District Announcements
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UCHS Honors/AP/Dual Credit Summer Assignments
Online enrollment is now open for all students enrolling for Fall 2023
First Day of School: Aug. 21, 2023Camp U & Summer Learning Academy: June 5 - 23 2023
Free Summer Meals for Children: June 5-23, 2023
Board of Education Regular Meeting: June 15, 2023
District Closed - Juneteenth: June 19, 2023
Jump Start to Kindergarten: July 31-Aug. 2, 2023
National Night Out & Back-to-School Rally: Aug. 1, 2023
Student Immunizations (Pre-registration): Aug. 18, 2023
District News
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Here Comes Summer! A Quick Guide to Easily Access Summer Reading Lists, School Supplies, Summer Programs and More
This is the place for summer planning. Click headline for more.
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University City Community Empowers UCHS Seniors with $70,000 in Scholarships
These 47 scholarships came from the enormous generosity of alumni, local organizations, and U. City residents and families! Click headline to read more.
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Middle School Students Win Another First Place In Annual Green Quest Schools Competition
The students were recognized for their innovative 'Keeping it Clean' project to encourage sustainability practices in classrooms school-wide. Click headline for more.
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District Celebrates the Opening of a Second Believe Projects Literacy Lab
With students, staff and families in attendance, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School on April 27, 2023. Click headline to read more.
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May 8-12: Help One U City Celebrate Our Teachers and Staff!
Thanks to One U City, there are so many ways parents, caregivers and students can celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. Click headline to learn more.
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Meet the New Principals: May 1, 2023 at Flynn Park and Jackson Park Elementary Schools
The schools will host individual receptions starting at 5 p.m. at each building. Darion Murdock will be the new principal of Flynn Park Elementary School starting in July 2024. Jim Triplett will become the principal of Jackson Park Elementary School starting on July 1, 2023! Click headline to read more.
The Heart of the Lion
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Strings Students Travel to UMSL for a Special Performance by the Hip-Hop Duo, Black Violin
Students of all ages in the District’s strings music program enjoyed a dynamic performance by the renown duo that plays dynamic pop and hip-hop favorites with a violin and viola. Click headline to read more.
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Merging the Head and Heart
Nurturing strong learners is a head and heart business. Learn how The School District of University City embraces a Social, Emotional, Equitable and Academic Learning (SEEAL) model in its classrooms. Click headline to read more.
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UCHS Junior Forms Financial Literacy Nonprofit
UCHS junior Dani Wasserman knows her way around savings and compound interest. She's the founder of Invest Now, a nonprofit network of student financial literacy clubs. Click headline to read more.
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Thriving District Boutique Gets a Refresh
The District's free clothing Boutique got a facelift this past year to make it more welcoming for families and students. Most recently, it held a prom pop-up shop. Donations of new shoes, socks and other clothing are always appreciated. Click headline to read more.
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UCEF Awards $20K In Grants to Support Unique Classroom Projects
From snacks for snakes to electronic keyboards, the University City Education Foundation awarded more than $20,000 in grants in December to help teachers and staff enhance student learning experiences. Click headline to read more.
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Jackson Park Teacher Appears on the Jennifer Hudson Show
Jackson Park second grade teacher Shumsheia Johnson had the surprise of her life when she was invited up on stage to talk with Jennifer Hudson during her talk show about teaching her students at Jackson Park Elementary School. In another big surprise, the show awarded Jackson Park $10,000. Click headline to read more.
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First, Do No Harm: A Q&A with Christina Grove About Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching
Christina Grove, a former Teacher of the Year, is the District's new CLR Instructional Leader. She sat down with us to discuss how she helps teachers and staff recognize biases and cultural and linguistic strengths in classrooms so all students succeed. Click headline to read more.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM U City Board of Education Meeting
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June 19, 2023
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June 29, 2023
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June 30, 2023
Recent U. City Board of Education Meeting
Statement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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The School District of University City recognizes that institutional racism and other forms of oppression have adversely impacted educational opportunities for students of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, abilities, classes, genders, sexual orientations, and other marginalized groups. Therefore, SDUC is committed to supporting innovative projects that ensure accessibility to all students and educators, and invite passion and purposeful learning.
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Transform the Life of Every Student Every Day