One District United e-Newsletter

We are wrapping up our second week for the 2025-26 school year. It has been wonderful to have all our students back on campus. Check out the photo gallery from the first week of school.

REMINDER: All FFSD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. Additionally, no school for students on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, for staff professional development. Classes will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. Wishing our FFSD community a safe and enjoyable Labor Day holiday weekend!

We are in year four of our new strategic plan, Equity and Access for All. FFSD's Strategic Plan is the District's five-year plan through 2027, rooted in the vision “for all learners to graduate believing that anything is possible and prepared to realize those possibilities.” Each year of the plan, specific and measurable action steps were developed by the Strategic Plan Steering Committee. The District will focus on six priority goal areas. Read more about the goal areas here. Progress on goal areas can be monitored through the District dashboard.

School is in session, and you know what that means…SLOW DOWN. Please be mindful of additional traffic and school buses on the road. These are some great reminders from our friends at Florissant Police Department about being cautious on the roads.

• Always stop for flashing lights and extended stop arms.
• Keep an eye out for students crossing at bus stops.
• Be patient – never pass a stopped school bus.

KMOV News 4 made a visit to McCluer North to broadcast live for their Back-to-School feature. A huge thank you to our McCluer North students, staff, and parents who woke up bright and early to arrive at 4 a.m. to showcase that Stars spirit on the big screen! ❤️💙

U.S.News & World Report has named STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley High School as one of the best high schools in America. They have been ranked among the top high schools in Missouri and the nation on the U.S. News and World Report’s 2025-2026 Best High Schools list. Nearly 18,000 high schools made the list, and STEAM Academy ranked as No. 6 out of 725 high schools in Missouri, placing it in the top 1% of high schools in the state. The high school finished in the top 5% of high schools nationally.

Best high school rankings are based on a number of factors, including college readiness, graduation rate, number of students taking AP courses, and state assessment performance. Congratulations to our students, staff, and families on this well-deserved recognition.

Find out more about the rankings here: https://www.usnews.com/.../best-high.../missouri/rankings

Tim Ryan, teacher at McCluer North is now a finalist for Missouri Teacher of the Year. This is such an incredible honor, and we couldn’t be more proud as he moves into the final round. Learn more from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education here: http://bit.ly/4g02VUT

Attendance Matters! Student success starts with good attendance and is the responsibility of the student, family and school. School attendance is one of the most reliable predictors of student success. Students who attend school regularly have a better chance of building a strong foundation as they move from kindergarten to high school.

Did you know?

Chronic absence means your child has missed 10% or more of the school year for any reason to date. Missing just two days a month adds up to missing ten percent of the school year. When students are chronically absent, the risk of falling behind increases.

Ferguson-Florissant continues to hire individuals to support our students for the upcoming school year. If you or someone you know is interested, find the full listing of job opportunities here. We offer a great work environment, competitive benefits, and a chance to serve the community by making a difference in the lives of children.

• Excellent pay with health and wellness benefits
• Health clinic dedicated to Ferguson-Florissant employees
• Enjoy time off on holidays, weekends, and school breaks.
• Employer paid health benefits for Ferguson-Florissant employees
• Pension plan with employer match

Interested in joining the Ferguson-Florissant Team? We have full time and part time positions available.

We have jobs currently posted on our website, so click here to see them all!

Important Dates

Monday, Sept. 1

No School/District Offices Closed

In observance of Labor Day

Tuesday, Sept. 2

No School/District Offices Open
Staff Professional Development

Wednesday, Sept. 10 @ 6 p.m. (Watch Live)

Board of Education Meeting

Administration Center

Thursday, Sept. 11 @ 4 p.m.

College & Career Fair

McCluer High School

1896 S. New Florissant Rd. 63031