The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will hold a public hearing Thursday, May 5. District officials will discuss their efforts to return the Riverview Gardens School District to accredited status. Community members will have an opportunity to offer feedback.

The hearing is open to the public and will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Westview Middle School, 1950 Nemnich Road, in St. Louis. The agenda includes opening remarks, a presentation from district officials and a public comment period. Persons wishing to speak during the public comment portion of the hearing should limit their remarks to three minutes.

Anyone who requires auxiliary aids or services for this public hearing should request such services by contacting the Communications Office for the Department, (573) 751-3469, or Relay Missouri, (800) 735-2966, no later than 72 hours before the meeting.