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![Seven students and a coach stand together in a school gym after being recognized for track.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781201464/psdr3org/nbez7evcebydsea3cajl/HSTrackandFieldTrackChaunTateGageLindseyMilesSmithChloeTateMcKenzieDawsonKaylinBelkLeslieBryantAkaylaWilliams0H9A7278.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781201464/psdr3org/nbez7evcebydsea3cajl/HSTrackandFieldTrackChaunTateGageLindseyMilesSmithChloeTateMcKenzieDawsonKaylinBelkLeslieBryantAkaylaWilliams0H9A7278.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781201464/psdr3org/nbez7evcebydsea3cajl/HSTrackandFieldTrackChaunTateGageLindseyMilesSmithChloeTateMcKenzieDawsonKaylinBelkLeslieBryantAkaylaWilliams0H9A7278.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1781201464/psdr3org/nbez7evcebydsea3cajl/HSTrackandFieldTrackChaunTateGageLindseyMilesSmithChloeTateMcKenzieDawsonKaylinBelkLeslieBryantAkaylaWilliams0H9A7278.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1781201464/psdr3org/nbez7evcebydsea3cajl/HSTrackandFieldTrackChaunTateGageLindseyMilesSmithChloeTateMcKenzieDawsonKaylinBelkLeslieBryantAkaylaWilliams0H9A7278.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1781201464/psdr3org/nbez7evcebydsea3cajl/HSTrackandFieldTrackChaunTateGageLindseyMilesSmithChloeTateMcKenzieDawsonKaylinBelkLeslieBryantAkaylaWilliams0H9A7278.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 this month.
- Academy of Innovation at Remington
- Board Recognition
- Board of Education
- Drummond Elementary School
- Holman Middle School
- Pattonville Heights Middle School
- Pattonville High School
- Rose Acres Elementary School
- Willow Brook Elementary School
![Portrait of Carter Kennedy with the name of the school he will be an administrator at, which is Willow Brook.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781055262/psdr3org/lnqhezkgcb2eo5aurn4u/CarterKennedyAdminAnnouncement2026610.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781055262/psdr3org/lnqhezkgcb2eo5aurn4u/CarterKennedyAdminAnnouncement2026610.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781055262/psdr3org/lnqhezkgcb2eo5aurn4u/CarterKennedyAdminAnnouncement2026610.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781055262/psdr3org/lnqhezkgcb2eo5aurn4u/CarterKennedyAdminAnnouncement2026610.png","width":1134}])
The Pattonville Board of Education, on June 9, approved the selection of Carter Kennedy as the administrative intern at Willow Brook. Kennedy will begin his role on July 24, 2026.
- Board Notes
- Board of Education
- District
- Willow Brook Elementary School
![Two students sit on a school bus seat while an older student reminds them of behavior expectations.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786219506/psdr3org/slzinj0t2rk4ux0e89nu/WBPromisingPracticeAward2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786219506/psdr3org/slzinj0t2rk4ux0e89nu/WBPromisingPracticeAward2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786219506/psdr3org/slzinj0t2rk4ux0e89nu/WBPromisingPracticeAward2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786219506/psdr3org/slzinj0t2rk4ux0e89nu/WBPromisingPracticeAward2026.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1786219506/psdr3org/slzinj0t2rk4ux0e89nu/WBPromisingPracticeAward2026.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1786219506/psdr3org/slzinj0t2rk4ux0e89nu/WBPromisingPracticeAward2026.jpg","width":2200}])
Willow Brook Elementary School has been recognized as a 2026 Promising Practice award recipient by Character.org, honoring the school’s innovative ride captains program. The national recognition highlights schools and organizations that demonstrate meaningful impact in building a positive culture and advancing character development.
- Award
- Willow Brook Elementary School
![Graphic with portraits of two administrators with the names "Ashley Deckelman, Early Childhood" and "Margo Souza, Willow Brook"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777041473/psdr3org/otkh4z6ctshil0eej5kb/DeckelmanSouzaAdminAnnouncement2026424.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777041473/psdr3org/otkh4z6ctshil0eej5kb/DeckelmanSouzaAdminAnnouncement2026424.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1777041473/psdr3org/otkh4z6ctshil0eej5kb/DeckelmanSouzaAdminAnnouncement2026424.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777041473/psdr3org/otkh4z6ctshil0eej5kb/DeckelmanSouzaAdminAnnouncement2026424.png","width":1134}])
The Pattonville Board of Education, on April 23, approved two administrative changes for next school year. Willow Brook Elementary School principal Dr. Ashley Deckelman was named the director of early childhood. Willow Brook’s administrative intern, Dr. Margo Souza, will become the school’s interim principal. Both begin their new roles on July 1.
