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Message from the Principal
10/04/2024
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up on October 30 and 31 here at Blades. Your child’s teacher should have already sent out information or a link to sign up for conferences.
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Board approves the hiring of elementary assistant principal
05/17/2024
The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of Dr. Samantha Gatzemeyer as assistant principal at Blades Elementary School and Hagemann Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year.
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How the district is working to replace aging HVAC equipment, improve student comfort
03/14/2024
The Mehlville Board of Education has unanimously approved several bids to replace aging HVAC equipment. As a result of the increase in assessed values of Mehlville School District properties, the board has approved almost $8 million in bids for HVAC work in the summer of 2024 alone.
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Preparing for winter weather and the possibility of “snow days”
11/09/2023
In the 2023-2024 school year, Mehlville School District can use up to five virtual learning days if our schools close due to snow or inclement weather. If more than five weather closures occur, we will use traditional snow days. Traditional snow days will be made up starting on May 30, 2024.
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Excellent educator teaches students new ways to be healthy and active
10/24/2023
Kevin Green, physical education teacher at Blades Elementary School, is Mehlville School District’s Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award recipient for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Back to school: Your guide to prepare for the 2023-2024 school year
07/11/2023
Everyone is excited to welcome students back to school on Tuesday, Aug. 22! This back-to-school guide will help parents and guardians get ready for the first day. It includes information about meals, bus routes, updating your family’s information and more.
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Board selects Dr. Jeff Haug as Mehlville School District’s next superintendent
03/13/2023
In a unanimous vote on Friday evening, the Mehlville Board of Education has selected Dr. Jeff Haug as the district’s new superintendent beginning July 1, 2023. Dr. Haug will replace Dr. Gaines, who has been serving as superintendent for the past 8 years and will be retiring this summer.
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Prop E: Ensuring high-quality staff for Mehlville School District’s students
01/25/2023
Proposition E will fund competitive salaries to attract and keep excellent teachers and support staff at Mehlville School District.
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Mehlville School District selected to the League of Innovative Schools
10/01/2021
We are proud to announce that Mehlville School District was selected to join the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools, a coalition of forward-thinking schools across the country who are providing students with unique learning opportunities.
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Prop S: Blades
How Prop S impacts students and staff at Blades Elementary School
04/07/2021
An overwhelming majority of Mehlville School District voters passed Prop S on April 6. Prop S will fund projects to improve student safety and accessibility and complete deferred maintenance without increasing the tax rate.
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The Mehlville School District strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: contact Adam Smith at 314-467-5006 or [email protected].