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!

September 30, 2024
Board of Education Governance Award
Board of Education

The Mehlville School District Board of Education received the 2024 Governance Team Award from the Missouri  School Boards’ Association. This award honors school boards whose members have shown a dedication to ongoing professional development in effective governing practices and a commitment to regional and statewide leadership.

Pictured from left to right: Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jeff Haug, Board Director Jeff Wolman, Board Director Scott Huegerich, Board Director Grace Wright, Board Vice President Tori Behlke, Board President Peggy Hassler, Board Director Jean Pretto and Board Secretary Patrick McKelvey.

September 30, 2024

National Merit Commended Scholars
National Merit Commended Scholars

Julia Gentemann and Ian Parai, Mehlville High School students, were named National Merit Commended Scholars. 

September 30, 2024
Mehlville National Education Association Students of the Month - September 2024
MNEA Students of the Month

Anisa Hussein, a Buerkle Middle School student, and Maya Anderson, an Oakville High School student, were named Students of the Month by the Mehlville National Education Association

September 18, 2024
Amelia WieslerPost-Dispatch Athlete of the Week
Amelia Wiesler, a senior at Oakville High School, was named a St. Louis Post-Dispatch Athlete of the Week. Amelia is the starting catcher for the softball team and recently set the school record when she hit her 25th career home run. At the time of the award, she was batting .412 with five home runs and 17 RBIs.

September 18, 2024
Yearbook Program of Excellence
OMS publications students

Oakville Middle School yearbook students received the Jostens National Yearbook Program of Excellence award at the gold level. This award recognizes yearbooks that reflect a broad representation of the student body while helping students develop communication and collaboration skills, as well as information and communication technologies literacy. 

September 16, 2024
Lindsey Bayless BoyetNational Certified School Nurse
Lindsey Bayless Boyet, the nurse at SCOPE, passed the National Certified School Nurse (NCSN) exam. The test covers growth and development, health appraisal, nursing management and more. It also requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 1,000 clinical hours in school nursing. Out of 65,000 school nurses across the United States, only 640 passed the exam last year. 

August 27, 2024
Nancy DixonNational Certified School Nurse
Nancy Dixon, the nurse at Blades Elementary School, passed the exam to become a National Certified School Nurse (NCSN). The test covers growth and development, health appraisal, nursing management and more. It also requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 1,000 clinical hours in school nursing. Out of 65,000 school nurses across the United States, only 640 passed the exam last year.

July 12, 2024
Ray MeierTechnology Student Association Nationals
Ray Meier, a senior at Oakville High School, placed in the top ten of the computer-aided design category competing against students from across the world at Technology Student Association Nationals. Ray previously placed first in the same category at the state level.


July 11, 2024
Board of Education Governance Award
Mehlville Board of Education
The Mehlville Board of Education received the 2024 Governance Team Award from the Missouri School Boards' Association. The Mehlville Board received the award for their outstanding commitment to ongoing professional development in areas such as student achievement, school law and finance, board operations and contemporary issues in education.

The award also recognizes the board's commitment to regional and statewide leadership and to active participation in legislative advocacy for public schools and the students they serve.

Mehlville Board of Education members (from left to right): Secretary Patrick McKelvey, Director Jeff Wolman, Director Jean Pretto, President Peggy Hassler, Vice President Tori Behlke, Director Scott Huegerich and Director Grace Wright.

July 8, 2024
Tom HarperMissouri Regional Teacher of the Year
Tom Harper, an English language arts teacher at Mehlville High School, was named a Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year. He is one of just ten educators in the St. Louis area to receive this honor. Learn more.

June 27, 2024
Midwest Twirling Regional Champions
Twirling regional champions

The Mehlville High School Majorettes and Oakville High School Tiger Twirlers competed in the Midwest Regional Twirling Competition. Each time won a category and placed as the runner-up in the other: 
  • Mehlville Majorettes: Regional Halftime Champions and second place in Regional Dance Twirl
  • Oakville Tiger Twirlers: Regional Dance Twirl Champions and second place in Regional Halftime
Both teams will compete at the National Baton Twirling Championships in July.

June 25, 2024
Perfect safety rating for transportation department
Transportation Department

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

June 6, 2024
All-Conference Boys Tennis Team - Oakville High School
All-Conference Boys Tennis Team

Three Oakville High School student-athletes were named to the All-Conference boys tennis team: 
  • Josh Tiemann, a senior, was named to the All-Conference First Team in both singles and doubles. He also finished fourth in singles at the state tournament.
  • Kolton Kreisz, a junior, was named to the All-Conference First Team in doubles.
  • Sam Webb, a senior, received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

June 6, 2024
All-District and All-Conference Girls Soccer Team - Oakville High School
OHS All-Conference Girls Soccer Team

Nine Oakville High School student-athletes were named to the All-District and All-Conference girls soccer teams: 
  • Abby Wiedermann (not pictured), senior, and Ashley Forbes, freshman: All-District Team and All-Conference First Team
  • Bella Novak, senior and Sydney Hopson, sophomore: All-District Team and All-Conference Second Team
  • Sydney Baker, senior: All-Conference First Team and Academic All-State Team 
  • Madi Kreitler, sophomore; and Aubree Pikul, Olivia Romano and Alivia Schnur, freshmen: Honorable Mention All-Conference Team

June 6, 2024
All-District and All-Conference Baseball Team - Oakville High School
OHS All-Conference Baseball Team

Fifteen Oakville High School student-athletes were named to the All-Conference Baseball Team: 
  • Adam Kilburn, junior; and C.J. Lake, sophomore: All-District First Team and All-Conference First Team
  • Sean Forbes, senior: All-District First Team and All-Conference Second Team
  • Gabe Huelsing and Jack Werkowitch, juniors: All-District Second Team and All-Conference First Team
  • Noah Scheller-Houska and Roe Selby, seniors: All-District Second Team and All-Conference Second Team
  • Connor Gang, Bryce Mauer, Hank Walton and Aiden Hopper (not pictured), seniors; Owen Mundy and Caleb Pickens, junior; and Aiden Zehnle, sophomore: All-Conference Honorable Mention
  • Alex Alonzo, junior: Conference Sportsmanship Award

