"🌙 Sleep Matters for School Success 🌙
Consistent bedtime helps students feel energized and ready to learn. A rested child attends school more regularly!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
Consistent bedtime helps students feel energized and ready to learn. A rested child attends school more regularly!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."

Congratulations to our January and February Attendance Winners!
Students who miss one day or less each month are automatically entered into a drawing to receive a book vending machine token.
Keep up the fantastic work, everyone! Let's see who our March winners will be!
Students who miss one day or less each month are automatically entered into a drawing to receive a book vending machine token.
Keep up the fantastic work, everyone! Let's see who our March winners will be!



This week's SLPS Alumni Spotlight features Bryan Pyle, class of 2003. Go Sharks!

"👨👩👧 Make Time Together 👨👩👧
Spend quality time with your child. Listening, talking about school, and sharing experiences shows them how much you value education and keeps them motivated to attend every day.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
Spend quality time with your child. Listening, talking about school, and sharing experiences shows them how much you value education and keeps them motivated to attend every day.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."

SLPS Family-
"🌟 Encourage Participation 🌟
Engaged students attend school more consistently. Encourage your child to ask questions, join activities, and explore new interests!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
Go Sharks!!
"🌟 Encourage Participation 🌟
Engaged students attend school more consistently. Encourage your child to ask questions, join activities, and explore new interests!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
Go Sharks!!

St. Louis Public Schools will have an early release tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
This week's Alumni Spotlight features Dr. Jackie (McJilton) Robinson, class of 1998. Go Sharks!

SLPS Family-
"🤒 Returning to School After Illness 🤒
Your child can return when:
✅ Fever-free for 24 hours
✅ Symptoms improving
✅ Ready to participate
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
Go Sharks!!
"🤒 Returning to School After Illness 🤒
Your child can return when:
✅ Fever-free for 24 hours
✅ Symptoms improving
✅ Ready to participate
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
Go Sharks!!

St. Louis Public Schools will have a three hour delay, today, Thursday, February 19, 2026 due to fog.
St. Louis Public Schools will have a three hour delay, today, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 due to fog.
St. Louis Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. Enjoy your mid-winter break!
SLPS Family-
"📈 One Day Missed Adds Up! 📈
Missing just 1–2 days each month can slow learning. Let’s make every day in class count toward a bright future!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
Go Sharks!!
"📈 One Day Missed Adds Up! 📈
Missing just 1–2 days each month can slow learning. Let’s make every day in class count toward a bright future!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
Go Sharks!!

This week's SLPS Alumni Spotlight features Gracie Shattuck, Class of 2022. Go Sharks!

SLPS Family-
"🏫 Engage, Participate, Thrive! 🏫
Students who feel connected to their school community are more likely to attend regularly. Encourage your child to join activities, ask questions, and get involved, they’ll gain more than just knowledge!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
Go Sharks!!

This week's SLPS Alumni Spotlight features Stephanie (Cross) Binder, Class of 2004. Go Sharks!

St. Louis Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23, 2026, due to extreme cold temperatures. Stay warm!
Today, we celebrated our new book vending machine with the incredible partners who made it possible!
Nikkari students and staff extend a heartfelt thank you to the Sleepy Dog Books Foundation, Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center, and the Gratiot/Isabella Great Start Collaborative. Your generosity has elevated our students’ excitement for reading and learning.
Nikkari students and staff extend a heartfelt thank you to the Sleepy Dog Books Foundation, Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center, and the Gratiot/Isabella Great Start Collaborative. Your generosity has elevated our students’ excitement for reading and learning.


St. Louis Public Schools will have an early release tomorrow, Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
St. Louis Public Schools will be closed today, Monday, January 19, 2026 due to inclement weather.
At the end of each month, we will be doing a drawing for students who were absent one day or less. The students drawn will receive a token for our brand new book vending machine. Congratulations to our December winners!
For more information about the importance of consistent attendance, please visit www.fewerthan5.com.
For more information about the importance of consistent attendance, please visit www.fewerthan5.com.

