Ackerman School

Summer is a great time to explore and learn together as a family! SSD’s FACE (Family and Community Engagement) encourages families to take advantage of the many educational and affordable opportunities our community has to offer this summer. When students visit places like the Zoo, Art Museum, or Science Center, they experience things that cannot be replicated in a classroom. Educators call this building background knowledge—the real-world experiences that help students better understand what they read and learn in school.

Check out the 2026 Summer Family Activities Guide today: https://buff.ly/BJwfwY4

On this Memorial Day, Special School District thanks all those who have served, and the families who support them.

All SSD buildings will be closed today, May 25, and will reopen tomorrow, May 26.

Honoring our eighth-grade students and all they’ve accomplished 🎓

Earlier this week, we proudly celebrated our eighth-grade students as they marked an important milestone and prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey. We are so proud of all they have accomplished during their middle school years and can’t wait to see what they achieve in high school and beyond.

Congratulations to our eighth grade promotion students and their families on this special moment!

🎉 The Last Day of School is Here! ☀️🎓

As we close out the 2026–27 school year, we’re celebrating the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of students across SSD schools and programs — and sending a special congratulations to the Class of 2027!

This year was filled with learning, creativity, friendships, and memorable moments made possible by the support of dedicated staff, supportive families, and our amazing school communities.

Today, we’re celebrating our amazing Speech-Language Pathologists and the difference they make in the lives of students every day. 💙

From helping students build communication skills to encouraging confidence and connection, our SLPs play an important role in supporting student growth and success. Their patience, creativity, and dedication help students feel heard, understood, and empowered in the classroom and beyond.

Thank you for the care and support you provide to our students and school community each day — we appreciate you!

Our interpreters help every student feel seen, heard, and connected 🤟

This Deaf Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the interpreters in our building who play a vital role in supporting communication and inclusion. Through their skill, attentiveness, and flexibility, they ensure Deaf and hard-of-hearing students can fully engage in learning and school life. Their presence helps create a space where students can express themselves and build meaningful connections.

Thank you for the care, professionalism, and dedication you bring to our school community each day. We appreciate the difference you make for students.

Our school nurses are people students can count on every day—today we celebrate them! 🩺💙

On School Nurse Day, we want to thank our nurses for the care, compassion, and dedication they bring to our school community. They support students’ health and well-being, offer comfort during tough moments, and help ensure students are ready to learn each day. Their steady presence makes a meaningful difference for students, families, and staff.

We are so grateful to have them as part of our school community—thank you for everything you do!

Great teachers make a lasting difference—and we’re lucky to have the best 💙

As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating the incredible educators in our building who bring patience, creativity, and care to their work each day. They support individualized goals, foster independence, and help students build the academic and life skills they need for the future. The relationships they build and the encouragement they provide make a lasting impact.

Thank you for showing up for students, believing in their potential, and creating a learning environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We appreciate you today and every day!

Happy School Lunch Hero Day to the incredible Sodexo USA staff who keep our students fueled and ready to learn! 🍎

Today, we’re celebrating the food service staff in our buildings for the care, consistency, and hard work they bring every single day. From early mornings to busy lunch periods, they make sure students have access to nutritious meals that support their success!

Thank you for all you do to support student health and well-being—we appreciate you!

Don't forget! Tonight, SSD is hosting our annual Special Education Curriculum Review Night. Special education curricula will be reviewed before being submitted to the SSD Board of Education for approval. This is an optional event and all are welcome to attend as many course reviews as they wish. Both events will be held virtually over Zoom.

❗ This meeting reviews the curriculum used in SSD's special education schools, not our partner districts.

To learn more, see the list of courses to be reviewed, or join the virtual meeting: www.ssdmo.org/CurriculumReview