Spring Registration and Welcome Events
Welcome incoming Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th and 9th grade families! Many of our schools host events in the spring where enrolled families can visit their school, meet teachers, ask questions and register for upcoming courses (6th and 9th only). Please view the drop-down lists below to view a schedule of upcoming registration events. If you do not see an event date listed next to your school, please reach out to your school's main office for more information.
Please note: Families must have a confirmation of school enrollment to attend registration and welcome events. If you have questions regarding your child's 2025-26 school enrollment, please contact the Student Placement Center at 651-632-3760.
- Pre-K and Kindergarten Welcome Events
- Incoming 6th Grade Course Selection Events
- Incoming 9th Grade Course Selection Events
Pre-K and Kindergarten Welcome Events
| School | event date | Event Time |
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| Adams Spanish Immersion | Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 5-6 p.m. |
| American Indian Magnet Elementary | TBD | |
| Battle Creek Elementary | Friday, May 23, 2025 | 9 a.m. |
| Benjamin E. Mays IB World School | Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | |
| Bruce F. Vento Elementary | Thursday, April 17, 2025 | |
| Chelsea Heights Elementary | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 9-10 a.m. |
| Cherokee Heights Elementary | Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 9-10 a.m. |
| Como Park Elementary | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | |
| Crossroads Elementary | Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 5-6 p.m. |
| Dayton's Bluff Elementary | Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 5-6:30 p.m. |
| Districtwide Early Childhood Hub | Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 5-6:30 p.m. |
| East African Elementary | Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
| Eastern Heights Elementary | Friday, May 16, 2025 | 4:15-5p.m. |
| EXPO Elementary | Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 5-6:30 p.m. |
| Farnsworth Aerospace PreK-4 | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. |
| Four Seasons A+ | Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. |
| Frost Lake Elementary | Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Global Arts Plus Elementary ( Lower) | Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 4:45-5:45 p.m. |
| Groveland Park Elementary | Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 6-7 p.m. |
| Hamline Elementary | Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. |
| Hazel Park Elementary | Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 5-6:30 p.m. |
| Highland Park Elementary | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
| Highwood Hills Elementary | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 7:30-8:45 a.m. |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 6-7 p.m. |
| Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion | Friday, May 30, 2025 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. |
| JJ Hill Montessori | Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 5-6 p.m. |
| L'Etoile du Nord (French Immersion) | Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. |
| Maxfield Elementary | TBD | |
| Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary | TBD | |
| Nokomis Montessori North | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. |
| Nokomis Montessori South | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 5-6 p.m. |
| Randolph Heights Elementary | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 5:45-7 p.m. |
| Riverview Spanish/English Dual Immersion | Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 5-6 p.m. |
| Saint Paul Music Academy | Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 5-6:30 p.m. |
| St. Anthony Park Elementary | Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 5-6 p.m. |
| The Heights Elementary | TBD | |
| Txuj Ci Lower Campus | Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. |
| Wellstone Elementary | Thursday, May 22, 2025 |
Incoming 6th Grade Course Selection Events
Review middle school courses at spps.org/course-guide. If you have any questions about registration, please contact your middle school principal or your student’s assigned counselor.
| School | Event Date | Event Time | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian Magnet | We will not host a Spring Registration event |
Incoming 6th graders need to register by appointment. Families can call or email School Counselor, Teresa Hernandez, to schedule a time to register.
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| Barack and Michelle Obama Middle School |
Thursday, May 22, 2025 |
5:30-7:30 p.m. | Location: 360 Colborne, Rooms A & B |
| Battle Creek Middle School | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 5-6:30 p.m. | |
| Capitol Hill | Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 6-7 p.m. | This event is for incoming students only. Current Capitol Hill students will register in school. |
| Creative Arts Secondary School | Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 4-7 p.m. |
All new students in grades 6-12 can drop in anytime during the event. If unable to attend in person, students may also complete an online form which will be available May 1, 2025. |
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| Farnsworth Aerospace Upper Campus | We will not host a Spring Registration event | Information for families will be posted on the school's website. | |
| Global Arts Plus - Upper | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | TBD | Information about registration and the transition night will be emailed to all incoming 6th grade families. |
| Hazel Park Prep Academy | We will not host a Spring Registration event |
Incoming 6th grade students will receive a schedule that meets International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum requirements. Contact MYP Counselor, Katherine Miller, with questions.
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| Hidden River Middle School | We will not host a Spring Registration event | New families will receive a welcome letter in mid-April that includes scheduling details and enrollment surveys. Current students will register for courses during the school day. | |
| Highland Park Middle School | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Online access to registration forms closes Monday, May 12. |
| Humboldt 6-12 School | Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 5-6:30 p.m. | |
| Murray Middle School | Tuesday, May 6, 2025 (virtual - Google Meet) | 6-7 p.m. | This event is for incoming 6th graders only. Current Murray students will register in school. |
| Open World Learning School | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 5:30-7 p.m. | This event is for all incoming students in 6th-12th grade. 6th graders will complete an online Google Form at this event. Families who cannot attend can complete this at a later time. |
| RiverEast | We will not host a Spring Registration event | Students take prescribed courses. | |
| SPPS Online Middle School | We will not host a Spring Registration event | ||
| Txuj Ci HMong Language and Culture - Upper Campus | We will not host a Spring Registration event | ||
| Washington Technology Magnet Middle School | We will not host a Spring Registration event |
Contact 6th Grade Counselor, Anna Gryska, with questions.
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Incoming 9th Grade Course Selection Events
Review high school courses and graduation requirements at spps.org/course-guide. If you have any questions about registration, please contact your high school principal or your student’s assigned counselor.
| School | Event Date | Event Time | Registration Information |
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| Central High School | Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. | Link: Course Selection Materials |
| Como Park Senior High School | Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. | Link: Course Selection Materials |
| Creative Arts Secondary School | Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 4-7 p.m. | Link: Course Selection Materials |
| Harding High School | Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 3-6 p.m. | Link: Course Selection Materials |
| Highland Park Senior High School | Thursday, April 24, 2025 (Virtual) | 6-7 p.m. | Link: Course Selection Materials |
| Highland Park Senior High School | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (In person) | 6-7:30 p.m. | Link: Course Selection Materials |
| Humboldt High School | Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 5 p.m. | Link: Course Selection Materials |
| Johnson Senior High School | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Link: Course Selection Materials |
| Johnson Senior High School | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Link: Course Selection Materials |
| Open World Learning School | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 5:30-7 p.m. | |
| SPPS Online High School | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 3-5 p.m. | Link: Course Selection Materials |
| Washington Technology High School | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 9-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. | Link: Course Selection Materials |