One District United e-Newsletter
A publication of Ferguson-Florissant School District
April 18 is College & Career Future Ready Day!
This day is set aside for all FFSD 9th-12th grade students to take a college and career readiness exam. Freshmen will take the Pre-ACT 8/9 & Sophomores will take the Pre-ACT. Juniors & Seniors will take either the ACT or Accuplacer. The tests will be administered during the regular school day on Tuesday, April 18. Learn more.
Teletherapy Services Available for All FFSD Students
McCluer North E-Sports Team Has Visit from Florissant Mayor
Did you know FFSD has an E-Sports Program at our high schools? The McCluer North E-Sports Team invited Mayor Lowery to a competitive match to tour their facility, talk with players, and gifted him with a team jersey. Learn more.
State of the District
Did you miss the State of the District? Take a watch to see the important information Dr. Davis shares about the District’s APR score. APRs demonstrate the progress schools are making toward meeting the Standards and Indicators in the sixth version of the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP-6).
FFSD On-Time Graduation Rate Remains High
Data released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) show Ferguson-Florissant School District's graduation rate continues to stay higher than than state average with 92% of the Class of 2022 earning a diploma within four years of entering high school. The District's graduation rate is above the Missouri average of 89.7%. This continues the upward trend of increasing graduation rates over the last six years.
The continued improvements are due to several factors, including an intense focus on graduate readiness and the deep commitment and collaboration of our families, teachers, administrators, counselors, social workers, and so many others in FFSD focused on supporting our students in earning their diplomas.
There is still more work to be done, but today we acknowledge the remarkable achievements of our students and the dedication of so many in FFSD who are focused on supporting our students. Learn more.
Johnson-Wabash Student Earns the "Do the Right Thing" Award
Congratulations to Trevor Reise. He was selected to receive special recognition in the "Do The Right Thing" program for serving as a role model for his peers at Johnson-Wabash Sixth Grade Center. Learn more.
Nominate Someone Doing Amazing Things in FFSD
Recognize a special person who has gone above and beyond in their contributions to make a significant difference in the Ferguson-Florissant School District and community. Many of our staff, students, parents, alumni and community members are doing great things, embodying that the District's strength is because of the people within FFSD -- this is a chance to recognize and honor those individuals. Learn more about the UNITED Awards. Nomination deadline: March 24, 2023. Nominate someone today.
Save the Date - Graduation 2023
Come Join FFSD! 💙
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!
Upcoming Events
Mar. 27-31
No School/District Offices Closed
Spring Break
Monday, Apr. 3
No School/District Offices Open
Professional Development for Staff
Tuesday, Apr. 4
No School/Teacher Work Day/Election Day/ District Offices Open
The Ferguson-Florissant School District, located in suburban St. Louis, serves nearly 10,000 students from preschool through 12th grade with an excellent comprehensive educational program.