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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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![SSD Family Engagement Survey Open Through Jan. 31]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737473670/ssdmoorg/vbqzitixllvlch4qx4wd/Survey-wide.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737473670/ssdmoorg/vbqzitixllvlch4qx4wd/Survey-wide.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737473670/ssdmoorg/vbqzitixllvlch4qx4wd/Survey-wide.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737473670/ssdmoorg/vbqzitixllvlch4qx4wd/Survey-wide.png","width":1200}])
The SSD Family-School Relationships Survey will be administered Jan. 8 - 26, 2024. The survey will ask families how well the District shares information and involves them in their students’ learning.
![Samuel Engel Finalist in Teen Talent Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737133327/ssdmoorg/kbgx2orjizy7ympna35a/DSC_0022.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737133327/ssdmoorg/kbgx2orjizy7ympna35a/DSC_0022.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737133327/ssdmoorg/kbgx2orjizy7ympna35a/DSC_0022.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737133327/ssdmoorg/kbgx2orjizy7ympna35a/DSC_0022.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737133327/ssdmoorg/kbgx2orjizy7ympna35a/DSC_0022.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1737133327/ssdmoorg/kbgx2orjizy7ympna35a/DSC_0022.png","width":2200}])
Samuel Engel, a sophomore in the Mehlville School District, is embarking on the opportunity of a lifetime by accepting the invitation to perform at the Fabulous Fox Theater with his trio band Aragon.
![VSP Students Unite for Special Olympics Tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737062336/ssdmoorg/krkvg13johos1vcgiftv/DSC_0212.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737062336/ssdmoorg/krkvg13johos1vcgiftv/DSC_0212.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737062336/ssdmoorg/krkvg13johos1vcgiftv/DSC_0212.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737062336/ssdmoorg/krkvg13johos1vcgiftv/DSC_0212.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737062336/ssdmoorg/krkvg13johos1vcgiftv/DSC_0212.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1737062336/ssdmoorg/krkvg13johos1vcgiftv/DSC_0212.png","width":2200}])
Nearly 100 athletes representing 19 Vocational Skills Program (VSP) sites faced off in the Bowling Medal Tournament at Bowlero Lakeside.
![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 AwardÂ]([{"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.
![Ackerman Winter Concert Spreads Cheer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734634151/ssdmoorg/mahuqtgz7sucowsunoyr/DSC_0248.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734634151/ssdmoorg/mahuqtgz7sucowsunoyr/DSC_0248.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734634151/ssdmoorg/mahuqtgz7sucowsunoyr/DSC_0248.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734634151/ssdmoorg/mahuqtgz7sucowsunoyr/DSC_0248.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734634151/ssdmoorg/mahuqtgz7sucowsunoyr/DSC_0248.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1734634151/ssdmoorg/mahuqtgz7sucowsunoyr/DSC_0248.png","width":2200}])
Singing, dancing, and acting were the highlight performances during Ackerman’s annual Winter Concert.
![Famous Book Authors Visit JDC]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734463926/ssdmoorg/evj0nec5vwupbrrus9lk/AuthorVisitDecember2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734463926/ssdmoorg/evj0nec5vwupbrrus9lk/AuthorVisitDecember2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734463926/ssdmoorg/evj0nec5vwupbrrus9lk/AuthorVisitDecember2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734463926/ssdmoorg/evj0nec5vwupbrrus9lk/AuthorVisitDecember2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734463926/ssdmoorg/evj0nec5vwupbrrus9lk/AuthorVisitDecember2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734463926/ssdmoorg/evj0nec5vwupbrrus9lk/AuthorVisitDecember2024.jpg","width":2048}])
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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