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Board Brief
Dec. 7, 2023 - The Board Brief is a review of actions taken by the SSD Board of Education during the Dec. 5, 2023 meeting. It is one more way SSD is working to be transparent and improve communication, helping keep our community informed. Agenda items are linked, where applicable, to the meeting items on BoardDocs. Official meeting minutes will be posted on BoardDocs.
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VSP Students Prepare Food Kits for Families
December 7, 2023 - VSP students at North Tech and Central Office helped pack 180 winter food kits for students within SSD schools. The kits filled with items such as fruit cups, tuna, mac and cheese, and oatmeal are provided to families to reduce some of the stress associated with food insecurity.
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Students Collect and Donate One Ton Worth of Goods
December 5, 2023 - Palmquist and 13 students at Parkway South High School gave back to the community by collecting over 2,000 pounds - one ton - worth of goods to donate to the Circle of Concern Food Pantry.
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SSD Teachers Recognized by Emerson
Nov. 29, 2023 - The Emerson Corporations’s Excellence in Education Award program recognizes educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area. This year, six SSD teachers were selected to receive Emerson's recognition. Each teacher each received an engraved crystal apple and were praised for their professional achievements and commitment to education.
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SEF Funds SSD School Projects
November 27, 2023 - The Special Education Foundation (SEF) Women’s Leaders provided over $11,000 in funding to support SSD schools, including the Juvenile Detention Center and Bridges Program.
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Students Practice Job Skills at Fine Dining Day
November 21, 2023 - Every year a few days before Thanksgiving, instead of having an ordinary lunch, Ackerman students indulge in a delicious meal of turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, apple cobbler and chocolate chip cookies to celebrate the holiday.
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Winter Health Guidance 2023-24
Nov. 20, 2023 - As we say goodbye to the summer heat, families are preparing for cooler weather, holiday celebrations, and the need to take preventative measures against illness. Sickness is on the rise throughout St. Louis County and contagious respiratory viruses (like flu, COVID-19, and RSV) can spread easily. SSD schools are experiencing an increasingly high rate of illness in our student and staff population. All three of these illnesses are expected to surge during the fall and winter seasons.
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Candidate Filing Opens Dec. 5, 2023 for Two Seats on the SSD Board of Education
Nov. 17, 2023 - Candidate filing for two open seats on the Special School District Board of Education opens at 8 AM on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, and continues until 5 PM on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. The terms of current Vice President Dr. Meredith Byers, Subdistrict 5 and Director Ms. Tiffany Hudson, Subdistrict 6, expire in March 2024.
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Cynthia Vaughn Announced as Director of Finance
Nov. 15, 2023 - During the Nov. 14 Board of Education meeting, Cynthia Vaughn was approved as the director of finance. Vaughn has been serving SSD since 2008, when she joined the District as a budget analyst.
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KidSmart Donates Supplies to Litzsinger
November 7, 2023 - Representatives from KidSmart and Carney’s Kids Foundation, visited Litzsinger School in November to provide $7,500 worth of school supplies and books for all 24 classrooms.
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SSD Leadership Change
Nov. 3, 2023 - On Friday, Oct. 27, the SSD Board of Education announced that Dr. Michael Maclin would be assuming the role of acting superintendent while current superintendent Dr. Keenan remains on an administrative leave of absence. Read Dr. Maclin's message to SSD staff and families...
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Scholarships for SSD Students - Apply Soon!
Nov. 1, 2023 - Scholarship applications are being accepted until Dec. 13, 2023, from high school seniors who receive at least one service or technical education from SSD and plan to pursue post-secondary education.
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Nominate a Staff Member for a Salutes Award!
Nov. 1, 2023 - If you know an SSD staff member who truly goes the extra mile, consider nominating this person for one of the District's Salutes Awards! The last day to nominate is Jan. 5, 2024.
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Theresa Thoene Awarded Patty Dean Memorial Special Education Grant
Nov. 2, 2023 - Theresa Thoene, registered behavior technician (RBT) at Parkway Schools, won a Patty Dean Memorial Special Education Grant from the Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation (MRTA).
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Bryce Brady Crowned Hazelwood Homecoming King
October 30, 2023 - Bryce Brady, 12th-grader at Hazelwood West High School, couldn’t help but jump for joy when his name was announced at one of the biggest events of the school year.
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Ackerman Event Promotes Family Engagement
October 24, 2023 - Ackerman families were greeted by friendly faces for the school's fall family engagement event, Ackerman Family Happy Hour. The event is an opportunity for families to learn more about the school, how they can support their kids' educational needs at home, and meet Ackerman staff.
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Northview Barbecue Creates Community Engagement
October 20, 2023 - Students and their families experienced an evening of fun and community engagement at Northview’s sixth annual barbecue and transition fair. The event is held every year to allow families to network and give them the opportunity to meet the staff who work with their children every day.
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Eureka High School Named Best Buddies High School Chapter of the Year
October 19, 2023 - “It was a surreal experience,” said Charlotte Flowers, a junior at Eureka High School and Best Buddies secretary. That’s how she describes the moment her school was announced as Missouri’s Best Buddies High School Chapter of the Year at the annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference, held at Indian University.
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Neuwoehner Community Competes in Kickball Game
October 18, 2023 - Students and staff at Neuwoehner School engaged in friendly competition as they challenged each other in a kickball game. At the end of every quarter, the principal and assistant principal host an activity for the entire school as a celebration of all the efforts students have poured into their education during the year.
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Bus Drivers and Monitors Treated to Breakfast
October 17, 2023 - To recognize National School Bus Safety week, Kenny Mulder, transportation director, and other transportation administrators hosted a pancake breakfast for department staff. For two days, they prepared food for around 200 bus drivers and monitors.
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