Normandy Schools Collaborative

It is Normandy Schools Collaborative's honor to announce that our Superintendent of schools, Dr. Michael Triplett, Ph.D., is featured in the 17th edition of Millennium: A Marquis Who's Who Magazine, which celebrates his remarkable career and unwavering dedication to shaping the minds of the next generation. Since its founding in 1898, Marquis Who’s Who has been a premier source for biographical insights on influential leaders across a wide range of fields. With over 120 years of tradition, it continues to recognize professionals who make a lasting impact on their communities and industries. Dr. Triplett's feature reflects his exceptional contributions to education and his inspiring leadership. Visit https://lnkd.in/ga4NJ-nm to read the magazine article.

A huge congratulations to the Normandy Chess Team for placing 1st in a recent tournament and showcasing the power of strategy, focus, and teamwork! Thank you to KMOV-TV for highlighting our talented Normandy High School students, who are not only mastering the game of chess but also learning valuable life lessons along the way. Check out the full story and celebrate their incredible journey! https://lnkd.in/ghFX9K2e

Construction has officially begun on Normandy’s cutting-edge School Board Room! Once completed, this central space will welcome more guests and strengthen our mission to create an environment where our scholars can thrive and grow. Superintendent Dr. Michael Triplett, Board President Harlan Hodge, and Vice President William Humphrey recently visited the site to ensure everything is on track. We’re excited to see it come to life—stay tuned for updates!

U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and State Senator Brian Williams for Missouri made a special visit to Jefferson Elementary School, where they both once attended as students. During their visit, they engaged with students, discussing their roles in government and how their time at Jefferson shaped their leadership journeys. Congresswoman Crockett encouraged the students, saying, “If you see it, you can be it. You see two people from your school making their own history.” She continued, “I want y’all dreaming for the biggest thing you can dream of.” Senator Williams emphasized the lasting impact of educators, noting that the students may not remember who their congressman or congresswoman is, but they will always remember their teacher. Their visit was a powerful reminder of the importance of education and community, inspiring the next generation to dream big. They were joined by NSC Superintendent Michael Triplett, Norm Campbell, NSC Director of Security, Dr. Greg Lesan, Jefferson Principal, and JEGB President Harlan Hodge.

Normandy Early Learning Center is now a Missouri Green School at the Sprout Level for its commitment to health, wellness, and environmental sustainability! Through hands-on, place-based learning, Normandy ELC is shaping a greener future for students. Help us congratulate Principal, Dr. Lanor Payne and the entire staff at ELC. We’re proud of their efforts in setting green goals and promoting sustainability!

Let's take a moment to celebrate and recognize one of our incredible staff members who goes above and beyond for our scholars every single day. Do you know a dedicated and caring team member who deserves a shoutout? Drop their name in the comments below and tell us how they’ve made a difference in our school community!

Earlier this morning, Normandy staff, Joint Executive Governing Board members, and community partners joined at Bel-Nor Elementary to celebrate the opening of the second The Believe Projects Literacy Library in Normandy Schools Collaborative. Led by the St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature, this initiative is designed to boost reading proficiency, especially among our K-3 students, and empower our young learners to thrive in literacy. Ninety percent of the characters or authors featured in the reading space will be people of color. This is the district's second Literacy Lab, following the successful launch at Barack Obama Elementary in 2022. We’re excited to continue this journey of fostering a love of reading and learning within our community!

Normandy Schools Collaborative Superintendent Dr. Michael Triplett was honored by the JEGB on Sept. 10 for his selection to the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program, East Coast Cohort 2026. This program develops transformative leaders through coaching and case-based learning. Dr. Triplett was also recognized for his nomination for the "Apple for the Teacher" award, presented by Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. The awards luncheon will be held on Nov. 23 during American Education Week. Congratulations, Dr. Triplett!