COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

June 18, 2021 – Students and their families are invited to receive their COVID-19 vaccine at a St. Louis County Department of Health pop-up vaccination clinic on June 25 at Northview High School.

Board of Education Approves SSD Equity Framework

April 27, 2021 – The Special School District Board of Education is committed to ensuring equity at the individual, school, and district levels. During the April 27 business meeting, the Board approved the SSD Equity Framework.

Curriculum Review Night

April 20, 2021 - Special School District invites all interested parties to a Curriculum Review Night, on Tuesday, April 27. Special education science curriculum will be reviewed, before being submitted to the SSD Board of Education for approval. This is an optional event, and all are welcome to attend as many course reviews as they wish.

Career Day Helps Students Explore Possibilities

April 16, 2021 – This year’s Career Day may have been a bit different due to COVID-19, but there was no shortage of connection.

Read Across America

March 3, 2021 – SSD Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Keenan read to Ackerman students on March 2 for Read Across America, celebrated on Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

“I am Somebody” Project Connects Students with History

Feb. 26, 2021 – At Ackerman, Black History Month is not just a stand-alone celebration. Instead, the staff and administrators have coordinated many projects and themes throughout February and the semester to go hand-in-hand with Black History Month.

Board Approves Ms. Lisa Leonard-Sneed as Principal of Ackerman

Feb. 25, 2021 - The SSD Board of Education approved Lisa Leonard-Sneed as the principal of SSD’s Ackerman School at the Board meeting on Tuesday, thus removing the interim title she has held for the past year.

Parent Input Needed – SSD Summer Enrichment Opportunity

Feb. 1, 2020 - Special School District is making plans to offer an optional enrichment program during the summer of 2021.

Ackerman Begins Reopening Phase 2

Jan. 19, 2021 – Ackerman School welcomed students as it began reopening Phase 2 for SSD's special education schools.

Virtual Music Series Engages Ackerman Students

Nov. 19, 2020 – Ackerman music teacher Stephanie Ward coordinated the series to highlight a different musical performer each week.

Ackerman Welcomes Back Group B Students

Nov. 12, 2020 – Students in Group B are back! We’re so excited to see another group of students for the first time this fall!

Students Take Virtual Field Trip to the Theater

Nov. 10, 2020 – Ackerman students took part in a virtual field trip to watch a theatre performance.

Group A Celebrates First Day In-Person

Nov. 9, 2020 – Today was a great day at Ackerman School, welcoming back students in Group A for in-person learning!

St. Louis County Back to School Immunization Program

July 13, 2021 - The St. Louis County Department of Public Health (DPH) is offering an extensive back to school immunization and vaccination program, beginning Monday, July 19. DPH will offer no-cost immunizations for children aged 3-18, and free COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 12 and up. No appointment is necessary. Students are asked to bring a copy of their shot records with them.

P-EBT Benefits for Eligible Missouri Children

July 12, 2021 - On June 15, the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced that in conjunction with DESE Food, and Nutrition Services (FNS) they will again issue Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) benefits through the Missouri’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) EBT card system to households with eligible children.

Special School District Unveils New Branding, Logo, and Tagline

July 1, 2021 - The Special School District of St. Louis County is ushering in the 2021-22 school year in style, with a brand new logo, tagline, and branding. The new logo and tagline, “Specialized for Success”, were developed in conjunction with work on the District’s next strategic plan and as recommended by a recent communications audit.

Board Approves Communications Department Administrator Hires

June 24, 2021 - The SSD Board of Education approved Chantal Chandler as the new Marketing Administrator and Janaca Scherer as the new Communications Administrator, during Tuesday night’s meeting. Chandler and Scherer will begin their new roles in the SSD Communications Department on July 1.

SSD Board Members Complete Essential Training

June 23, 2021 – SSD Board of Education members Dr. Yuval Asner, Dr. Meredith Byers, and Mr. Scott Moeller recently completed their Certified Board Member Essential Training from the Missouri School Boards’ Association.

SSD Board Brief – June 22, 2021

June 23, 2021 – The Board Brief is a review of actions taken by the SSD Board of Education at its most recent meeting.

SSD Celebrates Juneteenth

June 19, 2021 - June 19th is recognized as Juneteenth, or Freedom Day. It is a day of recognition, restoration, and celebration of African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. SSD solidifies our commitment in standing in solidarity with all students, staff, and community members who have experienced hardships, mistreatment, or harassment due to the color of their skin. We honor and recognize the contributions that people of color have made today and throughout history.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

June 18, 2021 – Students and their families are invited to receive their COVID-19 vaccine at a St. Louis County Department of Health pop-up vaccination clinic on June 25 at Northview High School.

SSD Celebrates Pride Month

June 14, 2021 - SSD recognizes the valuable contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals across America. We are proud to stand as allies with our LGBTQ+ students, staff, and community members, and recognize their ongoing struggles against discrimination and injustice.

SSD Board of Education Approves Staff Contracts

June 10, 2021 – At the recent business meeting, the SSD Board of Education approved the joint resolutions for Special District Visual Language Specialists (SDVLS), Special Education Employee Association (SEEA), and Special Education National Educator Association (SDNEA).

Northview Recognized for Character Education Programs

June 9, 2021 – Northview High School has received national recognition for its character education efforts, earning two Promising Practices honors from Character.org.

SSD Board Brief – June 8, 2021

June 8, 2021 – The Board Brief is a review of actions taken by the SSD Board of Education at its most recent meeting.

Diversity Awareness Day Celebrates Inclusion

June 4, 2021 – Walking through the halls of Brown Elementary in the Hazelwood School District, it’s common to see students using sign language to connect with their deaf and hard-of-hearing peers. That’s just one of the ways that students and staff celebrate diversity and inclusion at the school.

Students Visit with Caitlin and Tiptoe

May 28, 2021 – Nellie Schmidt and her students at Shenandoah Valley Elementary in Parkway Schools got up close and personal – virtually – to learn about a 175-pound tortoise who has become an online sensation.

Congratulations to First-Year Teachers

May 26, 2021 – SSD's Division of Professional Learning would like to recognize all our new teachers who have completed their first year with SSD.

SSD Board Brief – May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021 – The Board Brief is a review of actions taken by the SSD Board of Education at its most recent meeting.

Superintendent Update: Plans for 2021-2022 School Year

May 18, 2021 – As the 2020-2021 school year comes to an end, many students, families and staff have questions about the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. The District has spent the last several months monitoring student engagement, communicating with public health officials, consulting with partner districts, reviewing options, and building a plan for next school year.

SSD’s Adult Education Division Receives Grants

May 10, 2021 – The Missouri Office of Workforce Development has awarded a total of $75,000 in grants to SSD’s Adult Education division as part of the Missouri Apprentice Ready Initiative.

Accent Group Solutions, SSD Recognized for Partnership

May 10, 2021 – The St. Louis Business Journal has honored Accent Group Solutions and SSD for their collaboration to benefit students as part of the 2021 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

Board Approves Academic Calendars

May 5, 2021 – SSD’s Board of Education approved the academic calendars for the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 school years at the April 27 Board meeting.