Filing Opens Dec. 7 for Two Seats on SSD Board of Education

November 1, 2021 - Candidate filing for two open seats of the SSD Board of Education opens at 8 AM on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, and continues until 5 PM on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. The terms of current Board members Ms. Katie Pottroff, Subdistrict 3, and Scott Moeller, Subdistrict 4 expire in March 2022.

Students Learn Artful Gardening at Neuwoehner

November 30, 2021 - Neuwoehner High School art teacher Deborah Rudolf wants all her students to become creative thinkers and makers of art. If gardening helps them get there, that’s a bonus. “Even if they don’t like art, I want them to know that art can be calming, art can be expressive,” said Rudolf.

SSD Wins 2021 Business Health Culture Award

November 30, 2021 - Accessible online health resources and adherence to CDC guidelines were instrumental in garnering SSD the 2021 Business Health Culture Award from the St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition (BHC).

Ackerman Music Teacher Awarded $2,000 Grant from NEA Foundation

November 30, 2021 - Ackerman Music Teacher Stephanie Jones has been awarded a $2,000 grant from The NEA Foundation. The NEA Foundation is a public charity founded by educators to improve public education for all students. Since 2013, they have awarded $2.2 million in grants, supporting 39,000 educators and 627,000 students in 47 states.

Serving Coffee Provides Students With Essential Skills

November 29, 2021 - Every morning, Monday through Friday at 8 AM, five students in Michelle Cantino’s Learning Community class prepare and serve coffee, hot chocolate, and tea for teachers and staff at Neuwoehner High School. The goal of the class is to prepare students to meet their employment, education, and independent living outcomes, and serving hot beverages helps the students do just that.

Resource Officer and Students Form Tradition of Playing Chess at Lunch

Most students use lunchtime as an opportunity to relax their minds and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the school day. But for some students at North Tech, it’s the time when they put their game faces on and come up with strategies to be named the winning champion in a game of chess. Since the beginning of the school year, School Resource Office Neil French has been playing chess with North Tech students during their lunch period.

Boeing Visits North and South Tech High Schools

November 15, 2021 - Dozens of North and South Tech students spent an afternoon interacting with Boeing industry professionals, learning what it’s like to work as skilled assembly and sheet metal mechanics. The instructors gave an introductory demonstration on how to build and maintain the structure of an aircraft, with an emphasis on accuracy and precision.

SSD Staff and Students Honor Those Who Served in the Armed Forces

November 12, 2021 - November 11 is a day dedicated to honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. As a show of appreciation and gratitude, students and staff at North Tech and Neuwoehner High Schools spent the day giving back by serving veteran staff members a free lunch and displaying thank you messages throughout the building.

Parent of SSD Employee Donates Handmade Hats and Scarves to SSD Critical Needs Coat Drive

November 11, 2021 - The winter months can be a joyful time for many, welcoming family and feeling the magic of the holiday season. But for some, winter can mean chilly nights and cold days. To help students stay warm during the winter months, SSD coordinated the Critical Need Coat Drive to collect new coats, hats, scarves, and gloves.

SSD Earns Top Marks on Financial Audit

November 10, 2021 - The SSD Board of Education recently approved the audit report on the District’s financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2021. Schowalter & Jabouri, PC, certified public accountants, presented SSD’s audit report at the Nov. 9 Board meeting. ​SSD received an unmodified opinion on its audited financial statements.

Staff and Community Award Nominations Open Through Feb. 7, 2022

November 9, 2021 - Special School District has a long history of celebrating outstanding teachers, paraprofessionals, community members, and other SSD employees who stand out for their tremendous work in helping our students succeed. Each spring, the District honors these individuals with a number of awards.

Student Scholarships Open Through Dec. 17, 2021

November 9, 2021 - Special School District of St. Louis County is fortunate to partner with regional organizations that provide scholarship opportunities to our students. Over the years, thousands of dollars have been donated to help SSD students take the next step in their educational journey.

Wallace Garners Leadership Award from Foundation

November 4, 2021 - This year has been a milestone for Dr. Ronda Wallace, principal at Special School District’s North Technical High School! Wallace was recently selected by the St. Louis American Foundation to receive a 2021 Excellence in Education Award for leadership in her school and community.

Spire Host Demonstration for South Tech Students

November 3, 2021 - Instead ofSenior South Tech Students listen to spire demonstration and dig holes. spending the afternoon in a classroom setting, senior HVAC program students at South Tech High School received hands-on excavation training from Spire employees during an outdoor demonstration on Tuesday.

Family Engagement Month in SSD

November 1, 2021 - During the month of November, SSD will be celebrating Family Engagement Month, a time to recognize and celebrate our SSD families.