“Kromm, Rikimaru & Johansen Architects presented their design for the planned Affton Early Childhood Education Center to the ECE committee and school board on Wednesday. Flip through to see some key points in the design, especially the corridoors and reception area.” Click through the link below to see the presentation. Printed in the Affton-Shrewsbury Patch […]
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Back to School: Affton Principals Share Hopes for New Year
“Classes began Wednesday for the Affton School District. At the Affton Board of Education meeting Tuesday evening, Patch caught a moment with the four Affton principals to ask what their hopes were for new school year. Here’s what they had to say: “My hope is very high student achievement, that each child maximizes his or her potential.” —Susan […]
As Stocks Plummet, Affton Schools’ Bond Issue Thrives
“A bad day for the stock market turned out to be good news for the Affton School District today. Despite fears last week that government inaction on the debt ceiling might roil the financial markets, an Affton School District bond issue did especially well Thursday as investors fled stocks for safer investments “We couldn’t have had a […]
Affton Asst. Super Weissflug to Retire Next Year
“Affton School District Assistant Superintendent Ken Weissflug will retire June 30, 2012. At a special meeting on Tuesday, the Affton School Board accepted the June 2012 resignations of eight members of its staff, including Weissflug. “I’ve enjoyed every minute of it,” Weissflug toldPatch of his time at Affton. “It’s changed my life dramatically—all for the good.” […]
Washington Debt Crisis Looms Over Affton Schools’ Bond Issuance
“The debt-limit debate is hitting close to home this week as Affton School District officials worry that a crisis in Congress may hurt a planned bond issue. At a special meeting Tuesday night, the Affton School Board approved a resolution authorizing a new bond sale for the district, scheduled for Aug. 4. “The purpose is to refinance […]
Affton School Board Appoints New Member
“At a special meeting Tuesday night, the Affton School Board interviewed and appointed Patricia Zahn to the board seat left vacant by the June departure of Mike Alexander. “I’m really passionate about what’s possible here,” Zahn told the board at the start of the interview. “And I’m a quick study.” Zahn has lived in the Affton School […]