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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
![Bridges Receives Generous MRTA Donation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726000836/ssdmoorg/feihyt6zyq4or6duvkzr/DSC_0026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726000836/ssdmoorg/feihyt6zyq4or6duvkzr/DSC_0026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726000836/ssdmoorg/feihyt6zyq4or6duvkzr/DSC_0026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726000836/ssdmoorg/feihyt6zyq4or6duvkzr/DSC_0026.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726000836/ssdmoorg/feihyt6zyq4or6duvkzr/DSC_0026.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1726000836/ssdmoorg/feihyt6zyq4or6duvkzr/DSC_0026.jpg","width":2200}])
Bridges School was selected by the Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA) as their school of choice to support throughout the 2024-25 academic school year.
![Stephanie Schuette Recipient of DonorsChoose Grant]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725996505/ssdmoorg/fklsvs7j0bpg03xay2ti/StephanieSchuette.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725996505/ssdmoorg/fklsvs7j0bpg03xay2ti/StephanieSchuette.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725996505/ssdmoorg/fklsvs7j0bpg03xay2ti/StephanieSchuette.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725996505/ssdmoorg/fklsvs7j0bpg03xay2ti/StephanieSchuette.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1725996505/ssdmoorg/fklsvs7j0bpg03xay2ti/StephanieSchuette.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1725996505/ssdmoorg/fklsvs7j0bpg03xay2ti/StephanieSchuette.png","width":2200}])
Stephanie Schuette was awarded a $600 grant from DonorsChoose, a nonprofit classroom funding site for public school teachers.
![South Tech Wins Silver in Robot Rumble]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725655051/ssdmoorg/ncxeiqlbmte38sjmcyki/_RAF1253-Edit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725655051/ssdmoorg/ncxeiqlbmte38sjmcyki/_RAF1253-Edit.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725655051/ssdmoorg/ncxeiqlbmte38sjmcyki/_RAF1253-Edit.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725655051/ssdmoorg/ncxeiqlbmte38sjmcyki/_RAF1253-Edit.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725655051/ssdmoorg/ncxeiqlbmte38sjmcyki/_RAF1253-Edit.jpg","width":1223}])
On August 31 at the Worldwide Technologies Raceway, South Tech Robotics' FTC team, 20182 Luna-Techs, took part in The Robot Rumble, an invitational pitting six top teams from St. Louis against the best from Illinois cities like Champaign, Dunlap, Peoria, Decatur, and Elgin.
![The SSD Board Room has a dais with chairs sitting in front of a green chalkboard and the American and Missouri State flags]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721828764/ssdmoorg/qgapsdjiopnrqpxukfnm/BoardBrief.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721828764/ssdmoorg/qgapsdjiopnrqpxukfnm/BoardBrief.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721828764/ssdmoorg/qgapsdjiopnrqpxukfnm/BoardBrief.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1721828764/ssdmoorg/qgapsdjiopnrqpxukfnm/BoardBrief.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721828764/ssdmoorg/qgapsdjiopnrqpxukfnm/BoardBrief.png","width":1366}])
The Board Brief is a review of actions taken by the SSD Board of Education. It is one more way SSD works to be transparent and improve communication, helping keep our community informed.
![Hixson Middle School Special Olympics Unified Champion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724162697/ssdmoorg/gaf0gk3vsr6gqcurpl64/WebsterUnifiedChampion.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724162697/ssdmoorg/gaf0gk3vsr6gqcurpl64/WebsterUnifiedChampion.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724162697/ssdmoorg/gaf0gk3vsr6gqcurpl64/WebsterUnifiedChampion.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724162697/ssdmoorg/gaf0gk3vsr6gqcurpl64/WebsterUnifiedChampion.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724162697/ssdmoorg/gaf0gk3vsr6gqcurpl64/WebsterUnifiedChampion.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1724162697/ssdmoorg/gaf0gk3vsr6gqcurpl64/WebsterUnifiedChampion.png","width":2200}])
Hixon Middle School in the Webster Groves School District is one of 12 schools across Missouri recognized as a Unified Champion by the Special Olympics.
![Dr. Michael Maclin, SSD Superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723149822/ssdmoorg/nsufuczul3ikhrtc3j6y/MaclinWelcomeBack-Finalsite.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723149822/ssdmoorg/nsufuczul3ikhrtc3j6y/MaclinWelcomeBack-Finalsite.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723149822/ssdmoorg/nsufuczul3ikhrtc3j6y/MaclinWelcomeBack-Finalsite.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723149822/ssdmoorg/nsufuczul3ikhrtc3j6y/MaclinWelcomeBack-Finalsite.png","width":1200}])
We are excited to see your students back in our classrooms on August 19 and launch the 2024-25 school year! We are busy readying our classrooms, finalizing our plans, and ensuring our staff have all they need to help every student thrive and grow this year.
The Board Brief is a review of actions taken by the SSD Board of Education. It is one more way SSD works to be transparent and improve communication, helping keep our community informed.
![Haywood Named as North Tech AP]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721829258/ssdmoorg/ye8irg3h582ey20v5ppo/Haywood_Racheledited.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721829258/ssdmoorg/ye8irg3h582ey20v5ppo/Haywood_Racheledited.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721829258/ssdmoorg/ye8irg3h582ey20v5ppo/Haywood_Racheledited.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721829258/ssdmoorg/ye8irg3h582ey20v5ppo/Haywood_Racheledited.png","width":1200}])
The SSD Board of Education has approved Rachel Haywood, Ed.S., as assistant principal at North Tech High School.
SSD Calendar
![September 15 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719330304/ssdmoorg/t06d7d7k840hjqbrlhfc/DSC_00071.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719330304/ssdmoorg/t06d7d7k840hjqbrlhfc/DSC_00071.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719330304/ssdmoorg/t06d7d7k840hjqbrlhfc/DSC_00071.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719330304/ssdmoorg/t06d7d7k840hjqbrlhfc/DSC_00071.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1719330304/ssdmoorg/t06d7d7k840hjqbrlhfc/DSC_00071.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1719330304/ssdmoorg/t06d7d7k840hjqbrlhfc/DSC_00071.jpg","width":2200}])
September 15 2024
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