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.
Drummond Elementary School held its Black History Month assembly on Thursday to celebrate the accomplishments and the history of African Americans. 
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.
Pattonville High School senior Athena Housley was named a recipient of Maryville University’s Dr. Donald M. Suggs Scholarship worth $140,264 during a surprise presentation during class on Feb. 22. Housley is one of just four winners for 2023. This freshman competitive scholarship is awarded to incoming African American students from the St. Louis metropolitan area who have demonstrated the potential for academic achievement. It provides full tuition, room and board expenses for four years.