Today is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, and we are feeling extra grateful! 💜💛
Our SROs do so much more than keep our hallways safe—they are mentors, educators, and familiar faces our students can trust every single day. We are also thrilled to share that, thanks to our continued commitment to safety, Affton School District officially added a third SRO to the team this school year!
Join us in saying a huge THANK YOU to Officer Meyer, Officer Whitmore, and Officer Felts for everything they do for our Cougars. 🐾
#SROAppreciationDay #OneAffton #AfftonStrong
Our SROs do so much more than keep our hallways safe—they are mentors, educators, and familiar faces our students can trust every single day. We are also thrilled to share that, thanks to our continued commitment to safety, Affton School District officially added a third SRO to the team this school year!
Join us in saying a huge THANK YOU to Officer Meyer, Officer Whitmore, and Officer Felts for everything they do for our Cougars. 🐾
#SROAppreciationDay #OneAffton #AfftonStrong
❄️ It’s another #AfftonSnowDay! ❄️
Affton School District will be closed again tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to road conditions. This includes all before and after school activities, as well as Cougar Care.
As a reminder, this means we will not use an AMI Day, we will not expect virtual learning, and our team members won’t need to report to work unless otherwise directed by their supervisor. The last day of school will remain as scheduled on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Enjoy your snow day, and stay safe and warm!
Affton School District will be closed again tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to road conditions. This includes all before and after school activities, as well as Cougar Care.
As a reminder, this means we will not use an AMI Day, we will not expect virtual learning, and our team members won’t need to report to work unless otherwise directed by their supervisor. The last day of school will remain as scheduled on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Enjoy your snow day, and stay safe and warm!
❄️ Happy #AfftonSnowDay! ❄️
Affton School District will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026, due to the winter weather. This includes all before and after school activities, as well as Cougar Care.
As a reminder, this means we will not use an AMI Day, we will not expect virtual learning, and our team members won’t need to report to work unless otherwise directed by their supervisor. The last day of school will remain as scheduled on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Enjoy your snow day, and stay safe and warm!
Affton School District will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026, due to the winter weather. This includes all before and after school activities, as well as Cougar Care.
As a reminder, this means we will not use an AMI Day, we will not expect virtual learning, and our team members won’t need to report to work unless otherwise directed by their supervisor. The last day of school will remain as scheduled on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Enjoy your snow day, and stay safe and warm!
159 students. 82 families. ONE amazing community. 💜💛
Our Winter Wish List is officially complete! A massive thank you to everyone who donated to make the season brighter for our students. You’ve shown that being #afftonstrong means making sure no family is left behind.
Thank you for the smiles, the warmth, and the kindness! 🎁❄️
#OneAffton #WinterWishes
Our Winter Wish List is officially complete! A massive thank you to everyone who donated to make the season brighter for our students. You’ve shown that being #afftonstrong means making sure no family is left behind.
Thank you for the smiles, the warmth, and the kindness! 🎁❄️
#OneAffton #WinterWishes
❄️ Happy #AfftonSnowDay! ❄️
Out of an abundance of caution, Affton School District will be closed today, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, due to the winter weather. This includes all before and after school activities, as well as Cougar Care.
As a reminder, this means we will not use an AMI Day, we will not expect virtual learning, and our team members won’t need to report to work unless otherwise directed by their supervisor. The last day of school will remain as scheduled on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Enjoy your snow day, and stay safe and warm!
Out of an abundance of caution, Affton School District will be closed today, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, due to the winter weather. This includes all before and after school activities, as well as Cougar Care.
As a reminder, this means we will not use an AMI Day, we will not expect virtual learning, and our team members won’t need to report to work unless otherwise directed by their supervisor. The last day of school will remain as scheduled on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Enjoy your snow day, and stay safe and warm!
✨ NEW on Affton Unplugged: Ep. 94 ✨
Honoring Our Principals: Educational Journeys in Affton
In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht celebrates National School Principal Month by featuring the principals from the Affton School District. The segment includes interviews with five principals—Dr. Sinamon (Early Childhood Center & PAT), Dr. Been (Mesnier Primary School), Dr. Powers (Gotsch Intermediate School), Dr. Griffin (Rogers Middle School), and Dr. Calhoun (Affton High School).
