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Welcome to the 2022-23 school year!
School begins on Tuesday, September 6, for students in grades 1-12. Students in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten begin on Thursday, September 8.
The first day of school is exciting for students, families and staff alike. It can also be overwhelming. Here are a few things to know so you can help your students be ready for the first day.
Parents and guardians in primary households can now complete the 2022 Back-to-School iUpdate. It’s a great way to update contact information, complete required school and district annual forms, and verify your address for school bus transportation. Learn more at spps.org/onestop.
Application for Educational Benefits
All families are strongly encouraged to complete an Application for Educational benefits. These applications determine how much educational funding our schools receive, and there are many other benefits for families who qualify for free or reduced-price meal eligibility. Complete an application online at schoolcafe.com/spps.
All students receive a free breakfast at school. Changes for the 2022-23 school year: School lunch will no longer be free for all students. Families are encouraged to complete an Application for Educational Benefits to see if they qualify for free lunch. For students who do not qualify, the 2022-23 paid lunch prices range from $2.70 to $3.10.
Students will receive a postcard in the mail with transportation information at the end of August. The postcard lists details about where and when to get on and off the bus. Please arrive at the bus stop five minutes before the bus is scheduled to pick up your child.
Most students (grades 9-12 only) at the following schools will receive a free Student Pass from Metro Transit to get to and from school: Central, Como Park, Creative Arts, Gordon Parks, Harding, Johnson, LEAP, and Washington. Students can download a temporary pass to their phone, school iPad or print one to use until they get their Student Pass at spps.org/metrotransit.
Reliable at-home internet is important to continue school work outside the classroom and in the event of e-learning or inclement weather school closures. SPPS is committed to providing internet connectivity support options for students and families in need. For more information about discounted at-home WiFi, visit the SPPS Parent and Family website.
Download the 2022-23 family calendar. The first day of school for grades 1-12 is Tuesday, September 6. Students in Pre-K and kindergarten start on Thursday, September 8.
Families should familiarize themselves with SPPS’s COVID-19 Student and Family Guidelines, which cover prevention strategies, health screening and monitoring, and isolation guidance. Find more information on COVID-19 guidelines for the 2022-23 school year, including vaccines, COVID-19 tests available to students, field trips and more at spps.org/covid.
Please check in with your health care provider to make sure your child’s immunizations are up to date before school starts in the fall. Visit spps.org/immunizations or call your school nurse for more information.
All students entering pre-kindergarten and kindergarten need Early Childhood Screening. Screenings help identify vision, hearing and developmental needs and are provided free of charge for children, ages 3 to 5, who live in St. Paul. For more information, call 651-632-3746.
Students in secondary schools need a physical exam every three years to participate in sports. Download a copy of the physical exam form at spps.org/sports and take it to your health care provider.
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