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At South Tech, we provide students with real-world experiences, real-world skills, and engaging, hands-on learning to prepare them for college and careers. We celebrate the pursuit of their passion and help them find the right pathway to their own success. Our partial-day schedules keep students engaged in their home high school academics and activities while they enjoy experimental learning in Tech's elective courses.
Our tuition-free, career and technical education (CTE) majors allow students to explore their career interests before graduation while earning industry certifications, college and high school credits, and skills that will last a lifetime. We work with an impressive list of business and industry partners that provide our students with mentorship, internships, apprenticeships, part-time employment, scholarships, and full-time employment offers after high school. Our students are in demand.
South Tech Headlines
![South Tech Wins Silver in Robot Rumble]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725655051/ssdmoorg/ncxeiqlbmte38sjmcyki/_RAF1253-Edit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725655051/ssdmoorg/ncxeiqlbmte38sjmcyki/_RAF1253-Edit.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725655051/ssdmoorg/ncxeiqlbmte38sjmcyki/_RAF1253-Edit.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725655051/ssdmoorg/ncxeiqlbmte38sjmcyki/_RAF1253-Edit.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725655051/ssdmoorg/ncxeiqlbmte38sjmcyki/_RAF1253-Edit.jpg","width":1223}])
On August 31 at the Worldwide Technologies Raceway, South Tech Robotics' FTC team, 20182 Luna-Techs, took part in The Robot Rumble, an invitational pitting six top teams from St. Louis against the best from Illinois cities like Champaign, Dunlap, Peoria, Decatur, and Elgin.
![Dr. Michael Maclin, SSD Superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723149822/ssdmoorg/nsufuczul3ikhrtc3j6y/MaclinWelcomeBack-Finalsite.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723149822/ssdmoorg/nsufuczul3ikhrtc3j6y/MaclinWelcomeBack-Finalsite.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723149822/ssdmoorg/nsufuczul3ikhrtc3j6y/MaclinWelcomeBack-Finalsite.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723149822/ssdmoorg/nsufuczul3ikhrtc3j6y/MaclinWelcomeBack-Finalsite.png","width":1200}])
We are excited to see your students back in our classrooms on August 19 and launch the 2024-25 school year! We are busy readying our classrooms, finalizing our plans, and ensuring our staff have all they need to help every student thrive and grow this year.
![Kenny Mulder accepts an award from two individuals.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721826297/ssdmoorg/rg9usopkz7k6qslxgma2/KennyMulder-GrandolfoAwardlandscape.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721826297/ssdmoorg/rg9usopkz7k6qslxgma2/KennyMulder-GrandolfoAwardlandscape.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721826297/ssdmoorg/rg9usopkz7k6qslxgma2/KennyMulder-GrandolfoAwardlandscape.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721826297/ssdmoorg/rg9usopkz7k6qslxgma2/KennyMulder-GrandolfoAwardlandscape.png","width":1200}])
Kenny Mulder, SSD director of transportation, received the Peter J. Grandolfo Memorial Award of Excellence at the School Transportation News Expo.
![Tech Students complete Configuration Technician Apprenticeship at WWT]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721755244/ssdmoorg/r4xaxzyw3ix11xttv8d8/WWTApprenticeship.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721755244/ssdmoorg/r4xaxzyw3ix11xttv8d8/WWTApprenticeship.png","width":500}])
Five students were celebrated at a ceremony at World Wide Technology Global Headquarters by their peers and former CISCO Networking instructors for completing the Configuration Technician Apprenticeship.
![SSD to Transition to New Website Platform in Early August]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720528859/ssdmoorg/lt4hxsgtj2n8gmnuw40k/NewWebsite-Story.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720528859/ssdmoorg/lt4hxsgtj2n8gmnuw40k/NewWebsite-Story.png","width":343}])
Special School District is committed to continuous improvement and leveraging technology to enhance communication with families, staff, and community members.
![SSD Superintendent Dr. Maclin Honored with Award from NAACP]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720528660/ssdmoorg/lahu5dt1c1tjycstjvhi/1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720528660/ssdmoorg/lahu5dt1c1tjycstjvhi/1.png","width":343}])
The St. Louis County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) selected Special School District of St. Louis County’s Superintendent Dr. Michael Maclin as the Excellence in Youth Development and Equity Award recipient.
![Cindy M. Reilmann, CPA, SFO, Announced as Chief Financial Officer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720528568/ssdmoorg/mri6wc0skjd7ikongvud/CindyReilmann.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720528568/ssdmoorg/mri6wc0skjd7ikongvud/CindyReilmann.png","width":343}])
The SSD Board of Education has approved the selection of Cindy M. Reilmann as the District’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). She will assume the position in late July.
![Dr. Chad Lent announced as Executive Director of Partner Districts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720528387/ssdmoorg/uxghfc50fyigpobbleu1/Lent.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720528387/ssdmoorg/uxghfc50fyigpobbleu1/Lent.png","width":343}])
The SSD Board of Education has approved Dr. Chad Lent as a new executive director of partner districts.
South Tech Calendar
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Events
Students will have many program specific events throughout the year. Be sure to watch your classroom calendars for your program's latest information.