Each school leader shares details about their educational journeys, career paths, and personal backgrounds. These conversations cover their undergraduate and advanced degrees, influential activities from their youth and college years, previous positions in education, and how they came to serve the Affton community. The episode offers listeners a look into the professional and personal lives of the district's school leaders.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 affton.net/unplugged
#AfftonUnplugged #OneAffton #AfftonStrong
🔥🧪 Science magic in action! Fifth graders at Gotsch Intermediate are bubbling with curiosity! As part of a Homemade Lava Lamp Investigation, students in Mrs. Monia’s class explored the conservation of mass — discovering that mass is neither created nor destroyed, even when a chemical reaction produces gas. 🌟
Hands-on experiments like these bring science to life and show that learning at Gotsch is anything but ordinary! 💜💛 #afftonlearns #afftonstrong
Hands-on experiments like these bring science to life and show that learning at Gotsch is anything but ordinary! 💜💛 #afftonlearns #afftonstrong
✨ NEW on Affton Unplugged: Ep. 86 ✨
🎙️ Filming Freedom: Affton Students Take on C-SPAN
What happens when high school students bring history to life on film? In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht sits down with AP U.S. Government & Politics teacher Tony Muyco and senior students to talk about their C-SPAN StudentCam documentaries, created for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Students share:
🎥 The challenges of producing a 6-minute documentary
📚 Topics ranging from potholes in the community to Bosnian immigration in St. Louis
🙌 The skills and lessons they’ll carry beyond the classroom
Mr. Muyco also reflects on guiding this project since 2006 — and how today’s students use technology in powerful, creative ways.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 affton.net/unplugged
#AfftonUnplugged #OneAffton #AfftonStrong
🎙️ Filming Freedom: Affton Students Take on C-SPAN
What happens when high school students bring history to life on film? In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht sits down with AP U.S. Government & Politics teacher Tony Muyco and senior students to talk about their C-SPAN StudentCam documentaries, created for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Students share:
🎥 The challenges of producing a 6-minute documentary
📚 Topics ranging from potholes in the community to Bosnian immigration in St. Louis
🙌 The skills and lessons they’ll carry beyond the classroom
Mr. Muyco also reflects on guiding this project since 2006 — and how today’s students use technology in powerful, creative ways.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 affton.net/unplugged
#AfftonUnplugged #OneAffton #AfftonStrong
The Affton School District Board of Education will vote on the 2025 tax rate on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at 7 p.m. during the annual scheduled tax rate hearing. This year’s proposed rate is $4.5418 per $100 assessed valuation, a $0.3908 decrease from the 2024 rate, which was $4.9326, and maintaining a voluntary tax rollback of 35-cents first introduced in 2017. This 35-cent rollback reduces the tax burden for the community by approximately $2.44 million for 2025.
The tax rate hearing will begin at 7 p.m. and will be followed immediately by the regular business meeting of the Board of Education in the Multipurpose Room at Affton Early Childhood (9832 Reavis Road, 63123). The public is invited to attend all meetings of the Board of Education. Click here to view the agenda: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/index.aspx?S=435
The tax rate hearing will begin at 7 p.m. and will be followed immediately by the regular business meeting of the Board of Education in the Multipurpose Room at Affton Early Childhood (9832 Reavis Road, 63123). The public is invited to attend all meetings of the Board of Education. Click here to view the agenda: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/index.aspx?S=435
✨ NEW on Affton Unplugged: Ep. 85 ✨
🎙️ Control+Alt+Achieve: Meet Affton’s IT Team
Today we’re celebrating National IT Professionals Day by spotlighting the amazing team that keeps Affton connected, secure, and moving forward:
💻 Bill Wagner
💻 Adam Jasinski
💻 Rachel Watson
💻 Brandon Clark
In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht talks with our IT pros about:
⚡️ Going beyond “fixing computers” to support teaching & learning
🔒 Tackling challenges from ransomware to remote learning
🤖 How AI and tech will shape the future of education
Drop a 💜 to thank our IT team for everything they do behind the scenes to power Affton Schools!
