucy Fister was elected to the Missouri State Officer Team as Vice President, beating out 14 other candidates for the role.
  • Senior Lisa Hang will continue to serve on the Missouri State Officer Team as the Post Secondary Vice President. 

April 18, 2023
District Solo and Ensemble Choir Festival - Oakville High School
OHS choir students

Oakville High School choir students competed at the District Solo and Ensemble Choir Festival and are advancing to the state level after earning an exemplary rating. Seniors Sarah Brutton and Mackenzie Earney; juniors Ava Chancellor and Hayden LaChance; and freshman Nolan Long scored exemplary in vocal solo. The La Dancele ensemble comprised of juniors Ava Chancellor, Ellie Dong, Hayden LaChance and Ryan Lisle; sophomores Mazie Menkhus, Erin O'Shea and Logan Knecht; and freshman Nolan Long also earned an exemplary rating. Also advancing to state are sophomores Kenzie Christopher, Mazie Menkhus, Erin O'Shea, Anna Rohr, Maggie Schrader and Alex Vaughn for their Sophomore Sextet ensemble.

April 17, 2023
Junior Kyleigh McCourtSt. Louis Teen Talent Competition
Mehlville High School junior Kyleigh McCourt was one of fourteen finalists from across the St. Louis region to compete in the 13th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Saturday, April 8. McCourt, who is a member of the national champion Mehlville Majorettes, did baton twirling as her talent.

April 14, 2023
Academic All-State honors - Mehlville High School Track and Cross Country
MHS cross country

Mehlville High School student-athletes received Academic All-State honors from the Missouri Track and Cross Country Coaches Association. Students honored include seniors Michael Jones and Evan McClusky; juniors Amy Escamilla and Chris Pesselato; and sophomores Kayla Barrett, Allison Miller, Natalie O'Brien, Dominic Ramos and Lindsey Roberts. All-Academic requirements including being nominated by their head coach, competing in a district- or state-level meet and having either a 25 or higher on the ACT, a 1150 or higher on the SAT or a 3.6 cumulative grade point average.

April 14, 2023
OHS boys basketballPostseason boys basketball awards - Oakville High School
Members of the Oakville High School boys basketball team received postseason awards for their performance this season. Senior Tommy Hennessy was named to the All-District team and the All-Conference first team. Senior Colby Noblitt was named to the All-District team and the All-Conference second team. Senior Samuel Wescoat received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

April 13, 2023
Hagemann Elementary SFNS staffSt. Louis Dairy Council National School Breakfast Week
Hagemann Elementary School's School Food and Nutrition Services staff was named the winner of the St. Louis Dairy Council's National School Breakfast Week contest. The staff organized activities for students eating breakfast that week around the theme of "Construction." 

April 13, 2023
Missouri 100 Scholars
Missouri Scholars 100 Students

Mehlville High School senior Lisa Hang was selected for the Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of the state's top academic students in each graduating class. Selection is based on a formula using the student's grade point average and ACT/SAT scores, as well as their involvement in school. Mehlville High School senior Ian Furgeson and Oakville High School seniors Rachel Granda and Jessica Schmidt were named Missouri Scholars 100 Honorable Mention.


April 12, 2023
District Solo and Small Ensemble Choir Festival - Mehlville High School
MHS choir students

Mehlville High School junior Melia Oestreich, and freshmen Marissa Blackford and Hayley Oplt earned an exemplary rating at the District Solo and Small Ensemble and Choir Festival. All three vocalists will compete at the state at the end of April.

April 11, 2023
Transportation department safety inspection
Transportation department staff

The Mehlville School District transportation department received a perfect score of 100 on an inspection of 104 buses by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. They also received a perfect score on a surprise inspection of 30 buses in the fall.

April 11, 2023
District Band Solo and Ensemble Festival - Oakville High School
OHS band district ensemble

Oakville High School student musicians performed at the District Band Solo and Ensemble Festival and earned an exemplary rating. These students will perform at the state competition in April.
  • Flute Trio: Freshmen Leah MaininiAlyssa Musielak, and Lyla Westbrook
  • Keyboard Mallet Solo: Junior Brendan Horn
  • Keyboard Mallet Solo: Senior Samantha Brummett
  • Keyboard Mallet Solo: Freshman Scott Janson
  • Trumpet Trio: Seniors Riley Hughes and Maxwell Jonak; and sophomore David White
  • French Horn Trio: Seniors Jared Hasty and Samuel Wescoat; and sophomore Gavin Wibbenmeyer
  • French Horn Solo: Senior Jared Hasty
  • Clarinet Trio: Seniors Rachael DavisKolden Lam and Kenneth Louvierre
  • Percussion Ensemble: Senior Deirdre Davis; sophomore Aidan Woerndle; and freshmen Alyssa Boehlje,  Kendal Cook and Hunter Hilson
  • Percussion Ensemble: Seniors Samantha Brummett, Braden RossLuke Roth and Matthew Sippel; juniors Brendan Horn and J.D. Niedermann; and sophomore Erena Resuli
  • Clarinet Solo: Junior Rachel Kauffman

April 11, 2023
All-Conference swimmers and divers - Mehlville High School
MHS girls swimming and diving
Members of the Mehlville High School girls swimming and diving team were named to the All-Conference teams for their performance this season. 
  • Katelyn Burch, senior: All-Conference first team for diving
  • Lucy Maxey, senior: All-Conference first team for 100-yard breaststroke, second team for 200-yard IM
  • Nerma Hrsic, junior: All-Conference first team for 100-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke
  • Sara Boric, senior: All-Conference second team for 50-yard freestyle
  • Allison Lakebrink, junior: All-Conference second-team for 100-yard butterfly
  • Allison Miller, sophomore: All-Conference second team for 500-yard freestyle
  • All-Conference first team for 200-yard medley relay and 200-yard freestyle relay; Maxey, Boric, Lakebrink and Hrsic

April 10, 2023
District Band Solo and Ensemble Festival - Mehlville High School
MHS Band students
Mehlville High School student musicians performed at the District Band Solo and Ensemble Festival and received an exemplary rating. These students will compete at the state level in April.
  • Clarinet Quartet: Senior Evan McClusky and juniors Grace Brindley, Chloe Guthajr and Stefanie Wong
  • French Horn Solo: Freshman Eva Brown
  • Woodwind Septet: Seniors Ashon Crawford, Dylan Cross and Jacob Herbig; and juniors Sam Herbig, Lillian Le, Jeffrey McKay and Luke Mitchell
  • Woodwind Ensemble: Seniors Ella Burns, Amelia Hays, Sophie Herman and Carina Monti; and freshman Nejra Sinanovic
  • Brass Quintet: Seniors Andrew Freeman and Vittoria Cafolla; juniors Tyler Langford, and Sam Herbig; and freshman Jason Rayborn
  • Flute Quintet: Senior Vanessa Miller; juniors Alyssa Luking and Andrew Klein; and freshman Kayla Jatala
  • Saxophone Trio: Juniors Lillian Le and Luke Mitchell; and sophomore Nicolas Roeseler
  • Trumpet Solo: Tyler Langford


