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Ackerman School Welcomes You!
Ackerman School provides a safe and supportive student-centered environment where children of diverse abilities can reach their full potential through high expectations, differentiated instruction and behavioral interventions. We provide innovative educational opportunities so students can acquire the academic and life skills necessary to contribute productively to our school and community.
Ackerman Headlines
![Dr. Michael Maclin, SSD Superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723149822/ssdmoorg/nsufuczul3ikhrtc3j6y/MaclinWelcomeBack-Finalsite.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723149822/ssdmoorg/nsufuczul3ikhrtc3j6y/MaclinWelcomeBack-Finalsite.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723149822/ssdmoorg/nsufuczul3ikhrtc3j6y/MaclinWelcomeBack-Finalsite.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723149822/ssdmoorg/nsufuczul3ikhrtc3j6y/MaclinWelcomeBack-Finalsite.png","width":1200}])
We are excited to see your students back in our classrooms on August 19 and launch the 2024-25 school year! We are busy readying our classrooms, finalizing our plans, and ensuring our staff have all they need to help every student thrive and grow this year.
![Kenny Mulder accepts an award from two individuals.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721826297/ssdmoorg/rg9usopkz7k6qslxgma2/KennyMulder-GrandolfoAwardlandscape.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721826297/ssdmoorg/rg9usopkz7k6qslxgma2/KennyMulder-GrandolfoAwardlandscape.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721826297/ssdmoorg/rg9usopkz7k6qslxgma2/KennyMulder-GrandolfoAwardlandscape.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721826297/ssdmoorg/rg9usopkz7k6qslxgma2/KennyMulder-GrandolfoAwardlandscape.png","width":1200}])
Kenny Mulder, SSD director of transportation, received the Peter J. Grandolfo Memorial Award of Excellence at the School Transportation News Expo.
![SSD to Transition to New Website Platform in Early August]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720528859/ssdmoorg/lt4hxsgtj2n8gmnuw40k/NewWebsite-Story.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720528859/ssdmoorg/lt4hxsgtj2n8gmnuw40k/NewWebsite-Story.png","width":343}])
Special School District is committed to continuous improvement and leveraging technology to enhance communication with families, staff, and community members.
![SSD Superintendent Dr. Maclin Honored with Award from NAACP]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720528660/ssdmoorg/lahu5dt1c1tjycstjvhi/1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720528660/ssdmoorg/lahu5dt1c1tjycstjvhi/1.png","width":343}])
The St. Louis County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) selected Special School District of St. Louis County’s Superintendent Dr. Michael Maclin as the Excellence in Youth Development and Equity Award recipient.
![Cindy M. Reilmann, CPA, SFO, Announced as Chief Financial Officer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720528568/ssdmoorg/mri6wc0skjd7ikongvud/CindyReilmann.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720528568/ssdmoorg/mri6wc0skjd7ikongvud/CindyReilmann.png","width":343}])
The SSD Board of Education has approved the selection of Cindy M. Reilmann as the District’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). She will assume the position in late July.
![Dr. Chad Lent announced as Executive Director of Partner Districts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720528387/ssdmoorg/uxghfc50fyigpobbleu1/Lent.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720528387/ssdmoorg/uxghfc50fyigpobbleu1/Lent.png","width":343}])
The SSD Board of Education has approved Dr. Chad Lent as a new executive director of partner districts.
![Lo Named DEIA Director, Teaching & Learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718376489/ssdmoorg/hibx3zfjffg3delzca5w/JeremyLo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718376489/ssdmoorg/hibx3zfjffg3delzca5w/JeremyLo.png","width":343}])
During the June 11, 2024, Board of Education meeting, Jeremy Lo was approved as the new director of equity - teaching and learning, effective July 1.
![Sarah Davidovits Selected as Ladue Partner District Director]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718376419/ssdmoorg/nm6f5jl4v5zdak27l5h4/SarahDavidovits.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718376419/ssdmoorg/nm6f5jl4v5zdak27l5h4/SarahDavidovits.png","width":343}])
The SSD Board of Education has appointed Dr. Sarah Davidovits as the new Ladue Partner District Director, effective July 1.
SSD Calendar
![September 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716928341/ssdmoorg/ozbodsorwirfkqm92cd1/DSC_00571.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1716928341/ssdmoorg/ozbodsorwirfkqm92cd1/DSC_00571.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1716928341/ssdmoorg/ozbodsorwirfkqm92cd1/DSC_00571.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1716928341/ssdmoorg/ozbodsorwirfkqm92cd1/DSC_00571.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1716928341/ssdmoorg/ozbodsorwirfkqm92cd1/DSC_00571.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1716928341/ssdmoorg/ozbodsorwirfkqm92cd1/DSC_00571.jpg","width":2200}])
September 2024
Events
There's always something happening at Ackerman School! Watch the calendar for ways to be an active participant in your student's education.