One District United e-Newsletter

Congratulations to the 2022 Class of the Red Tail Cadet Program

Micah Riggs - McCluer North

Anyah Brown - McCluer

Jalen Reynolds - McCluer

Tyrese Walker - STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley

Grace Ford - STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley

DJ Beal - STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley | Beal will serve as the Cadet Captain for the 2022 class. He was a member of the inaugural class and will continue his flight training to earn his pilot license.

This unique aviation program is exclusive to only Ferguson-Florissant School District high school students. Learn more here.

The St. Louis Association of Secondary School Principals (SASSP) has named Dr. Chris Ries, principal of STEAM Academy, as the SASSP Middle School Principal of the Year for the 2021-22 school year. Ries was surprised with the recognition by SASSP members and Ferguson-Florissant School District administrators. Learn more here.

Throughout the month of April we asked students to share their concerns about safety with us using ThoughtExchange. As a result, 1017 students 637 thoughts and provided 15,715 star ratings. We explored the top 50 thoughts shared through the ThoughExchange and five themes emerged. Each of the themes was discussed in breakout rooms where participants had an opportunity to voice their concerns and suggest solutions. You can see a summary of the discussion in each of the breakout rooms by clicking the link below or read more about the results from both Board of Education Listening Sessions here.

The Ferguson-Florissant School District and Johnson-Wabash 6th Grade Center are honored to recognize Cotreena Jones as the 2022 District Teacher of the Year. Jones is an awesome educator and leader. Her current roles include being the English Language Arts Department Chair and a member of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT). Jones works hard at developing strong relationships with her colleagues and is highly respected by them. Read more here.

Ferguson-Florissant School District and Lee-Hamilton Intermediate are honored to recognize Mr. Lynn Duncan, custodian at Lee-Hamilton, as the FFSD Support Staff Member of the Year. A custodian and pastor, Mr. Duncan genuinely does everything for the sake of the students. Read more here.

We have so many bright spots about the great things happening in our District. Check out the Ferguson-Florissant School District Shared Images of Success video series that highlights success stories from around the District. You can see a new SIS video each month at monthly Board of Education meetings or on the District YouTube channel.

Wednesday, May 11 @ 6 p.m. (Watch Live)

Board of Education Meeting

Administration Center

Sunday, May 22 @10 a.m.

McCluer Graduation

Family Arena

Sunday, May 22 @ 2:30 p.m.

McCluer North Graduation

Family Arena

Wednesday, May 25 @ 6 p.m.

STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley Graduation

STEAM Academy Auditorium

May 25-26

Half-Day for Students/Final Exams

Friday, May 27

Half-Day for All Students/Last Day of School