- Board Notes
- Board of Education
- District
- Early Childhood
- Willow Brook Elementary School
![Minako Baczynski, holding a plant that was gifted to her, is photographed with her son, and three school staff members.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775058322/psdr3org/cijuotw7jqw6auh74zwr/SSOYMichelleEvansFinalistSurpriseVisits2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775058322/psdr3org/cijuotw7jqw6auh74zwr/SSOYMichelleEvansFinalistSurpriseVisits2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775058322/psdr3org/cijuotw7jqw6auh74zwr/SSOYMichelleEvansFinalistSurpriseVisits2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775058322/psdr3org/cijuotw7jqw6auh74zwr/SSOYMichelleEvansFinalistSurpriseVisits2026.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775058322/psdr3org/cijuotw7jqw6auh74zwr/SSOYMichelleEvansFinalistSurpriseVisits2026.jpg","width":1280}])
Surprise visits took place around Pattonville School District on March 31 as finalists were announced for the 2024-2025 Teacher and Support Staff of the Year awards. See who they are and reactions of their surprise announcements.
- Academy of Innovation at Remington
- District
- District Appreciation Night
- Early Childhood
- Parkwood Elementary School
- Pattonville High School
- Willow Brook Elementary School
![A staff member, two administrators and group of students pose for a group photo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775058072/psdr3org/pnieffyzmpixwryv43at/T-ROYMatthewHansesSurpriseVisits2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775058072/psdr3org/pnieffyzmpixwryv43at/T-ROYMatthewHansesSurpriseVisits2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775058072/psdr3org/pnieffyzmpixwryv43at/T-ROYMatthewHansesSurpriseVisits2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775058072/psdr3org/pnieffyzmpixwryv43at/T-ROYMatthewHansesSurpriseVisits2026.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775058072/psdr3org/pnieffyzmpixwryv43at/T-ROYMatthewHansesSurpriseVisits2026.jpg","width":1280}])
Two staff members were recognized as Rookies of the Year in the Pattonville School District.
- Bridgeway Elementary School
- District
- District Appreciation Night
- Willow Brook Elementary School
![A group of students and a teacher holding a yearbook stand in a line for a picture.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773249610/psdr3org/kvtzalqyvl6pv0a8skig/MarchBOEYearbookJennaCochranMadisonLehmannWilliamNormanLorelaiOtto0H9A5176.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773249610/psdr3org/kvtzalqyvl6pv0a8skig/MarchBOEYearbookJennaCochranMadisonLehmannWilliamNormanLorelaiOtto0H9A5176.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773249610/psdr3org/kvtzalqyvl6pv0a8skig/MarchBOEYearbookJennaCochranMadisonLehmannWilliamNormanLorelaiOtto0H9A5176.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773249610/psdr3org/kvtzalqyvl6pv0a8skig/MarchBOEYearbookJennaCochranMadisonLehmannWilliamNormanLorelaiOtto0H9A5176.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773249610/psdr3org/kvtzalqyvl6pv0a8skig/MarchBOEYearbookJennaCochranMadisonLehmannWilliamNormanLorelaiOtto0H9A5176.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1773249610/psdr3org/kvtzalqyvl6pv0a8skig/MarchBOEYearbookJennaCochranMadisonLehmannWilliamNormanLorelaiOtto0H9A5176.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 this month.
- Board Recognition
- Board of Education
- Early Childhood
- Pattonville Heights Middle School
- Pattonville High School
- Willow Brook Elementary School
![A staff member and students stand for a portrait before a recognition program.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770935957/pvtnmevmn0yvv0huwk5e/BOEFebHOChoirBrooklynHesterNaylaJordanMicahHampton0H9A6636.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770935957/pvtnmevmn0yvv0huwk5e/BOEFebHOChoirBrooklynHesterNaylaJordanMicahHampton0H9A6636.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770935957/pvtnmevmn0yvv0huwk5e/BOEFebHOChoirBrooklynHesterNaylaJordanMicahHampton0H9A6636.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770935957/pvtnmevmn0yvv0huwk5e/BOEFebHOChoirBrooklynHesterNaylaJordanMicahHampton0H9A6636.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770935957/pvtnmevmn0yvv0huwk5e/BOEFebHOChoirBrooklynHesterNaylaJordanMicahHampton0H9A6636.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770935957/pvtnmevmn0yvv0huwk5e/BOEFebHOChoirBrooklynHesterNaylaJordanMicahHampton0H9A6636.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 this month.
- Board Recognition
- Board of Education
- Holman Middle School
- Pattonville Heights Middle School
- Pattonville High School
- Willow Brook Elementary School
![Three students are photographed at a recognition event.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749868178/psdr3org/zzoesmwgibvckbbxckt6/HOBand2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749868178/psdr3org/zzoesmwgibvckbbxckt6/HOBand2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749868178/psdr3org/zzoesmwgibvckbbxckt6/HOBand2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749868178/psdr3org/zzoesmwgibvckbbxckt6/HOBand2025.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749868178/psdr3org/zzoesmwgibvckbbxckt6/HOBand2025.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749868178/psdr3org/zzoesmwgibvckbbxckt6/HOBand2025.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 this month.
- Academy of Innovation at Remington
- Board Recognition
- Board of Education
- Holman Middle School
- Parkwood Elementary School
- Pattonville Heights Middle School
- Pattonville High School
- Rose Acres Elementary School
- Willow Brook Elementary School