June 6, 2024
All-Conference Girls Track and Field Team - Oakville High School
OHS Girls Track All-Conference Team

Eight Oakville High School student-athletes were named to the All-Conference team for track and field:
  • Maddy Jonas, senior: First Team for triple jump, 4X200 relay and 4X400 relay; Second Team for 100 meters
  • Addie Czuppon, senior: First Team for 400 meters, 4X200 relay and 4X400 relay
  • Sami Simokaitis, senior: First Team for javelin and shot put
  • Emilie Brower, junior: First Team for 4X200 relay and 4X400 relay, Second Team for 800 meters
  • Martina Broggi, senior: First Team for 4X200 relay and 4X400 relay
  • Zamya Woods-Johnson, sophomore: First Team for discus; Second Team for shot put
  • Aydan Squires, senior: Second Team for javelin
  • Maria Parisi, senior: Conference Sportsmanship Award

June 5, 2024

All-Conference Boys Tennis Team - Mehlville High School
MHS boys tennis All-Conference players

Two student-athletes on the Mehlville High School boys tennis team received All-Conference honors for their performance on the court this season:
  • Edin Muminovic, a senior, received Green Pool Conference Player of the Year honors after qualifying for the state tournament. 
  • Anes Ramic, a freshman, received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

June 4, 2024
Sara BrandFederal Reserve Bank Student Board of Directors
Sara Brand, a junior at Oakville High School, was accepted into the Student Board of Directors program at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Students in the program gain an understanding of the Federal Reserve Bank's role in the United States economy and receive financial literacy education. Anna will also be able to network and be mentored by Federal Reserve employees.

June 4, 2024
All-District and All-Conference boys volleyball teams - Oakville High School
OHS Boys Volleyball All-District Team

Three Oakville High School student-athletes received All-District and All-Conference boys volleyball team honors for their performance on the court this season:
  • Michael Gerber, a senior, was named to the All-District First Team and the All-Conference Second Team.
  • Mick Unger, a senior, was named to the All-District First Team.
  • Carson Hulsey, a junior, was named to the All-District Second Team.

June 4, 2024
All-District and All-Conference girls soccer teams - Mehlville High School
MHS girls soccer All-Conference team

Five Mehlville High School student-athletes were named to the All-District and All-Conference team for girls soccer:
  • Lamija Ugarak, a senior, was named to the All-District First Team and All-Conference First Team.
  • Emma Angeles, a senior, was named to the All-District First Team and All-Conference Second Team.
  • Lucy Ledbetter, a junior, and Irelynn Stover, a sophomore, were named to the All-Conference Second Team.
  • Lucy Fister, a senior, received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

June 4, 2024
Lacrosse All-Conference Team - Oakville High School
OHS Lacrosse All-Conference Team

Eight Oakville High School student-athletes were named to the All-Conference team for lacrosse:
  • Katie Lato, a junior, was named to the All-Conference First Team.
  • Chloe Housewright, a senior; Addison Sands, a junior; and Caroline Vangaasbeek, a sophomore, were named to the All-Conference Second Team.
  • Josselyn Hamilton and Jelena Korac, seniors; Kylie Garavaglia, a junior; and Lily Stevens, a sophomore, were named All-Conference Honorable Mention.

June 4, 2024
Baseball All-District and All-Conference Teams - Mehlville High School
MHS Baseball All-Conference Team

Five Mehlville High School student-athletes received postseason honors for their performance on the baseball diamond this season:
  • Jase Mayberry, a sophomore, was named to the All-District First Team and named Co-Conference Player of the Year.
  • Mason Tiepelman (not pictured), a senior, was named an All-Conference First Team infielder.
  • Culton Thompson, a freshman, was named an All-Conference First Team catcher.
  • Paxson Schnieders, a sophomore, was named an All-Conference Second Team utility player.
  • Michael Joseph, a senior, received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

June 4, 2024
Girls Water Polo All-Conference Team - Oakville High School
OHS Girls Water Polo All-Conference Team

Three Oakville High School students on the 'Ville girls water polo team and their coach received All-Conference honors for their performance in the pool this season:
  • Alexa Matoushek, a junior, was selected as the Conference Offensive Player of the Year and named to the All-Conference First Team.
  • Kaylee Nguyen, a senior, was named to the All-Conference Second Team.
  • Hailee Conaway, a junior, was named to the All-Conference Third Team.
  • Coach Sarah Horne (not pictured) was named the Conference Coach of the Year.

June 4, 2024
Jocelyn RidenourNational Student Council
Jocelyn Ridenour, a seventh-grade student at Buerkle Middle School, was elected as the Junior Vice President of Leadership Development for the National Student Council. Jocelyn is one of just five middle school students from across the country elected to serve.

June 3, 2024
Donna TuegelParaprofessional of the Month
Donna Tuegel, a paraprofessional at Buerkle Middle School, was named Paraprofessional of the Month by the Special School District of St. Louis County.

June 3, 2024
OHS boys water polo All-Conference teamWater Polo All-Conference Team - Oakville High School
Three Oakville High School seniors on the 'Ville boys water polo team and their coach received All-Conference honors for their performance in the pool this season. Trent Batten, Ben Pantazo and Jake Pantazo were named to the All-Conference First Team. Coach Brett Walters (not pictured) was named Conference Coach of the Year.

