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During this unprecedented time, the SLPS Foundation is grateful to those who have reached out to ask how they can help our students. Our SLPS Emergency Response Fund will address two needs: [...]

The Saint Louis Public Schools will be closed at least through April 3rd due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. For SLPS students, coming to school means so many things: learning, engaging in [...]

From building solar houses, to diving into classes like Macroeconomics and the Politics of Urban Design, SLPS Foundation Scholarship awardees are off to a strong start on their college campuses [...]

The start of this school year has been marked by dizzying loss. In the short time since school began in August, the SLPS community has mourned the deaths of six school-age children who were lost [...]

WELCOME TO NEW BOARD LEADERSHIP SLPS Foundation welcomed a new board chair and vice chairs this year.  After eight years of amazing board leadership, Valerie Bell transitioned to the role of [...]

SLPS student artists will celebrate the “Power of Being Seen” at an inspirational community event featuring dance, theater and voice on October 17th, 6 – 8 PM at Central Visual [...]

With headlines about affluent families investing vast amounts in securing the “right spot” at college, it’s clear how competitive college admissions game can be.  Through support from lead funder [...]

ELEVEN SCHOOLS ANNOUNCED AS AMERICA’S HEALTHIEST SCHOOLS In September, eleven SLPS schools were announced as America’s Healthiest Schools by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.  Gateway [...]

SLPS is one of the City’s largest providers of quality, free early childhood education. Thanks to a partnership with Ready Readers, and generous lead funding from the Tilles Foundation, as well [...]

KEEPING STUDENTS WELL. The start of this school year has been marked by dizzying loss. In the short time since school began in August, the SLPS community has mourned the deaths of six school-age [...]