Affton School District

The Affton Education Foundation (AEF) is pleased to announce its participation in a $150,000 Development Challenge Grant Campaign. AEF has supported the students and teachers of the Affton School District and community since 2005. Our original mission continues to be our guide – to improve and enhance educational opportunities and resources for all children enrolled…

Heads up, Affton families: Thursday, May 24 is the new scheduled Last Day of School for 2017-2018! On Tues., Aug. 15, the Board of Education voted to revise the 2017-2018 district calendar due to a miscalculation on the number of contracted days for teachers. The projected Last Day of School will now be Thursday…

This year, Affton School District welcomes 10 new teachers and 2 new counselors to our staff. Learn a little more about them here: Name: Stephanie Briscoe Position: Modern Language Teacher – French, Spanish & World Culture School: Rogers Middle School Stephanie Briscoe is a 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis, earning a bachelor’s degree in secondary…

On Monday, August 21, all of North America will be able to view a solar eclipse. We are completely within the narrow band of totality so Affton will be a great place to see the eclipse! To celebrate this historic event, all Affton students and staff will view the solar eclipse and participate in learning…

We can’t wait to see all of your #BackToAffton best! Once again this year, we will be compiling a First Day of School album featuring our students. But this year, we also want to know what you hope to accomplish this school year. What’s your #afftonstrong goal? Do you want to make new friends? Or learn something new…

The 2017-2018 school year is just around the corner! School begins for students on Wednesday, August 16, and to help you get ready, here’s a list of Back to School resources: Bus Schedules – updated 08.07.17 with correction to bus routes for Gotsch; updated 08.02.17 with a correction to Bus #10 for AHS Cougar Care (Before & After…

Affton School District is looking for students to appear in a video that will be shown to all of our teachers and staff on Opening Day. We need 3-4 students of specific ages on the following date and times: Tuesday, August 1 at 1:00 pm Affton Early Childhood students Tuesday, August 1 at 2:00 pm…

Mark your calendars! School Open Houses and Student Orientations have been scheduled. Additional information will be mailed to parents soon. Affton Early Childhood Friday, August 11 & Monday, August 14 Check your parent packet for times Mesnier Primary Monday, August 14 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Kindergarten only 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Grades 1 & 2 Gotsch…

On Monday, August 21, 2017, St. Louis will experience the totality of the moon obscuring the sun, otherwise referred to as a total solar eclipse. During that time, darkness will fall, temperatures may drop 10-15 degrees, breezes may vanish, insects will come out, and stars and planets will be visible. Affton School District does plan…

School supply lists for the 2017-2018 school year have been posted, and can be found here: Mesnier Primary (Grades K-2 + special subjects) Gotsch Intermediate (Grades 3-5) Rogers Middle (Grades 6-8) Affton Early Childhood teachers will be mailing a list of school supplies to their students in July. Affton High School does not have a…

Affton School District is pleased to announce that the Affton Board of Education has earned the 2017 Outstanding Board of Education Award in School Finance Resources from the Missouri School Board Association (MSBA). “This is the third year in a row that we have received the Outstanding Board of Education Award from the MSBA, and the Affton…

On March 5, five Affton High School alumni were included in the 2017 class of inductees into the Affton Hall of Fame. They include: Antionette Morgan-Cousins (class of 1990), executive director of AMIkids St. Louis; Dale L. Rollings (1958), attorney; Bill Slenker (1965), fourth generation builder and developer; Timothy J. Smith, Sr. (1997), founder of…

Congratulations to the Class of 2017! Students in Affton High School’s graduating class of 2017 were awarded 267 scholarships with a monetary value of $9.4 million — a new school record and a whopping $3 million MORE than any other graduating class from Affton! The graduates – 199 in all – walked across the stage…

Bus routes for summer school are available here. As a reminder: To determine the time that the bus should be arriving at your stop, add (1) minute per stop prior to yours from the route starting time. Please be at your stop location (5) minutes prior to pick-up.

