Ensuring Students’ Smooth Transition to Middle and High School
With the end of the 2012-2013 school year in sight, students who will be advancing to the next level of their education in the District are anxiously anticipating what their new school and new schedule...
View ArticleStudents Honored for Vision of Their City’s Future
Current Clayton Mayor Harold Sanger, former Mayor Linda Goldstein and the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council honored the 14 student winners of the Clayton Centennial Contest at a special reception on...
View ArticleMeramec Scientists Celebrated for Their Outstanding Work
Following the School District of Clayton’s Science Fair in March, 15 Meramec Elementary students were honored for their unique projects at the Academy of Science – St. Louis’ Science Fair at Queeny...
View ArticleEnsuring Students’ Smooth Transition to Middle and High School
With the end of the 2012-2013 school year in sight, students who will be advancing to the next level of their education in the District are anxiously anticipating what their new school and new schedule...
View ArticleField Day Creates Fun Team-Building Experiences
Meramec Elementary students enjoyed their annual Field Day activities on Friday, May 24. Parent volunteers and staff were essential in making the end-of the-year celebrations memorable. Click the...
View ArticleFifth-Graders Celebrate Accomplishments, Prepare for New Challenges
Fifth-Grade Promotion at Meramec Elementary serves as a time for fifth-graders and their teachers and families to celebrate their successes while excitedly anticipating future endeavors. Meramec...
View ArticleWydown EL Students Help Elementary Students Improve Literacy Skills
English Language (EL) students at Wydown Summer Academy are helping to improve the reading skills of EL students at Elementary Summer Academy through a partnership between the programs this summer....
View ArticleSummerQuest Kicks Off with Fun, Engaging Activities
Kindergarten through sixth-grade students in the School District of Clayton’s SummerQuest summer day camp have been enjoying a wide variety of activities during the camp’s first session of the summer....
View ArticleCampers Learn About Costa Rican Agriculture
As part of the Costa Rican theme for session one of SummerQuest, kindergarten through third-grade campers enjoyed a presentation from Dr. Ira Kodner, Costa Rican orchid enthusiast and grandfather of a...
View ArticleMeramec Elementary Students Meet Their Teachers
Meramec Elementary hosted its annual Meet the Teacher event for all students on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Accompanied by their parents, Meramec students had the opportunity to meet their teachers for the...
View ArticleFirst Day of School Begins New Chapter for Meramec Students
Meramec Elementary students returned to school on Wednesday, Aug. 14, to begin a new grade level and start their next chapter in Clayton. Students enjoyed getting to know their teachers and classmates...
View ArticleStudents Have A Sweet Start to the School Year
To welcome back students and kickstart the new school year, the Meramec Elementary PTO hosted their annual Sno-Cone Day on Aug. 16. Students enjoyed a variety of sno-cone flavors while having an extra...
View ArticleMeramec Students Enjoy New Daily Routines
After the first few weeks of school, Meramec Elementary students have settled in to their daily routines filled with learning, character- and team-building and fun with their peers. Click on the...
View ArticleSecond-Graders Hone Their Reading and Writing Skills
Meramec Elementary second-grade students took part in a variety of different activities on Thursday, Sept. 5, to practice their reading and writing skills. Click on the headline to view photos..
View ArticleIn-Class Activity Familiarizes Fourth-Graders with U.S. Geography
Fourth-graders enhanced their knowledge of the geography of the United States during their social studies time on Thursday, Sept. 5. Through an in-class activity in conjunction with their geography...
View ArticleStudents and Parents Give Back to Their School
Meramec Elementary students and their parents took time on Thursday, Sept. 26, to volunteer on their school grounds at Meramec’s Beautification Day. Attendees raked leaves, swept the sidewalk and...
View ArticleMeramec Students On Board with Chess
From chess aficionados to beginning players, the second- through fifth-grade members of the Meramec Elementary Chess Club are spending one hour per week before or after school this fall honing their...
View ArticleSimple Rule Yields Powerful Results at Meramec
Every school has its list of rules for students, staff and visitors to follow, but this school year, the Meramec Elementary community is focusing on one simple, yet very powerful rule: the Golden Rule....
View ArticleStudent Entrepreneurs Support Service Learning at Meramec Market
Student entrepreneurs sold their goods and services while supporting a good cause during Meramec Elementary’s fourth annual Meramec Market on Thursday, Oct. 10. From handmade jewelry and toys to video...
View ArticleStudents Gain Confidence, New Skills on Rock-Climbing Wall
Fifth-graders at Meramec Elementary enjoyed a fun challenge in October when each class visited the rock-climbing wall at the Center of Clayton. In conjunction with the fifth-grade physical education...
View ArticleHalloween at Meramec Elementary
Meramec Elementary students paraded throughout the neighborhood showcasing their creative Halloween costumes and enjoyed Halloween treats and activities in their classrooms during this year's Halloween...
View ArticleCheck out the 2013 Annual Report!
The School District of Clayton's 2013 Annual Report features District and school highlights, photos and student achievements. Click on the headline to view the 2013 Annual Report.
View ArticleWriting Workshop Improves Students’ Literacy Skills
Students in Meramec Elementary Teacher Laura Bruns’ first-grade class enjoyed spending time on Thursday, Dec. 5, practicing their writing and drawing skills. The students’ daily Writing Workshop...
View ArticleBoard Approves 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Academic Calendars
The Board of Education approved the academic calendars for the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school years at its Dec. 18 meeting. Click on the headline to download the calendars and read about the changes...
View ArticleStudents and their Families Enjoy the Annual Holiday Sing
Meramec Elementary students performed for their parents on Dec. 20 as part of the school's annual pre-Winter Break tradition: the Holiday Sing! Click on the headline to view photos.
