In keeping with the Governor’s order to stay at home and practice social distancing, all Minnesota State High School League events and practices are postponed until further notice.

No SPPS off-site practices or competitions are to be held (i.e. open gym, open field, or the like). History Day, Science Fair and other similar school-sponsors events are also canceled until further notice. All internal or external permits are canceled for the duration of the school closings.  

SPPS is committed to regular communications with families and the community. The district’s Coronavirus website, spps.org/covid, is the central location for information. The district is also sending updates via email, text and phone as needed. 

• Parents who are concerned about the virus itself should contact the Minnesota Department of Health hotline at 651-201-3920. 

The district’s guidelines for providing communications in English, Spanish, Hmong, Karen and Somali continue to be in place for Distance Learning. Families needing interpreters for school-related communications should call their child’s school or the Office of Family Engagement and Community Partnerships at 651-767-8347.

Where SPPS staff or students need access to WiFi, they may use the free Comcast Wifi available specifically for COVID-19. A number of hotspots for students and staff are also available for pick-up or delivery.  

Support for district-issued technology including iPads, charging accessories, iPad cases and WiFi hotspots is through the District Service Center, 1930 Como Avenue. The Service Center is providing phone, online and curbside trouble-shooting and damage replacements.

If your iPad is damaged or needs to be replaced please report the issue by emailing or calling Saint Paul Public Schools Technology Services:

Since March 18, school bus routes, curbside pick up, and home deliveries have been used to distribute meals.

Each family is provided 10 meals (five breakfast and five lunch) per child. Bus stops and curbside pick up are scheduled each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Curbside pick up was originally hosted at each school on a designated day (Wednesday through Friday); however, curbside transitioned to 6 designated schools March 25-27.

Please visit spps.org/Page/38722 for a complete list of meal pickup times and locations as these will may change based on circumstances.   

Families who lack transportation or those with medically fragile children were asked to request to have food delivered to their residence.

The registration for home delivery has closed, due to capacity. Families who registered will remain on home delivery until further notice. Questions should be directed to the Placement Center.

Childcare is being provided by SPPS Community Education for the children (ages 5-12) of healthcare workers and emergency personnel.  

• The program is available at multiple locations. 
• Eligibility is defined through the Governor’s Executive Order 20-02 list of qualifying occupations

Families register through the Essential Kid Care website, which also has more information.

• Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education programs continue to be canceled. 
• This includes, Youth & Adult Enrichment, Early Childhood Family Education, Discovery Club, Adult Basic Education, Adults with Special Needs, Como Planetarium and Flipside. 
• This cancellation will continue as long as school is not in session.  
• Community Education Programs will begin once school is back in session. Refunds or reschedules will be communicated. Additional information will be available on an ongoing basis. Please visit spps.org, Facebook or the SPPS Community Education website for the latest information.

Essential Kids Care Childcare Program

Child care will be provided by Community Education for the children (ages 5-12) of health care workers and emergency personnel.  

• The program will be provided at multiple locations. 
• Please see the Essential Kid Care website to register and for more information. 

To determine whether you qualify for emergency child care, click here.

SPPS is working to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, families and staff. At this time, all school buildings are closed and most SPPS staff are working from home.

Staff who are supporting meal service and childcare are following the Minnesota Department of Health recommendations, which include:

• Taking temperatures as staff and participants arrive at Essential Kids Care sites
• Limiting childcare groups to five students and one staff member
• Maintaining 6 feet of social distancing as much as possible
• Frequent hand washing