U.S. Dept. of Education Awards Major Funding to St. Louis Community College

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded St. Louis Community College (SLCC) over $3 million in funding for Student Support Services projects. The funds come from the department’s TRIO program,…

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Hazelwood Draws 2,500-Plus for 9th Annual Back-to-School Fair; Schools Opened Aug. 10

The Hazelwood School District hosted more than 2,500 attendees for its 9th Annual Back-to-School Fair at the St. Louis Outlet Mall. This year’s fair included student entertainment, school booths, as…

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Ackerman, Northview Schools Won’t Start ‘til Aug. 31 Due to Construction

By Jim Wieners Two schools in the Special School District, Ackerman (Elementary level) and Northview (High School level), both located on Derhake Road, will start school two weeks late (Aug.…

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Ferguson-Florissant School District Offers Free Preschool, Head Start, Child Care Centers and Parents as Teachers

The Ferguson-Florissant School District is partnering with Head Start to offer residents five full day weekly preschool classes for 3- & 4-year-olds. Head Start income and employment based eligibility is…

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