April 6, 2023
Anamaria WilsonMarie Curie Scholarship/Award
Oakville High School senior Anamaria Wilson received the Marie Curie Scholarship/Award from the College of St. Mary. As part of her scholarship, Anamaria will work with the head of the school’s biology department on a project during the next four years that they will present at a national conference during her senior year. She’ll also receive an internship at a medical lab facility during her junior year and a previous award winner/alumni as a mentor in college.

April 5, 2023
Boys Basketball All-Conference Team - Mehlville High School
Mehlville High School boys basketball team
Members of the Mehlville High School boys basketball team were named to the All-Conference team: 
  • Brady Sights, sophomore: Suburban Red All-Conference first team
  • Aron DeRoy, junior: Suburban Red All-Conference second team
  • Marcus Jacobs, sophomore: Suburban Red All-Conference honorable mention team
  • Matthew Wolf, senior: Suburban Red Sportsmanship Award

April 5, 2023
National Gold Council of Excellence - Buerkle Middle School
Buerkle Middle School Student Council
The Buerkle Middle School Student Council received the National Gold Council of Excellence award from the National Student Council. They also received the Missouri Association of Student Councils Gold Honor Council Award. These honors are given to student councils that have comprehensive programs related to school spirit, community service, student recognition and leadership training. The Buerkle Student Council was also selected as the Second Vice President of the Gateway region of MASC. This is the highest office a middle school can earn.

March 30, 2023
Sanel BrkaGateway Action Chess Tournament
Mehlville High School sophomore Sanel Brka earned second place in the 2023 Gateway Action Chess Tournament in his first-ever chess competition.

March 28, 2023
Mehlville NEA Students of the Month - MarchMNEA Students of the Month
Blades Elementary School fifth-grader Josephine Wescoat and Point Elementary School fifth-grader Brock Curcuru were named Students of the Month by the Mehlville National Education Association. 

March 17, 2023
Mehlville High School DECA state finalistsDECA State Finalists - Mehlville High School
Mehlville High School DECA students competed at the state competition, with three advancing to the finals of their competition and one advancing to the international conference later this spring. Senior Ella Burns was a finalist in Food Marketing Series and will compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in April. Senior Ian Furgeson and junior Abigail Bowman were finalists in Team Decision Buying and Merchandising.

March 16, 2023
Amanda BerhorstHome Visitor of the Year Award
Beasley Elementary School kindergarten teacher Amanda Berhorst was nominated for the 2023 Home Visitor of the Year Award at the Early Educators Appreciation Event for her work with the HOME WORKS program. 

March 16, 2023
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Rogers Elementary School
Rogers Elementary School Terrific Kids recipients
Rogers Elementary second-grader Mustafa Musleh, third-grader Madelyn Lucas, fourth-grader Josephine Nguyen and fifth-grader E.J. Kroener were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of South County.

March 15, 2023
FIRST Robotics competition
MHS Robotics team
Mehlville High School Robotics students finished in third place out of 43 teams at the St. Louis Regional for FIRST Robotics. The team designed, built and programmed a robot that picked up cubes and cones to score points across the field. Team members include seniors Azito Ahmad-Gol, Jonas Butler, Amel Didic, Hayden Holsapple, Mia Hoormann and Ramo Iriskic; junior Gavin Wood; sophomores Henry Fister and Eric Pflasterer; and freshmen Owen Rooks and Leo Santana.

March 14, 2023
Boys wrestling postseason awards - Oakville High School
OHS Boys Wrestling
Several members of the Oakville High School wrestling team received postseason awards for their performances this season:
  • Ethan Venable, junior: Third Place State Finalist, Conference Co-Wrestler of the Year, First Team All Conference
  • Gokkhan Yurdanidze, freshman: State Qualifier, Conference Newcomer of the Year, Honorable Mention All Conference
  • Tyler Updike, senior: State Qualifier, First Team All Conference
  • Amad Soufi, senior: State Qualifier, Second Team All Conference
  • Alishan Akhmedov, senior: First Team All Conference
  • Josh Bayer, junior: Honorable Mention All Conference
  • Aden Davis, senior: Honorable Mention All Conference
  • Justin Venable, senior: Honorable Mention All Conference
  • De'Shawn Treadwell, sophomore: Honorable Mention All Conference
  • Brendan Strickland, freshman: Conference Sportsmanship Award

March 13, 2023
State Champion twirlers
MHS Majorettes

The Mehlville High School Majorettes earned first place in dance twirl at the Missouri state twirling championships. Team members include seniors Emma Bradford, Lauren Cagle, Miles King and Hannah Wiszkon; juniors Paige Kilper, Emma Hemmelgarn, Cadence Hernandez, Kyleigh McCourt and Alaina Phillips; and freshmen Amila Filipovic and Lilly Burch. The Majorettes are coached by Emily Hawkins.


March 10, 2023
Caylee NguyenGirls swimming postseason awards - Oakville High School
Oakville High School junior Kaylee Nguyen received the Conference Sportsmanship Award for swimming.

March 10, 2023
Outstanding Beginning Teachers
Outstanding Beginning Teachers
Mehlville High School English-language arts teacher Kelly Newton and Bernard Middle School social studies teacher Robert Summers were named Outstanding Beginning Teachers by the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE). All recipients must be in their first or second year of teaching and are nominated by their college.

March 10, 2023
Girls wrestling postseason awards - Oakville High School
OHS girls wrestling award winners
Members of the Oakville High School girls wrestling team received postseason awards for their performances this year:
  • Zamya Woods-Johnson, freshman - 2nd Team All Conference, Newcomer of the Year
  • Talia Reed, sophomore  - 2nd Team All Conference
  • Aydan Squires, junior - 2nd Team All Conference
  • Kennidy Anderson, sophomore - 2nd Team All Conference
  • Annalise Brown, junior - Honorable Mention All Conference
  • Maddy St. John, junior - Conference Sportsmanship Award

March 10, 2023
Nancy DaakeSpecial School District Building Block winner
Mehlville High School paraprofessional Nancy Daake received the Special School District Building Block Award. This honor is given to paraprofessionals who make a significant impact in their school community. They are nominated by coworkers and students' families.

