One District United e-Newsletter

We can't wait to welcome everyone back for the 2025-2026 school year!

School starts for all Pre K-12 students on Monday, Aug. 18. To help families get prepared for the upcoming school year, we've compiled a back-to-school resource page in one spot. Families can find school supply lists, bus information, academic calendar and more. We are excited to start the new school year!

FFSD is Device Free- A new Missouri law (Senate Bill 68) now requires a complete ban on the use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices during the school day. In line with Missouri state law, students must keep them off and put away during the school day, including during class, lunch, recess, and passing time. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3HpNnwU

Is this just for cell phones?

The law and policy include personal devices such as smartwatches, wireless earbuds and headphones, tablets, iPads, and laptops. These items can not be out or on display during the school day.

Can my student have access to their cell phone or electronic device while traveling to and from school?

Students are allowed to bring their cell phone or personal device to school. When the school day begins, their personal device should be turned off completely and stored away, including during class, lunch, recess, and passing time. Cell phones and personal electronic devices must not be visible at any time during the school day.

What if there is an emergency and I need to reach my student?

We understand that emergencies will occur. Parents may contact the main office to speak with their child if the need arises. Students can communicate with one another using their Chromebooks as well. During a schoolwide emergency, teachers and staff may allow students to use personal technology devices.

What if a student refuses to keep their electronic device put away?

Students who do not comply with the policy will face disciplinary actions as outlined in the Student Expectation Code, which can include confiscation of the device.

Are there any exceptions?

There are exceptions to the cell phone policy. Students may use their cell phones or personal devices if:

• There is an emergency at school. Emergencies are defined as serious, unexpected, and dangerous situations that require immediate action and attention.

• Health-related purposes, such as monitoring a medical device as part of a student’s IEP.

• A specific educational purpose as approved or directed by teachers or staff.

Bus route information for the 2025-26 school year is available in the Parent Portal. You can find your bus route schedule by logging into the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus - select "More" and then select "Transportation." Please note that it may take up to 48 hours for bus information to appear in your Parent Portal after you complete your student’s online registration and receive your approval email.

All students MUST be fully registered to start school. Once your registration is approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email from infinitecampus@fergflor.org. If you haven’t received this email, your student is not yet registered. Please contact your child’s school if you have questions about your child’s registration. *Please note that after approval, it may take up to 48 hours for bus transportation details to appear in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

School starts on Monday!✏️ Be ready to capture this special day. Once again, we're collecting first day photos to share on our social media. You can send your photo to info@fergflor.org or DM to FergFlorSchools Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter (X). Make your posts public, so we can see them and use the hashtag #FFSDFirstDay2025. We'll share as many as we can to celebrate our first day back.

Shirts

• White or navy blue shirts with collars, such as a polo, oxford, or dress shirt (no logos required)

• Information on school spirit color shirts will be available from your child's school

• FFSD cardigan, vest, fleeces, or blazers may also be worn
• Your child's school may have grade-level uniform colors, please check with your school

Bottoms

• Navy blue shorts, pants, slacks, skirt, skorts or jumper

• Khaki shorts, pants, slacks, skirt, skorts or jumper
• Black shorts, pants, slacks, skirt, or skorts

• FFSD Red/Navy Blue Plaid skirt, skorts or jumper

STEAM Middle/STEAM High have different uniform requirements.

*Your child’s school may add additional spirit wear colors, grade-level uniform colors, or other uniform requirements. Be on the lookout for more information from your child’s school before school starts. Please check with your child's school for specific uniform options and school colors. Learn more here.

All Pre K-12th grade students will use clear bookbags. As part of the District’s comprehensive safety and security plan, all secondary students are required to have clear bookbags. The safety and security plan called CUBES stands for clear Communication, clear Understanding, clear Bookbags, clear Expectations, and clear Supports.

Bookbag requirement for grades Pre K-12:

• Clear Bookbags (16 in. tall x 12 in. wide x 6 in deep)
• Small pouch/wristlet for personal items if needed (5.5 in. x 4 in. and does not have to be clear)

Come join a school district on the cutting edge of innovation, state-of-the-art instruction, and a champion for educational equity. We are looking for dedicated teachers and staff members who have a passion for student success to join our dynamic team for the 2025-26 school year.

• Excellent pay with health and wellness benefits
• Health clinic dedicated to Ferguson-Florissant employees
• Employer paid health benefits for Ferguson-Florissant employee
• Pension plan with employer match

Interested in joining the Ferguson-Florissant Team? We have full time and part time positions. We would love to connect with you! Fill out the form using the link below, and someone from the HR Department will connect with you. https://bit.ly/YouBelongHere-FFSD

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

Important Dates

Monday, Aug. 18

First Day of School

All Pre K-12th grade students

Monday, Sept. 1

No School/District Offices Closed

In observance of Labor Day

Tuesday, Sept. 2

No School/District Offices Open
Staff Professional Development

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

Board of Education Meeting

Administration Center