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Drummond Elementary School held its Black History Month assembly on Thursday to celebrate the accomplishments and the history of African Americans. 

Presentations included transportation department driver trainer Ricky Jones sharing a rendition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, the Drummond choir performing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (watch here: https://youtu.be/MoevB2CHz-A) and Drummond third graders playing a song on African drums. 

Two groups from Pattonville High School also participated in the event. The 55th verse, a slam poetry team, recited three pieces of work and members of the African American Achievers Society (Triple A) demonstrated a step dance. 

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A big red firetruck replaced big yellow school buses outside of Pattonville Early Childhood Center on Thursday when members of the West Overland Fire Protection District joined students for lunch. 

Teacher Lindsey Jones said it was a really good experience for the group of 3- to 5-year-old students. 

“It's letting them get to know the firefighters as members of the community,” she said. “They’re getting to see that it's just a person under the suit and they don’t need to be scared. It’s really helping break down that wall and a good learning opportunity.”

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Each year, Pattonville School District honors those who serve in the district with its Pride of Pattonville award. These awards are given to recognize excellence in performance, service, character and contributions demonstrated by those who serve in the Pattonville School District. Any district employee, parent, volunteer or other friend of Pattonville is eligible to receive a Pride of Pattonville honor. Nominations can be submitted online at www.psdr3.org/nominate and paper nomination forms are available throughout the district.

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Students from Pattonville School District participated in the Missouri National Education Association’s (MNEA) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay-Poster Contest. The theme for this year was “Fulfilling Dr. King’s Dream: Reading to Lead and Transform.” Four students placed in the state competition after winning at the district level.

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The Pattonville High School girls swimming and diving team competed at the MSHSAA Class 2 state championships at the City of St. Peter Rec-Plex. The Pirates placed 22nd in the final team rankings with 21 points.
 
Freshman Jenna Ridings medaled at the competition placing sixth in the championship final of the 100 yard butterfly race with a time of 57.99 seconds. Ridings reached the consolation finals in the 200 yard freestyle and placed 10th, breaking her own school record with a time of 1:56.90. Sophomore Emma Eiswirth broke her own school record in the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1:08.75 in the preliminary round and placed 16th in the consolation final. 
 

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