Hancock Place School District

08/28/2026

New school year, same incredible community. 💙
What an amazing first week in the Hancock Place School District.

Welcome back, Tigers!

08/27/2026

We’re proud to be preparing our students and staff for a world where AI is already changing how we learn, work, and communicate.

Thank you to First Alert 4 for highlighting the work happening within Hancock Place to build AI literacy, encourage responsible use and help our students become thoughtful, informed users of emerging technology.

https://www.firstalert4.com/video/2026/08/27/hancock-place-school-district-puts-ai-work/

One St. Louis area school district taking an early approach to AI is Hancock Place School District in south St. Louis County.

08/24/2026

We're back, Tigers!

There's nothing quite like the energy of the first day of school! We loved seeing our schools and classrooms filled with smiling faces again today.

Here's to a great start and an even better year ahead!

08/20/2026

Transportation Reminder: FirstView App

Parents/Guardians of students who ride resident district buses are encouraged to download and register for the FirstView App as soon as possible.

We have moved to using the FirstView App instead of paper transportation information to improve efficiency and ensure students, parents/guardians, and staff have access to transportation information in real time. After reading this message, please click on this link which connects you with directions to register for the app and how to set up notification alerts, and more, https://sd.hpsd.school/page/bus-transportation-information.

Through FirstView, you can view:

Your child’s assigned bus
Bus stop location
Scheduled pick-up time
Scheduled drop-off time
Notifications if the bus is running late
An alert when the bus is approaching your stop
Other helpful transportation updates and notifications

Using FirstView allows transportation information to be communicated more efficiently and provides families with timely, real-time updates regarding their child’s bus.

We encourage all families whose students ride resident district buses to register for FirstView as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and partnership as we continue working to provide safe, efficient, and reliable transportation for our students.

08/20/2026

We are looking forward to the 2026-2027 school year! Hancock Place School District opens up for students on Monday, August 24th!

With students back in classrooms, school buses are back on the road and students are walking and waiting at bus stops across our community. Please slow down, stay alert, and help us keep our students safe!

🟡 Yellow Flashing Lights: Slow down and prepare to stop
🔴 Red Flashing Lights + Extended Stop Arm: STOP and STAY stopped until the lights stop flashing, the arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving again.

Reminders from MoDOT:
If you're driving on a two-lane connected roadway, you MUST STOP for school buses with flashing lights and an extended 'stop' sign. This is the law for traffic moving the same AND opposite directions of the bus.​ On roadways with four or more lanes, traffic flowing the same direction of the bus must stop. Traffic on the other side of the median or barrier should use caution.

Learn more about Missouri school bus safety from MoDOT:
https://savemolives.com/mcrs/school-bus-safety

08/17/2026

Hello Tiger Parents,

Please see attached flyers from Chartwells on our Facebook and Website pages regarding the district's breakfast and lunch program details. This includes access to the menu and other information!

08/13/2026

Join us in welcoming our new teachers & counselors to the Hancock Place School District!
They’ve been hard at work this week learning, connecting, and preparing for a great school year.
We’re so excited to have them join the Hancock Place family!

08/06/2026

🎉 Preschool Openings Available! 🎉

Give your child a strong start in a high-quality early learning environment! Our preschool program currently has openings for students and is accepting enrollments. Please share with others!

✨ Affordable Options for Families

FREE for Hancock Place School District resident children
Only $450/month for non-resident children
Affordable before-care and after-care options are available to support busy families

🏆 We are proud to be the first preschool program in the St. Louis area recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as “Exhibiting High Quality.” Our dedicated staff, engaging curriculum, and commitment to early childhood education provide students with an exceptional foundation for success.

🌳 Students also enjoy our newly constructed playground, designed to support active play, exploration, and learning.

Spaces are available now — don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized early childhood program!

📩 Register/Enroll now through our website, ps.hpsd.school, to reserve your child’s spot!

08/03/2026

Hello Tiger Parents,

Please see attached flyers from Chartwells regarding the district's breakfast and lunch program details. This includes access to the menu and other information!

07/28/2026

The Affton Elks Lodge #2635 will be hosting a FREE Back to School Backpack Giveaway to help students start the school year prepared for success.

📅 Saturday, August 1
🕐 1:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Affton Elks Lodge #2635

Each elementary school backpack includes 22 school supply items and will be distributed while supplies last.