Affton School District is incredibly honored to receive the FOCUS St. Louis What’s Right With The Region award for Fostering Regional Cooperation with our STL CAPS program at Affton High School. On May 11, 2017, more than 500 St. Louis leaders and community members attended the 20th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards. Each year…

Congratulations to Mrs. Bernreuter and her team of seventh-graders, who took a first place win in the middle school division of the U.S. Green Building Council-Missouri Gateway Chapter’s 2016-17 Green Schools Quest! Green Schools Quest is a challenge-based opportunity for schools to implement low to no-cost sustainable solutions at their school. On May 2, Mrs. Bernreuter and…

All camps use the grade your child(ren) will be entering in the 2017-2018 school year. Camp Cougar June 5-July 28 Grades: K-6 Click here for enrollment form and more information. Mini-Cheer Camp June 6-9 Grades: K-8 Click here for enrollment form and more information. Flag Football Camp June 19-22 Grades: K-5 Click here for enrollment form…

We couldn’t be more proud of our students, teachers and staff, and schools! On Friday, May 12, 2017, we held our first #afftonstrong Community Day of Service, with a goal of every student and staff member serving our community for at least one hour that day. And what a day it was! Take a few…

In the coming weeks, all current Affton High School Freshmen, Juniors & Seniors will need to turn in their district issued Chromebook and charger to the Technology Coordinator, Mr. Herrera in Room 15 after completing their finals. Current Sophomores will keep their devices over the summer. Instructions for Seniors Instructions for Freshmen…

The Affton School District would like to thank all of our retiring teachers and staff members for their years of dedication and service to our students and schools. With over 124 years of combined experience in the district, you have certainly helped make us Affton Strong! Parents As Teachers Jan Lee, Parent Educator – 5 years Linda Lenzen, Program…

Affton School District has earned recognition as a Google for Education Reference District, one of only 140 districts worldwide with this designation. Google for Education Reference Districts demonstrate excellence and thought leadership through the innovative use of technology, including G Suite for Education (formerly known as Google Apps for Education) and Chromebooks, to drive impact…

Congratulations to Michelle Burford, sworn in as an appointed Director to the Affton Board of Education on May 2. She will complete the unfinished term of Director Larry Knox, and must run for election in the April 2018 general election. That term will last three years. Learn more about Mrs. Burford below: Name: Michelle L. Burford Telephone:…

Special School District (SSD) has recognized Mitchell Herndon, a junior at Affton High School, with a Rosemary Zander Award at their annual Commitment to Kids Banquet on April 27. Founded in 1988, the Rosemary Zander Award program recognizes the accomplishments of 22 students receiving services from SSD. While their achievements are varied, their stories all tell…

Affton High School is listed among the top high schools in Missouri and the nation on U.S. News and World Report‘s 2017 Best High Schools ranking. Affton earned a silver medal in this year’s list and was ranked as No. 23 out of 517 high schools in Missouri, placing it in the top 4 percent of high schools in…

In a unanimous vote Tuesday night, the Affton Board of Education appointed Michelle Burford to complete the unfinished term of Director Larry Knox. Director Knox left the board after seven years in March due to work commitments. “We had an amazing and diverse group of citizens apply for this position,” said Board President Tom Bellavia…

A record-breaking thirty-three staff members, volunteers and community partners were honored at the Affton School District’s 21st Annual Service and Outstanding Achievement Recognition (SOAR) Awards on April 19. A special Superintendent’s Award was also presented. “It is my privilege to represent the Board of Education and an honor to recognize 33 exceptional people that help…

Pictured from left: Janet Peistrup, Laura Pezzani, Colleen Malone, Alison Nixon Janet Peistrup, reading specialist at Mesnier Primary School, has been named the Affton School District’s 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year. At an awards ceremony on April 19, Peistrup was awarded the honor. Each Affton school also named a Teacher of the Year for their…

The Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) is designed to measure how well students acquire the skills and knowledge described in the Missouri Learning Standards (MLS). They are one way we ensure we are meeting children’s needs and help students determine whether or not they are meeting their educational goals. No matter if students plan to attend college…

This school year we will once again be recognizing one Affton student each month for the things that make them Affton Strong, both in and out of school — this year on video! Our Affton Strong Student of the Month is: Meliah Barry – Mesnier Primary School Meliah is a first-grader and is proud to be Affton Strong! “Meliah is…

Congratulations to the following Rogers Middle School vocalists who participated in the St. Louis Suburban Music Educators Association Solo & Small Ensemble Festival on April 8: I Rating (Superior) Abigail Bennett, 7th grade Faith Couse, 8th grade Elaina Seidelman, 8th grade II Rating (Excellent) Lucy Burke, 8th grade Kirsten Kahl, 8th grade Isabelle Leyba, 7th grade Elma…

On Friday, May 12, we will be hosting the first #afftonstrong Community Day of Service. On this day, we are committing that each and every one of our students and staff members will serve our community for at least one hour. We do need help from our parents, business and faith partners and community. If…

UPDATE – 3:30 P.M.: Contact has been made with parents of all students who were on board Rogers Middle School Bus 4 this afternoon. Our appreciation goes to the Affton Fire Protection District and the St. Louis County Police – Affton/Southwest Precinct for their always swift and professional response. —-ORIGINAL ALERT—- PARENT ALERT: At approximately…

Following an extensive search for talent and experience, the Affton School District Board of Education on Tues., April 4, approved the hiring of Lauren Knoll as Director of Early Learning for Affton Early Childhood and Parents As Teachers for the 2017-2018 school year. “With such dynamic and diverse experience, we are confident that Lauren will…

With the recent resignation of Larry Knox, Affton School District is now looking for interested community members to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Education. “We are looking for someone who understands the importance of this position in continuing to move our district toward excellence,” said Board President Tom Bellavia. “The ideal candidate…

This school year we will once again be recognizing one Affton student each month for the things that make them Affton Strong, both in and out of school — this year on video! Our Affton Strong Student of the Month is: Emir Husic – Gotsch Intermediate School Emir is a third-grader and is proud to be Affton Strong! “Emir…

Three Affton High School seniors have been recognized by C-SPAN in their annual StudentCam documentary competition. Haley Gassel, Seid Music and John Rolwes received honorable mention and a $250 prize for their project titled “Education Reform in the United States.” Click link to view. “We chose this topic because education is something so close and so…

Vice President Larry Knox informed the school board and superintendent last night of his immediate resignation from the Affton Board of Education. “It has been an honor to serve this district and the Affton community for over seven years. The accomplishments that Affton School District has achieved in this time are impressive, and the extraordinary efforts…

On Wed., March 8, Elaine Kistner, a real-time translator at Affton High School, was honored at the 2017 SSD Salutes banquet. Elaine received a Lasting Impression Award, which honors dedicated individuals within the Special School District. Created in 2006, it is awarded to SSD support staff who make a difference in the lives of students both…

Help us celebrate Music in Our Schools Month with congratulations to the following Affton High School orchestra students who participated in the MSHSAA District Solo & Ensemble Festival on March 4: II Rating (Excellent) Samuel McAlister, sophomore – Cello Solo Isaiah Minner, junior – Violin Solo Cherry Nguyen, senior – Violin Solo Steven Tyler, senior…

Help us celebrate Music in Our Schools Month with congratulations to the following Affton High School vocalists who participated in the MSHSAA District Solo & Ensemble Festival on March 4: II Rating (Excellent) Morgan Counts, junior Jessica Courtney, junior Matt Dohle, junior Lynn Eckhardt, freshman Alexander Ertmann, junior Maggie MacArthur, freshman Kelsey Moore, sophomore Olivia…

