ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Public Schools school district continues to navigate the aftermath of the May 16 tornado.
On Tuesday, SLPS announced that students who attend some of the hardest-hit schools will be relocated to new schools to start the new school year, at least on a temporary basis.
“We have determined that it is in the best interest of our students and families to house students from the most impacted schools at other SLPS locations at the start of the school year until we have a clear and firm plan for the restoration and reopening of their original buildings. This decision allows us to provide stability and continuity for our students while we meticulously work through the complexities of rebuilding,” said SLPS in a Tuesday news release.
According to SLPS, to start the 2025-26 school year:
- Ashland students will be housed at Jefferson.
- Hickey students will be housed at Walbridge.
- Washington Montessori students will be housed at Ames
- Yeatman students will be housed at Gateway Middle School.
- Soldan students will be housed at Gateway Stem.
- Sumner students will be housed at Clyde C. Miller College Prep Academy.
- Beaumont programs will be housed at Clyde C. Miller College Prep Academy.
ALPS says its team is working to diligently assess the needs of school buildings damaged by the storms, taking into account ongoing insurance matters, funding and construction timelines.