Highland Park Middle School Teacher in Dubai for International Climate Conference

Sofía Cerkvenik is one of 15 delegates from Minnesota selected to participate in COP28, an annual international climate conference hosted by the United Nations.

Minnesota Science Teachers Association Honors Two SPPS Educators

Josh Leonard and Beth Robelia were both recognized at the 2023 MnSTA Conference in Rochester in November.

SPPS Bilingual Educator Lead Receives State of MN Outstanding Refugee Award

Hsakushee Zan, a bilingual educator lead with Saint Paul Public Schools’ Office of Multilingual Learning, has been honored with the State of Minnesota's Outstanding Refugee Award in the category of Entrepreneurship.

SPPS Breast Cancer Survivors Empower Each Other, Their Students as ‘Dragon Divas’

Two SPPS teachers at different schools share their story about being breast cancer survivors and members of the local chapter of the Dragon Divas.

Dr. Gothard Named 2024 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year

St. Anthony Park's Errol Edwards is Minnesota School Counselor of the Year

Johnson Students at the NACAC National College Fair

On October 5th, a total of 245 juniors and seniors from Johnson High School attended the NACAC National College Fair at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Como Park Elementary's APTT Conferences a Big Success

Como Park Elementary's 5th-grade teachers recently hosted Academic Parent Teacher Teams (APTT) Conferences. More than 35 families had the opportunity to learn new and exciting math games designed to support their students' multiplication skills.

Team SPPS Runs Anyway Despite Race Cancellation

Several SPPS staff members signed up and trained to participate in the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend. While the 5K and 10K went on as planned on Saturday, Sunday's 10 Mile and Marathon were canceled due to unsafe event conditions.

Seven SPPS Students Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists

Seven Saint Paul Public Schools high school seniors are among the National Merit Scholarship Corp.'s 16,000 semifinalists for the 69th annual scholarship program.

Central CTE Teacher Receives National Award

Matthew Lijewski, the automotive instructor at Central High School, was nominated by his students for a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction award.

Hidden River Teacher and Fund for Teachers Grant Recipient Spends Three Weeks in France

Patricia Teefy, a recipient of a $4500 Fund For Teachers Grant, spent three weeks in southern France attending international workshops on best practices in teaching language, the diversity of the French cities of Nice, Marseille and Montpellier, and street art as a reflection of social issues.

Toro Helps SPPS Go Greener

Thanks to a generous equipment donation from Toro, the head engineers at two schools will get to maintain the grounds while reducing the district’s carbon footprint.

Hazel Park Gets Surprise Gifts at Special Assembly with The ODP Corp.

Students and staff at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy were treated to a trio of surprises from The ODP Corp. (Office Depot, OfficeMax and Boise Paper) on Wednesday, Sept. 6, during an all-school assembly.

Dr. Winston Tucker of Highland Park Senior High Receives MNIB Leadership Award

Every year, the Minnesota Association of International Baccalaureate World Schools awards one outstanding school administrator or leader with the MNIB Leadership Award. The award recipient is nominated by a colleague for being a leader who stands out as someone who helps promote and sustain the MNIB program in their school. This year the recipient of the award was Dr. Winston Tucker, principal of Highland Park Senior High.

Humboldt/Harding Football Team to Play at TCO Performance Center

The Humboldt/Harding Knights football team has been selected to play at TCO Performance Center - practice headquarters for the Minnesota Vikings. The game is at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16 against Two Rivers. SPPS students and staff are encouraged to attend!

Four SPPS Board-Certified Music Therapists Complete Intensive Training in Neurologic Music Therapy

Upon successful passage of a final exam, they will be able to add evidence-based techniques, based on the science of music as a stimulus for the brain, to their work with students across the district.

Hannah Darr of Battle Creek Middle School Receives Fulbright Award

As a Fulbright recipient, Darr will share knowledge and foster meaningful connections across communities in the United States and abroad. Fulbrighters engage in cutting-edge research and expand their professional networks, often continuing research collaborations started abroad and laying the groundwork for forging future partnerships between institutions.

Shana Lee Selected by U.S. Department of State for Prestigious English Language Teaching Fellowship

The U.S. Department of State announced the selection of Shana Lee of St. Paul, Minnesota for a 10-month fellowship project training teachers and teaching English in South Africa at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Lee has been teaching at Murray Middle School in Saint Paul Public School district since 2019 where she focuses on the language of science for long term multilingual learners and students new to the country.

Online School Students Create Musical Compositions Using Numbers and Garage Band

Content becomes creative!  In Online School, utilizing iPad technology, creativity and critical thinking, students demonstrate their understanding.