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SPPS Hubbs Center Wins 2022 Best Adult Learning Program

The SPPS Hubbs Center Adult Basic Education recently won the 2022 Best Adult Learning program from the Star Tribune Annual Reader's Choice Minnesota's Best list.

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Superintendent Gothard Named Finalist for Prestigious Green-Garner Award

Saint Paul Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard has been named a finalist for the prestigious Green-Garner Award for outstanding contributions to urban education.

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SPPS Opens Districtwide Career Pathways Center

SPPS welcomed over 150 students to be part of the new Districtwide Career Pathways Center this fall. In partnership with 3M, Saint Paul College and Heart of America, this new program allows students from any SPPS high school to get hands-on experience in high-wage, in-demand careers.

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Harding, Washington Soccer to Play in Inaugural Saint Paul Cup at Allianz Field

Minnesota United, Saint Paul Public Schools and the City of Saint Paul announce the inaugural Saint Paul Cup, presented by Bell Bank, hosted at Allianz Field on Friday, October 7 featuring Washington Technology Magnet School and Harding High School.

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Vikings Star Receiver Adam Thielen Donates New Weight Room at Humboldt

The Thielen Foundation graciously provided funding to renovate the weight room at Humboldt High School completely. SPPS students and staff joined Adam and Caitlin Thielen for a ribbon cutting and dedication on Sept. 13.

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Mississippi Creative Arts Showcases New School Mural

Mississippi Creative Arts' new mural was created by local artist Kao Lee Thao. Student artists helped paint a frame around the mural.

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SPPS Translations Specialist Publishes Children's Book

Somali Translations Specialist Abdullahi Soyan recently published his first children's picture book called "When River Stopped Singing to Cloud".

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Harding Collaboration With IBO Wins International Recognition From HundrED

Harding High School English teachers Andrew Pastor and Erik Brandt were recently recognized by HundrED for their collaboration with the International Baccalaureate Organization on peer feedback using comparative judgment.

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Horace Mann Renamed the School’s Cafeteria in Memory of Longtime Facilities Worker Mike Holleran

Horace Mann School recently honored longtime facilities worker Mike Holleran by naming the school’s cafeteria after him.

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Student Projects Featured at the Minnesota State Fair

Congratulations to the talented SPPS students whose work was on display at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair.

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The Cargill Foundation Gives $10,000 “Back to School” Grants to Teachers at Every Saint Paul Public School

The Cargill Foundation is donating $10,000 to each school within Minneapolis Public Schools and Saint Paul Public Schools to help support teachers and schools as they start the new school year.

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182 SPPS Employees Honored at 25-Year Luncheon

Thank you all for your service to the students and families of Saint Paul Public Schools!

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SPPS High School Students Complete 800+ Certifications in the Earn as You Learn Program

Students explored careers, learned financial literacy skills, and earned industry-recognized certifications.

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Central's New Principal Is No Stranger

Central Senior High School's new principal Cherise Ayers is no stranger to the school. Read more about her journey back to her alma mater.

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SPPS Welcomes 250 New Educators

SPPS welcomed around 250 new educators this week at a four-day symposium at Washington Technology Magnet School. Human Resources was there with onboarding, paperwork stations and support in benefits/payroll, there were many breakout sessions and ice breaking activities, and principals were encouraged to attend to meet their new teachers.

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Saint Paul Public Schools Shows Gains in All Subjects on MCA Test

After two years of disrupted learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SPPS students showed gains across all subjects for nearly every race/ethnic and student group on the MCA compared to 2021.

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Amazon, Suni Lee Deliver the Gold to Battle Creek Elementary

Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee partnered with Amazon for a $50,000 donation of school supplies to her alma mater, Battle Creek Elementary.

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Cole Spitzer is Central’s First Division I Baseball Signee in 28 Years

The rising senior is one of a handful of Division I baseball signees in the last 50 years from Central High School.

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Five SPPS Students Awarded 2022 National Merit Scholarships

Five Saint Paul Public Schools students have received National Merit Scholarship awards.

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Compass Award Winners Find Their ‘True North’: College Success

Four Gateway to College students were named 2022’s Compass Award winners in May. The Gateway to College Compass Award is given to students who exemplify the school’s four pillars: Attendance, Growth, Accountability and Hard Work.

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