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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
![Behling Receives Apple Award for Educators from Iota Phi Lambda]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765401836/ssdmoorg/ekmpoem2dgxo9u3dsskk/Behlingphoto.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765401836/ssdmoorg/ekmpoem2dgxo9u3dsskk/Behlingphoto.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765401836/ssdmoorg/ekmpoem2dgxo9u3dsskk/Behlingphoto.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765401836/ssdmoorg/ekmpoem2dgxo9u3dsskk/Behlingphoto.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765401836/ssdmoorg/ekmpoem2dgxo9u3dsskk/Behlingphoto.png","width":1218}])
Mashonda Behling, special education director for the Riverview Gardens School District, was honored with an Apple for the Teacher Award by Iota Phi Lambda - Alpha Zeta Chapter on Nov. 22.
![Caring Educator Award Presented to SSD Staff]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765403621/ssdmoorg/pvtdiy9i99pjyc033o85/caringeducators1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765403621/ssdmoorg/pvtdiy9i99pjyc033o85/caringeducators1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765403621/ssdmoorg/pvtdiy9i99pjyc033o85/caringeducators1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765403621/ssdmoorg/pvtdiy9i99pjyc033o85/caringeducators1.png","width":1200}])
Three SSD educators were celebrated by the Charles E. Fleming Legacy foundation at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel on Dec. 7. The event recognized the contributions of dedicated educators from across the St. Louis metropolitan area, as well as pillars in the business community and civic champions.
![St. Louis ARC Presents Bravo Award to SSD]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765290719/ssdmoorg/vayubd2ut1mpbdit4upm/StLouisARC.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765290719/ssdmoorg/vayubd2ut1mpbdit4upm/StLouisARC.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765290719/ssdmoorg/vayubd2ut1mpbdit4upm/StLouisARC.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765290719/ssdmoorg/vayubd2ut1mpbdit4upm/StLouisARC.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765290719/ssdmoorg/vayubd2ut1mpbdit4upm/StLouisARC.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765290719/ssdmoorg/vayubd2ut1mpbdit4upm/StLouisARC.jpg","width":2200}])
At the Nov. 11 meeting, the Board of Education recognized members of St. Louis ARC, an organization that empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to lead better lives by providing a lifetime of high-quality services, family support and advocacy.
![Ackerman Students Explore Nature Playscape]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760386466/ssdmoorg/dtutanoxfyjmnok91lgt/DSC_0541.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760386466/ssdmoorg/dtutanoxfyjmnok91lgt/DSC_0541.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760386466/ssdmoorg/dtutanoxfyjmnok91lgt/DSC_0541.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760386466/ssdmoorg/dtutanoxfyjmnok91lgt/DSC_0541.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760386466/ssdmoorg/dtutanoxfyjmnok91lgt/DSC_0541.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760386466/ssdmoorg/dtutanoxfyjmnok91lgt/DSC_0541.jpg","width":2200}])
During last week’s perfect early fall weather, Ackerman students explored 17 acres of experiential play space at the Anne O’C Albrecht Nature Playscape in Forest Park.
![Gibbs, Meives Receive Funding for DonorsChoose Projects]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759954144/ssdmoorg/h56l9g18mtnwiucj5mct/GibbsandMeives.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759954144/ssdmoorg/h56l9g18mtnwiucj5mct/GibbsandMeives.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759954144/ssdmoorg/h56l9g18mtnwiucj5mct/GibbsandMeives.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759954144/ssdmoorg/h56l9g18mtnwiucj5mct/GibbsandMeives.png","width":1200}])
Two staff members in SSD recently had their proposals funded by DonorsChoose, a nonprofit organization that allows teachers to conduct an online fundraiser to purchase classroom resources.
![Ackerman Students Earn Foam Party]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759758770/ssdmoorg/c9gjzozapgrwaspgquqg/DSC_0364.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759758770/ssdmoorg/c9gjzozapgrwaspgquqg/DSC_0364.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759758770/ssdmoorg/c9gjzozapgrwaspgquqg/DSC_0364.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759758770/ssdmoorg/c9gjzozapgrwaspgquqg/DSC_0364.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1759758770/ssdmoorg/c9gjzozapgrwaspgquqg/DSC_0364.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1759758770/ssdmoorg/c9gjzozapgrwaspgquqg/DSC_0364.jpg","width":2200}])
Ackerman School held its second annual Foam Party for students who have demonstrated good behavior and exemplified the character word of the month.
![Walsh Selected by Local Foundation for Haywood Caring Educator Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759351721/ssdmoorg/kvggasuvnz79jvachjey/JimWalsh-interpreteraward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759351721/ssdmoorg/kvggasuvnz79jvachjey/JimWalsh-interpreteraward.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759351721/ssdmoorg/kvggasuvnz79jvachjey/JimWalsh-interpreteraward.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759351721/ssdmoorg/kvggasuvnz79jvachjey/JimWalsh-interpreteraward.png","width":1200}])
Jim Walsh (right in photo), an SSD interpreter who works at Parkway West High School, was recently presented with the 2026 Edward and Esther Haywood Caring Educator Award by the Charles E. Fleming Legacy Foundation. The foundation gives the award each year to an educator in the St. Louis area who has demonstrated exceptional care and love for students, parents, colleagues and the education/professional community.
![Ackerman Students Explore Career Paths]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758903823/ssdmoorg/vef7sxl07pjj01xinrdc/DSC_0112.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758903823/ssdmoorg/vef7sxl07pjj01xinrdc/DSC_0112.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758903823/ssdmoorg/vef7sxl07pjj01xinrdc/DSC_0112.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758903823/ssdmoorg/vef7sxl07pjj01xinrdc/DSC_0112.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1758903823/ssdmoorg/vef7sxl07pjj01xinrdc/DSC_0112.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1758903823/ssdmoorg/vef7sxl07pjj01xinrdc/DSC_0112.jpg","width":2200}])
Business professionals from across the St. Louis area participated in Ackerman School’s annual Career Day.
SSD Calendar
![December 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748016798/ssdmoorg/feia6ma0ic1rg6uuxdes/December.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748016798/ssdmoorg/feia6ma0ic1rg6uuxdes/December.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748016798/ssdmoorg/feia6ma0ic1rg6uuxdes/December.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748016798/ssdmoorg/feia6ma0ic1rg6uuxdes/December.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748016798/ssdmoorg/feia6ma0ic1rg6uuxdes/December.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748016798/ssdmoorg/feia6ma0ic1rg6uuxdes/December.jpg","width":2200}])
December 2025
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