Help us celebrate Music in Our Schools Month with congratulations to the following Affton High School musicians who participated in the MSHSAA District Solo & Ensemble Festival on March 4: I Rating (Superior) & Qualified for State Contest Jimmy Neiswander, freshman – Trumpet Solo Pamela Petterchak, junior – Marimba Solo and Vocal Solo II Rating…

Congratulations to the record-breaking 33 nominees for the 21st Annual SOAR Awards! They are: Senija Arslanovic, Custodian, Affton High School Jeff Brown, Volunteer Michelle Burford, Volunteer Tracie Burroughs, Head Cook, Rogers Middle School Curtis Busse, Volunteer Erica Chandler, Community Relations Director/Volunteer, Administration Center Chelsea Costello, SSD Teacher, Mesnier Primary William DeBruce, Volunteer Kelly Duncan, SSD Instructional…

Due to predicted storm warnings for the St. Louis area, two events at Rogers Middle School — the Winter Carnival and Innovation Night — have been postponed. Make-up dates for both events will be announced once determined.

Affton High School seniors Josh Krakos and Grace Ederer are leading the charge to eliminate hate and discrimination in their school. Watch for a news feature on Josh and Grace, which should air during the evening news at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on KSDK (NBC/Channel 5) Friday, March 3. Through their work with the…

This semester, we have reached out to our parent and staff communities in new ways to hear your voice. Below you’ll find results of both the 2016-17 Parent Survey and the Focus Group Series that was held for parents, staff and administrators earlier this year. 2016-17 Parent Survey 426 parents and guardians responded to the…

Congratulations to Affton High School juniors Curtis Dawkins, Lori Eckhardt, Sam Krakowski, Pamela Petterchak, and Nicole Wagoner! These students were recognized by the Board of Education at the Feb. 21 meeting for their first place finish in Design & Presentation at St. Louis Community College’s Project Lead the Way (PLTW) competition earlier this month. Explains…

We’re looking for our newest learners, ages 3 to Pre-Kindergarten! Affton Early Childhood enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year will open for new students on March 1. Click here for registration information. Pending availability, registration for out-of-district families will open May 1.

Camp Cougar, the Affton School District’s summer camp program, will be held at Mesnier Primary School and hosted by the YMCA. For more information on dates, pricing and camp activities, please click here. Register Early & Save: • 20% OFF* up to three weeks of camp until February 28 • 10% OFF* up to three weeks of camp from March…

Click here to nominate. The 21st Annual SOAR (Service and Outstanding Achievement Recognition) Awards will be held Wed., April 19 at 7 p.m. at the Affton High School Auditorium (8309 Mackenzie Road, 63123). You have the opportunity to recognize one of the many unsung heroes doing great things. The prestigious SOAR Award is bestowed upon individuals…

This school year we will once again be recognizing one Affton student each month for the things that make them Affton Strong, both in and out of school — this year on video! But this January, we have two! Our Affton Strong Students of the Month are: Adele Eberhardt & Courtney Mendenhall – Rogers Middle School Adele…

Affton High School sophomore Hope Daugherty reciting “Refusing Silence” by Tess Galligher Thirty-seven students at Affton High School competed in the school’s annual Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Sophomore Hope Daugherty won the competition with a recitation of “Refusing Silence” by poet Tess Galligher. “I participated in Poetry Out Loud just…

This past weekend, over 30 Affton High School students, along with several teachers, traveled to Washington, D.C. to experience the Presidential Inauguration in person. Experience #Inauguration2017 through their eyes below. #afftonlearns #DCAHS2017 [View the story “#DCAHS2017” on Storify]

On Tues., Jan. 17, members of the Gravois Kiwanis Club presented Mesnier Primary School in Affton with a Buddy Bench for their playground. The purpose of a Buddy Bench is to help eliminate loneliness and foster friendships on the playground. If a child is sitting on a Buddy Bench alone, it is a signal to…

