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Special School District of St. Louis County, the largest specialized education provider in the state, equips and empowers students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. This is realized through an inclusive, collaborative approach, supported by our comprehensive resources and deep expertise - all of which is centered on each student’s unique needs.
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![Litzsinger Celebrates Black History Month With Live Performance Inspired by Maya Angelou]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770657754/ssdmoorg/dluvqpbm2kax76khlowm/DSC_0048.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770657754/ssdmoorg/dluvqpbm2kax76khlowm/DSC_0048.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770657754/ssdmoorg/dluvqpbm2kax76khlowm/DSC_0048.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770657754/ssdmoorg/dluvqpbm2kax76khlowm/DSC_0048.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770657754/ssdmoorg/dluvqpbm2kax76khlowm/DSC_0048.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770657754/ssdmoorg/dluvqpbm2kax76khlowm/DSC_0048.png","width":2200}])
Litzsinger School enjoyed a live performance by Metro Theater Company titled “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me", inspired by Maya Angelou’s book “And Still I Rise”.
![Dr. Stephanie Berry Named Partner District Director for Webster Groves]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770232050/ssdmoorg/vvxlw8mcx6qzyc7riafy/BerryWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770232050/ssdmoorg/vvxlw8mcx6qzyc7riafy/BerryWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770232050/ssdmoorg/vvxlw8mcx6qzyc7riafy/BerryWeb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770232050/ssdmoorg/vvxlw8mcx6qzyc7riafy/BerryWeb.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770232050/ssdmoorg/vvxlw8mcx6qzyc7riafy/BerryWeb.png","width":1500}])
Dr. Stephanie Berry has been approved as the new Partner District Director for Webster Groves School District. Berry has served as interim director in Webster Groves since April 2025.
![Student and Teacher Compete Against Each Other in Hockey Game]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770049171/ssdmoorg/f3fyyquph1hsauzppgrd/DSC_0101.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770049171/ssdmoorg/f3fyyquph1hsauzppgrd/DSC_0101.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770049171/ssdmoorg/f3fyyquph1hsauzppgrd/DSC_0101.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770049171/ssdmoorg/f3fyyquph1hsauzppgrd/DSC_0101.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770049171/ssdmoorg/f3fyyquph1hsauzppgrd/DSC_0101.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770049171/ssdmoorg/f3fyyquph1hsauzppgrd/DSC_0101.png","width":2200}])
Luke Yanics, a seventh grader at Litzsinger school, played against Jason Vanover, Litzsinger's physical education teacher, in a hockey game.
![SSD Honors Black Americans During Black History Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769786781/ssdmoorg/vij7iykaobuczhwarxs7/BlackHistoryMonth2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769786781/ssdmoorg/vij7iykaobuczhwarxs7/BlackHistoryMonth2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769786781/ssdmoorg/vij7iykaobuczhwarxs7/BlackHistoryMonth2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769786781/ssdmoorg/vij7iykaobuczhwarxs7/BlackHistoryMonth2026.png","width":1200}])
As SSD celebrates Black History Month, we honor the remarkable contributions and achievements of Black Americans who have paved the way in education, leadership, and innovation.
![Four students in EMT uniforms work with a dummy to practice assessments]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769615671/gbxllh7iprc80y3fxlsn/STEMT.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769615671/gbxllh7iprc80y3fxlsn/STEMT.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769615671/gbxllh7iprc80y3fxlsn/STEMT.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769615671/gbxllh7iprc80y3fxlsn/STEMT.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769615671/gbxllh7iprc80y3fxlsn/STEMT.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769615671/gbxllh7iprc80y3fxlsn/STEMT.jpg","width":1920}])
Four senior EMT students put their training into action when a medical emergency unfolded on campus, stepping in to assess and stabilize an injured teacher until first responders arrived.
![Neuwoehner Celebrates Women’s History]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769097108/ssdmoorg/fri8vebsvjwudgpzxgvk/DSC_0002.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769097108/ssdmoorg/fri8vebsvjwudgpzxgvk/DSC_0002.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769097108/ssdmoorg/fri8vebsvjwudgpzxgvk/DSC_0002.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769097108/ssdmoorg/fri8vebsvjwudgpzxgvk/DSC_0002.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769097108/ssdmoorg/fri8vebsvjwudgpzxgvk/DSC_0002.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1769097108/ssdmoorg/fri8vebsvjwudgpzxgvk/DSC_0002.png","width":2200}])
As part of Neuwoehner’s Monthly Equity Celebrations, students celebrated women’s history by researching historical figures and showcasing their accomplishments through wall displays and fun activities such as trivia and bingo.
![The SSD logo on top of a white textured background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722864037/ssdmoorg/eeg9n5j8y7jle6evkxja/LandscapePhotoforFinalsite.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722864037/ssdmoorg/eeg9n5j8y7jle6evkxja/LandscapePhotoforFinalsite.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722864037/ssdmoorg/eeg9n5j8y7jle6evkxja/LandscapePhotoforFinalsite.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722864037/ssdmoorg/eeg9n5j8y7jle6evkxja/LandscapePhotoforFinalsite.png","width":1200}])
Proposed legislation, House Bill 2933, was filed in the Missouri House of Representatives regarding special education services and career and technical education programs provided by SSD.
![St. Louis County Apprenticeship & career pathways showcase]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768508570/ssdmoorg/xru57gxyd23lkpwocwap/STLCACPSConnections3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768508570/ssdmoorg/xru57gxyd23lkpwocwap/STLCACPSConnections3.png","width":325}])
It's almost time for the 2026 Showcase events - offering middle and high school students opportunities to connect with pros from high-demand industries and explore their options.
SSD Calendar
![February 15]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749140496/ssdmoorg/xxlnbrsdbkgo6tvp6fdc/SSD2025-2191.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749140496/ssdmoorg/xxlnbrsdbkgo6tvp6fdc/SSD2025-2191.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749140496/ssdmoorg/xxlnbrsdbkgo6tvp6fdc/SSD2025-2191.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749140496/ssdmoorg/xxlnbrsdbkgo6tvp6fdc/SSD2025-2191.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749140496/ssdmoorg/xxlnbrsdbkgo6tvp6fdc/SSD2025-2191.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749140496/ssdmoorg/xxlnbrsdbkgo6tvp6fdc/SSD2025-2191.jpg","width":2200}])
February 15
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