Rookies of the Year Named for 2026
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The following staff members were selected as recipients of the district’s Rookie of the Year Award:
- Teacher: Matthew Hanses, fourth grade teacher at Willow Brook Elementary School
- Support Staff: Jessica Ihler, permanent substitute at Bridgeway Elementary School
The Rookie of the Year Award recognizes staff who are in their first or second year in the district for their hard work and dedication to Pattonville's students.
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Rookies of the Year and Teacher and Support Staff of the Year finalists are included in this slideshow.
Rookies of the Year Named for 2026