Saint Louis Public Schools

Saint Louis Public Schools is seeing strong momentum in literacy growth across our schools through a more unified approach to foundational reading instruction.

By implementing consistent, research based literacy practices and investing in ongoing support for educators, SLPS schools are creating stronger learning experiences for students across every grade level.

Highlights from the district’s literacy pilot schools include:

✅ Growth in ELA achievement across every pilot school
✅ Fewer students needing intensive reading intervention
✅ Increased teacher confidence and instructional consistency
✅ Stronger support systems for students across all learning environments

This work reflects the dedication of our educators, school leaders, and students who continue building brighter futures through literacy and learning.

At SLPS, we remain committed to ensuring every student has access to the tools and support they need to become confident, capable readers.

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Current 8th grade families, this one's for you.

Join us tonight at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom to learn about the St. Louis Junior Bonds Program. Eligible students heading into 9th grade this fall could receive a share of a $1.5 million investment fund to use toward college, a home, a business, or retirement. See the flyer for details and join us tonight.

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89789391975?pwd=lka3oR4E3dx2Q7FnrNqIUu0msxUW77.1

State Champions! 🏆

The students of Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience delivered an unforgettable performance at the Missouri Class 3A State Track and Field Championship.

The boys team captured the State Championship in the 4x800 meter relay with an outstanding performance by Clyve Jackson-Cameron, Evan Moll, Melik Pratt, and Owen Garrett. Owen Garrett also earned an individual State Championship title with a 1st place finish in the 800 meter race.

Collegiate continued to shine with two 2nd place finishes from Maxwell McFarlane in both the triple jump and long jump.

The team finished the meet as the overall Class 3A Boys State Champions, earning more points than any other school in the competition.

This achievement is a powerful example of what dedication, perseverance, and teamwork can accomplish. We are incredibly proud of these student athletes and grateful to everyone who supported them throughout the season.

Congratulations to our Collegiate athletes on an amazing accomplishment and a historic moment for the SLPS community! ❤️💙

As graduation ceremonies wrap up across Saint Louis Public Schools, we want to take a moment to congratulate each and every graduate of the SLPS Class of 2026.

Over the past week, we’ve celebrated your achievements, your perseverance, and the bright futures ahead of you. We are proud of every graduate across our district and honored to have been part of your journey.

Congratulations, Class of 2026 — your SLPS family will always be cheering you on!

Gateway STEM students are taking their talents to the international stage 🌎💼

Saint Louis Public Schools scholars Eli Marshall and Jackson Paiz Rodriguez proudly represented Gateway STEM High School and SLPS at the 2026 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia — competing against some of the top business, marketing, finance, hospitality, and entrepreneurship students from around the world.

Competing in the School-Based Enterprise – Food Operations event, Eli and Jackson earned an impressive 97.6 normalized score while showcasing their knowledge, professionalism, leadership, and problem-solving skills on the global stage.

Beyond competition, students gained valuable real-world experience through networking, leadership development, and hands-on business learning alongside more than 25,000 DECA members internationally.

Both students also earned multiple international recognitions and certifications during the conference, including:
🏆 DECA Certificate of Achievement
🏆 DECA School-Based Enterprise Academy Certification
🏆 DECA Award of Excellence in School-Based Enterprise – Food Operations

We are proud of our Gateway STEM scholars for representing Saint Louis Public Schools with excellence, confidence, and determination while showing what’s possible when students are given opportunities to lead and grow through real-world learning experiences. 💙💛

Your feedback can help guide the future of ELA learning at SLPS.

Saint Louis Public Schools invites families to preview and provide feedback on potential English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for students in grades K–12. These materials will help shape how our students build essential literacy skills like reading, writing, and communication for years to come.

This is an opportunity to:
✔️ Explore sample curriculum materials
✔️ Learn how programs support student literacy growth
✔️ Share feedback to help guide district decisions
✔️ Connect with district staff and ask questions

🗓 Session Dates:
• May 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• May 20, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Location:
Central Office
801 N. 11th Street, 63101
PD Loft #1 (3rd Floor)

Family feedback plays an important role in helping us select high-quality curriculum that reflects the strengths and needs of our SLPS community. We hope to see you there!

Saint Louis Public Schools students are engineering the future 🤖

SLPS scholars from Gateway STEM and Collegiate are proving what innovation, teamwork, and student leadership look like in action.

Gateway STEM’s FIRST Robotics team represented SLPS at the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas after earning a qualifying spot through competition. Competing against top robotics teams from around the globe, our students showcased perseverance, technical skill, collaboration, and creativity while finishing with a 5–5 record and ranking 35th out of 75 teams in their division.

At Collegiate, students across FIRST Tech Challenge teams 9027: Synergistic Effect and 30308: Significant Figures earned major honors throughout the robotics season for competition performance, leadership, innovation, mentorship, and community service.

Sidney Sellers, Ava Turpin, and Mira Ozdemir represented SLPS with excellence through their commitment to innovation, teamwork, inclusion, and service throughout the robotics season.

From mentoring younger students to volunteering hundreds of hours in the community, these scholars are building more than robots — they are building the future of STEM.

We are proud of our SLPS students for representing their schools, their community, and Saint Louis Public Schools on a global stage. 💙💛

Saint Louis Public Schools scholars shining on the national stage

Students from Vashon High School represented SLPS at the JAG National Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City, competing alongside top chapters from 32 states and earning a place among the Top 10 in the nation.

As the first SLPS school to reach the national stage in any JAG category, these students showed what preparation, leadership, and confidence can achieve. Throughout the conference, they strengthened their communication skills, built connections with students across the country, and represented Saint Louis with purpose and pride.

Congratulations to graduating seniors:
⭐ Deandrea Hemphill – Career Association President
⭐ Jaylen Adams – Vice President of Leadership Development
⭐ Eugene Alexander – Parliamentarian

Your leadership continues to inspire the SLPS community and future scholars across the district. 💙💛