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.

Celebrating SSD Seniors

April 1, 2021 - To celebrate the extraordinary work of seniors, Special School District is seeking high-resolution photos of seniors engaging in activities related to school, senior photos, or wearing school spirit wear. The photos will be shared through District communication channels (including, but not limited to social media and District/school website). Additionally, the photos will be used to create a gallery that will be shared to celebrate the Class of 2021. Submissions are open to special education, career and technical, and partner district schools.

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.

Share Your Gratitude with SSD Teachers and Staff with an e-Card

May 3, 2021 – Throughout the month of May, we are celebrating SSD’s staff. We encourage you to take a few moments to send a word of thanks and encouragement to a staff member who has made a difference in your life or the life of your child or family.

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.

SSD Board Brief – April 27, 2021

April 27, 2021 – The Board Brief is a review of actions taken by the SSD Board of Education at its most recent meeting.

North Tech Hosts Ameren Professionals

April 23, 2021 – North Tech recently hosted a visit by Marty Lyons, Ameren Missouri President, and a team from Ameren. Seniors in North Tech’s Ameren Skilled Craft Education program participated in a networking session with the Ameren professionals and provided a tour for several of the school’s career and technical education programs.

2021 Rosemary Zander Awards

April 19, 2021 – Learn about the accomplishments of this year's Rosemary Zander Award recipients.

2021 Scholarship Recipients

April 16, 2021 – Read about the outstanding achievements of this year's SSD student scholarship recipients.