June 3, 2024
Tops at Tech
Tops at Tech students

Seven Oakville High School seniors were named Tops at Tech for their programs at South Tech High School. One student from each course at South Tech receives this award based on their professionalism, success in building skills and mastering the curriculum, responsibility and supporting their classmates. Students receiving the award for the 2023-2024 school year include: 
  • Anh Dang: Dental Sciences
  • Michael Gerber: Automotive Technology
  • Sophia Lutker: Construction Innovations
  • Sham Qattan: Pharmacy Services
  • Jackson Reynolds: Emergency Medical Technician
  • Brendon Spear: Law Enforcement
  • Lanie Twillmann: Early Childhood Education

June 3, 2024
Outstanding Student Election Judges
Naomi Hays and Emilie Brower

Naomi Hays, a junior at Mehlville High School, and Emilie Brower, a junior at Oakville High School, were named Outstanding Student Election judges by the St. Louis County Board of Elections for their work on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

June 3, 2024
All-District and All-Conference volleyball teams - Mehlville High School
MHS Volleyball All-District Team

Three Mehlville High School boys volleyball team members received All-District and All-Conference honors for their performance on the court this season:
  • Aron DeRoy, a senior, was named to the All-District First Team and All-Conference First Team.
  • Carter Heitman, a junior, was named to the All-District First Team.
  • Ryan Jarrett, a junior, was named to the All-District Second Team and received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

June 3, 2024
Ray MeierState Technology Student Association Competition
Ray Meier, a junior at Oakville High School, placed first in the computer-aided design category at the state Technology Student Association competition. Ray will compete at the national level at the end of June.

May 30, 2024
Summer leadership opportunities
OHS Sophomore Leadership Students

Seven Oakville High School sophomores were selected to attend summer leadership opportunities this summer: 
  • Alyssa Boehlje, Scott Janson and Tanner Medina are attending the Missouri Scholars Academy at the University of Missouri. The program will allow them to enhance their academic skills by attending guest lectures, forums, culture events and other programs in areas that interest them.
  • Max Bradley, Ella Roth and Sydney Wideman are attending the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Missouri Seminar at Webster University. These students are participating in unique leadership training, service-learning and motivation-building experiences. 
  • Delaney Brawley was selected to attend the Missouri Leadership Seminar at the University of Central Missouri. Delaney was exposed to panels of professional speakers about pressing issues and empowered to change lives by making a positive difference in her community.

May 30, 2024
Andrew Miller and Hamza DulicSheldon SOLID Project
Buerkle Middle School Academy students participated in the Sheldon SOLID Project. The STEAM-based program challenges students to designed and create their own musical instruments by following the steps of the engineering cycle. The device created by eighth-grade students Hamza Dulic and Andrew Miller was among twelve chosen from schools across the St. Louis area to remain on display at The Sheldon.

May 30, 2024
Chamber Students of the Year
Chamber of Commerce Students of the Year

Three Mehlville School District eighth-grade students were named Student of the Year for their school by the Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce:
  • Blake Scott, Bernard Middle School
  • Rose Ottenlips, Oakville Middle School
  • Nora Howard, Washington Middle School

May 30, 2024
Golf All-Conference Team - Mehlville High School
MHS Boys Golf All-Conference Team

Three Mehlville High School golf team members were named to the All-Conference Team: 
  • Mickey Barrett, senior: All-Conference First Team
  • Cole Daily, junior: All-Conference Second Team
  • Sam Lopez, junior: Conference Sportsmanship Award

May 30, 2024

Science fair blue ribbon winners
Science Fair Winners
Oakville Elem
entary School and Bernard Middle School students earned blue ribbons at the St. Louis Academy of Science Science Fair. Students recognized include OES fifth-grade students Elena Binns, Carter Bridgewater, Victoria Cuka, Evelyn Drabb, Samantha Newton, Hailey Palecek, Petey Mondello, Will Voss, Amina Putes, Margaret White, Avery Stone and Katie Wilson; and Bernard eighth-grade student Asher Pleimann. Avery also received a Bayer Fund special award for her project, "Marshmallow! What's the ratio?" and Asher received the Missouri Botanical Garden Award.

May 29, 2024
All-Conference Girls Track and Field Team - Mehlville High School
MHS Girls Track All-Conference Team

Fourteen Mehlville High School girls track and field team members received All-Conference honors: 
  • All-Conference First Team: Senior Anela Abdjinaovic; juniors Kayla BarrettVivian Ramos, Michaiah Shores and Alivia Tran; and freshman Kaylee Rodis
  • All-Conference Second Team: Seniors Olivia Beck (not pictured), Amy Escamilla and Adna Nasufovic; and freshmen Layla HubbardAngela Leshchenko, Kandace Sargent and Zoey Zimmermann
  • Bella Ordaz, a sophomore, received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

May 29, 2024
Gold Student Council - Mehlville High School
MHS Student Council

The Mehlville High School Student Council received the Honor Council Gold Award from the Missouri Association of Student Councils. This award honors student councils that have comprehensive programs to promote student leadership and activities, including school and community service, school spirit, teacher recognition and leadership training activities. Only 58 student councils across the state of Missouri received this award.
Leah Black
May 29, 2024
Lighthouse Award
Leah Black, a counselor at Oakville High School, received the Lighthouse Award from CHADS Coalition for Mental Health. Recipients of this award are nominated for being extraordinary advocates for mental health and suicide prevention efforts. Leah's nominator said: 

"Leah has been a light to so many students struggling with wide ranges of suicidal ideation, behavioral management, self-harm, family challenges, and self-esteem. Leah has worked to establish a consistent connection with the Family Support and SEW CHADS Employees at OHS, always advocating for the best care for her students. I am honored to work with Leah and believe she deserves all the recognition for the amazing work she does every day. She is such a light to the school community."

