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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
![SSD branded photo - Finalsite]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743622847/ssdmoorg/ej3vdd7wxc8kezy06ruw/SSDbrandedphoto-Finalsite1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743622847/ssdmoorg/ej3vdd7wxc8kezy06ruw/SSDbrandedphoto-Finalsite1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743622847/ssdmoorg/ej3vdd7wxc8kezy06ruw/SSDbrandedphoto-Finalsite1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743622847/ssdmoorg/ej3vdd7wxc8kezy06ruw/SSDbrandedphoto-Finalsite1.png","width":1200}])
A Special School District strategic plan or CSIP (Comprehensive School Improvement Plan) goal area will be highlighted each month to update staff and the community on work being done. This month, we highlight Strategy 3.1 from the strategic plan.
![Dr. Carrie Page to Join Ackerman Team as Assistant Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748541637/ssdmoorg/ujqk21wyl4uhep6tm8wu/PageWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748541637/ssdmoorg/ujqk21wyl4uhep6tm8wu/PageWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748541637/ssdmoorg/ujqk21wyl4uhep6tm8wu/PageWeb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748541637/ssdmoorg/ujqk21wyl4uhep6tm8wu/PageWeb.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748541637/ssdmoorg/ujqk21wyl4uhep6tm8wu/PageWeb.png","width":1500}])
During the May 27 Board of Education meeting, Dr. Carrie Page was approved as the new assistant principal of Ackerman School.
A strategic or CSIP (Comprehensive School Improvement Plan) goal area will be highlighted each month to update staff and the community on work being done. This month, we highlight CSIP 3.1.
![Jody Romeo to Serve as Special Education Director for Jennings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745426893/ssdmoorg/fgfv4nifzjgoov84gywy/JodyRomeo1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745426893/ssdmoorg/fgfv4nifzjgoov84gywy/JodyRomeo1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745426893/ssdmoorg/fgfv4nifzjgoov84gywy/JodyRomeo1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745426893/ssdmoorg/fgfv4nifzjgoov84gywy/JodyRomeo1.jpg","width":940}])
During the April 22 Board of Education meeting, Miss Jody Romeo was approved as the new special education director for the Jennings School District.
![The SSD logo on top of a white textured background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722864037/ssdmoorg/eeg9n5j8y7jle6evkxja/LandscapePhotoforFinalsite.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722864037/ssdmoorg/eeg9n5j8y7jle6evkxja/LandscapePhotoforFinalsite.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722864037/ssdmoorg/eeg9n5j8y7jle6evkxja/LandscapePhotoforFinalsite.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722864037/ssdmoorg/eeg9n5j8y7jle6evkxja/LandscapePhotoforFinalsite.png","width":1200}])
Join us for SSD’s Legislative Information Session, designed specifically for SSD families.
A strategic or CSIP (Comprehensive School Improvement Plan) goal area will be highlighted each month to update staff and the community on work being done. This month, we highlight CSIP 1.1 (Positive School Outcomes).
![Dr. Maclin holds a round crystal award. On each side of him, stand District leadership team members and Board of Education members.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743519529/ssdmoorg/x7aexgwo807vwpfnasno/MaclinMASAAward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743519529/ssdmoorg/x7aexgwo807vwpfnasno/MaclinMASAAward.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743519529/ssdmoorg/x7aexgwo807vwpfnasno/MaclinMASAAward.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743519529/ssdmoorg/x7aexgwo807vwpfnasno/MaclinMASAAward.png","width":1200}])
SSD is proud to announce that Superintendent Dr. Michael Maclin has been recognized by the MASA as the recipient of the 2025 Emerging Superintendent Award for the Greater St. Louis Area District.
![Bright and colorful pencils point to the SSD logo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743084325/ssdmoorg/iybaola9swrcxm1xnzv8/CurriculumReviewNight.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743084325/ssdmoorg/iybaola9swrcxm1xnzv8/CurriculumReviewNight.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743084325/ssdmoorg/iybaola9swrcxm1xnzv8/CurriculumReviewNight.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743084325/ssdmoorg/iybaola9swrcxm1xnzv8/CurriculumReviewNight.png","width":1200}])
Special School District invites all interested parties to virtually review and discuss curricula within our SSD schools, before being submitted to the Board of Education for approval.
SSD Calendar
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July 2025
Events
There's always something happening at Ackerman School! Watch the calendar for ways to be an active participant in your student's education.