Three Affton citizens have filed their candidacy for three positions on the Affton Board of Education. They are: incumbents Thomas Bellavia, Susan Casaleggi and Patricia Zahn. Under the provisions of Missouri Statute Section 115.124, if the number of candidates who file is the same as the number of positions to be filled by the election (three), there will…

UPDATE (AS OF 4:11 P.M.): The Affton School District will be closed on Friday, January 13, 2017, due to anticipated inclement weather. This includes the Professional Development Day for staff, any scheduled activities on Friday and Saturday, as well as Cougar Care. As a reminder, all Affton Schools will also be closed Monday, January 16, 2017…

Registration for the Affton School District’s 2017-2018 Kindergarten program will be held at Mesnier Primary School, 6930 Weber Road, in the office on Wed., Feb. 15 and Thurs., Feb. 16 from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Appointments may be made for parents and guardians to complete the registration process while their child completes a kindergarten…

This school year we will once again be recognizing one Affton student each month for the things that make them Affton Strong, both in and out of school — this year on video! Our Affton Strong Student of the Month for December is: Charlie Hyde – Affton Early Childhood Charlie is a preschooler at Affton Early Childhood and is…

Lots of good news for students throughout Affton School District! Natalie Jobe, Irma Karahasanovic, Benny Koenig, and Conner Welte, fourth-graders at Gotsch Intermediate, earned second place out of 23 teams in the Missouri Stock Market Game. From their SAIL teacher, Laura Pezzani: “Students are given $100,000 to invest in stocks and bonds throughout the semester. They have…

Thanks to the generosity and dedication of the Affton School District community, the holidays are a bit brighter for 29 Affton families. Each year, a Holiday Wish List is available that lists Affton students and their siblings anonymously by number and a few of their hopes for holiday presents. School counselors and social workers spent many…

This evening, during the Affton High School vs Bayless Boys Varsity Basketball Game held at Bayless High School, there was a shooting that occurred in the lobby. We want to assure you that no Affton students were involved nor harmed. Following the incident, all attendees of the game were placed on lockdown and have since…

December 8, 2016 Dear Affton Families and Staff: As we approach the winter weather season, we want to take this opportunity to remind everyone about our procedures and notifications for dismissing early or closing school. We take any decision that changes our school day seriously and generally only do so when conditions pose a threat…

PUBLIC NOTICE FILING FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION Filing for three seats on the Affton School District Board of Education opens on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 and closes on January 17, 2017. The three-year terms of Thomas Bellavia, Susan Casaleggi, and Patricia Zahn will expire. The three available seats are for three-year terms. Interested candidates must meet the…

The Affton School District will be administering the state-funded ACT at its high school on April 19, 2017. Current juniors in nonpublic high schools may register to take the ACT. Due to staffing and space availability, we will only be able to accommodate the first 25 students who register. Registration will begin Tuesday, January 3, 2017, and…

This school year we will once again be recognizing one Affton student each month for the things that make them Affton Strong, both in and out of school — this year on video! Our Affton Strong Student of the Month for November is: Celia Schaeffer – Gotsch Intermediate School Celia is a fifth-grader at Gotsch Intermediate School and is proud to…

The Affton Family Fund’s annual Holiday Wish List is available online now! As the holidays approach, the social workers and counselors have received the following requests to help families in our district have a happy holiday. If you are looking for a way to give back, please consider adopting an individual student or donating an individual…

Affton family, thank you for supporting our schools and our children November 8 at the polls! The official results are in, and Props I and N have been approved by the voters. AFFTON SCHOOL DISTRICT – PROPOSITION I **TAX LEVY – STAFFING** (WITH 19 OF 19 COUNTED) YES…

Once again, Affton School District has earned the highest level of accreditation in the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE)’s Annual Performance Report (APR). Earning 96.8% again in 2016 maintains the progress achieved by our students, teachers and schools over the past four years. The APR represents a report card on the academic…

We need your input. Please come to a Title IA Schoolwide Planning meeting so that we can hear your thoughts on how to continually improve at Mesnier, Gotsch, and Rogers. Together we will look at data about the schools, identify needs, and begin to draft a plan. The meeting will take less than an hour….