March 10, 2023
Speech and Debate State Qualifiers 
OHS Speech State Qualifiers
Oakville High School senior Courtney Kreyling and sophomore Sara Brand qualified for the Missouri State Speech and Debate competition because of their performance at the regional level. Kreyling took first place in Prose in the Eastern Missouri District, which includes all schools in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County.

March 10, 2023
Girls basketball postseason awards - Oakville High School
OHS girls basketball conference winners
Members of Oakville High School basketball team received postseason accolades for their performances this season:
  • Addie Czuppon, junior - All-District Team, Conference Player of the Year
  • Sami Simokaitis, junior - All-District Team, 1st Team All Conference
  • Sarah Hinkamp, senior - 2nd Team All Conference
  • Rylie Sahrhage, senior - Honorable Mention All Conference
  • Whitney Lamprich, senior - Conference Sportsmanship Award
  • Laura Bishop - Conference Coach of the Year
The Oakville High School girls basketball team also finished as the Conference Champions.

March 8, 2023
Softball Academic All-State Team
OHS Softball All-Academic Team
Oakville High School softball players were named to the Academic All-State Team. Honorees include seniors Mary Tutwiler, Lilly Kahle and Madison Rhyne; and sophomores Evelyn Bagley, Paige Hughes, Cassidy Welch and Amelia Wiesler.

February 28, 2023
Young Artists' Showcase - Oakville High School
MHS Young Artists' Showcase students

Artwork created by Oakville High School seniors Megan Corson (not pictured)Gavin Moore, Presley VanGaasbeek and Hailey Veninga; juniors Kat Bucholtz, Bailey Huether, Tim McNamara and Delaney Murphy; sophomores Maddy Kurtz and Erena Resuli; and freshman Kylie Russo was selected for the St. Louis Artists' Guild Young Artists' Showcase. Three students also won awards for their work. Veninga received the Clay and Eugene Jordan Prize. Kurtz earned the St. Louis Community College Forest Park Gallery of Contemporary Art Prize. Corson won Honorable Mention St. Louis Artists' Guild.

February 28, 2023
Western Illinois University High School Honor Band
WIU Honor Band students from MHS

Mehlville High School seniors Tori Cafolla and Daniel Koogler, and juniors Sam Herbig, Tyler Langford and Luke Mitchell were selected to participate in the Western Illinois University High School Honor Band.

February 28, 2023
Windy 500 competition
MHS PLTW students

Mehlville High School Project Lead the Way juniors Kyleigh McCourtChris Pesselato and Gavin Wood, and sophomores Allison Miller and Morgan Ulrich earned first place in presentation at the Windy 500 competition.
At the competition hosted by the engineering and technology department at St Louis Community College, teams of five students were given a challenge to create a vehicle with at least two wheels that was propelled by fans down two different courses. The students were given 2.75 hours to design, document, test, build, retest, and rebuild the vehicles.

February 28, 2023
Young Artists' Showcase - Mehlville High School
MHS Young Artists' Showcase students

Artwork created by Mehlville High School juniors Grace Brindley, Austyn Hartis and Endi Rizvic was selected for the St. Louis Artists' Guild Young Artists' Showcase.

February 27, 2023
Glory Award recipients - Oakville Middle School
OMS Glory Award recipients
14 Oakville Middle School students were recognized at the Mehlville Board of Education Meeting on February 23 as recipients of the Glory of Missouri Award, demonstrating one of 14 virtues. The following students were recognized: Knowledge - Sidney Lee, Liberty - Nathan Czuppon, Equality -  Ramsay Markus, Law - Clark Bader, Justice -  Madison Donze, Fraternity - Josiah Williams, Education - Katie Jacobs, Progress - Melinda Bajric, Honor - Paige Heitz, Truth - Corin White, Virtue - Jack Navin, Temperance - Michael Scheffer, Enterprise - Chloe Ruth, Charity - Madelyn Vandeven.

February 27, 2023
Mehlville NEA Student of the Month - February
MNEA Student of the Month
The Mehlville National Education Association named Oakville Middle School eighth-grader Sam Caira as a Student of the Month for February at the Mehlville Board of Education meeting on February 23.

February 27, 2023
Outstanding Washington Middle School students
WMS BOE honorees
Two Washington Middle School students were recognized at the Mehlville Board of Education meeting on February 23. Eighth-grade student Alexis Timmerman was honored for being the South County Kiwanis Outstanding Student. Eighth-grade student Jesse Serra was recognized with the Mehlville National Education Association Student of the Month Award.

February 24, 2023
SkillsUSA district winners
Skills USA medalists
Two Mehlville School District students medaled at the district-level of the SkillsUSA competition through their programs at South Tech High School. Trace Foster, a senior at Oakville High School, received a bronze medal in Welding. Logan White, a senior at Mehlville High School, earned a bronze medal in Web & Computer Programming. 

February 23, 2023
Oakville High School FBLA state qualifiers
OHS FBLA state qualifiers
Oakville High School students competed at the district level  for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), with fourteen advancing to the state level of competition this spring. 
  • Natalie Baker, senior (Journalism)
  • Cameron Clobes, senior (Business Calculations)
  • Aidan Curcuru, senior (Accounting 2)
  • Ronald Farelas, senior (Accounting)
  • Grace Kestler, senior (Business Law)
  • Grace Lickteig, senior (Insurance and Risk Management)
  • Ayanna Lyons, freshman (Introduction to Financial Math)
  • Kara Martin, senior (Advertising, Business Communications)
  • Owen Mellinger, sophomore (Introduction to Business Concepts)
  • Belma Mujakic, senior (Journalism)
  • Bryce Nicolay, senior (Supply Chain Management)
  • Victoria Reynolds, senior (Client Services)
  • Logan Scholz, sophomore (Introduction to Business Concepts)
  • Addisyn Weiskopf, graduated at semester and attending Missouri State (Human Resource Management)

February 23, 2023
DECA State Qualifiers
MHS and OHS DECA state qualifiers

Mehlville High School and Oakville High School DECA students recently competed at the district level, with students from both schools advancing to the state level of competition.

