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It’s no secret that our district, like many in Minnesota and across the country, is not funded at the level we need to meet the growing needs of our students, staff and families. The Board of Education recently approved a resolution to consider a voter-approved referendum in November 2025. The first step is a community survey; you may get a phone call as soon as this week.

Summer meals are available at NO COST to kids 18 and under, and those over 18 with a disability enrolled in a school program. Meals will be served at schools and community sites starting June 16. The SPPS food truck will also serve meals at parks and community centers from June 20-August 15. For more information and locations, visit spps.org/summermeals.

Families can find final elementary school progress reports and secondary report cards in Infinite Campus after June 13. For support with your Campus username and password, visit spps.org/families.

This summer, encourage your students to read frequently and for fun! Click here for information about the SPPS Virtual Library, Summer Spark at Saint Paul Public Libraries, and more reading and learning opportunities.

Students enrolled in an SPPS high school can get a summer's worth of rides on buses and light rail for just $30 with the Metro Transit Summer Student Pass. To purchase a pass, you must provide your school's name and student ID number. Graduating seniors may also purchase a Summer Student Pass. Visit metrotransit.org/summer-student-pass for more information.

As summer nears and the weather gets warmer, the air quality outside can often decrease, leading to many questions around the safety of outdoor activities. SPPS follows the Minnesota Department of Health’s air quality guidance and may cancel outdoor activities if the Air Quality Index reaches unhealthy levels. Read more about air quality safety measures here.