A six-panel photo collage celebrating the 2026 Affton Distinguished Service Award winners. Each panel shows a different staff member—four women and two men—holding a celebratory bouquet of flowers. They are joined by smiling school administrators and colleagues in various settings across the district, including classrooms, offices, and hallways. At the top center of the collage is a gold and purple seal that reads "Distinguished Service Award 2026."

March 12, 2026

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Affton Schools

Beyond the classroom, it takes a dedicated team to make #OneAffton thrive! 💜💛

We are incredibly proud to announce our 2026 Distinguished Service Award winners. From the front office and the tech office to the hallways and classrooms, these individuals go above and beyond every day.

Please join us in celebrating this year’s honorees:
- Kathy Moran, administrative assistant at Affton Early Childhood
- Rebecca Riley, custodian at Mesnier Primary
- Heather Villar, teacher assistant at Gotsch Intermediate
- Paul Caritoni, lead custodian at Rogers Middle School
- Danielle Wingbermuehle, administrative assistant to the principals at Affton High School
- Rachel Watson, technology systems support engineer at Central Office

Thank you for your hard work, your passion, and for the incredible impact you make in every corner of our district! 🌟