 

Mehlville High School:
  • Anela Abdijanovic, junior (Automotive Services Marketing)
  • Abigail Bowman, junior (Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making)
  • Anastasija Buvka, senior (Business Finance)
  • Hena Bukva, sophomore (Principles of Finance)
  • Ella Burns, senior (Food Marketing Series)
  • Ian Furgeson, senior (Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making)
  • William Parish, junior (According Applications Individual Series)
Oakville High School:
  • Jack Bishop and Kyle Hyde, seniors (Financial Services Team Decision Making)
  • Ronaldo Farelas, senior (Accounting Applications Individual Series)
  • Brooke Fagyal and Alex Vaughn, sophomores (Hospitality Services Team Decision Making)
  • Claudi Granda and Molly Hagemann, seniors (Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research Paper)
  • Grace Kestler and Molly Hitt, seniors (Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making)
  • Grace Lickteig and Lexie Pattrin, seniors (Business Services Operations Research Paper)
  • Kara Martin, senior (Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling)
  • Leah Nance and Gabrielle Stitch, seniors (Start-Up Business Plan) 
  • Brice Nicolay, senior (Innovation Plan Paper; Entrepreneurship Individual Series)
  • Grace Proctor, senior (Apparel and Accessories Marketing Series)
  • Victoria Reynolds (Retail Merchandising Series
 

February 22, 2023
MHS senior Anna ValleroyWrestling District Champion
Mehlville High School senior Anna Valleroy finished as the district champion in her weight class for girls wrestling and advanced to state.

February 21, 2023
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Oakville Elementary School
Oakville Elementary Terrific Kids
Oakville Elementary School second grader Daphne Haasis, third grader Rosalie Fegan, fourth grader Marcus Montalvo and fifth grader Isabella Cruz were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of South County.

February 21, 2023
National Merit Scholarship Finalists
Lisa Hang and Thomas Kallaos
Mehlville High School senior Lisa Hang and Oakville High School senior Thomas Kallaos are National Merit Scholarship Finalists. They were selected based on their SAT scores, high academic achievement and extracurricular/volunteer activities.

February 13, 2023
Bernard student Payton RutledgeKiwanis Outstanding Student - Bernard Middle School
The Kiwanis Club of South County named Bernard Middle School eighth-grade student Payton Rutledge as the school's Outstanding Student.

February 13, 2023
MHS teacher Kristin BuschAffton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce Exceptional Educator
Mehlville High School science and Project Lead the Way teacher Kristin Busch was named an Exceptional Educator by the Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce.

February 13, 2023
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Point Elementary School
Point Elementary Terrific Kids
The Kiwanis Club of South County named Point Elementary School fifth grader Lucy Florek, fourth grader Sophia Hopkins, third grader Furkan Ozyurt and second grader Adeline Reinhold as Terrific Kids.

February 4, 2023
MNEA Students of the Month - February
February 2023 MNEA Students of the Month
The Mehlville National Education Association recognized SCOPE senior Mikayla Foster and Oakville Elementary School fourth grader Petey Mondello as its Students of the Month in February.

February 3, 2023
MHS counselor Beth NeighborsLifeChanger of the Year Award
Mehlville High School college and career counselor Beth Neighbors is the recipient of the 2022-2023 LifeChanger of the Year Award. This honor is given to K-12 employees nationwide who make a beneficial difference in the lives of students, create a positive school atmosphere and demonstrate leadership in their school or district. Watch a video about her award.

February 1, 2023
OHS science teacher Sarah GuentherMissouri State University Athletics Hall of Fame
Oakville High School science teacher Sarah Guenther has been selected for induction into the Missouri State University Athletics Hall of Fame in the class of 2023. Guenther, who coaches the girls soccer team at OHS, is known as one of the best defenders in the history of the Missouri Valley Conference. During her time with the Bears, Guenther won the MVC Defensive Player of the Year Award twice. She was also named a NSCAA Scholar All-American two times, among other accolades.

January 27, 2023
OHS senior Will McIverMissouri Football Coaches Association Hands Team
Oakville High School senior Will McIver was named to the Missouri Football Coaches Association Hands Team. This honor is given to student-athletes who embrace volunteerism and civic involvement, in addition to embodying the spirit of teamwork and giving back. Only eleven students from across the state are selected to receive this honor.

January 27, 2023
OHS senior Bryce NicolayS.M. Wilson's SKILLED Award
Oakville High School senior Bryce Nicolay received S.M. Wilson's SKILLED Award for his work with his classmates in the STL CAPS Global Business & Entrepreneurship course. Bryce and his team developed a "Contributing with Composting" program that introduced kids to STEAM concepts while reducing landfill use, reducing climate change contributors and creating rich soil to use for gardening. 

January 27, 2023
OHS junior Ethan VenableSt. Louis Post-Dispatch Athlete of the Week
Oakville High School junior Ethan Venable was named a St. Louis Post-Dispatch Athlete of the Week for his wrestling performance at the Fort Zumwalt South Invitational. Ethan won the tournament championship, his fifth tournament win this year.

Jan. 23, 2022
MNEA Students of the Month - January
Mehlville NEA students of the month
The Mehlville National Education Association recognized two Students of the Month for January: Bierbaum Elementary fourth-grade student Kylee Taylor and Beasley Elementary third-grade student Mikayla Abram.


Jan. 17, 2023
Mehlville High senior Cameron UlmerMissouri State Acting Program
At the 2023 Missouri Thespian Conference, Mehlville High School senior Cameron Ulmer participated in the Senior Scholarship Auditions. Cameron was accepted to Missouri State University's prestigious Acting Program and was called back to meet with at least ten other colleges following the audition.

Jan. 13, 2023
SIUE Bi-State Festival Honor Band
Mehlville High School band students
Mehlville High School seniors Jacob Herbig and Daniel Koogler; juniors Sam HerbigTyler Langford and Luke Mitchell; and freshman Eva Brown were selected for the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Bi-State Festival Honor Band.

Jan. 12, 2023
Oakville High School FCCLA Regional Gold WinnersOHS FCCLA Regional Gold students
Oakville High School FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leads of America) students competed in the regional-level of the STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events, earned a gold rating and will advance to the state-level. 
- Aman Lueker (senior): Gold in Teach or Train category
- Annabelle Phillips (senior) and Kim Tran (junior): Gold in Event Management category
- Abby Wiedermann (junior): Gold in Fashion Construction category
- Emery Nelson (sophomore): Gold in Chapter Service Project category
- Matthew Sippel (junior): Gold in Career Investigation category

Jan. 5, 2023
National Speech and Debate Honor Society
MHS Speech and Debate Honor Society
Mehlville High School sophomore Adelisa Durmic and senior Ian Furgeson surpassed the required amount of competition points for induction into the National Speech and Debate Honor Society.

