Happening Now
Stay up to date on what's happening across SPPS through the success of our students, staff and community
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We are proud of the SPPS community for supporting students and families during these challenging times. Staff, parents and neighbors throughout the district are organizing supply drives, food shelves, volunteer opportunities and donations for families in need. If you are interested in helping these efforts, contact your school to get involved.
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SPPS is offering a temporary virtual learning option for students who do not feel safe coming to school at this time. We are continuing to contact families who are enrolled in temporary virtual learning about technology needs and meal resources. For questions, call the temporary virtual learning hotline at 651-744-6955; language assistance is available.
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If you are moving to a new SPPS school in 2026-27, apply by February 20 at apply.spps.org. Some open house dates have changed or switched to virtual; check with the school to confirm details before your visit. If you have questions about applying, attend the virtual School Choice & Early Admission to Kindergarten Information Session on February 12 from 6-7 p.m.
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National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) is a day for all parents to visit their child's school and support their education. SPPS is honoring this day with a districtwide celebration and resource fair at Benjamin E. Mays Elementary on February 9 at 5:30 p.m. Schools are hosting their own NAAPID events; contact your school for information.
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SPPS is grateful to our generous community for donating to the Project REACH gift/toy and blanket drives. More than 120 families visited our holiday “toy shop” to choose two gifts for each child and take winter coats, blankets, hygiene products, diapers and food. Thank you for supporting our students who are experiencing homelessness and foster care!
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Our students are facing stress and disruption as they try to make sense of what is happening in our community. We have compiled several resources for talking with students about current events in age-appropriate ways. At school, teachers, counselors and support staff are addressing these topics with care and compassion, and making space for open and honest dialog.
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SPPS remains committed to gathering community input around future budget decisions. All families are encouraged to complete this brief online budget survey about your priorities for the 2026-27 budget. All responses are anonymous; the survey will close on January 16. For the latest updates on next year’s budget, visit spps.org/fy27budget.
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Several community organizations provide free meals for families around Saint Paul.
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The new Versatrans My Stop app provides live tracking for your student’s school bus. Download the app for free in the Apple Store or via Google Play. Review information on how to use the My Stop app at spps.org/transportation.