KEYS to Success Spotlight

To make sure your child is ready to start school on August 18, please complete the online registration and annual verification process as soon as possible. Delays in registration can mean a delayed start for your student.

All families, new and returning, must upload proof of residency for the 2025-2026 school year. Even if you have registered in the past, you must re-upload your current residency documents.

Once you complete registration online, it could take a few days to verify documents, so don’t wait. Start now to avoid any delays!

Current families - Begin here: FFSD Infinite Campus Parent Portal

-When you log into the Parent Portal, click More on the Left-Hand Side of the Menu, then select Online Registration, then Existing Student Registration, then Continue.

Attached is a helpful checklist with everything you’ll need, including:

• Two forms of proof of residency
  
  
• A valid parent/guardian ID
  
  
• Birth certificate and immunization records (for new students)
  

Please take a few moments to review the checklist and upload all required documents through the Parent Portal. If you have questions or need any help, please contact Ms. Spencer at 314-506-9715 or tspencer@fergflor.org or visit www.fergflor.org/admissions. Cross Keys Middle School is open to assist with registration Wednesdays - Fridays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Let’s get your student set for a strong start! The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 18.

Students are expected to be in uniform every day.

• 7th Grade: White or black collared shirts

• 8th Grade: Gold, gray, or navy collared shirts

• All Students: Khaki, black, or navy uniform bottoms (slacks, skirts, or shorts)-Jeans, sweatpants, and leggings are not permitted.

Please note: Any outerwear worn inside the building (jackets, sweaters, etc.) must match the student's grade-level uniform top color.

Thank you for helping us maintain a focused and unified school environment!

As part of the District’s continued commitment to student safety through the CUBES safety plan—
Clear Communication, Clear Understanding, Clear Bookbags, Clear Expectations, and Clear Support—all students in Pre-K through 12th grade are required to use clear bookbags for the 2024–2025 school year.

📦 Pre-K and Kindergarten families:
The District will provide an initial clear bookbag for your child at the start of the school year.

✅ Bookbag Requirements

• Must be completely clear (except for straps, zippers, and small manufacturer logos)

• Size: At least 16 in. tall x 12 in. wide x 6 in. deep

• Transparent but tinted or mesh bookbags are not allowed

• Logos, stickers, or decorations that block visibility inside the bag are not permitted

• Mesh is allowed only on small side pouches

• No bags may be worn under jackets or coats

👜 Students may carry a small personal pouch (up to 5.5 in. x 4 in.) for hygiene or personal items. This pouch does not need to be clear.

We appreciate your partnership in helping keep our school community safe and secure. Thank you!

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Please make sure your student comes to school prepared with the following items:

📝 Pencils or Pens
📓 Notebook(s)
🎒 Clear Book Bag (see district guidelines)
👜 Small Pouch (for personal items)
🧻 Box of Kleenex
🧼 Clorox Disinfectant Wipes

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a successful school year!

Effective for the 2025–2026 school year, a new Missouri state law prohibits all student cell phone use during school hours.

Thank you for your support in helping us follow this new statewide policy and keep our classrooms distraction-free.

📅 Date: Thursday, August 14th
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Join us for Open House at Cross Keys Middle School!
Come meet your teachers and school staff, explore the classrooms, and pick up your student schedule for the 2025–2026 school year.

We’re excited to welcome you and your family as we kick off a great new year!

We’re excited to welcome our students back for an amazing school year at Cross Keys Middle School!

🕖 Doors Open: 7:10 AM
📚 Classes Begin: 7:25 AM
🚍 Dismissal Starts: 2:30 PM

⏰ Please make sure your child arrives on time every day—every minute counts when it comes to learning!

Let’s start the year strong and make 2025–2026 our best year yet!

📅 Date: Friday, August 29, 2025

Smile! Picture Day is scheduled for Friday, August 29th at Cross Keys Middle School.

🎓 All students must wear their school uniforms for pictures.