The District: A Saint Louis Public Schools Podcast

In this week's edition of The District, information for families and friends helping English Language Learners get signed up for Saint Louis Public Schools.  SLPS has one of the largest and most comprehensive ELL programs in the region.  They are ready to help!

This week on "The District:"  Questions and answers with Dr. Diedra Thomas-Murray, leader of the SLPS Students in Transition program.  Saint Louis Public Schools have a number of families dealing with uncommon challenges that can act as barriers to getting students into school.  Dr. Thomas-Murray provides insight into the help that is available to jump these hurdles.

Looking for a great summer learning option that is 100% FREE?  Camp SLPS is the spot for your student!  Whether in grade school looking for enrichment or an older student in need of credit recovery,  Camp SLPS has lots to offer in both fundamentals and FUN!  In this episode of The District, you can learn all you need to know about Camp SLPS and how to enroll!

In this episode of "The District" we delve into the details about getting your little one signed of for Pre-K.  Pre-K education is FREE in Saint Louis Public Schools, and all the data shows it as providing a remarkable head start in getting children ready for Kindergarten and beyond.

In the inaugural episode of The District, we sit down with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kelvin R. Adams and Board of Education President Matt Davis to discuss everything Proposition S. Prop S is a $160 million dollar, no tax rate increase bond issue that will be up for vote on the August 2nd ballot in the City of St. Louis.   If passed, bond issue funds will support facilities acquisition, construction, improvements, renovations, and upgrades across all Saint Louis Public (SLPS) schools and facilities.For more information regarding Prop S, visit www.slps.org/props