SSD Announces St. Louis County Apprenticeship and Career Pathways Showcase Dates

Jan. 17, 2023 - Special School District is proud to co-host the St. Louis County Apprenticeship and Career Pathways Showcase for the second year. Families and students in grades 6 through 12, as well as recent graduates, are invited to these FREE events to experience a variety of careers through interactive exhibits and discussions with industry professionals.

SSD Family-School Relationships Survey

Jan. 13, 2023 - The strength of any school district lies in its relationships with families. In Special School District, District and building leaders, along with school staff are committed to fostering those relationships to create a school culture where students come first. To do that successfully, family input is necessary. Families are invited to complete the SSD Family-School Relationships Survey, which will be available from Jan. 17 through Feb. 10, 2023.

Superintendent Insider: Recruiting New Talent in 2023

Jan. 9, 2023 - In the latest installment of the Superintendent Insider, Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Keenan discusses how SSD is adapting to the post-pandemic expectations of prospective employees. Through modifications and additions to Office of Employee Success and Engagement (OESE), an emphasis on connecting the expectations of new staff to our work, and a flexible, people-centered recruitment model, SSD continues to be a pioneer in the public education space.

Winter Health Guidance

Dec. 14, 2022 - As the cold weather moves in and families celebrate the holidays, sickness is on the rise. Contagious respiratory viruses can spread easily and SSD schools are experiencing an increasingly high rate of illness in our student population.

Dozens of Organizations Provide Information to Students at North Tech’s Self-Care Day

Dec. 2. 2022 - North Tech High School students were provided with wellness resources from agencies across the county as the school held its second annual Mental Health Self-Care Day in December.  

SSD Celebrates Family Engagement Month

November 1, 2022 - During the month of November, SSD will be celebrating our families! Family Engagement Month recognizes the vital role that school and families play throughout their student’s education journey and as their student’s first educator. Family Engagement Month is meant to celebrate the contributions of families and encourage increased participation within the school.

Lou Fusz Ford Donates Engine and Car to North Tech

Oct. 20, 2022 - Lou Fusz Ford visited the Automotive Technology program at North Tech High School in October and brought along some generous gifts - an engine, engine stand, and 2011 Honda Civic.

2023-24 Unified Calendar Update

October 12, 2022 - During last night’s meeting, SSD’s Board of Education reviewed updates to the 2023-24 calendar. The updates will align our SSD calendar with those of our partner districts. The Board will vote to approve the changes for the 2023-24 calendar at the next Board Business meeting on Nov. 1.

Fall 2022 Construction Update

Sept. 6, 2022 - Significant upgrades have been made across the District to buildings, facilities, and recreational spaces for the 2022-23 school year. Several projects are in their final stages as construction, replacements, and repairs progress.

World Wide Technology Chooses North & South Tech for First High School Level Apprenticeship

World Wide Technology establishes their first registered youth apprenticeship with North and South Tech High Schools.

Upcoming Events with FACE

August 31, 2022 - Family and Community Engagement (FACE) is geared up for the first semester of 2022-23 with some great events for our SSD families. All events are free of charge and open to SSD families and community members.

School Meals for 2022-23

August 12, 2022 - Over the last two years, SSD and school districts across the country were able to provide free meals to students due to the USDA waivers associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. However, those waivers expired at the end of the 2021-22 school year. This means SSD will be returning to a paid meal service under USDA’s National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Meals will be charged according to a student’s free, reduced, or paid meal eligibility status during the 2022-23 school year.

2022-23 COVID-19 Safe Return to In-Person Learning Plan - Updated Masking and Mitigation Measures

July 27, 2022 - With the increased availability of personal protective equipment (PPE), access to vaccinations and boosters for all students and staff, the removal of St. Louis County’s mask mandate, and the recent court ruling regarding health mandates and quarantines in Missouri schools, we are updating our health and safety practices.

FACE Supports Family Engagement Across the District

July 1, 2022 - Special School District is excited to announce the creation of the Family and Community Engagement program (FACE). FACE, a merging of Parent Education and Diversity Awareness (PEDA) and Family Engagement divisions, will be effective as of July 1, 2022.

SSD Welcomes New Administrators for 2022-23

July 1, 2022 - Beginning July 1, 2022, several new administrators have joined SSD or moved into new roles with the District.