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VIDEO: Urban Roots Helps Saint Paul Students Grow
Students from several SPPS high schools are working as paid interns at Urban Roots, a nonprofit organization on the city’s East Side. The students develop leadership, entrepreneurial and life skills while learning about farming, cooking and conservation. The program was one of 11 funded through the Governor’s Discretionary American Rescue Plan (ARP).
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Envision SPPS Timeline and Upcoming Meetings
Envision SPPS is an initiative designed to align our school buildings with well-rounded programs, ensuring that all students have access to the same high-quality learning opportunities regardless of what school they attend. Envision SPPS will be discussed at a series of upcoming public Board of Education meetings. A vote is expected on November 16.
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Flu Shots
SPPS is offering flu shots for students at Health Start Clinics and at the Student Placement Center. View the list of Health Start Clinics and call to schedule an appointment.
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Rapid COVID-19 Tests Available for Students
SPPS is now offering free COVID-19 rapid tests for students. Each BinaxNOW rapid test kit includes a nasal swab and testing card that will produce results in 15 minutes. Students will be sent home with a rapid test if they are experiencing COVID symptoms.
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VIDEO: Envision SPPS
Get an in-depth look at the recommendations that were presented to the Board of Education to relocate, merge, or close some schools and programs. These recommendations will be voted on by the Board on November 16.
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Humboldt and Como Park Compete for Mayor's Cup at Allianz Field
When the Como Park Cougars and Humboldt Hawks varsity girls and boys soccer teams take the pitch on Friday, October 8, they will make history as the first high school soccer games ever played at Allianz Field. The girls teams will play first at 5:30 p.m., followed by the boys game at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and capacity is capped at 1,500 spectators.
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Student COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
SPPS is partnering with Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health to offer vaccine clinics to students ages 5-11 at Como Park Elementary and Battle Creek Elementary. Vaccines for ages 12 and up are available at the Health Start Clinic held at Gordon Parks High School. Visit spps.org/covidvaccine for vaccine clinic dates and times.
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Kids Deserve a Shot
Minnesota has launched a COVID-19 vaccine incentives program for teens ages 12-17. Teens who get their two-dose vaccine series by Nov. 30 are eligible to receive a $200 Visa gift card. Teens who have been fully vaccinated at any time in 2021 are eligible to enter a drawing for a $100,000 scholarship to a Minnesota College or University. Find more information on how to enter here.
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Belwin Conservancy Celebrates 50 Years of Outdoor Education
On Saturday, October 9, Belwin Conservancy is hosting an open house to commemorate its 50th anniversary. SPPS students have participated in outdoor learning opportunities at Belwin since 1971, with over 10,000 SPPS students visiting every year for a day of outdoor science.
