At Tech
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Tomorrow
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April 5, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Hub Huddle: CAASTLC
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Hub Huddle: Higher Education Consortium (HEC)
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April 11, 2024
Headlines & Features
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2024 Curriculum Review Night
Special School District invites all interested parties to virtually review and discuss curricula within our SSD schools, before being submitted to the Board of Education for approval.
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Students Learn Importance of Connection at Java Jam
February 23, 2024 - Over a dozen representatives from organizations and businesses across St. Louis County participated in the biannual Java Jam at South Tech.
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North and South Tech Students Compete in Ameren Rodeo
February 22, 2024 - Students at North and South Tech High Schools engaged in friendly competition among their peers during Ameren’s first annual rodeo held at the schools.
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Lohse Chosen as ACTE Fellow
Feb. 22, 2024 - Dr. Jacob Lohse, principal of South Tech High School, has been chosen to serve as a 2024 Fellow by the Association of Career and Technical Education.
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South Tech Firefighting & EMT Student Helps Save Mom’s Life
February 8, 2024 - Senior South Tech student Jackson Mandernach is known by many for his athletic abilities and leadership skills. To add to this list of distinctions, a recent act of quick thinking is one that credits him for saving his mom’s life during a medical emergency.
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South Tech’s FTC Team Receives Design & Finalist Alliance Award
February 2, 2024 - South Tech’s First Technical Challenge (FTC) team, the Luna Techs, have had a successful year building, coding, and designing robots that compete against other teams.
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North and South Technical High Schools Champion Career and Technical Education Month®
Feb. 1, 2024 - As February unfolds, organizations nationwide are gearing up to celebrate National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month®, a spirited campaign designed to heighten public awareness among educators, families, students, policymakers, and employers about CTE's intrinsic value and vast potential.
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3rd Annual STLCO Apprenticeship and Career Showcase
Jan. 11, 2024 - Special School District is proud to co-host the 3rd annual St. Louis County Apprenticeship and Career Pathways Showcase with the Affton, Pattonville, and Rockwood school districts. 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.
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Family-School Relationships Survey Now Open
Jan. 9, 2024 - The strength of any school district lies in its relationships with families. The SSD Family-School Relationship Survey will be administered Jan. 8-26, 2024. The survey asks families how well the District shares information and involves them in their students' learning.
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Special School District Announces New Superintendent
Dec. 18, 2023 - The Special School District of St. Louis County Board of Education is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Maclin as the District’s next superintendent of schools, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Maclin was approved by a unanimous vote to be SSD’s 20th superintendent and the first person of color to serve as superintendent in the District’s 66-year history. He has been serving as acting superintendent since October.
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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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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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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.