May 29, 2024
Seal of Biliteracy - Mehlville High School
MHS Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy

Nine Mehlville High School students earned the Seal of Biliteracy by building a social-cultural portfolio, attending and participating in cultural events and proving they can speak, read and write fluently in multiple languages. Three students scored at the highest levels of proficiency to earn a Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy.
  • Merisa Omerovic, a senior, earned the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy in Bosnian, as well as a Seal of Biliteracy in German.
  • Lejla Sehic, a senior, earned the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy in Bosnian.
  • Ajsa Zahirovic, a junior, earned the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy in Bosnian.

May 29, 2024
All-Conference Boys Track Team - Mehlville High School
MHS Boys Track All-Conference Team

Fourteen Mehlville High School boys track team members were named to the All-Conference team: 
  • Nick Moehlenbrock, a junior, was named to the All-Conference First Team in the high jump, the 4X200 relay and 4X100 relay. 
  • Andrew Kaletka, a junior, was named to the All-Conference First Team for 110-meter high hurdles and 300-meter intermediate hurdles, as well as the All-Conference Second Team in pole vault.
  • Elijah McDaniel, a junior, was named to the All-Conference First Team for the 4X200 relay and 4X100 relay. He also received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.
  • Adem Nasufovic, a junior, was named to the All-Conference First Team for the 4X800 relay and the 4X200 relay.
  • Jordan Guittar, a sophomore, was named to the All-Conference First Team for the 4X200 relay and 4X100 relay.
  • Mason Murphy, a sophomore, was named to the All-Conference First Team for the 4X800 relay and the All-Conference Second Team for the 4X400 relay.
  • Vincent Howard, a senior, was named to the All-Conference First Team for shot put.
  • Chris Pesselato, a senior, was named to the All-Conference First Team for the 4X800 relay.
  • Dominic Ramos, a junior, was named to the All-Conference First Team for the 4X800 relay.
  • Josh Winston, a senior, was named to the All-Conference First Team for the 4X100 relay.
  • Xavier Johnson, a senior, was named to the All-Conference Second Team for discus.
  • Christian Sanders, a junior, was named to the All-Conference Second Team for the 4X400 relay.
  • Kyle Whelehon, a junior, was named to the All-Conference Second Team for the 4X400 relay.
  • Alen Basic, a freshman, was named to the All-Conference Second Team for the 4X400 relay.

May 29, 2024
St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards
OHS Musical Theatre Awards

The Oakville High School Theatre program received the Carol B. Loeb Technical Enhancement Award at the St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards. The program was selected from 44 schools and will receive a $5,000 grant to enhance technical elements of their productions and performance space.

The program's performance of "Seussical: The Musical" was also nominated for two awards: Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Costume Design and Execution.


May 29, 2024
Seal of Biliteracy - Oakville High School
OHS Seal of Biliteracy students

24 Oakville High School students earned the Seal of Biliteracy by building a social-cultural portfolio, attending and participating in cultural events and proving they can speak, read and write fluently in multiple languages. Five seniors went above and beyond by earning a Seal of Biliteracy in multiple languages or scoring at the highest levels of proficiency to earn a Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy. 
  • Dzejlana Hodzic earned the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy in Bosnian and a Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish.
  • Nelina Huskanovic earned the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy in Bosnian.
  • C.J. Ottenlips earned the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish.
  • Sham Qattan earned the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy in Arabic.
  • Jing Zhou earned the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and Mandarin.
Some colleges and universities will allow students who have earned the Seal of Biliteracy 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. 

May 29, 2024
Bryce KesselringAll-Conference Golf Team - Oakville High School
Bryce Kesselring, a senior at Oakville High School, was named to the Honorable Mention All-Conference Team for Golf. Bryce also received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

May 29, 2024 
Ethan VenableScholar Athlete
Ethan Venable, a senior at Oakville High School received the Elite 11 Scholar Athlete Award from the St. Louis chapter of the National Football Foundation. This honor is given to student-athletes who are outstanding in football performance, academic achievement and school leadership.

May 28, 2024
Academic All-State Swim Team - Oakville High School
OHS Boys Swimming Academic All-State Team

Ten Oakville High School students were named to the Academic All-State Swim Team: Seniors Ben Pantazo, Jake Pantazo, Aleks Ratkovic and Brayden Zimmerman; and juniors Nathan Baker, Bobby Cook, Ben Govero, Dom McEntee, Omar Musleh and Amar Nuhanovic. These students scored 25 or higher on the ACT, 1150 or higher on the SAT or ended the fall semester with a 3.6 GPA.


May 20, 2024
Mehlville National Education Students of the Month
MNEA Students of the Month

The Mehlville National Education Association named Han Au, a freshman at SCOPE, and Lucy Fister, a senior at Mehlville High School, as its Students of the Month. Han was recognized for her commitment to academic success, exemplary attendance, work ethic and character. Lucy was honored for excelling in the classroom, in numerous clubs and activities, and in sports.

May 17, 2024
State HOSA Competition - Mehlville High School
MHS State HOSA students

Mehlville High School students competed in the HOSA - Future Health Professionals state competition. Several students placed, with two advancing to the international level of competition: 
  • Nerma Hrsic, a senior, placed third in dental science to advance to the international competition.
  • Zay Gallagher, a sophomore, advanced to the international competition for the health career issues exam.
  • Lejla Hajvaz, a junior, placed fourth in health care photography.
  • The Parliamentary Procedure Team (seniors Lydia Clark, Amy Escamilla, Lucy Fister, Chloe Gutjahr, and Alexis Phan, and sophomore Desi Whitelow) placed fourth.
  • Morgan Ulrich, a junior, placed sixth in sports medicine.

May 11, 2024
Katy MillerHome Visitor of the Year
Katy Miller, a parent educator for Mehlville Parents as Teachers, was nominated for a Home Visitor of the Year Award at the Early Educators Appreciation Event - St. Louis.

May 10, 2024
State Choir Solo and Ensemble Festival - Mehlville High School
MHS Choir Solo and Ensemble
Mehlville High School choir students competed in the State Solo and Ensemble Competition and earned gold ratings:
  • Savannah Ziegler, a senior, earned gold for a solo performance.
  • Ziegler, senior Jared Carroll and sophomore Marissa Blackford earned gold for their trio performance.