View ArticleSecond-Graders Journey into the Wild
Meramec Elementary second-graders in Nancy Liberman’s class made an exciting visit to the school’s library on Friday, Jan. 10. The students are beginning their research project about wild animals....
View ArticleMeramec Students Celebrate the 100th Day of School
Meramec Elementary students participated in a variety of math-inspired games and dressed up in costumes inspired by fashion from 100 years ago to celebrate the 100th day of school on Friday, Jan. 24....
View ArticleNew PTO Dashboard Launched for 2014
A new PTO Dashboard homepage has been launched for each school’s PTO to make it easier for parents to find important information such as upcoming events, announcements and meeting dates. Click the...
View ArticleFifth-Grader Wins $300 Prize for Digital Filmmaking Skills
Meramec Elementary fifth-grader Robert Rosas used his iMovie-making skills to convince the judges in EducationPlus’ Show-Me A Movie digital storytelling contest why they should play the game of...
View ArticleFourth-Graders Watch Solar Power in Action
The fourth-graders at Meramec Elementary gained a new appreciation for the power of the sun during a presentation by Becky Finch and Chad Schubert of MicroGrid Solar during their science class on...
View ArticleClayton’s Counselors are a Pivotal Part of the School Community
School counselors are often the individuals who work behind the scenes to ensure students are ready to learn each day and are prepared for success beyond graduation. Click on the headline to learn more...
View ArticleMeramec Elementary Has Heart!
Meramec Elementary students and staff wore red on Friday, Feb. 7, to commemorate the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day. Students learned about heart health, participated in heart...
View ArticleMeramec Kindergarteners Celebrate the Chinese New Year
Meremec Elementary kindergarteners have taken time throughout the past month to prepare for their Chinese New Year celebration on Friday, Feb. 7. Students created lanterns and dragon scrolls while...
View ArticleMeramec KidZone Hosts Service Project to Benefit APA
Students enrolled in KidZone for before- and after-school care at Meramec Elementary are helping to support local homeless dogs and cats this winter. Through a service project benefitting the Animal...
View ArticleMeramec Celebrates African Culture, Famous African Americans
The Meramec community gathered on Feb. 27, for a special celebration highlighting the impact of African culture on the U.S. and the important work of African American individuals throughout history....
View ArticleStudents Put Engineering Skills to the Test During Annual Egg Drop
Meramec Elementary fourth- and fifth-graders enrolled in Kid Zone spent the past two weeks challenging their knowledge in the annual Egg Drop Challenge. Students were tasked to build egg mobiles using...
View ArticleLunches of Love Provide Sense of Normalcy, Comfort
A small gesture by the Meramec Elementary community made a significant impact on those in need on Monday, March 31. Through the school’s Lunches of Love program, Meramec’s Helping Hands parent group...
View ArticleFourth-Grade Students Welcome Their State Rep
The fourth-grade classes at Meramec Elementary welcomed State Representative Stacey Newman on Friday, April 4, for a presentation held in conjunction with their social studies curriculum about...
View ArticleSTEM Day Broadens Students’ Perspectives Through Engaging Activities
Fifth-grade students and their teachers from across the School District of Clayton spent the day together on Friday, April 11, for the District’s first-ever Elementary STEM Day. Click the headline to...
View ArticleMeramec Choir Wows Audience at Cardinals Game
The Meramec Elementary Choir, under the direction of Music Teacher Randi Shanker, wowed audiences with their rendition of “God Bless America” on the field at the St. Louis Cardinals game on April 12....
View ArticleFourth-Graders Immerse Themselves in a Good Book
Fourth-grade students at Meramec Elementary spent part of their afternoon on Tuesday, April 22, diving into a good book during their independent reading time. Click on the headline to view photos.
View ArticleThird-Graders Celebrate Empanada Day!
Meramec Elementary third-graders recently put on their chef hats to celebrate what they have learned about traditional foods and cooking in their unit on Argentina and South America in Señora Sarah...
View ArticleFamous Missourians Sighted at Meramec
Sightings of famous Missourians such as Maya Angelou, Walt Disney, Calamity Jane and Ulysses S. Grant occurred at Meramec Elementary on Wednesday, May 7, during the fourth-grade Famous Missourians...
View ArticleCelebrations of Learning Event Highlights Students’ Success
Meramec Elementary parents and other special guests spent time celebrating their students’ success this school year during Meramec’s Celebrations of Learning event on Wednesday, May 21. Students in...
View ArticleFifth-Graders’ Family Stories Published in Book
Two Meramec Elementary fifth-graders have been honored by The Grannie Annie Family Story Celebration for their historical family stories. Belle Gage’s story, “Blizzard Blunder in Boston,” and Meredith...
View ArticleDownload Your Child's Summer Math Packet
Summer math packets provide opportunities for continued practice and help maintain computational fluency and problem solving throughout the summer. Click the headline to download the summer math...
View ArticleField Day Creates Fun Team-Building Experiences
Meramec Elementary students enjoyed their annual Field Day activities on Friday, May 23. Parent volunteers and staff were essential in making the end-of the-year celebrations memorable. Click the...
View ArticleTwo Clayton Orchestras Selected to Perform at MMEA Conference
Two talented groups of Clayton musicians have been selected to perform at the Missouri Music Educators’ Association’s 77th annual In-Service and Conference in January 2015. The two groups include the...
View ArticleProtect Your Family Against the Flu
Cold and flu season is here. Please consult with your child’s physician to find out when flu shots will be available for your family. Students with chronic health conditions, including asthma, and...
View ArticleTips for Cold Weather
Winter has officially arrived, and that means cold temperatures and even colder wind chills. Click on the headline for a few tips to consider as you prepare your children for school, particularly on...
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