One District United e-Newsletter

Thank you to our FFSD teachers who work tirelessly to educate and inspire our students every day.

We asked students, parents and staff to send messages and video showing their appreciation. Check out what they had to say, in the video below. Thank you to all those who sent in messages and videos. And a huge thank you to the teachers that make our district great!

Congratulations to McCluer ('19) alumna, Alyiah Berryhill for being named Fisk University Class of 2023 Valedictorian. She graduates with a 4.0 GPA earning her BA in Psychology. An important aspect of Ferguson-Florissant’s strategic plan, Equity and Access for All, is helping prepare our students for their post-secondary plans whichever path they take. Our Profile of a Graduate puts into motion our goal to help nurture students who are strong communicators; collaborators; innovators; citizens; and master learners. We will feature profiles of 2023 graduates and alumni who embody that Profile of a FFSD Graduate as they pursue their post-secondary plans or their chosen career path through our "Profile of a Graduate" highlight series. Congratulations, Alyiah. We are #fergflorproud!

A huge thank you to all the parents, students, staff members, community partners, and others who participated in the FFSD Two Part Equity Symposium presented by FFSD Equity Committee in partnership with Judge Jimmie Edwards and Lashly & Baer Law Firm. Also special thanks to the ‘For Ahkeem’ producer, Jeff Truesdell and Dr. Michael Triplett former principal at Innovation Concept Academy, current superintendent at Normandy Schools Collaborative for their participation. We look forward to working with the amazing FFSD community to continue the progress of educational equity in Ferguson-Florissant School District.

Through a grant from Climb for Change, secured by Matt Clermont, senior advisor at Innovation HS, Innovation students enjoyed a week-long learning experience in Estes Park, Colorado. The group stayed in cabins at the YMCA of the Rockies. Learn more.

“We went on amazing hikes, summiting Lily Mountain, circling Lily Lake, walking on frozen lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park, seeing a large herd of elk, shopping in Boulder and Estes Park, game night, basketball, go-karts, sledding, swimming, deep conversations, and some great food. We are thankful for everyone who helped make this life changing trip a reality for our students.” - Matt Clermont & Innovation HS students

As part of continuing efforts to provide services that support student wellness, FFSD has expanded its partnership with Hazel Health to provide access to student mental health services at no cost to families. When your child needs support, you can schedule a virtual visit with a licensed therapist. Visits with Hazel are a safe space - private and confidential. Learn more.

Elevate St. Louis students at McCluer have been visiting Parker Road Primary for their Capstone project where they work with young learners. Students worked as a team to support the teacher with classroom management and encourage reading comprehension and critical thinking with questions about the book characters, settings, and other details. Learn more.

As we prepare to send out important information at the end of the school year, make sure you stay informed by updating your contact information in the Parent Portal today.

We are preparing to send important surveys and other district communication, and we don’t want you to miss out on receiving the information, especially during the summer. Learn more.

Thank you to St. Louis Public Radio for spending time with the district and sharing the great news about our garden classroom at FFSD Restoration and Wellness Center. This collaboration in partnership with Project Lab St. Louis, Custom Foodscaping, Seed St. Louis and the Smithsonian National Museum will be part of a national research study on bees. Learn more.

When you talk to McCluer North science teacher Mr. Montoya Gregory, you can tell how much he loves his students! Check out this story from KSDK News about how his passion for teaching science extends beyond the classroom. Learn more.

Jossie Gates, a senior at STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley, is a Class of 2023 Gates Millennium Scholar. She has a 4.4 GPA and will attend University of Maryland Eastern Shore to major in Chemistry. Gates was selected as 1 out of 750 on the national level out of a pool of 51,000 applicants. Learn more.

We are proud to be joining school districts across the region in celebrating Teacher Proud Tuesday. On the second Tuesday of each month, Missouri school districts will recognize a teacher for making a difference in the lives of students. Telling our educator stories, lifts up and promotes within our state the importance of public education and our amazing teachers. See our teacher highlights: #TeacherProud

KSDK News featured our amazing community with our students and staff showcasing their school spirit. A huge thank you to our McCluer North students and staff who woke up bright and early to shine on the big screen! Get a glimpse behind the scenes.

Parker Road Primary hosted Snacks with Someone Special, and it was a heartwarming time. Students were thrilled to read books and enjoy snacks with their special guests, whether it was a parent, grandparent, or family friend. It was a great reminder of the importance of community and the positive impact that a little quality time can have. Learn more.

Congratulations to this year's 2023 United Award recipients. The event recognized our retirees, United awardees, Teacher of the Year, Support Staff of the Year, and Principal of the Year. It was a great night to celebrate and honor those who make our district great. Thank you to all who made the night a great success. Learn more about the awardees.

Ferguson-Florissant School District would like to thank all of our retiring teachers and staff members for their years of dedication and service to our students and schools. With nearly 800 years of combined experience in the district, you have certainly helped make us #fergflorstrong. Learn more.

Come join a school district on the cutting edge of innovation, state-of-the-art instruction, and a champion for educational equity. We are looking for dedicated teachers and staff members who have a passion for student success to join our dynamic team for the 2023-24 school year.

If you know someone who would be a good fit for these positions, feel free to share!

We have jobs currently posted on our website, so click here to see them all!

Sunday, May 21

Graduation at Family Arena

2002 Arena Parkway 63033

10:00 a.m. - McCluer North

2:30 p.m. - McCluer

6:00 p.m. - STEAM Academy @McCluer South-Berkeley

Wednesday, May 24

Graduation at STEAM Academy @McCluer South-Berkeley

201 Brotherton Ln. 63135

6:00 p.m. - Innovation High School @Cool Valley

Monday, May 29

No School/District Closed - Memorial Day

May 30, 31

Half Day for Students (6th-12th Grade)

Semester Testing/Finals

Thursday, June 1

Half Day for all Pre K-12 Students

Last Day of School

Monday, June 5

First Day of Summer School

Wednesday, June 14 @ 6 p.m. (Watch Live)

Board of Education Meeting

Administration Center

8855 Dunn Road