May 10, 2024
District Band Solo and Ensemble Festival - Oakville Middle School
OMS Band Solo and Ensemble Festival students

Fourteen Oakville Middle School band students earned superior ratings competing at the District Solo and Ensemble Festival: 
  • Eighth-grade students: Reese Dillon and Teagan Nitsch
  • Seventh-grade students: Ian Havard, Laina Melvin and Sam Meier
  • Sixth-grade students: Katie Black, Aden Bander, Henry Dinehart, Chase Goodman, Jack Haessig, Max Ottenlips, Alex Puskarich, Aden Smajis and Grace Whelehon

May 10, 2024
Chloe GutjahrOakville Elks Lodge Student of the Year
Chloe Gutjahr, a Mehlville High School senior, was named Student of the Year by Oakville Elks Lodge #2726.

May 9, 2024
SkillsUSA State Competition
South Teck SkillsUSA state medalers
Six Mehlville School District students medaled in the state SkillsUSA competition through their programs at South Tech High School:

- Anh Dang, a senior at Oakville High School, earned a gold medal in tech info through the dental sciences program.
- Tatiana Ponevilai, a senior at OHS, earned a silver medal in job skills demo through the dental sciences program.
- Nysia Sanchez, a junior at Mehlville High School, earned a silver medal in tech info through the graphic design program.
- Ali Vogt, a senior at OHS, earned a silver medal in job skills demo through the dental sciences program.
- Sophia Lutker, a senior at OHS, earned a bronze medal in building repair technology through the construction trades program.
- Kiah Mathews, a junior at MHS, earned a bronze medal in quiz bowl through the health sciences program.

May 9, 2024
State Choir Solo and Ensemble Festival - Oakville High School
OHS Choir Solo and Ensemble Festival students
Oakville High School choir students competed in the State Choir Solo and Ensemble Festival and earned gold ratings:
  • Senior Ava Chancellor, junior Maggie Schrader and sophomore Peter Lee each earned gold in vocal solo.
  • The mixed ensemble of senior Ryan Lisle; juniors Kenzie Christopher, Katie Laur, Amy Menz, Zach Moore and Erin O'Shea; sophomore Dempsey Earp; and freshman Chase Rohde earned a gold rating.
  • The mixed ensemble of seniors Ava Chancellor, Ellie Dong and Hannah Lieberoff; juniors Cameron Cannon, Ian Moore and Anna Rohr; and sophomores Nolan Long and Sean Meyer earned a gold rating.

May 9, 2024
Abigail BowmanMizzou J-Day award winners - Mehlville High School
Abigail Bowman, a senior at Mehlville High School, received an All-Missouri rating  for her editorial cartoon “Snow Daze” at the Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association's J-Day conference at the University of Missouri, 
placing her among the top digital artists in the state.



May 9, 2024
All-American Cheerleaders - Mehlville High School
All-American Cheerleaders

Shamira Brown and Julia Maddox, sophomores at Mehlville High School were named All-American Cheerleaders.

May 8, 2024
Academic All-State Cross Country Team - Mehlville High School
MHS Cross Country Academic All-State students
Seven Mehlville High School students were named to the Academic All-State Cross Country Team: Senior Chris Pesselato; juniors Kayla BarrettAllison MillerNatalie O'Brien and Dominic Ramos; sophomore Ajla Otajagic; and freshman Luke Miller. These students competed in the district or state cross country meet, and either scored 25 or higher on the ACT, 1150 or higher on the SAT or ended the fall semester with a 3.6 GPA.

May 8. 2024
State Band Solo and Ensemble Festival - Mehlville High School
MHS State Band Solo and Ensemble students

Fourteen Mehlville High School band members earned gold ratings at the State Band Solo and Ensemble Festival: 
  • Senior Lillian Le (saxophone), sophomore Eva Brown (French horn), and freshmen Zaide Rosso (clarinet) and Sachie Tobita (trumpet) earned gold ratings for solo performances.
  • Seniors Le and Luke Mitchell and junior Nick Roeseler earned a gold rating for their saxophone trio.
  • Seniors Sam Herbig, Tyler Langford, and Scott Merseal, and sophomores Brown and Jason Rayborn earned a gold rating for their brass quintet.
  • Seniors Andrew Klein and Alyssa Luking, sophomore Kayla Jatala, and freshman Ryan Wong received a gold rating for their flute quartet.

May 8, 2024
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar Athletes
Post-Dispatch Scholar Athletes

Nerma Hrsic, a senior at Mehlville High School, and Joe Romano, a senior at Oakville High School, were named 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 7, 2024
Honor Council Gold Award
Buerkle Student Council

The Buerkle Middle School Student Council received the Honor Council Gold Award from the Missouri Association of Student Councils. This award honors student councils that have comprehensive programs to promote student leadership and activities, including school and community service, school spirit, teacher recognition and leadership training activities. Only 58 student councils across the state of Missouri received this award.

May 7, 2024
Distinguished Board Member Certification
BOE Distinguished Members

Three members of the Mehlville School District Board of Education achieved Distinguished Board Member Certification from the Missouri School Boards' Association: Peggy Hassler, Board President; Jean Pretto, Board Director; and Jeff Wolman, Board Director. 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. Hassler, Pretto and Wolman join Patrick McKelvey, Board Secretary, who obtained Distinguished Board Member Certification earlier this school year.

May 6, 2024
District Band Solo and Ensemble - Buerkle Middle School
MBMS band solo and ensemble students

Buerkle Middle School band members earned superior ratings competing in the district solo and ensemble festival:
  • Sam Guntli, an eighth-grade student, earned a superior rating for tenor saxophone solo.
  • Landon Ulrich, an eighth-grade student, earned a superior rating for trumpet solo.
  • Lois Gain, a seventh-grade student, earned a superior rating for flute solo.
  • Ajdina Miljkovic, a seventh-grade student, earned a superior rating for trumpet solo.
  • Charles Steger, a seventh-grade student, earned a superior rating for trumpet solo.

