Choice Expo showcases magnet school options for SPS students
Students from four magnet schools presented learning environment options to potential students for 2022-2023
Together, 15 students representing four magnet schools presented at the SPS Choice Expo on Thursday, Oct. 21. More than 150 interested students and their parents attended the districtwide information night, learning more about five magnet schools students can attend during 2022-2023.
Share your thoughts on what we should address at SPS University
Dr. Grenita Lathan is planning a new initiative called SPS University, which is an opportunity for parents and community members to learn more about district and community resources and to engage with SPS staff. This free event will be held Dec. 14. Share your thoughts now about what topics or skills should be the focus of the first SPS University.
Field IB World School fourth-graders learn from water conservation experts
Field IB World School fourth-graders made a water plan as a part of the Sharing the Planet unit of inquiry. The five-week comprehensive unit helps students fully understand a central idea: shared natural resources maintain people, systems and communities.
CHS one of six Missouri schools recognized for green efforts
Missouri Green Schools, a support and recognition program for Missouri schools co-managed by the U.S. Green Building Council - Missouri Gateway Chapter and the Missouri Environmental Education Association, has awarded Central High School and five other Missouri schools with Sprout Level recognition for their commitment to improving health and wellness of students and staff, lowering their environmental impact, and providing place-based education.
Transitional transfer requests to be accepted beginning Nov. 3
A transitional transfer request is for SPS eligible students going from fifth-grade to sixth-grade or eighth-grade to ninth-grade who wish to attend a site other than the one in their home residence feeder pattern. Transitional transfer requests for the 2022-2023 school year begin Wednesday, Nov. 3.
Classes will not be in session on Monday, Nov. 1, for parent/teacher conferences and Tuesday, Nov. 2, for districtwide professional development. Classes will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 3.
Individuals interested in running for school board can pick up petitions beginning Nov. 1
Two positions on the SPS school board will be up for election April 5, 2022. Individuals interested in running must complete petitions, which can be picked up beginning Nov. 1 at Kraft Administrative Center, 1359 E. St. Louis St.
“Even if they're not going to college for that engineering degree, the College & Career Academy helps my students gain confidence to know what's best for their future."
Will Thomas
Engineering pathway teacher and head cheerleading coach
Glendale High School
“I teach engineering pathway classes, Introduction to Engineering Design and Engineering Design and Development, which is a senior Capstone course. They’re a part of the STEM College and Career Academy, which helps students make connections to their community and careers while in high school. Those connections build upon the hard and soft skills they learn in my class. From the technical side of using specific engineering hardware and software to learning how to present to professionals, my engineering students gain so much knowledge. Even if they’re not going to college for that engineering degree, the College & Career Academy helps my students gain confidence to know what’s best for their future.”
Grow Your Career
SPS has immediate openings for bus drivers, kitchen workers and custodians. If you know someone who loves to help others and wants great benefits, share the SPS Job Postings link below.
