Saint Paul Public Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enroll my child in school?
Students who are not currently enrolled in Saint Paul Public Schools must first complete an intake.  Please contact the Student Placement Center at (651) 632-3701 to schedule an appointment.  You may also wish to visit the School Selection Guide online at www.enroll.spps.org for information on schools.

When will I know my child's 2009-10 school?
Middle school, junior high and senior high students will receive a letter from the district in late March or early April.

Elementary students will receive a letter from their school in mid to late April.

If you have had a change of address since applying, please contact the Student Placement Center and notify them of your new address.

I want to distribute information to students in SPPS schools.
Agencies or organizations requesting distribution of flyers and other publications to Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) students and their families via schools must have permission.  Please click here to learn more.

I have computer equipment I would like to donate.  Who do I contact?
Unfortunately, SPPS does not accept donations of computers or peripherals.  Two local organizations that accept computer donations are Minnesota Computers for Schools (businesses/organizations; no individual donations at this time) and PCs for People (businesses/organizations and individual donations).

Please check their Web sites for minimum requirements for donations.  If you find you need to recycle your equipment, Green Guardian has information about disposal and recycling.  You can also contact your local electronics retailer – some of them accept materials for recycling free of charge.

How do I get my high school transcript or duplicate diploma?
Instructions for requesting records are available at the Student Data Services site at www.studentdata.spps.org.  Please note the navigation options on the left side of the page.

Where can I find information about my school choices?
For information about school choices in Saint Paul Public Schools, descriptions and program offerings of individual schools, and enrollment information, please visit our School Selection Guide online at www.enroll.spps.org.

How do I contact a particular staff member or school?
Please visit our online staff directory to locate the contact information for individual staff members.

School information is available online at www.spps.org/directory.

I'm interested in opportunities to volunteer.  How do I apply?
Visit the Family and Community Involvement web page at www.fci.spps.org/volunteering for information about volunteer opportunities with Saint Paul Public Schools.

I want to learn about employment opportunities in Saint Paul Public Schools.
Please visit the Human Resources webpage at www.hr.spps.org for information about employment with Saint Paul Public Schools.  You may also contact the Human Resources Department at (651) 767-8200.

I have a concern about a school bus or transportation issue.  Who do I talk to?
A wealth of information regarding transportation service in Saint Paul Public Schools, is available online at www.transportation.spps.org. 

If you have a concern about your child's bus route, please contact the office of your child's school.  School telephone numbers can be found at www.spps.org/directory.

I have a concern or comment about web content.  Who do I contact?
For individual school websites, please contact the school directly.  School contact information is available at www.spps.org/schools.
For district webpages,please send an email to spps.webmaster@spps.org.

I have a question not answered here.  Who can I contact?
For any other questions please call the Office of Community Relations at (651) 767-8110. 

You may also send an email to community.relations@spps.org.  Please note that it may take up to 3 business days for an emailed response.