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SPPS Revises its Winter Weather Plan for the 2019-20 Season

SPPS has revised its Winter Weather Plan for the coming winter season. Rather than using two different procedures based on cold or snowy weather conditions, SPPS will now utilize a winter weather closure day.

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Hmong New Year Draws Hundreds of SPPS Community Members in Celebration

The Hmong Parent Advisory Council, the Office of Family Engagement and Community Partnerships and Washington Technology Magnet School hosted the annual Hmong New Year Showcase on Nov. 2.

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7 SPPS Students Named 2020 National Merit Semifinalists

Seven students in Saint Paul Public Schools have been named 2020 National Merit semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Program.

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District’s New Middle School Thrills Students On The First Day of School

Students arriving at E-STEM Middle School were captivated by the building’s modern and open design as they walked through the doors on the first day of school.

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Send a Tip Through the MySPPS app

Students, staff and families can play an important role in school safety. That’s why Saint Paul Public Schools offers a simple way to send an anonymous tip through the MySPPS app without fear of embarrassment or retaliation.

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Back to School Basics

Get set for a new school year. School begins on September 3 for students in grades 1-12. Students in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten begin on September 5.

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Middle Schoolers to Experience 7-Period Day This Fall

The transition to middle school can be exciting and challenging, especially for new sixth graders. As part of the SPPS middle school model, schedules have been adjusted to include a seven-period day which opens up new learning opportunities for students.

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Your School’s Start Time for Fall 2019

After years of discussion, planning and community feedback, SPPS is changing school start times this fall. Review the full list of school start times.

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E-STEM Middle School Awarded Student Fitness Center Worth $100K

This fall, students at the new E-STEM Middle School will be staying fit and healthy in their very own fitness center.

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SPPS to Provide Free Summer Meals at More Than 75 Locations

Saint Paul Public Schools will help children receive free, nutritious meals during the summer months through the Summer Food Service Program. Sites across the city will offer breakfast, lunch, supper or snacks. Find one near you!

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Hundreds Attend Second Annual SPPS Equity Summit

The equity summit "Beyond Our Walls," drew staff, students, families and community organizations to collaborate and brainstorm about ways to combat inequities in our schools and city.

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Strengthening Our Middle Schools Next Fall

The transition to middle school can be exciting and challenging, especially for new sixth graders. That’s why middle schools are getting a powerful boost next fall through the SPPS Achieves Strategic Plan.

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2019-20 School Acceptance Letters and Waiting List Information

Email and U.S. mail notifications have been sent to families that submitted an application by the Feb. 28 priority deadline. Elementary families must notify the Student Placement Center no later than Friday, April 19 if they choose not to accept their school placement.

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Como Park Senior High School Honored with National Excellence in Action Award

Como Park Senior High School’s Academy of Finance program this week received Advance CTE’s Excellence in Action award recognizing the best Career Technical Education (CTE) programs across the nation.

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Culinary Competition Features SPPS Students in Cooking Showdown

Family and consumer science students from five SPPS schools participated in this year’s Culinary Arts Competition at Saint Paul College.

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Getting to Know Our 2019 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Semifinalists

Five SPPS teachers are vying for an award that celebrates the tradition of excellence in teaching in Minnesota. Here is a look at the SPPS semifinalists for this year's Education Minnesota award.

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Superintendent Joe Gothard Gives State of the District Address

On February 13, Superintendent Joe Gothard was joined by students and educators to highlight the success and achievement that take place every day in our schools and looked to the future through the lens of our new strategic plan, SPPS Achieves.

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SPPS Educators Receive Statewide Recognitions

Several SPPS educators were recently recognized with statewide honors.

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12 SPPS Teachers in Running for 2019 Minnesota Teacher of the Year

From social studies to AP economics and elementary to high school, a wide range of SPPS educators are nominated for the 2019 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award.

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Through the Lens: A Day in the Life of SPPS

Great things happen in our schools daily. Take a look at some of our favorite moments.

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