May 6, 2024
District Band Solo and Ensemble Festival - Washington Middle School
WMS Band Solo and Ensemble Students

Washington Middle School band members earned superior ratings competing in the district solo and ensemble festival:
  • Eighth-grade students Benjamin Doerner (timpani), Sophia Kammerman (trumpet), Wyatt Palacios-Lindsey (snare drum); and Emma Slaven (flute); seventh-grade students Aldo Chavez (alto saxophone), Samantha Murray (flute) and Huni Santiago (oboe); and sixth-grade students Bella Carron (clarinet), Jessica Idowu (oboe) and Parker Judd (French horn) earned superior ratings for solo performances.
  • Eighth-grade students Isabelle Torrence, Kayla Ulmer and Gwen Willcut earned a superior rating for their woodwind trio.
  • Sixth-grade students Ava Carron and Olivia Dookwah earned superior ratings for their brass duet.
  • Sixth-grade students Tony Castaldi, Winston Hays and Kieran Larkin earned a superior rating for their brass trio.

May 6, 2024
Ashley ForbesSt. Louis Post-Dispatch Athlete of the Week
Ashley Forbes, an Oakville High School freshman, was named Athlete of the Week by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Forbes, a member of the soccer team scored three goals in a victory over Borgia, while adding another in a 2-0 win over Washington and an assist on the game-winning goal in a 2-1 win against Union. 

May 3, 2024
Katie DowdSpecial Education Foundation Starfish Award
Katie Dowd, a special education teacher at Oakville High School, received the Starfish Award from the Special Education Foundation. This award honors those in the Special School District of St. Louis County community who go above and beyond to make a difference.

May 3, 2024
Rebekah RobersonExcellence in Nursing nominee
Rebekah Roberson, the nurse at Trautwein Elementary School, was nominated for St. Louis Magazine's Excellence in Nursing Awards. These awards honor the remarkable efforts of nurses across the St. Louis region.

May 1, 2024
St. Louis District Dairy Council School Lunch Heroes
School Lunch Heroes

The Bierbaum Elementary School cafeteria staff were honored by the St. Louis District Dairy Council for being School Lunch Heroes. They were recognized for always striving to make their students smile. Crew members include Carolyn Gabriel, Huma Dullovi, Gina Luig, Tom Cook and Kathy Stowers.


May 1, 2024
Glory of Missouri Awards
Glory Award Students

Fourteen eighth-grade students from each of our middle schools were recognized with Glory of Missouri Awards for representing one of fourteen virtues: Knowledge, liberty, equality, law, justice, fraternity, education, progress, honor, truth, virtue, temperance, enterprise and charity.  

  • Bernard Middle School: Izaak Baechle, Lizzy Eardley, Wesley Givens, Gabby Haasis, Aldin Hodalovic, Armin Jakubovic, Benjamin Kitobo, Olivia McBride, Asher Pleimann, Meghan Reynolds, Emma Ruzicka, Zara Sabic, Rachel Tymkew and Eleanor Wescoat
    Buerkle Middle School: Muhammad Bakhtari, Haris Bektic, Kylie Decker, Angelina Do, Corinne Gentemann, Elena Huynh, Elia Krausz, Ryan Maloney, Oliver Maxey, Ryan Miller, Semir Mujic, Peggy Okache, Cecily Ramos and Dania Williams
    Oakville Middle School: Scout Blagg, Judah Brandt, Emiley Callison, Cam Crawford, Matt Gardner, Zoey Manis, Chase Miller, Achlys Nichols, Teagan Nitsch, Rose Ottenlips, Logan Payne, Jada Poke, Ajla Ramic and Cael Zubert
    Washington Middle School: Grant Drikow, Sophia Kammerman, Madelyn Kohlman, Camari Lumpkins, Lana Mesan, Noah Moore, Emma Mueller, Grace Mundy, Jasmine Serra, Victoria Shon, Mackenzy Smith, Tre Stremlau, Audrey Thomas and Jada Walter

April 30, 2024
South Tech STAR Awards
South Tech STAR Award Recipients

Five Mehlville School District students received STAR Awards through their programs at South Tech. STAR Award recipients are nominated by staff and classmates for their care, kindness and dedication. Those receiving STAR Awards include Mehlville High School senior Mason Nienhaus and juniors Auri Benford and Kierra Lawrence, as well as Oakville High School seniors Olivia Muhlke and Brendon Spear.

April 29, 2024

Boys Wrestling All-Conference Team - Mehlville High School
MHS Boys Wrestling All-Conference students

Five members of the Mehlville High School boys wrestling team received All-Conference awards for their performance on the mat this season:
  • Devon Scott, a senior, was named the Conference Wrestler of the Year.
  • Andrew Kaletka, a junior, Jacobi Cobbs, a freshman, were named to the All-Conference First Team.
  • Donovan Hoskins, a senior, and Robert Maguire (not pictured), a junior) were named to the All-Conference Second Team.


April 29, 2024
State Solo and Ensemble Band Festival - Oakville High School
OHS State Solo and Ensemble

Ten Oakville High School band members received gold ratings at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival:
  • Seniors Brendan Horn (keyboard mallet) and Rachel Kauffman (clarinet) and junior Era Resuli (piano) received gold ratings for solo performances.
  • Sophomores Alyssa BoehljeKendal Cook and Hunter Hilson received a gold rating for their percussion trio.
  • Horn, Resuli, senior JD Niedermann, and sophomores Calvin ForgusonScott Janson, and Cameron Latzke received an exemplary rating for their percussion ensemble.