Jan. 5, 2023
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - MOSAIC Elementary School
MOSAIC Elementary Terrific Kids
The Kiwanis Club of South County named Stella Hawley (second grade), Garrett Spears (third grade), Brody Bielik (fourth grade) and Sydney Cothron (fifth grade) as Terrific Kids at MOSAIC Elementary School.

Jan. 3, 2023
St. Louis Writers Guild Young Writers Awards
At Home seventh-grade student Collin Farquhar earned third place in the St. Louis Writers Guild Young Writers Awards for his submission "The Poster Shop".

Jan. 3, 2023
Peach Bowl Awards - Oakville High School
Oakville High School Band at the Peach Bowl
The Oakville High School Band earned several awards during the Peach Bowl Festival in Atlanta, including Concert Band First Place Gold Rating, Marching Guard 1st Place Gold Rating, Field Show Grand Champions, Best Guard in Parade and Fourth Place in Parade. 

Dec. 16, 2022
MNEA Students of the Month - December
MNEA December Students of the Month
The Mehlville National Education Association recognized three students of the month for December at the Mehlville Board of Education meeting: Oakville High School freshman Ella Roth, Trautwein Elementary fourth grader Sage Brummet and Wohlwend Elementary third grader Noah Sanchez.

Dec. 15, 2022
Student Election Judges - Mehlville High School
MHS Student Election Judges
Mehlville High School seniors Amelia Hays and Evan McClusky; juniors Grace Brindley, Chloe Gutjahr, William Parish, Chris Pesselato, Grahm Tapp and Stefanie Wong; and sophomore Naomi Hays were commended for their excellent service as student election judges by the St. Louis County Election Board. These students checked-in voters, managed voter lines and addressed technology issues to help operations run smoothly at the polls. 

Dec. 15, 2022
YMCA Youth and Government Conference
YMCA Youth and Government students
Oakville High School students recently participated in the YMCA Youth and Government Conference, and two students received recognition at the event. Junior Travis Norris was awarded Best Collaboration on a Bill, while junior Sawyer Bess was awarded Most Dedicated Delegate for Media.

Dec. 6, 2022
Old Newsboys Day authorsOld Newsboys Day Publication for St. Louis Post Dispatch
Mehlville High School seniors Nela Suljic and Emily Worthmore, who are members of Mehlville Media, each had an article selected for publication in the Old Newsboys Day edition of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. This edition of the paper features articles written by high school students in our area. Read their articles.

Dec. 6, 2022
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Hagemann Elementary School
Hagemann Terrific Kids
The Kiwanis Club of South County named fifth-grader Quynh Trinh, fourth-grader Lara Barwary, third-grader Aleen Alashari and second-grader Zoe Seibel as Terrific Kids at Hagemann Elementary School.

Dec. 5, 2022
All-State Band
All-State band students

Three Oakville High School and one Mehlville High School band student were named to the Missouri All-State Band. OHS senior Jared Hasty earned the third-highest score in the state among French horn players. OHS senior Thomas Kallaos was named an alternate at trombone. MHS junior Sam Herbig (trumpet) and OHS junior Rachel Kauffman (clarinet) received an Honorable Mention distinction. 

Nov. 30, 2022
Student Election Judges - Oakville High School
OHS student election judges

22 Oakville High School students were commended for their excellent service as student election judges by the St. Louis County Election Board. These students checked-in voters, managed voter lines and addressed technology issues to help operations run smoothly at the polls.
  • Senior Ronaldo Farelas served as full-fledged Election Judge.
  • Seniors Nathan Alano, Alex Corp, Thomas Kallaos and Madison Tatham (not pictured)
  • Juniors Mason Bader, Alex Deters (not pictured), Britney Du, Joey Effinger, Ally Funkhouser, Elle Haefner, Caroline Klos, Emily La, Libby Oelzen, Lucas Ottoline, Olivia Roberds, Sami Simokaitis, Katie Tymkew and Hayden Wohlstadter
  • Sophomores Emilie Brower, Neila Hasic (not pictured) and Selma Omercehaic

Nov. 30, 2022
Soccer Postseason Honors - Mehlville High School
MHS soccer postseason awards
Four members of the Mehlville High School soccer team received accolades for their performance this season. Senior Will Raftery was named to the All-Region, All-District, 1st Team All-Conference teams. Will was also named to the St. Louis University High All-Tournament Team. Senior Cade Harper was named 1st Team All-Conference, while senior Owen Foppe was named 2nd Team All-Conference. Senior Eamon Floyd received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

Nov. 29, 2022
OHS girls tennis All-ConferenceTennis Postseason Honors - Oakville High School
Oakville High School sophomore Michelle Gruden was named 1st Team All-Conference in singles tennis. Gruden was also named 2nd Team All-Conference for doubles with her partner, junior Mia Nusinovic.

Nov. 29, 2022
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Bierbaum Elementary School
Bierbaum Terrific Kids
Bierbaum Elementary School students Ava McDonald (second grade), Leyla Aliyeva (third grade) Andy Karahodzic (fourth grade) and Yaman Alnabki (fifth grade) were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of South County.

Nov. 29, 2022
Soccer Postseason Awards - Oakville High School
OHS soccer award-winners
Oakville High School seniors Mohammed Al-Kenani and Isaac Lillard, and junior Sam Lurkins were named All-District and 1st Team All-Conference. Additionally, seniors Parker Flens and Zach Pommer, and juniors Mirza Selimovic and Will Hanak were named 2nd Team All-Conference. Senior Emir Mustajbegovic received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

Nov. 29, 2022
Swimming Postseason Awards - Oakville High School
OHS swimming All-Conference
Oakville High School seniors Aidan Baker, Max Sullivan and Devin Townsend; juniors Trent Batten, Ben Pantazo, Jake Pantazo and Brayden Zimmerman; sophomores Ben Govero and Amar Nuhanovic; and freshman Ethan Le were named to the All-Conference team for swimming. Batten, B. Pantazo, J. Pantazo and Sullivan were state finalists in both 200 Medley Relay and 400 Freestyle Relay. 

Nov. 29, 2022
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Forder Elementary School
Forder Elementary Terrific Kids
Forder Elementary School students Yadi Suegrim (second grade), AnnMarie Boyer (third grade), Marli Cobbs (fourth grade) and Shane Flieger (fifth grade) were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of South County. 

Nov. 18, 2022
MNEA Student of the Month - November
MNEA November Student of the Month
The Mehlville National Education Association (MNEA) honored Melanie Wong, a fifth-grade student at MOSAIC Elementary School, as its Student of the Month for November. Melanie was recognized for being a helpful, kind and motivated student.

