REMINDER: No school for students on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, for staff professional development. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

Ensuring the safety of Ferguson-Florissant schools so that all students can thrive requires a comprehensive, multi-layered approach. Here's an update on the steps we're taking, along with safety features we have in place to help keep our schools safe.

Pictured: Members of the Ferguson-Florissant safety and security staff.

Ferguson-Florissant's many layers of school safety range from enhanced safety measures to emergency planning to training staff to identify threatening behavior. Our system includes engaged staff, trained counselors, mandatory 4E training for all staff, and partnerships with our local law enforcement.

We have 12 dedicated school resource police officers who work in our schools as part of a partnership with Florissant and St. Louis County Police Departments. Our SROs are committed to not only ensuring a safe and supportive environment in our schools, but also build positive relationships with students.

Pictured: Dustin Owens, Alonda Cole, and Freddie Lee, School Resource Officers at McCluer North.

• 24/7 anonymous reporting tool PSST World
• Over 1,600 security cameras
• Weapon detection systems

• Crisis Alert security badges for school based staff
• Counselors and social workers on staff for students
• Clear bookbags for all K-12th grade students

All schools conduct a variety of drills in accordance with Missouri law so that students and staff are ready to respond.These include fire, tornado, earthquake, and intruder drills.

Ferguson-Florissant has emergency protocols that allow for a quick response to situations ranging from a severe weather warning to police activity in the neighborhood to a dangerous intruder. Here are what the reponses mean when activated:

During the summer, the District installed the Centegix CrisisAlert system throughout all of our schools. Every classroom, hallway, and other areas have been outfitted with a strobe light, ensuring comprehensive security measures during an emergency, major disturbance, or a potential active intruder. CrisisAlert badges serve as a silent panic alert system and enable school based staff to request assistance from anywhere. Learn more about Centegix CrisisAlert in Ferguson-Florissant by visiting here:https://bit.ly/3MLApZD

As part of our Graduate Profile, the District is committed to ensuring students are college and career ready when they graduate. The Ferguson-Florissat School District College & Career Fair at McCluer High School brought together over 100 colleges, military, career, and trade representatives. Middle and high school students, along with their families, explored a variety of options for their future – from college paths to job skills, career training, and more. Check out the photo gallery here: https://bit.ly/4e2fldk

There have been an increase in school threats across the nation and in the St. Louis area. All threats are taken seriously, even pranks. The FBI stresses the importance of not posting or making threats. We've added this message from the FBI and our local police partners on district devices as a reminder that threats are never a joke.

The McCluer North Guitar Ensemble was recently featured on KMOV. For the past five years, the District has proudly offered guitar as part of the fine arts curriculum, and the program has grown to over 60 students with 3 beginner and 2 advanced classes at McCluer North. The District has been honored to collaborate with STL Classical Guitar, which works with about 20 schools across the St. Louis area. Last year, McCluer North students had the privilege of being a featured act at the E. Des Lee Fine Arts Collaborative hosted by UMSL. We're proud of the success of students in the arts.

Gina Pereda, science teacher at STEAM Academy Middle was honored with the prestigious Challenger Learning Center Teacher of the Year - June Scobee Rodgers Educator's Award. This award recognizes an outstanding educator who understands the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, and demonstrates enthusiasm and passion for teaching STEM subjects. Learn more about Mrs. Pereda and her recognition.

Ferguson-Florissant launched this school year with the theme, "The Pursuit of Happiness," encouraging everyone to embrace the joy of learning and the excitement of achieving. Hear what students had to say on making this a year of growth, joy, and opportunity.

Monday, Sept. 30

No School for Students/Staff Professional Development

Sunday, Oct. 6 @ 3 p.m.

Ferguson-Florissant Day @ CITYPARK

Purchase soccer game tickets here.

Wednesday, Oct. 9 @ 6 p.m. (Watch Live)

Board of Education Meeting

Administration Center

Tuesday, Oct. 15

College & Career Future Ready Day

All 9-12th grade students take the Pre-ACT, ACT, ACT Work Keys or Accuplacer

Friday, Oct. 25 @ 5 p.m.

Ferguson-Florissant Trunk-or-Treat Monster Mash Party

McCluer North Parking Lot & Football Field

Oct. 28-30

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, Oct. 30

No School for Students/District Offices Open

Thursday, Oct. 31

No School for Students/District Offices Open

Friday, Nov. 1

No School for Students/District Offices Closed

Wellness Day/Fall Break

Monday, Nov. 4

No School for Students/Staff Professional Development

Tuesday, Nov. 5

No School for Students/Teacher Work Day/District Offices Open