For over 17 years, the Delics have been a part of the Affton School District family. Uprooted from their home following the war in Bosnia, their path wasn’t straight but it was a path that led them to find a new home. Selim works in Maintenance for Affton School District, his wife Suvada is Head…

Affton teachers were surprised last week in their classrooms when members of the Affton Education Foundation awarded their annual Teacher Grants. The Affton Education Foundation, founded in 2005, raises funds designated for teacher grants to support extraordinary efforts in the classroom. Over 20 grants are provided each year by the Foundation to Affton teachers. These…

Name: Jason Buck Title: Principal School: RMS Years With the District: This is year 7 A – Affton Cougar memory: All school assembly for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at RMS B – Breakfast food: Smoothie C – College(s) I attended: SEMO, Lindenwood, SBU D – Degree(s) I earned: BS, MA, Ed D in…

This school year we will once again be recognizing one Affton student each month for the things that make them Affton Strong, both in and out of school — this year on video! Our Affton Strong Student of the Month for October is: Garrett Knapp – Affton High School Garrett is a senior at Affton High School and is proud to be…

Name: Christine Powers Title: Principal School: Gotsch Intermediate Years With the District: 6 A – Affton Cougar memory: The Cougar came over to Gotsch as part of the lip dub filming. He did such a great job of getting the kids excited and energized that they ended up knocking him over. I was worried he…

Name: Tina Been Title: Principal School: Mesnier Primary Years With the District: 5 A – Affton Cougar memory: Being in the dunking booth at Affton Days B – Breakfast food: Waffles C – College(s) I attended: Lindenwood University and Missouri State University D – Degree(s) I earned: Ed. Specialist, Masters in Admin and Bachelors in…

Name: Vince Powell Title: Principal School: Affton High School Years With the District: 1 A – Affton Cougar memory: Creating them every day. B – Breakfast food: Coffee C – College(s) I attended: Southeast Missouri State and Saint Louis University D – Degree(s) I earned: Bachelor of Science in Education, Specialist In Education, Master of…

Last week, fourth-grade students in Mrs. Burst’s and Mrs. Cotton’s classes at Gotsch Intermediate School organized Gold Ribbon Week in order to raise awareness about childhood cancer. They asked staff and students to bring in $0.50 or a pack of gum each day, and celebrated with different spirit days throughout the week, including wearing yellow…

Let’s Move! Active Schools, part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative dedicated to ensuring 60 minutes of physical activity a day is the norm in K-12 schools, honored Rogers Middle School with the 2016 Let’s Move! Active Schools National Award for its outstanding efforts in creating an Active School environment. The Let’s Move! Active…

Voters in the Affton School District will be able to vote on two propositions in November aimed at generating needed funds for the growing district. Source: News 4 Schools: Proposals on November ballot to raise funds for Affton schools

Congratulations to the 25 new members of National Honor Society (NHS) at Affton High School! They include: Affton High School Seniors Andrea Jennemann, Tommy Nguyen, Mackenzie Nichols, Johnathon Rolwes, and Joel Valiaparampil Affton High School Juniors Megan Bruenger, Morgan Counts, Matthew Dohle, Lori Eckhardt, Alexander Ertmann, Christopher Fearnley, Nicole Gallarde, Ajla Gogic, Lydia Ham, Mitchell…

This school year we will once again be recognizing one Affton student each month for the things that make them Affton Strong, both in and out of school — this year on video! Our Affton Strong Student of the Month for September is: Margaret Schaffer – Rogers Middle School Margaret is an eighth-grader at Rogers Middle School and is proud to…