Recent News
![Graphic with colored pencils that says "Board of Education Election"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729177997/psdr3org/peizmwayegdufirklkx3/BOEElectionsWebGraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729177997/psdr3org/peizmwayegdufirklkx3/BOEElectionsWebGraphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729177997/psdr3org/peizmwayegdufirklkx3/BOEElectionsWebGraphic.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729177997/psdr3org/peizmwayegdufirklkx3/BOEElectionsWebGraphic.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1729177997/psdr3org/peizmwayegdufirklkx3/BOEElectionsWebGraphic.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1729177997/psdr3org/peizmwayegdufirklkx3/BOEElectionsWebGraphic.png","width":2200}])
Three candidates filed to be placed on the April 8 election ballot to fill two open seats each with a three-year term on the Pattonville Board of Education. Those who filed are, in order of filing, incumbent Mary Kay Campbell, incumbent Dr. Dan Wentz and Summer Johnson. Board members whose terms are expiring are Campbell and Wentz.
![Logo for the Cook Center for Human Connection]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731111086/psdr3org/jpsjquv6zyip1wnkze1u/cookcenterlogocircle.png","width":118}])
The Pattonville School District is partnering with the Cook Center for Human Connection which provides mental health resources to families to support their child. The Cook Center uses ParentGuidance.org to provide free on-demand courses and resources from experts who can help parents address common concerns, improve family relationships and overall support their child's emotional well-being.
![A group of honorees stand in a row for a photo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734041766/psdr3org/ylb5siyaq5pw81nipw4p/HSCrossCountryGirlsOliviaBrownJulissaGarciaOrtizMargarethMendozaMarissaMarsalaAddisonSwanson0H9A9812.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734041766/psdr3org/ylb5siyaq5pw81nipw4p/HSCrossCountryGirlsOliviaBrownJulissaGarciaOrtizMargarethMendozaMarissaMarsalaAddisonSwanson0H9A9812.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734041766/psdr3org/ylb5siyaq5pw81nipw4p/HSCrossCountryGirlsOliviaBrownJulissaGarciaOrtizMargarethMendozaMarissaMarsalaAddisonSwanson0H9A9812.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734041766/psdr3org/ylb5siyaq5pw81nipw4p/HSCrossCountryGirlsOliviaBrownJulissaGarciaOrtizMargarethMendozaMarissaMarsalaAddisonSwanson0H9A9812.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734041766/psdr3org/ylb5siyaq5pw81nipw4p/HSCrossCountryGirlsOliviaBrownJulissaGarciaOrtizMargarethMendozaMarissaMarsalaAddisonSwanson0H9A9812.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1734041766/psdr3org/ylb5siyaq5pw81nipw4p/HSCrossCountryGirlsOliviaBrownJulissaGarciaOrtizMargarethMendozaMarissaMarsalaAddisonSwanson0H9A9812.jpg","width":2200}])
Each month during the school year, the Pattonville Board of Education honors students, staff and volunteers who have gained recognition outside of the district or who’ve made a special contribution to Pattonville. Learn more about students and staff who were recognized in December.
![Portrait of Cara Hiripitiyage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733929507/psdr3org/qhkju2ngecwrfx6rlgr4/CaraHiripitiyage2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733929507/psdr3org/qhkju2ngecwrfx6rlgr4/CaraHiripitiyage2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733929507/psdr3org/qhkju2ngecwrfx6rlgr4/CaraHiripitiyage2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733929507/psdr3org/qhkju2ngecwrfx6rlgr4/CaraHiripitiyage2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733929507/psdr3org/qhkju2ngecwrfx6rlgr4/CaraHiripitiyage2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1733929507/psdr3org/qhkju2ngecwrfx6rlgr4/CaraHiripitiyage2024.jpg","width":2200}])
The Pattonville Board of Education on Dec. 10 approved the selection of Dr. Cara Hiripitiyage as the assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, effective July 1.