Nov. 18, 2022
Award-Winning Student Journalists - Oakville High School
OHS journalism students
Oakville High School journalism students received awards for their work on the yearbook and Tiger TV.  At the Journalism Education Association (JEA) National Student Media Contest, Senior Layla Halilbasic earned a Superior rating for Yearbook Copy/Caption: Student Life. This is the highest possible rating, earned by only 75 students across the country. Senior Belma Mujakic earned an Honorable Mention rating for Yearbook Copy/Caption: Academics. The yearbook also placed seventh in Best in Show for High School Yearbook/224-278 pages at the National Scholastic Press Association Best of Show Awards. Halilbasic, Mujakic and senior Lejla Pozegic served as editors-in-chief. 

Additionally, junior Sawyer Bess earned an Excellent rating for Video Package Editing from JEA, while senior Katie Schroeder earned an Honorable Mention rating for Broadcast Newswriting.

Nov. 18, 2022
Football Postseason Awards - Oakville High School
OHS football All-Conference players
Members of the Oakville High School football team received All-District and All-Conference honors for their performance on the field this season.
  • Jack Bishop: Brandon Burlsworth Character Award, 3rd Team All-State, 1st Team All-District, Co-Conference Lineman of the Year and 1st Team All-Conference OL
  • Ethan Venable: 3rd Team All-State, 1st Team All-District, 1st Team All-Conference RB, 1st Team All-Conference DL, Conference Sportsmanship Award
  • Drew Lanzarini: 1st Team All-District 1st Team All-Conference KR, 2nd Team All-Conference WR
  • Josh Baranovic: 1st Team All-District, 1st Team All-Conference DB
  • Nadeem Jalali: 2nd Team All-District, 1st Team All-Conference SLASH
  • Riley Hughes: 2nd Team All-District, 2nd Team All-Conference OL
  • Emir Mustabegovic: 1st Team All-Conference K
  • Joey Bradley: 2nd Team All-Conference QB
  • Will McIver: 2nd Team All-Conference LB
  • Will Michel: 2nd Team All-Conference LB
  • Damien Moore: 2nd Team All-Conference RB
  • Joe Romano: 2nd Team All-Conference DB
  • Terrell Cook: Honorable Mention All-Conference DL
  • Chase Forbus: Honorable Mention All-Conference OL
  • Zach Hough: Honorable Mention All-Conference WR
  • Mihkel Johnson: Honorable Mention All-Conference DL
  • Jonathan Weissman: Honorable Mention All-Conference DL
  • Keaton Wodicker: Honorable Mention All-Conference OL

Nov. 17, 2022
Missouri All State Children's Choir
Elementary All-State Choir Students
Bierbaum Elementary School fourth-grade students Belma Karic, Jacquez Le and Philip Rolfe, and Rogers Elementary School fourth-grade student Brooklyn Newsome were selected to the Missouri All-State Children's Choir.

Nov. 17, 2022
Madelyn WinterHigh School Heisman - Oakville High School
Oakville High School senior Madelyn Winter was named a High School Heisman recipient. This distinction is given to student-athletes who succeed on the field, in the classroom and in the community.

Nov. 16, 2022
Football Postseason Awards - Mehlville High School
MHS football team All-Conference
Several members of the Mehlville High School football team received postseason accolades for their performance this year. Junior Josh Winston was recognized for his play on both sides of the ball, earning 1st Team All-Conference honors as a tight end and as a linebacker. Senior Jonathan O'Shea was also named 1st Team All-Conference. Four members of the Panthers defense earned 2nd Team All-Conference honors. Those players are seniors Gabe Scott and Michael Stephan, and juniors Kaleb Gucciardo and Mason Nienhaus. Senior Reed Freemyer earned the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

Nov. 15, 2022
St. Louis All-Suburban Band - Oakville High School
OHS All-Suburban Band students
Five members of the Oakville High School Band auditioned and earned a spot in the St. Louis All-Suburban Band. Seniors Jared Hasty and Thomas Kallaos, and juniors Rachel Kauffman, C.J. Ottenlips and David White are now qualified to audition for Missouri's All-State Band.

Nov. 15, 2022
Softball Postseason Awards - Mehlville High School
MHS Softball postseason awards
Members of the Mehlville High School softball racked up All-Region, All-District and All Conference honors for their play on the diamond this season. Sophomore Lily Douglas was named 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-District and 1st Team All-Conference, in addition to being named Suburban Conference Pitcher of the Year. 

Senior Emily Vassolo and sophomore Claire Parish were each named 2nd Team All-Region, 1st Team All-District and 1st Team All-Conference. Senior Gabi Moen earned 2nd Team All-District and 1st Team All-Conference Honors.
MHS softball coach Tim Ode
Seniors Madison Anderson and Taylor Trevisano, and sophomores Rylie Harper and Morgan Ulrich were named 2nd Team-All Conference. Sophomore Nichole Goebel earned the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

Head softball coach Tim Ode was also awarded for the Panthers' tremendous season with Conference Coach of the Year honors.

Nov. 15, 2022
Volleyball Postseason Awards - Oakville High School
OHS Volleyball award-winners
Several members of the Oakville High School volleyball team received postseason accolades for their performance on the court this season. Sophomore Nina Cillo and junior Addie Czuppon were each named 1st Team All-District and 1st Team All-Conference. Junior Sami Simokaitis was named 2nd Team All-District and 2nd Team All-Conference. Senior Caitlyn Price and freshman Izzie Rysanek round out the All-District team with 2nd Team honors. Senior Lexi Rysanek was also named Conference Sportswoman of the Year.

Nov. 14, 2022
Volleyball Postseason Awards - Mehlville High School
MHS volleyball All-Conference recipients
Two members of the Mehlville High School volleyball team received postseason honors for their play this season. Freshman Addie Mask was named 2nd Team All-Conference, while junior Nerma Hrsic received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

Nov. 14, 2022
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Blades Elementary School
Blades Elementary Terrific Kids

The Kiwanis Club of South County celebrated four Blades Elementary School students as Terrific Kids. Recipients include second grader Gus Engel, third grader Lilly Kate Smith, fourth grader Ari Maloku and fifth grader Adna Bosnjak.

Nov. 11, 2022
St. Louis All-Suburban Band - Mehlville High School
MHS All-Suburban Band students
Mehlville High School junior Tyler Langford was named to the St. Louis All-Suburban Band. Additionally, freshman Eva Brown and juniors Sam Herbig and Luke Mitchell were named alternates. This distinction qualifies all four students to audition for Missouri's All-State Band.

