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.