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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.
SSD Headlines
![Superintendent Dr. Maclin Maclin is Recognized in Newsweek Magazine]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736284476/ssdmoorg/t1otozm11vwme6g2iaaa/Maclin-Newsweek.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736284476/ssdmoorg/t1otozm11vwme6g2iaaa/Maclin-Newsweek.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736284476/ssdmoorg/t1otozm11vwme6g2iaaa/Maclin-Newsweek.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736284476/ssdmoorg/t1otozm11vwme6g2iaaa/Maclin-Newsweek.png","width":1200}])
Special School District is proud to announce that our Superintendent, Dr. Michael Maclin, has been featured in a recent issue of Newsweek for his exceptional leadership and efforts to stabilize District finances and prioritize student success through the “Righting the Ship” initiative.
![Students Earn Character Captured Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734643621/ssdmoorg/lipet8halkic867mrkpd/DSC_0073.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734643621/ssdmoorg/lipet8halkic867mrkpd/DSC_0073.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734643621/ssdmoorg/lipet8halkic867mrkpd/DSC_0073.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734643621/ssdmoorg/lipet8halkic867mrkpd/DSC_0073.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734643621/ssdmoorg/lipet8halkic867mrkpd/DSC_0073.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1734643621/ssdmoorg/lipet8halkic867mrkpd/DSC_0073.jpg","width":2200}])
A total of 10 students were recognized at Neuwoehner’s Character Captured Award ceremony for the first and second quarters.
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Ackerman School held its annual holiday shopping tradition for all students. For the event, staff transform the school cafeteria into a mini shopping center for students to purchase gifts for family and friends.
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Singing, dancing, and acting were the highlight performances during Ackerman’s annual Winter Concert.
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Tiffany Jackson and Lamar Giles, two best selling authors, visited students in the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) for a book study.
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The cast and crew of “The Rainbow Fish” received a standing ovation following Northview’s live performance for family and friends.
![Sam Weber Garners Support from Staff During 5K Race]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734383243/ssdmoorg/i6gnb5bdswgqgl78ve5k/SamWeber.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734383243/ssdmoorg/i6gnb5bdswgqgl78ve5k/SamWeber.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734383243/ssdmoorg/i6gnb5bdswgqgl78ve5k/SamWeber.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734383243/ssdmoorg/i6gnb5bdswgqgl78ve5k/SamWeber.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734383243/ssdmoorg/i6gnb5bdswgqgl78ve5k/SamWeber.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734383243/ssdmoorg/i6gnb5bdswgqgl78ve5k/SamWeber.png","width":2048}])
Sam Weber, Parkway South High School sophomore student, participated in the 42nd annual Webster Kirkwood Turkey Trot race.
![Emerson Award Winners 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734361119/ssdmoorg/nffvgazmsdbrspgjcukb/EMERSONAwards2024-Finalsite.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734361119/ssdmoorg/nffvgazmsdbrspgjcukb/EMERSONAwards2024-Finalsite.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734361119/ssdmoorg/nffvgazmsdbrspgjcukb/EMERSONAwards2024-Finalsite.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734361119/ssdmoorg/nffvgazmsdbrspgjcukb/EMERSONAwards2024-Finalsite.png","width":1200}])
Lifting up teachers in the St. Louis region for their amazing work in the classroom is an annual endeavor of the Emerson Corporation. The organization’s Excellence in Education program recognizes educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area who are examples of excellence in their field.
SSD Calendar
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January 1 2025
Events
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