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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
![Unified Night Lights Celebrates 10th Anniversary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791556375/ssdmoorg/gyyupbaiocr2o1czoxo2/DSC_0350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791556375/ssdmoorg/gyyupbaiocr2o1czoxo2/DSC_0350.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1791556375/ssdmoorg/gyyupbaiocr2o1czoxo2/DSC_0350.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1791556375/ssdmoorg/gyyupbaiocr2o1czoxo2/DSC_0350.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1791556375/ssdmoorg/gyyupbaiocr2o1czoxo2/DSC_0350.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1791556375/ssdmoorg/gyyupbaiocr2o1czoxo2/DSC_0350.jpg","width":2200}])
Kirkwood School District broke participation records Tuesday night with 200 SSD students on the field for the annual Unified Night Lights.
![Career Day Helps Students Discover Work Opportunities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791313977/ssdmoorg/vtzeetuebtxmxz9a9xfd/DSC_0060.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791313977/ssdmoorg/vtzeetuebtxmxz9a9xfd/DSC_0060.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1791313977/ssdmoorg/vtzeetuebtxmxz9a9xfd/DSC_0060.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1791313977/ssdmoorg/vtzeetuebtxmxz9a9xfd/DSC_0060.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1791313977/ssdmoorg/vtzeetuebtxmxz9a9xfd/DSC_0060.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1791313977/ssdmoorg/vtzeetuebtxmxz9a9xfd/DSC_0060.jpg","width":2200}])
Students learned about the world of work and post-secondary opportunities at Ackerman’s annual Career Day.
![The SSD logo on top of a white textured background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743622847/ssdmoorg/ej3vdd7wxc8kezy06ruw/SSDbrandedphoto-Finalsite1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743622847/ssdmoorg/ej3vdd7wxc8kezy06ruw/SSDbrandedphoto-Finalsite1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743622847/ssdmoorg/ej3vdd7wxc8kezy06ruw/SSDbrandedphoto-Finalsite1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743622847/ssdmoorg/ej3vdd7wxc8kezy06ruw/SSDbrandedphoto-Finalsite1.png","width":1200}])
Your experience can help shape SSD’s next Strategic Plan and CSIP. Join a focus group to share what the District does well, where we can improve, and where we should focus our efforts over the next five years to support students.
![SSD Board President Carmen Meeks Honored with Excellence in Education Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790967032/ssdmoorg/q2esnzx2wz03oucfuzsc/Meeks_Carmen.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790967032/ssdmoorg/q2esnzx2wz03oucfuzsc/Meeks_Carmen.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790967032/ssdmoorg/q2esnzx2wz03oucfuzsc/Meeks_Carmen.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790967032/ssdmoorg/q2esnzx2wz03oucfuzsc/Meeks_Carmen.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1790967032/ssdmoorg/q2esnzx2wz03oucfuzsc/Meeks_Carmen.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1790967032/ssdmoorg/q2esnzx2wz03oucfuzsc/Meeks_Carmen.jpg","width":2200}])
Special School District’s Board of Education President Carmen Meeks has been named a 2026 Excellence in Education Award recipient by The St. Louis American Foundation, recognizing her leadership and commitment to students and educators across the St. Louis region.
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Senior students in South Tech’s Design and Entrepreneurship program hosted the school’s annual fall Java Jam, giving students an opportunity to build professional networking skills and connect with industry professionals.
![SSD Board Sets 2026-27 Tax Rate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790780910/ssdmoorg/qnjtvp7ayz89fhtmdcdh/ScreenShot2026-09-30at100748AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790780910/ssdmoorg/qnjtvp7ayz89fhtmdcdh/ScreenShot2026-09-30at100748AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790780910/ssdmoorg/qnjtvp7ayz89fhtmdcdh/ScreenShot2026-09-30at100748AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790780910/ssdmoorg/qnjtvp7ayz89fhtmdcdh/ScreenShot2026-09-30at100748AM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790780910/ssdmoorg/qnjtvp7ayz89fhtmdcdh/ScreenShot2026-09-30at100748AM.png","width":1397}])
The SSD Board of Education approved the 2026-27 tax rate of $1.1996 per $100 of assessed property value at its Sept. 29 meeting.
![SSD Welcomes New Board Member]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790777916/ssdmoorg/phagnii6v72okvowcog6/McKitrck3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790777916/ssdmoorg/phagnii6v72okvowcog6/McKitrck3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790777916/ssdmoorg/phagnii6v72okvowcog6/McKitrck3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790777916/ssdmoorg/phagnii6v72okvowcog6/McKitrck3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790777916/ssdmoorg/phagnii6v72okvowcog6/McKitrck3.jpg","width":1448}])
At the Sept. 21 Governing Council meeting, Bob McKitrick was elected as the new Subdistrict 2 representative to the SSD Board of Education.
![A group of SSD staff and Board of Education members pose in the boardroom. A staff member in front holds a framed certificate recognizing the District.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790358616/ssdmoorg/paikbejlzj8ttmg7ek6g/092226_MeritoriousBudget.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790358616/ssdmoorg/paikbejlzj8ttmg7ek6g/092226_MeritoriousBudget.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790358616/ssdmoorg/paikbejlzj8ttmg7ek6g/092226_MeritoriousBudget.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790358616/ssdmoorg/paikbejlzj8ttmg7ek6g/092226_MeritoriousBudget.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790358616/ssdmoorg/paikbejlzj8ttmg7ek6g/092226_MeritoriousBudget.png","width":1231}])
Special School District of St. Louis County has earned the Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for its 2026-27 budget.
SSD Calendar
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October 1 2026
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