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Pattonville Board Sets Aug. 12 as First Day of School

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Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 10:00am
Pattonville Board Sets Aug. 12 as First Day of School

Although students are looking forward to summer break, the Pattonville Board of Education already has its sights set on the 2013-2014 school year.

The board approved the first day of school for the next school year for Aug. 12.

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Board Approves Bond Sale, Construction Begins This Summer

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Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 10:00am
Board Approves Bond Sale, Construction Begins This Summer

As soon as students leave the halls of School District of University City schools for summer vacation, work will begin on several construction projects.

The Board of Education Thursday approved the sale of bonds from the Proposition U measure, allowing the district to begin work on school improvement projects immediately.The board also approved an initial construction contract with Ameresco Construction for Phase 1 of the work.

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U City School Meal Prices Going Up Next Year

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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 2:29pm
U City School Meal Prices Going Up Next Year

Meal prices at School District of University City schools are going up next school year. The Board of Education approved the hike at its meeting Thursday.

Lunch prices are going up 15 cents, to $1.90 at the elementary level and $2.30 at the secondary level. Breakfast rates are going up 10 cents to $1.10 and $1.35. 

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Celebrate U City School Retirees, Honorees Thursday

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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 2:27pm
Celebrate U City School Retirees, Honorees Thursday

The School District of University City is honoring its teachers and support staff Thursday night and it wants the public to join in. 

The annual Honorees and Retirees reception will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, May, 23, at Jackson Park Elementary School.

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$3 Million in Revenue on Hold for Pattonville Schools While State Sorts Out Casino Valuation

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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 1:27pm
$3 Million in Revenue on Hold for Pattonville Schools While State Sorts Out Casino Valuation

The Pattonville Board of Education approved changes to its 2012-2013 budget that didn’t spell good or bad news necessarily.

The district saw an increase of $4.1 million in revenue as well as an increase of $1.2 million in spending, according to district documents. The district remains on target as expected with its budget, Chief Financial Officer Richard Orr said.

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2 Ferguson-Florissant Teachers Honored by Science Center Award

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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:00am
2 Ferguson-Florissant Teachers Honored by Science Center Award

The Saint Louis Science Center’s Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Prize for Excellence in Teaching Science & Mathematics named two Ferguson-Florissant teachers as finalists for the prize.

Kristine Becker of Halls Ferry Elementary School and Erin King of McCluer North High School were two of five finalists recognized in the entire St. Louis area.

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Pay For Your Kid's Lunch Online at Ferguson-Florissant Schools Next Year

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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:00am
Pay For Your Kid's Lunch Online at Ferguson-Florissant Schools Next Year

Milk money as many know it could be a thing of the past in the Ferguson-Florissant School District.

Starting next school year, the district will offer an online prepayment plan for students’ meals.

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