Pattonville All-Staff Return
A Letter from the Superintendent
Dear Pattonville staff,
Welcome back to a new school year! I hope you all had a great summer and are excited to start a new school year making a positive difference in the lives of our students, families and community. Our staff members' quality and commitment make Pattonville stand out. Many of you have dedicated years to our district, and your experience and devotion are deeply valued. At the same time, we are thrilled to welcome new staff members who are joining the Pattonville team. Your fresh perspectives and enthusiasm will be a tremendous asset to our district.
As a Pattonville staff member, you play a crucial and unique role in the district’s mission, "That All Will Learn.” Whether your work is in a classroom, school or throughout the district, your passion, expertise and tireless efforts are the bedrock of our students’ success.
Together, we concluded the last school year by graduating 412 students in the Class of 2024, with 85% planning to continue their education. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the collective hard work and dedication of the Pattonville staff. As we celebrate and recognize this success, let us now focus on guiding the next group of students at every level — from early childhood to high school — to an outstanding future.
As we kick off the 2024-2025 school year, I am excited to share some updates. Measurable progress has been made in the first year of our five-year Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). Some of that work includes defining the Pattonville Portrait of a Graduate and illustrating the six key elements of a Pattonville graduate. This illustration will help guide our work, starting when students enter on their first day through graduation.
All Pattonville students continue to engage with personalized learning supported by the development of learner profiles. This focus impacts elementary and middle school students continuing to progress in reading and mathematics as measured by STAR assessment data. Middle school students are now developing and building their Individual Career and Academic Pathways (ICAPs), which is leading to more high school students participating in career pathways and extended learning opportunities (ELOs) and earning Industry Recognized Credentials (IRCs). This is just a small snapshot of the work that is already in place and will continue during the next four years and beyond.
Additionally, facility improvements are underway across the district due to our taxpayers support in April 2022 of the Prop S no-tax-rate-increase bond issue. We eagerly anticipate the completion of new construction projects at Bridgeway, Parkwood and Willow Brook elementary schools and Holman Middle School. These improvements, including the enhancements to our family and consumer science (FACS) rooms and science labs at Pattonville High School that took place this summer and will be finalized next summer, represent a significant investment in the future of our students and their learning environments. As we enter Phase 2 of the bond issue construction work, exciting improvements will occur at the Pattonville Early Childhood Center, Drummond and Rose Acres elementary schools, and Pattonville Heights Middle School. These efforts will further ensure that our facilities meet the highest standards and provide our students with the best possible educational experiences.
As we enter this new school year, I have confidence that it will be a year of accomplishments, growth and countless moments of pride. Our students are fortunate to have such a dedicated team of professionals guiding them on their educational journey. Thank you for your unwavering determination, passion and hard work. I wish you a successful, rewarding and memorable year ahead.
Warm regards,
Dr. Barry Nelson
Superintendent
Information on this Website
- All-Staff Return Week Overview
- Student Speaker Video
- New Staff in Pattonville
- All-Staff Orientation Schedule
- Department Meetings
- New Staff Orientation
Please contact your supervisor with any questions or for detailed school/building plans.
All-Staff Return
Monday, Aug. 12
• All-Staff Orientation
• Certified staff building-level professional development (see school or department supervisor for schedule)
• Support staff see supervisor for professional development or work schedule for the day
Tuesday, Aug. 13
• Certified staff building-level professional development (see school or department supervisor for schedule)
• Support staff work as scheduled
Wednesday, Aug. 14
• Certified staff district-level professional development (details provided by the teaching and learning department)
• Support staff work as scheduled
Thursday, Aug. 15
• Certified staff building-level teacher collaboration time (see school or department supervisor for more information)
• Support staff work as scheduled
Friday, Aug. 16
• Certified staff building-level teacher collaboration time (see school or department supervisor for more information)
• Support staff work as scheduled
All-Staff Orientation Photo Gallery
All-Staff Orientation Student Speaker
New Staff Slideshow
Welcome New Staff in Pattonville
- Early Childhood Center
- Bridgeway Elementary School
- Drummond Elementary School
- Parkwood Elementary School
- Rose Acres Elementary School
- Willow Brook Elementary
- Academy of Innovation at Remington
- Holman Middle School
- Pattonville Heights Middle School
- Pattonville High School
- District-Wide
- Learning Center
- Print Shop
- Maintenance
- Transportation
Early Childhood Center
Bridgeway Elementary School
Drummond Elementary School
Parkwood Elementary School
Rose Acres Elementary School
Willow Brook Elementary
Academy of Innovation at Remington
Holman Middle School
Pattonville Heights Middle School
Pattonville High School
District-Wide
Learning Center
Print Shop
Maintenance
Transportation
All-Staff Orientation
Monday, Aug. 12
Pattonville High School gymnasium 2497 Creve Coeur Mill Road Maryland Heights, MO 630437:30 - 8:25 a.m.
- Breakfast available in the cafeteria
8:30 - 8:40 a.m.
- Selections by the Pattonville High School Marching Band
- Pattonville Fight Song
- “Star-Spangled Banner”
- Pledge of Allegiance, led by Mary Kay Campbell, president, board of education
8:40 - 8:55 a.m.
- Video presentation
8:55 - 9:25 a.m.
- Welcome, introductions and comments
- Dr. Barry Nelson, superintendent
- Justin Bartlett, president, PESP, and Wendy Mathis, president, PNEA
- Jayla Powell, fifth grade, Drummond Elementary School
9:25 - 9:45 a.m.
- Opening day address, Dr. Barry Nelson, superintendent
9:45 - 10 a.m.
- Closing presentation
All-Staff Raptor Alert Training Update
Raptor Alert is an emergency notification app for schools that lets staff members quickly contact 911 and share information with first responders and allows administrators to send information to staff in the event of an emergency.
All staff will be trained in their buildings before 911 services will be connected. Training details will be available towards the start of the school year. To learn more, visit the Raptor Alert information page.
Department Meetings
New Staff Orientation
Office Professionals Meeting
Friday, Aug. 9
Learning Center boardroom
12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Please bring your laptops.