April 29, 2024
Mehlville NEA Students of the Month - April 2024
MNEA April 2024 Students of the Month

Jaxson Olliges, a Forder Elementary fifth-grade student, and Ava Henry, a Point Elementary School fifth-grade student, were named Students of the Month by the Mehlville National Education Association.

April 26, 2024
Lucas OttolineOakville Elks Lodge Student of the Year
Lucas Ottoline, an Oakville High School senior, was named Student of the Year by Oakville Elks Lodge #2726.


April 24, 2024
District Solo and Ensemble Band Competition - Oakville High School
OHS Band District Solo and Ensemble students

Oakville High School band members received exemplary ratings at the District Solo and Ensemble competition:
  • Seniors Brendan Horn (marimba), Rachel Kauffman (clarinet) and David White (trumpet); and junior Era Resuli (piano) received exemplary ratings for solo performances.
  • Sophomores Alyssa Boehlje, Kendal Cook and Hunter Hilson received an exemplary rating for their percussion trio.
  • Horn, Resuli, senior JD Niedermann, and sophomores Calvin Forguson, Scott Janson, and Cameron Latzke received an exemplary rating for their percussion ensemble.
  • Kauffman, junior Kailee Duecker, and sophomores Norah Brandt and Alex Ottenlips received an exemplary rating for their clarinet quartet.
  • Senior CJ Ottenlips, junior Noah Frillman and sophomore Chase Manzella received an exemplary rating for their baritone trio.

April 23, 2024
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Wohlwend Elementary School
Wohlwend Terrific Kids

Four Wohlwend Elementary School students were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of South County: Chad Henderson, third grade; Tessa Gabriel, fourth grade; Noelle Brunts, second grade; Parker Monroe, fifth grade.

April 23, 2024
New York City choir competition - Oakville High School
OHS choir students in NYC

Oakville High School choir students traveled to New York City and came away with first place in each category while competing against groups from Alaska, Canada, New York, West Virginia and Maine. 
- Madrigal Singers: First place in the Chamber Choir category, Gold Rating and Adjudicator Award for scoring higher than 95/100
- Chorale: First place in Treble Choir category, Gold Rating and Adjudicator Award
- 2Legit: First place in Lower Voice Choir category, Gold Rating
- Ava Chancellor, senior: Received a Maestro Award for her soprano solo on “O Salutaris Hostia” 



April 22, 2024
Boys Basketball All-Conference Team - Oakville High School
OHS boys basketball All-Conference students

Two members of the Oakville High School boys basketball team received All-Conference honors for their performance on the court this season. Andrew Eckhard, a sophomore, was named to the All-Conference Second Team. Logan Scholz, a junior, received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

April 22, 2024
Girls Wrestling All-Conference Team
MHS girls wrestling All-Conference team

Four members of the Mehlville High School girls wrestling team received Second Team All-Conference honors for their performance on the mat this season: Juniors Auri Benford and Chloe Bradshaw and sophomores Isabella Castillo and Bella Ordaz.

April 22, 2024
Mizzou J-Day award winners - Oakville High School
OHS J-Day honorees

Nine current and former Oakville High School students received All-Missouri or Best of Show awards at the Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association's J-Day conference at the University of Missouri.
  • Seniors Sawyer Bess and Drew Murphy and junior Alyssa Johnston received All Missouri: New Feature for their broadcast story on a proposed roundabout. 
  • Seniors Ava Chancellor and Maddy Geisler received All Missouri for Overall Newspaper/News Magazine for The Prowl.
  • Chancellor also received All Missouri for Newsmagazine Cover Design.
  • Sophomore Haley Hughes received All Missouri for her newspaper Sports Reporting story "Finding Motivation." 
  • Bess received All-Missouri for newspaper Sports Reporting for his story "Sibling on the Sidelines."
  • The 2022-2023 yearbook received Best of Show for Portrait/People Package - Seniors.
  • The 2023 Tiger Paw received All Missouri for Overall Yearbook. Editors included class of 2023 graduates Layla Halilbasic, Belma Mujakic and Hailey Veninga.

April 16, 2024
District Solo and Ensemble Choir competition - Mehlville High School
MHS Choir Solo and Ensemble students

Mehlville High School choir students competed in the District Solo and Ensemble Competition and earned Exemplary ratings to advance to state:
  • Savannah Ziegler, a senior, earned exemplary for a solo performance.
  • Ziegler, senior Jared Carroll and sophomore Marissa Blackford earned an exemplary for their trio performance.
  • Concert Choir Mixed students also earned an exemplary rating At the Large Ensemble competition.

April 16, 2024
Missouri Scholars 100 Honorable Mention
Missouri Scholars 100

Four Mehlville School District students were recognized as Missouri Scholars 100 Honorable Mention: Chris Pesselato and Grahm Tapp, seniors at Mehlville High School, and Joe Romano and Sami Simokaitis, seniors at Oakville High School. Students receiving Missouri Scholars 100 honors exhibit exceptional scholarship, citizenship, and reliability.

April 11, 2024
All-Conference Boys Basketball - Mehlville High School
MHS Boys Basketball All-Conference Teams

Three Mehlville High School basketball team members earned All-Conference honors for their performance on the court this season. Congratulations to these student-athletes:
  • Brady Sights, junior: All-Conference First Team
  • Marcus Jacobs, junior: All-Conference Honorable Mention
  • Andrew Groves, senior: Conference Sportsmanship Award


April 9, 2024
All-Conference Girls Basketball - Mehlville High School
MHS Girls Basketball All-Conference team

Four Mehlville High School girls basketball team members received All-Conference honors for their performances on the court this season:
  • Jess Castaldi, a sophomore, was named to the All-Conference First Team.
  • Alexis Timmerman, a freshman, was named to the All-Conference Second Team.
  • Lamija Ugarak, a senior, was named All-Conference Honorable Mention.
  • Lucy Fister, a senior, received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

April 9, 2024
All-Conference Girls Basketball - Oakville High School
OHS Girls Basketball All-Conference team

Five Oakville High School girls basketball team members received All-Conference honors for their performances on the court this season.
  • Addie Czuppon, a senior guard, was named the Conference Player of the Year.
  • Sami Simokaitis, a senior center, was named to the All-Conference First Team.
  • Sydney Baker, a senior guard, was named to the All-Conference Second Team.
  • Alivia Schnur, a freshman guard, was named All-Conference Honorable Mention.
  • Lizzie Wescoat, a junior, received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.


