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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 Hosts Health Educator to Teach Students About the Dangers of Drug Use]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773411940/ssdmoorg/hhdhxcq06hzmylsl5y5p/DSC_0059.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773411940/ssdmoorg/hhdhxcq06hzmylsl5y5p/DSC_0059.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773411940/ssdmoorg/hhdhxcq06hzmylsl5y5p/DSC_0059.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773411940/ssdmoorg/hhdhxcq06hzmylsl5y5p/DSC_0059.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773411940/ssdmoorg/hhdhxcq06hzmylsl5y5p/DSC_0059.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1773411940/ssdmoorg/hhdhxcq06hzmylsl5y5p/DSC_0059.png","width":2200}])
Bridges welcomed LaKendra Kadiri, BJC Health Sr. Community Health Educator, to share the impacts of drug use with students through an eye-opening lesson.
![Students Turn Woodworking Into Mindfulness Project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773349909/ssdmoorg/itfsffs7jvaplmqxmbn4/DSC_0001_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773349909/ssdmoorg/itfsffs7jvaplmqxmbn4/DSC_0001_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773349909/ssdmoorg/itfsffs7jvaplmqxmbn4/DSC_0001_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773349909/ssdmoorg/itfsffs7jvaplmqxmbn4/DSC_0001_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773349909/ssdmoorg/itfsffs7jvaplmqxmbn4/DSC_0001_1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1773349909/ssdmoorg/itfsffs7jvaplmqxmbn4/DSC_0001_1.png","width":2200}])
Students at Hazelwood West Middle School have been using woodworking to create a vision board for themselves as part of a mindfulness project.
![Students Take the Spotlight At Talent Show]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773085028/ssdmoorg/hhakx9rcubehmosth4ur/DSC_0155.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773085028/ssdmoorg/hhakx9rcubehmosth4ur/DSC_0155.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773085028/ssdmoorg/hhakx9rcubehmosth4ur/DSC_0155.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773085028/ssdmoorg/hhakx9rcubehmosth4ur/DSC_0155.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773085028/ssdmoorg/hhakx9rcubehmosth4ur/DSC_0155.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1773085028/ssdmoorg/hhakx9rcubehmosth4ur/DSC_0155.jpg","width":2200}])
Neuwoehner High School held its annual Talent Show with 21 acts included in this year’s performance.
![Students Spotlight Black Excellence During Litzsinger Gallery Walk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772559337/ssdmoorg/hypqjx0fqi8od6npasty/DSC_0054.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772559337/ssdmoorg/hypqjx0fqi8od6npasty/DSC_0054.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772559337/ssdmoorg/hypqjx0fqi8od6npasty/DSC_0054.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772559337/ssdmoorg/hypqjx0fqi8od6npasty/DSC_0054.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772559337/ssdmoorg/hypqjx0fqi8od6npasty/DSC_0054.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1772559337/ssdmoorg/hypqjx0fqi8od6npasty/DSC_0054.jpg","width":2200}])
Litzsinger held a school-wide gallery walk in celebration of Black History Month with students, staff, families, and friends.
![A headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772207654/ssdmoorg/g3qmgid9bbh7yidqnakw/BoltonWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772207654/ssdmoorg/g3qmgid9bbh7yidqnakw/BoltonWeb.png","width":287}])
Dr. Mollie Bolton has been selected to receive Wilson Language Training’s 2026 Mary Ann Bonneau Administrator Award, a national recognition honoring leadership in structured literacy and a commitment to improving student outcomes.
![Equity Celebration Honors Black Culture and Leadership]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771961386/ssdmoorg/o8x8kgc18cu0nhgn34an/DSC_0237.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771961386/ssdmoorg/o8x8kgc18cu0nhgn34an/DSC_0237.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771961386/ssdmoorg/o8x8kgc18cu0nhgn34an/DSC_0237.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771961386/ssdmoorg/o8x8kgc18cu0nhgn34an/DSC_0237.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1771961386/ssdmoorg/o8x8kgc18cu0nhgn34an/DSC_0237.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1771961386/ssdmoorg/o8x8kgc18cu0nhgn34an/DSC_0237.jpg","width":2200}])
Neuwoehner High School celebrated Black History Month by hosting an equity celebration for students and staff.
![Ackerman Business Fair Inspires Student Entrepreneurs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771874648/ssdmoorg/whvvvapktgujhsuwh36p/DSC_0040.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771874648/ssdmoorg/whvvvapktgujhsuwh36p/DSC_0040.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771874648/ssdmoorg/whvvvapktgujhsuwh36p/DSC_0040.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771874648/ssdmoorg/whvvvapktgujhsuwh36p/DSC_0040.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1771874648/ssdmoorg/whvvvapktgujhsuwh36p/DSC_0040.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1771874648/ssdmoorg/whvvvapktgujhsuwh36p/DSC_0040.png","width":2200}])
Ackerman School held its second annual Black-owned Business Fair, welcoming 10 businesses throughout the metro area to showcase their products and services.
![The Black Rep Brings “The Secret Gallery” to Neuwoehner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771615677/ssdmoorg/kcnyzaejqe3r1bdjky7v/DSC_0193.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771615677/ssdmoorg/kcnyzaejqe3r1bdjky7v/DSC_0193.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771615677/ssdmoorg/kcnyzaejqe3r1bdjky7v/DSC_0193.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771615677/ssdmoorg/kcnyzaejqe3r1bdjky7v/DSC_0193.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1771615677/ssdmoorg/kcnyzaejqe3r1bdjky7v/DSC_0193.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1771615677/ssdmoorg/kcnyzaejqe3r1bdjky7v/DSC_0193.png","width":2200}])
In honor of Black History Month, The Black Rep was invited to Neuwoehner High School to perform “The Secret Gallery: African Art Adventures.”
SSD Calendar
![March 1]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749147383/ssdmoorg/xlupojx0qcmfouuemtbk/DSC_0444.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749147383/ssdmoorg/xlupojx0qcmfouuemtbk/DSC_0444.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749147383/ssdmoorg/xlupojx0qcmfouuemtbk/DSC_0444.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749147383/ssdmoorg/xlupojx0qcmfouuemtbk/DSC_0444.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749147383/ssdmoorg/xlupojx0qcmfouuemtbk/DSC_0444.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749147383/ssdmoorg/xlupojx0qcmfouuemtbk/DSC_0444.jpg","width":2200}])
March 1
Events
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