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 affton.net/unplugged
#OneAffton #AfftonStrong #ITProfessionalsDay
🎙️ Control+Alt+Achieve: Meet Affton’s IT Team
Today we’re celebrating National IT Professionals Day by spotlighting the amazing team that keeps Affton connected, secure, and moving forward:
💻 Bill Wagner
💻 Adam Jasinski
💻 Rachel Watson
💻 Brandon Clark
In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht talks with our IT pros about:
⚡️ Going beyond “fixing computers” to support teaching & learning
🔒 Tackling challenges from ransomware to remote learning
🤖 How AI and tech will shape the future of education
Drop a 💜 to thank our IT team for everything they do behind the scenes to power Affton Schools!
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 affton.net/unplugged
#OneAffton #AfftonStrong #ITProfessionalsDay
⚠️ You’re receiving this as part of “THIS IS A TEST” Day. ⚠️
Affton Schools just sent a test message by phone, email, and text to check our communication systems.
✅ If you didn’t get this message through a platform you expected, give it a few minutes. Then:
📧 Email us at info@afftonschools.net
or
📞 Contact your child’s school to update your contact info.
Thank you for helping us make sure we can reach you quickly when it matters most.
We appreciate your partnership! 💜💛
Affton Schools just sent a test message by phone, email, and text to check our communication systems.
✅ If you didn’t get this message through a platform you expected, give it a few minutes. Then:
📧 Email us at info@afftonschools.net
or
📞 Contact your child’s school to update your contact info.
Thank you for helping us make sure we can reach you quickly when it matters most.
We appreciate your partnership! 💜💛
🚨 THIS IS A TEST 🚨
We’re testing our district communication systems this Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at 10 a.m.
You’ll get a test message by text, email, and phone—plus a post on our website.
It’s just a test, but it helps us make sure you’re getting alerts when it really counts.
📲 Check your settings so you don’t miss out!
We’re testing our district communication systems this Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at 10 a.m.
You’ll get a test message by text, email, and phone—plus a post on our website.
It’s just a test, but it helps us make sure you’re getting alerts when it really counts.
📲 Check your settings so you don’t miss out!
✨ NEW on Affton Unplugged: Ep. 84 ✨
🎙️ Future Healthcare Leaders: HOSA in Action
What does it take to prepare high school students for careers in medicine? In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht sits down with:
👩🔬 Lizzie Closser — AHS Science Teacher & HOSA Sponsor
🎓 Alexis Hancock, Lillian Edwards & Miranda Yeates — Affton High School seniors
Together, they dive into:
🏅 The competitive side of HOSA, from state to international events
💡 Real-world skills like accountability, time management & teamwork
💜 How mentorship and community fuel student success
Whether you’re curious about healthcare pathways or inspired by student leadership, this conversation shows how Affton students are building bright futures.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 affton.net/unplugged
#AfftonUnplugged #OneAffton #AfftonStrong
🎙️ Future Healthcare Leaders: HOSA in Action
What does it take to prepare high school students for careers in medicine? In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht sits down with:
👩🔬 Lizzie Closser — AHS Science Teacher & HOSA Sponsor
🎓 Alexis Hancock, Lillian Edwards & Miranda Yeates — Affton High School seniors
Together, they dive into:
🏅 The competitive side of HOSA, from state to international events
💡 Real-world skills like accountability, time management & teamwork
💜 How mentorship and community fuel student success
Whether you’re curious about healthcare pathways or inspired by student leadership, this conversation shows how Affton students are building bright futures.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 affton.net/unplugged
#AfftonUnplugged #OneAffton #AfftonStrong
🌟 Big news for our littlest Cougars! 🌟
We’re excited to welcome Officer Ashley Meyer to the Affton SRO team! She’ll be the very first School Resource Officer dedicated to our youngest learners at Mesnier Primary, Gotsch Intermediate, and Affton Early Childhood. 💜💛 Along with Officer Felts at AHS and Officer Whitmore at RMS, Officer Meyer is here to help keep our schools safe, build connections, and cheer on our students every step of the way.
We're so glad you're here! Welcome to the #OneAffton family. 🫶🏽
We’re excited to welcome Officer Ashley Meyer to the Affton SRO team! She’ll be the very first School Resource Officer dedicated to our youngest learners at Mesnier Primary, Gotsch Intermediate, and Affton Early Childhood. 💜💛 Along with Officer Felts at AHS and Officer Whitmore at RMS, Officer Meyer is here to help keep our schools safe, build connections, and cheer on our students every step of the way.