April 9, 2024
District Band Solo and Ensemble Competition - Mehlville High School
MHS Band solo and ensemble students

Mehlville High School band students earned exemplary ratings at the District Solo and Ensemble Competition to advance to the state competition.
  • Seniors Tyler Langford (trumpet) and Lillian Le (saxophone); junior Ian Parai (trombone); sophomore Eva Brown (French horn); and freshmen Cedar Fitzpatrick (French horn), Zaide Rosso (clarinet) and Sachie Tobita (trumpet) earned exemplary ratings for solo performances.
  • Seniors Grace Brindley, Chloe Gutjahr and Stefanie Wong earned exemplary for their clarinet trio.
  • Seniors Lillian Le and Luke Mitchell, and junior Nick Roeseler earned exemplary for their saxophone trio.
  • Seniors Sam Herbig, Tyler Langford and Scott Merseal; and sophomores Eva Brown and Jason Rayborn earned exemplary for their brass quintet.
  • Seniors Andrew Klein and Alyssa Luking; sophomore Kayla Jatala; and freshman Ryan Wong earned exemplary for their flute quartet.
  • Senior Audrie Cross, junior Terryon Parker, sophomore Elise Barbier and freshman Shannon McMullen earned exemplary for their trombone quartet.
  • Sophomores Eva Brown, Adnan Coralic and Savannah Fowler earned exemplary for their French horn trio.

April 9, 2024
District Choir Solo and Ensemble Competition - Oakville High School
OHS Choir Solo and Ensemble students
Oakville High School choir students competed in the District Solo and Ensemble Competition and earned Exemplary ratings to advance to state:
  • Senior Ava Chancellor, junior Maggie Schrader and sophomore Peter Lee each earned exemplary in vocal solo.
  • The mixed ensemble of senior Ryan Lisle; juniors Kenzie Christopher, Katie Laur, Amy Menz, Zach Moore and Erin O'Shea; sophomore Dempsey Earp; and freshman Chase Rohde earned an exemplary rating.
  • The mixed ensemble of seniors Ava Chancellor, Ellie Dong and Hannah Lieberoff; juniors Cameron Cannon, Ian Moore and Anna Rohr; and sophomores Nolan Long and Sean Meyer earned an exemplary rating.
At the State Large Ensemble Contest, the Chorale Choir, Concert Choir Mixed, and Madrigal Singers each earned exemplary ratings. 

April 8, 2024
National History Day Regionals - Mehlville High School
MHS National History Day students

Seven Mehlville High School freshmen competed in the St. Louis Region National History Day competition, with several advancing to the state level of competition.
  • A group documentary created by Samantha Allsworth, Lona Floyd, Tarik Mesic and Jesse Serra about the cultural influence of Bosnian immigrants on St. Louis won its division to advance to state.
  • Sophia Guerrero's individual exhibit about "Radium Girls" won its division to advance to state.
  • Zaide Rosso created an individual documentary about the impact of the printing press.
  • Anna Love entered an individual exhibit about the impact of Title IX on women's sports.

April 8, 2024
All-Conference Wrestlers - Oakville High School
OHS All-Conference Wrestlers

Twelve Oakville High School wrestling team members received All-Conference honors for their performances on the mat this season:
  • Senior Ethan Venable, junior De'Shawn Treadwell and sophomore Gokkhan Yurdandize were named to the All-Conference First Team.
  • Senior Blake Kozuszek and junior Joseph Kister were named to the All-Conference Second Team.
  • Seniors Reece Ahrens and Josh Bayer; junior Gabe Soell, sophomores Duncan Grisham and Mike Minor; and freshman Kaden Updike were named All-Conference Honorable Mention.
  • Senior Joe Romano received the Conference Sportsmanship Award.

April 8, 2024
Julie DorsamStudent Council Adviser Recognition
Julie Dorsam, a social studies teacher at Bernard Middle School, was recognized at the Missouri Association of Student Councils State Convention for serving as a student council adviser for the past twenty years.

April 8, 2024
Twirling State Champions
State Twirling Champions

The twirling teams at Mehlville High School and Oakville High School each won a category at the Missouri state twirling championships.
  • The Mehlville Majorettes won first place in the Dance Twirl category with their routine "SIX." Team members include seniors Paige Kilper, Kyleigh McCourt and Alaina Phillips; sophomores Lilly Burch and Amilia Filipovic; and freshman Aurora Hawkins.
  • The Oakville Tiger Twirlers won first place in the Halftime category with their routine "Spy." Team members include junior Ava Winchester; sophomore Abbey Schmidt; and freshmen Natalia Lucca, Annslee Norris, Macie O'Shaughnessy, Maddie Polzin and Chloe Ruth.

April 8, 2024
Kiwanis Terrific Kids - Trautwein Elementary School
Trautwein Terrific Kids

Four Trautwein Elementary School students were named Terrific Kids by the Kiwanis Club of South County: Medin Ramic, fifth grade; Mariah Stear, fourth grade; Kenan Kahrimanovic, third grade; and Addie Hertel, second grade.

April 2, 2024
Noah CatesMizzou's Creating Original Music Project
Noah Cates, an eighth-grade student at Oakville Middle School, earned third place in Mizzou's Creating Original Music Project. His song will be performed at a music festival at Mizzou in April.

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, were 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