One District United e-Newsletter

Ferguson Middle Brings Families & Community Together

Ferguson Middle welcomed families and community members to its annual Fall Festival. Families enjoyed a variety of games, activities, and local vendor booths offering treats and crafts. The American Red Cross also partnered for a blood drive. The event has become a fun tradition, bringing families together to celebrate the season and the strong sense of community.

College & Career Ready Graduates

As part of our Graduate Profile, the District is committed to preparing students to be college and career-ready by the time they graduate. The Ferguson-Florissat College & Career Fair at McCluer 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: http://bit.ly/4nZwKaW.

Sweet Rewards for Positive Behavior at Robinwood

When students show our PBIS traits — being Safe, Perseverence, Responsible, Cooperative, and Kind — they earn special rewards. Students at Robinwood met these expectations and chose a prize from the Treasure Chest. What did they choose? To pie their favorite teacher, principal, or assistant principal in the face. Incentives like these are a fun way to celebrate and reinforce the positive behaviors we see every day in our schools.

Standing Up Against Bullying

Students across the District have been taking pledges, participating in lessons, and engaging in activities focused on preventing bullying and knowing what to do when they see it.

If you or someone you know is experiencing bullying or wants to report an unsafe situation, use our Report It! line.

If something or someone is bothering you at school? If it makes you feel unsafe or affects safety at school, let us know. Reports are secure, anonymous, and confidential. Your message will be shared with the right adult to help resolve the situation.

Report It!

Commons Lane Students Explore Our Own Gem, Little Creek Nature Area

Commons Lane students experienced hands-on, real-world learning at Little Creek Nature Area, one of Ferguson-Florissant’s greatest treasures. Located right here in our District, Little Creek spans more than 97 acres, providing students with a living classroom to explore science and nature up close. Students spent the day discovering the prairie, searching for butterflies, rabbits, and wildflowers, and connecting their earth science lessons to the natural world around them.

Little Creek truly is our own gem. A place where students build a deeper appreciation for the environment and the world they live in.

Dual Enrollment Opportunities

Ferguson-Florissant offers students the chance to earn college credit while still in high school through our Dual Enrollment program. Listen to one of our students share about his experience and how dual enrollment is helping him get a head start on college success. Students interested in learning more can reach out to their College and Career Specialist at their school:

Angela Howard – McCluer North
Alexandria Smith – McCluer
Aloni Jordan – STEAM High

Thank you to our partners from St. Louis County, Senator Hawley’s Office, STL Moms, The Pink Angels Foundation, and Goalsetter for joining us to share valuable information about the RECA process. Families learned about documentation, how to access applications, survivor benefits, and ways to discuss health impacts related to radioactive waste exposure from the Manhattan Project. If you missed the session, you can still access helpful resources through the St. Louis County Library: http://bit.ly/3WiF360 and St. Louis County: http://bit.ly/3JcaQCQ.

FFSD Documentation Process

The FFSD documentation process can be accessed using the following links.

For student records, click here: http://bit.ly/4nheedk.
For employment records, click here: http://bit.ly/4nid5CA.
For residency documentation, click here: http://bit.ly/47je4w3.

State of the District on Nov. 5

We invite you to join us for the Ferguson-Florissant State of the District at the Administration Center (8855 Dunn Rd., 63042) on November 5 at 6 p.m. Dr. Fields will share an update on the current state of the district, including highlights and accomplishments, the District’s plans, and our focus for the future. The event is free, however, seating is limited. Please reserve your free ticket so we can anticipate your attendance. Reserve your ticket here, FFSD State of the District.

Ferguson-Florissant Hiring Fair | Thursday, Oct. 30

A large part of our students’ success is FFSD’s partnership with our staff and families. We are looking for dedicated support staff who have a passion for student success to join our dynamic team for the 2025-26 school year.

The FFSD Hiring Fair will be held at STEAM Academy @ McCluer South-Berkeley (201 Brotherton Lane, 63135) on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 4:00-6:30 p.m. for interested applicants. If you plan to attend, please complete this form here: http://bit.ly/47BYBbY

Important Dates:

Oct. 27-29

Parent Teacher Conferences

Thursday, Oct. 30

No School for Students/Full Day Parent Teacher Conferences

Friday, Oct. 31

No School for Students/Teacher Exchange Day/District Open

Monday, Nov. 3

No School for Students / Staff PD Day

Tuesday, Nov. 4

No School for Students/ Election Day/Teacher Work Day

Wednesday, Nov. 5

State of the District

Administration Center

8855 Dunn Road

Wednesday, Nov. 12 @ 6 p.m. (Watch Live)

Board of Education Meeting