Nov. 10, 2022
Dr. Patrick KeenoyDistinguished Principal Award
Rogers Elementary School principal Dr. Patrick Keenoy received the Distinguished Principal award from the St. Louis Suburban Elementary Principals Association (SLESPA). This award recognizes elementary and middle school principals who set high standards for instruction, student achievement, character and climate for the students, families and staff in their learning communities. Learn more.

Nov. 10, 2022
Mehlville High School Tennis All-Conference
MHS tennis All-Conference

Five members of the Mehlville High School tennis team earned All-Conference honors. Junior Stephanie Wong was named 1st Team All-Conference in singles, as well as 1st Team All-Conference in doubles with her partner junior Alaina Johnson. Doubles partners junior Emily Wilder and sophomore Annabelle Meyer were named 2nd Team All-Conference. Senior Rachel Trosky earned the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

Nov. 9, 2022
High School All-State Choir
OHS All-State Choir students

Oakville High School junior Ava Chancellor and seniors Sarah BruttonMackenzie Earney and Madelyn Winter were named to the Missouri All-State Choir.

Nov. 9, 2022
MHS high school Heisman recipients
High School Heisman - Mehlville High School
Mehlville High School seniors Jenna O'Shea and Matt Wolf were named High School Heisman recipients. This distinction is given to student-athletes who succeed on the field, in the classroom and in their community. In addition to being chosen to represent MHS, Matt was also chosen to represent the entire state as Missouri's High School Heisman.



Nov. 4, 2022
Middle School All Suburban Honor Band
All-Suburban Honor Band students

Students from all four Mehlville School District middle schools were selected to the St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Band. 
  • Bernard Middle School: Soma Baban, Landon CernichSopia NelsonEverett RaybornGabe Skinner, Elijah Skinner and Mary Wilson 
  • Buerkle Middle School: Sakura Henry and Zaide Rosse
  • Oakville Middle School: Reid AkersNoah CatesRamsay MarkusMichael Scheffer and Corin White
  • Washington Middle School: Cedar Fitzpatrick and Elliott Parai

Nov. 1, 2022
Oakville High School softball postseason honors
OHS softball award winners

Several members of the Oakville High School softball team received honors for their play this season: 
  • Mary Tutwiler (senior) - 1st Team All State, 1st Team All Region, 1st Team All District, Conference Suburban Yellow Pool Player of the Year
  • Addie Frank (freshman) - 2nd Team All State, 1st Team All Region, 1st Team All District, 1st Team All Conference, 1st Team All Metro
  • Lily Kahle (senior) - 2nd Team All Region, 1st Team All District, 1st Team All Conference
  • Amelia Wiesler (sophomore) - 2nd Team All Region, 1st Team All District, 1st Team All Conference
  • Madison Rhyne (senior) - 2nd Team All Region, 1st Team All District, 1st Team All Conference, 3rd Team All Metro
  • Savannah Hesse (senior) - 2nd Team All District, 2nd Team All Conference, Conference Sportsmanship Award
  • Morgan Kovach (sophomore) - 2nd Team All District, 2nd Team All Conference
  • Reagan Kemp (sophomore) - Honorable Mention All Conference
  • Lexi Kahle (sophomore) - Honorable Mention All Conference


Oct. 31, 2022
Grace Kestler and Deja Robinson
All-Conference Girls Field Hockey - Oakville High School
Oakville High School senior Grace Kestler was named 1st Team All-Conference in field hockey. Additionally, senior Deja Robinson was named 2nd Team All-Conference.

Oct. 28, 2022
All-Conference Girls Golf - Oakville High School
OHS All-Conference girls golf
Several members of the girls golf team at Oakville High School received postseason honors for their play this season. Seniors Sarah Hinkamp and Ana Wilson were named 1st Team All-Conference. Seniors Avery Bangert and 
Gracie Lickteig were named 2nd Team All Conference. 

Oct. 26, 2022

Kiwanis Club Terrific Kids - Beasley Elementary
Beasley Elementary Terrific Kids
Beasley Elementary School second-grade student Mia Barajas, third-grade student Alyssa Alexander, fourth-grade student Elmina Ganibegovic and fifth-grade student Eamon Davis were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of South County.

Oct. 26, 2022
The Lions Club Peace Poster ContestBernard peace poster students
Bernard Middle School eighth-grade students Lily King and Caylie Armistead finished first and second in the Lion's Club Peace Poster Contest. Lily's poster earned her $100, and her work will move on the international level with an opportunity to win $5,000. Caylie's second-place finish earned her $50.

Oct. 24, 2022
Jenn Rich
Emerson Excellence in Teaching
Jenn Rich, 
an English language arts teacher at Oakville Middle School, was named Mehlville School District's Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award recipient for the 2022-2023 school year. This award is presented annually to teachers in the St. Louis area who are examples of excellence in the field of education.

Oct. 19, 2022
EXTRA CREDIT on Stage at Powell
SLSO educatorsJen Garrison Brown, Washington Middle School band director; Emily Fiasco, Buerkle Middle School and Washington Middle School assistant band director; James Hahn, Buerkle Middle School band director; and Kriste Ludwig, Blades Elementary School music teacher; were selected to rehearse and perform with members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. On Oct. 7, they joined other music educators from our area to perform with SLSO in a free concert called EXTRA CREDIT on Stage at Powell. 

Oct. 18, 2022
Melia OestreichSt. Louis All Suburban Choir - Mehlville High School
Mehlville High School junior Melia Oestreich was named to the St. Louis All-Suburban Choir.

Oct. 17, 2022
Missouri Highway Patrol inspection
Bus safety inspection

The Mehlville School District Transportation Department received a 100% on their inspection from the Missouri Highway Patrol. This involves a surprise visit from an inspector who reviews around 30 buses in the district's fleet.


Oct. 12, 2022
Will RafteryMercy Sports Medicine Athlete of the Month
Will Raftery, a senior on the Mehlville High School soccer team, was named a Mercy Sports Medicine Athlete of the Month for September. Recipients are nominated by coaches and selected by a committee. 

Oct. 12, 2022
Eva BrownDistrict champion golfer
Mehlville High School freshman Eva Brown shot an even-par 71 at the Class 3 District 1 girls golf tournament to finish as the individual district champion. Brown was five shots ahead of the second-place finisher. Additionally, finished as the Class 3 runner-up at the state tournament, finishing just 1 stroke behind the leader.

Eva was also named 1st Team All-Metro.