We're so glad you're here! Welcome to the #OneAffton family. 🫶🏽
📢 REMINDER: All Affton Schools will be closed in observance of Labor Day this coming Monday, Sept. 1, 2025.
✨ NEW on Affton Unplugged: Ep. 83 ✨
🎙️ Lights, Camera, Leadership: Meet Dr. Cassandra Suggs
From interviewing Michael Jordan and working with Oprah to leading classrooms and now serving as Affton’s Assistant Superintendent — Dr. Suggs has a story you don’t want to miss.
In this episode, Dr. Suggs shares:
📺 Her journey from journalism & TV to education
🌍 Her start in English Language Learning (ELL)
👩🏾🏫 A memorable teaching moment that shaped her love for students
💜 How the Affton community welcomed her and what she’s most excited for this year
This episode is all about inspiration, leadership, and the power of saying yes to new chapters.
🎧 Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 affton.net/unplugged
#AfftonUnplugged #OneAffton #AfftonStrong
🎙️ Lights, Camera, Leadership: Meet Dr. Cassandra Suggs
From interviewing Michael Jordan and working with Oprah to leading classrooms and now serving as Affton’s Assistant Superintendent — Dr. Suggs has a story you don’t want to miss.
In this episode, Dr. Suggs shares:
📺 Her journey from journalism & TV to education
🌍 Her start in English Language Learning (ELL)
👩🏾🏫 A memorable teaching moment that shaped her love for students
💜 How the Affton community welcomed her and what she’s most excited for this year
This episode is all about inspiration, leadership, and the power of saying yes to new chapters.
🎧 Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 affton.net/unplugged
#AfftonUnplugged #OneAffton #AfftonStrong
📣 NEW SEASON. NEW EPISODES. SAME COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
🎙️ Affton Unplugged: Season 3, Ep. 82
Building Community with the Affton Parents Club
How do parents power connection across Affton Schools? In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht sits down with Affton Parents Club (APC )President Emily Grozdanic to talk about:
✅ Back to School Bash – Sept. 24 at Mesnier Primary
✅ Meet Me at the Pitch – Sept. 10 at Affton High
✅ Ways YOU can get involved this year
💡 Whether you’re a parent, student, or community partner, this conversation shows how APC makes Affton feel like one family.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗affton.net/unplugged
#AfftonUnplugged #OneAffton #AfftonStrong
🎙️ Affton Unplugged: Season 3, Ep. 82
Building Community with the Affton Parents Club
How do parents power connection across Affton Schools? In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Travis Bracht sits down with Affton Parents Club (APC )President Emily Grozdanic to talk about:
✅ Back to School Bash – Sept. 24 at Mesnier Primary
✅ Meet Me at the Pitch – Sept. 10 at Affton High
✅ Ways YOU can get involved this year
💡 Whether you’re a parent, student, or community partner, this conversation shows how APC makes Affton feel like one family.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗affton.net/unplugged
#AfftonUnplugged #OneAffton #AfftonStrong
💜💛 What a fantastic first day of the 2025-26 school year! Our halls and classrooms are full once again with laughter, learning, and the joy of being together. We’re so excited for the year ahead--let's make it a great one, Cougars! ✨ #OneAffton #afftonstrong
📸 We want to see your smiles!
Once again, we’ll be compiling a First Day of School Album featuring our amazing students, teachers, and team members. 💜💛
Send your photo on Monday, August 18, 2025 — one per student, please — to communications@afftonschools.net and help us kick off the 2025-26 school year together!
#OneAffton #AfftonStrong
Meet the newest members of our #OneAffton family! 💜💛
We’re thrilled to welcome 19 incredible educators—including teachers and a school counselor—to Affton School District this year. 🌟
From day one, they’ve brought joy, passion, and fresh energy to our community—and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make. Just look at those smiles! 😄
Swipe to catch the excitement as they gear up for an unforgettable 2025-26 school year.
Welcome to the team—we’re so glad you’re here! One Team. One Family. One Community. #AfftonStrong
We’re thrilled to welcome 19 incredible educators—including teachers and a school counselor—to Affton School District this year. 🌟
From day one, they’ve brought joy, passion, and fresh energy to our community—and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make. Just look at those smiles! 😄
Swipe to catch the excitement as they gear up for an unforgettable 2025-26 school year.
Welcome to the team—we’re so glad you’re here! One Team. One Family. One Community. #AfftonStrong
