The Excel Center Florissant

10/06/2026

Great opportunity for the community! Next session is tomorrow!

09/21/2026

Cool event coming up this Saturday, September 26 at the Florissant Valley Branch!

The Guy and Judy Jaffe Family Branch (formerly Samuel C. Sachs Branch) is closed for construction. Patron holds are being sent to the Thornhill Branch. Visit Your Library Renewed for updates.

09/16/2026

09/03/2026

Attention Alumni! Goodwill Excel Centers will be taking part in a parade around the field at Busch Stadium to celebrate our graduates! The parade will be before the Cardinals game on Tuesday, September 15th at 5pm. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Riina at [email protected] to express interest. We also sent an email to the email addresses we have on file for you. Hope to see you there!

08/21/2026

Today's the day! From 12pm-3pm we will be hosting our 2nd annual Back to School Community Fair! Local businesses and organizations will be here to share information about what services they provide, and you can get some free ice cream! We will also have our food bank open for that whole time period. All are welcome! Students, alumni, community members, and all families. Hope to see you here!

08/12/2026

Term 1 of the 2026-2027 school year at the Excel Center starts next Monday, August 17th!

Next Friday, August 21, we will be hosting our 2nd annual Back to School Community Fair! Come by and speak with different organizations and community members about the resources they are able to offer! Maybe even get some free ice cream?

07/08/2026

We would like to highlight some of our recent graduates! We can only have so many speakers at graduation, and we thought this would be an opportunity for our students to share their story. We are sharing the graduate's words with as little adjustment as possible, so these are their stories.

Today's graduate: Ericka Gray!

My name is Ericka J. Gray, and I am honored to share one of the greatest accomplishments of my journey. I proudly graduated from the MERS Goodwill Excel Center with a 3.9 GPA as an Honor Roll student. This achievement represents countless hours of hard work, determination, sacrifice, faith, and an unwavering commitment to reaching my goals.
During my time at the Excel Center, I also had the privilege of serving as an Ambassador Student, where I represented my school, encouraged fellow students, and inspired others to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams despite any obstacles they may face.
In addition to earning my diploma, I successfully obtained certifications as a Certified Medication Technician (CMT), EKG Technician, Social Service Designee (SSD), and Substitute Teacher. These accomplishments reflect my dedication to personal growth, professional development, and my lifelong passion for serving and helping others. Each certification has strengthened my skills and prepared me for the next chapter of my journey as I continue working toward becoming a Registered Nurse.
My story is proof that it is never too late to pursue your dreams. No matter how many setbacks, challenges, disappointments, or life experiences you face, hard work, perseverance, dedication, and faith in God can help you overcome and achieve success.
I am incredibly grateful to God for giving me the strength to keep going, even during difficult times. I also want to thank my family, friends, instructors, mentors, and everyone who supported, encouraged, and believed in me throughout this journey.
This is not the end of my story—it is only the beginning of a new and exciting chapter. The future is bright, and I am ready to walk confidently into the purpose God has planned for my life.
Still Standing. Still Growing. Still Believing. 💙🎓✨

07/01/2026

We would like to highlight some of our recent graduates! We can only have so many speakers at graduation, and we thought this would be an opportunity for our students to share their story. We are sharing the graduate's words with as little adjustment as possible, so these are their stories.

Today's graduate: Cody Chamberlain!

"I used to think , I would never graduate!!! But here I am…. Lots of ups and downs but keeping your head high and the sight of the future in hand helps so much… love this place like it was my 2nd home for 2 years"

06/24/2026

We would like to highlight some of our recent graduates! We can only have so many speakers at graduation, and we thought this would be an opportunity for our students to share their story. We are sharing the graduate's words with as little adjustment as possible, so these are their stories.

Today's graduate: Rochelle Sanders!

"A lil back story for my accomplishment. I went to high school, had a fight in the 9th grade got suspended for 90 days. Went back and did all four years just to find out I wasn’t graduating. I had to do another half of year. So I quit I gave up. I took the GED test twice and failed both by one point. So then here comes the disappointment in myself once again. So over the years I felt incomplete and stuck because of this one thing I needed in life. Then in 2025 my daughter told me about this school and I enrolled. I work during the day and went to class in the evening. I stuck with it I didn’t give up and look at me now I DID IT at 52 years young and it’s only up from here. You’re looking at your soon to be Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 🎉🎉🎉❤️🥰💪🏽👍🏽 Won’t he do it 🥰 This is my testimony and wanted to share it. It’s never too late to make a change, Amen"

06/17/2026

We would like to highlight some of our recent graduates! We can only have so many speakers at graduation, and we thought this would be an opportunity for our students to share their story. We are sharing the graduate's words with as little adjustment as possible, so these are their stories.

Today's graduate: Destiny Nelson!

"My name is Destiny, and I am proud to share that I graduated with a 4.0 GPA as an Honor Roll student from the MERS Goodwill Excel Center. Throughout my academic journey, I also had the privilege of serving as an Ambassador Student, representing my school and encouraging others to achieve their goals.

In addition, I earned my certification as a Phlebotomy Technician, taking another step toward my professional career in healthcare.

This achievement is a reminder that hard work, dedication, and perseverance truly pay off. I’m excited for what the future holds and grateful for everyone who supported me along the way. 💙"