Oct. 10, 2022
Ava ChancellorOpera Theater St. Louis Artists in Training program
Oakville High School junior Ava Chancellor was selected for the 2022-23 Opera Theater St. Louis Artists in Training program. Ava will have the opportunity to study voice with college professors and perform in recitals and masterclasses with world-renowned opera performers. She is one of just twenty students from across the region accepted to the program.

Oct. 10, 2022
St. Louis All Suburban Choir - Oakville High School
OHS All-Suburban Choir students
Eleven Oakville High School students were selected to the St. Louis All-Suburban Choir. Honorees include seniors Sarah Brutton
Ellie Dong, Mackenzie EarneyRyan Lisle, and Madelyn Winter; junior Ava Chancellor; and sophomores Wyatt Cary, Kenzie Christopher, Mazie Menkhus, Amy Menz and Maggie Schrader. Brutton, Chancellor, Earney, Winter and Lisle also qualified to audition for Missouri All State Choir in November.

Sept. 27, 2022
National Merit Scholarship HonoreesNational Merit Scholarship Honorees
Three Mehlville School District seniors were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship program. Lisa Hang, Mehlville High School, and Thomas Kallaos, Oakville High School, were named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. This honor was received by only 16,000 high school seniors from across the country and qualifies them to advance to the next round of the competition. Additionally, Luke Roth, Oakville High School, was named a National Merit Commended Scholar. These awards were based on their performance on the PSAT during their junior year.

Sept. 21, 2022
Ella Burns and Tommy HennessyChamber of Commerce Students of the Month
Mehlville High School senior Ella Burns and Oakville High School senior Tommy Hennessy were named the Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce's students of the month for September.

Sept. 17, 2022
Mehlville NEA Students of the Month
NEA September Students of the Month

Buerkle Middle School seventh-grader Logan Brotherton and Forder Elementary School fifth-grader Emma Stuckel were named Mehlville NEA's students of the month for September.

Sept. 16, 2022
Lily DouglasSt. Louis Post-Dispatch Athlete of the Week
Mehlville High School sophomore Lily Douglas was named a St. Louis Post-Dispatch Athlete of the Week! In 3 games, Lily, who plays for the Panthers softball team, stuck out 45 batters while also recording a pair of multi-hit games at the plate. This is the second consecutive season that Lily has been named Athlete of the Week

Sept. 12, 2022
OHS senior Ronaldo FarelasNational Hispanic Recognition Award
Oakville High School senior Ronaldo Farelas received the National Hispanic Recognition Award (NHRA) from College Board. To be eligible for College Board's National Recognition Programs, students must have a 3.5 GPA or higher, score in the top 10% of their state on the PSAT, and earn a score of 3 or higher on two or more Advanced Placement (AP) exams. 

Aug. 30, 2022
OHS student election judgesExcellent primary election judges
Three Oakville High School students worked as student election judges for the primary election on Aug. 2, and were recognized for their excellent service by the St. Louis County Election Board. Congratulations to seniors Nathan AlanoAlex Corp and Thomas Kallaos

Aug. 29, 2022
Truman Book Trailers contest winnersTruman Book Trailers
Oakville Middle School eighth-grade students Addie HebdenPaige HeitzPayton Miller, and Jack Navin competed in the Truman Book Trailers contest and had their entries selected for display on the Missouri Association of School Librarians website! The competition involved reading a book and creating a one minute video trailer to promote it. View the winning entries.

Aug. 18, 2022

Missouri Teacher of the Year semi-finalistJosh Groh
Josh Groh, a third-grade teacher at Oakville 
Elementary School, was named a semi-finalist for the 2023 Missouri Teacher of the Year award. This distinction was earned by just 17 teachers from across the state. Mr. Groh was previously named a Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year for the St. Louis region, Mehlville School District Teacher of the Year and Oakville Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Aug. 10, 2022
Missouri Retired Teachers Association grant recipientValerie Hoette
Valerie Hoette, speech and language pathologist for Mehlville Early Childhood, received a classroom grant of $500 from the Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA). Hoette was awarded the grant to support a phonological program she's launching this year to remediate severe to profound speech disorders in children ages 3 to 5. The goal of the program, Mehlville Phonology-Articulation-Listening Skills (PALS), is to provide a more intensive model of therapy services to help students overall speech development process more quickly. 

July 25, 2022
MHS MajorettesNational Champion baton twirlers
The Mehlville High School Majorettes were named national champions in both the High School Dance Twirl and High School Halftime categories at the America's Youth on Parade national baton twirling championships hosted at the University of Notre Dame. Team members include class of 2022 graduate Jenna Carter; seniors Emma Bradford, Lauren Cagle, Miles King, Shelby Knobbe and Hannah Wiszkon; and juniors Emma Hemmelgarn, Cadence Hernandez, Paige Kilper, Kyleigh McCourt and Alaina Phillips. The Oakville High School Tiger Twirlers also finished Top 5 in the country! 

July 19, 2022
Emily FiascoJeopardy! Champion 
Emily Fiasco, a graduate of Mehlville High School and current assistant band director at Buerkle Middle School and Washington Middle School, achieved a lifelong dream of appearing on Jeopardy! Mrs. Fiasco appeared in four episodes, winning the daily championship three times. Her total winnings over the four episodes was more than $88,000. 

July 8, 2022
MHS HOSA studentsHOSA-Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference
Current and former Mehlville High School students were honored at the HOSA - Future Health Professionals Leadership Conference. Alex Norrenberns, a class of 2022 graduate, was recognized as Missouri HOSA's Outstanding Leader. Kelly Tuong, a class of 2022 graduate was honored for documenting the MHS chapter's events in HOSA Happenings. Additionally, Emilee Goebel, a class of 2022 graduate, earned a spot on the stage for her performance on the health care issues exam, and Lisa Hang, a senior, served as a voting delegate to elect the new executive committee in her new role as Missouri HOSA vice president.

July 7, 2022

Missouri Regional Teacher of the YearJosh Groh
Josh Groh, a third-grade teacher at Oakville Elementary School, was named a Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year for the St. Louis region. This distinction is only given to ten teachers in our area and qualifies Mr. Groh to submit an application for Missouri State Teacher of the Year. During the 2021-2022 school year, Mr. Groh was named Oakville Elementary Teacher of the Year and Mehlville School District Teacher of the Year.

July 6, 2022
Zach HendrixSkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference
Zachary Hendrix, a senior at Mehlville High School, traveled to Atlanta with other students from South Tech for the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Zach and his partner earned a bronze medal in a contest against other coders and designers from schools nationwide. The competition involved a job interview, a coding and design exam, and an 8-hour website build.
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