Students are officially dismissed from school at 1:15 PM. 

Carpool vehicles will be allowed on the Spoede lot at 1:00 PM.

Please share this information with anyone who will be picking up students via carpool. 

If you need to pick your child up early, please do so before 12:45 PM. 

The Spoede SSA has partnered with STL CITY SC to set up a fundraising night at Energizer Park! Join family and friends as CITY2 continues their journey for the MLS Next Pro Cup.

Tickets (incl. fees) are $18.

$5 from each ticket sold through this link will go back to Spoede Elementary!

CITY2 matches are all General Admission seating, so you don't need to purchase tickets together to sit together. Feel free to share the link with family and friends!   

Gates open one hour prior to kickoff

NEW Family-themed Approach 

Energizer Park Bag Policy

TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

2025-26 Yearbooks are on sale now!

Order through the Spoede link with Wagner Portrait Group. 

Yearbooks are $25 plus an option $6 to personalize the cover. 

Don't delay - the last day to order is April 1!

REMEMBER - All 4th graders will receive a FREE yearbook courtesy of the SSA!!

Registration is now open for after-school Youth Sports and Youth Enrichment activities at Spoede! Classes begin after Spring Break the week of March 23. 

Explore all program offerings and register at ladueschools.arux.app.

Tuesday

Skyhawk Sports Flag Football and Track & Field - Fewer than 5 spots left!

Pokemon

Bricks4Kidz

Wednesday

Chess - FULL, waiting list

Thursday

Tennis

Domino Mega Builders

AR Workshop

Mad Science

These fee-based activities are organized by the Ladue Schools Community Education. Contact communityeducation@ladueschools.net or (314) 983-5308 with any questions.

The SSA will provide meals for teachers during Parent/Teacher Conference nights, so we are asking for parent volunteers to provide drinks and desserts.

Sign up on Membership Toolkit.

Deliver your items by noon on March 10 or March 11.

Thank you for providing sustenance for our teachers during these long days!

All Spoede families are invited to host a table at Spoede's annual Passport Night.

Passport Night is a wonderful event where families can showcase their culture, countries of origin, and favorite destinations. Please join in on this experience of rich tradition, history, and the wonders of our world through food, music, and interactive exhibits! 

Big or small-- there is no right or wrong way to host a table! We would love it if you would join us!

Interested in Hosting a Table at Passport Night?

Fill out this Google Form to volunteer. 

Contact Lisa Schreiner or Diana Hsu via Parent Square if you have questions. 

All Ladue School District Residents are welcome to attend the Legislative Community Forum to hear about recent legislative developments that could impact our children, schools, our families, and the entire Ladue Schools community.

Monday, March 2, 2026

6:00 – 7:30 PM

Multipurpose Room

Ladue Horton Watkins High School

There are several proposed bills at the state level; staying informed is more important than ever. Here are three main topics that could have a tremendous impact on the Ladue Schools community:

State Budget and Vouchers

Property Tax Reform

Curriculum/Accountability

We believe that a well-informed community is a stronger community. Your engagement helps us advocate effectively for what our students need to thrive now and in the future. Whether you’re a parent, staff member, alum, taxpayer, or community partner, your voice matters—and your presence at this event will make a difference.

All Ladue families are invited to join a virtual book study with Mrs. Miriam Gewirtz, an occupational therapist and leading expert on executive functioning skills. 

Tuesday, March 10

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Online

Register here.

Three seats on the Ladue Schools Board of Education are up for election on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Four individuals have filed for these seats—including three incumbents and one new candidate. The candidates (listed in alphabetical order) are:

Pablo Flinn (Incumbent)

Peter Gariepy (Incumbent)

Kisha Lee (Incumbent)

Tim Reboulet

Candidate Profiles are available on the district’s website.

Meet the Candidates Night Community Forum 

Monday, March 30

6:00 to 7:30 PM

LHWHS Multipurpose Room

This event will be moderated by the League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis (LWV) and sponsored by the Ladue School District. Information on how to submit questions in advance is forthcoming.

Get ready to IMAGINE, INVENT, and BE INSPIRED.

Join us for an immersive journey through six STEAM innovation zones!

April 8, 2026 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Ladue Horton Watkins High School

Learn more and RSVP here.

Student Showcase Opportunity

Does your student have a project, invention, or creative idea to share? Students can present their work at the STEAM Fest Student Showcase!

Student Sign-Up

Volunteer with Us

We need community volunteers to help with registration, setup/cleanup, giveaways, crowd support, and activity zones.

 Volunteer Sign-Up

Do you enjoy event planning and fundraising?

Is Passport Night your favorite Spoede community event?

Are you social media savvy?

If so, the Spoede School Association (SSA) needs you! The SSA has various positions open for next academic year. Contact ssaexecboard@gmail.com to find out more.

The SSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works to enhance, support, and improve the educational experience at Spoede Elementary.

Children who will be 5-years-old before Aug. 1 are eligible to attend kindergarten this upcoming school year. If you have an incoming kindergartner, registration is now open! 

Find out more about the registration and screening process here. 

March Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Peachjar is the official site for Ladue School District's distribution of electronic flyers for Community activities and events. 

See all current flyers for Spoede here.

Submit your community event or activity to Peachjar here. 

All year long, make your purchases count this year by using the SSA's unique code: FUNDRAISESPOEDE at Minted. You’ll receive 20% off and Minted will donate 15% of your purchase back to the SSA!

Membership Toolkit is the SSA Hub. This is the place to find the family directory, volunteer opportunities, shop for Spoede spirit wear, and more!

BUZZ Book Family Directory

Volunteer Opportunities

Grants funded by the SSA

Past Spoede Gazette Newsletters

Click on the links below to connect with the SSA via Facebook this school year!

Primary SSA Page

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

Spoede Mom's Book Club

If you have a news item or event you'd like to include here in the Spoede Gazette, please send the info to spoedenewsletter@gmail.com by Friday morning to be featured in the following Monday's Gazette.