List of 2019 SPPS Graduation Dates and Locations

Graduations are held from May 28 - June 6 at various locations in Saint Paul. Find details about graduation dates, locations and times; videos of ceremonies; photo slideshows; and stories highlighting graduates. You must have a ticket to attend a graduation ceremony.

Principals: Read the Office of Specialized Services Newsletter

SPPS to Provide Free Summer Meals at More Than 75 Locations

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) will provide free meals to children 18 years old and younger through its Summer Food Service Program. The program is also available to those who are 19 years old and older and have a mental or physical disability or who participate in a public or private nonprofit school program for the mentally or physically disabled.

Principals: Read the Office of Specialized Services Newsletter

The Office of Specialized Services May Newsletter is now available.

98th Annual Saint Paul School Patrol Parade and Celebration is May 14

Hundreds of school patrols will celebrate another year of service during the 98th Annual Saint Paul School Patrol Parade on Tuesday, May 14 in downtown Saint Paul.

AIMS 27th Annual Traditional Powwow is May 31

American Indian Magnet School will host its 27th Annual Traditional Powwow on Friday, May 31.

Principals: Read the Office of Specialized Services Newsletter

The Office of Specialized Services April Newsletter is now available.

Suicide Prevention Training and Other Opportunities for Mental Health Requirements

Licensed staff who have not had the opportunity to complete Suicide Prevention training at their schools or at another district training have just three more opportunities to complete this training before the end of the school year.

New Schoology Guide Center

Schoology has launched a new way to get the latest Schoology information - the Schoology Guide Center

Planning for Long-Term Care Seminar - Wednesday, April 10

Long-Term Care can be a substantial expense, especially for retirees on a fixed income budget. This seminar will provide an overview of various strategies to protect your assets, and discuss how to manage your savings in order to provide adequate income should you experience a Long-Term Care event.

Employee Benefits Seminar: Social Security - Thursday, April 11

This course is designed to help you better understand your Social Security benefit options and the significant impact this income source has on your retirement.

SPPS Families Invited to Author Showcase for Black History Month

SPPS Families Invited to Author Showcase for Black History Mon

Registration Open for 2nd Annual "Govie Leadership Summit"

The student leadership team at Johnson Senior High School is hosting the 2nd Annual "Govie Leadership Summit" on Friday, March 1. All SPPS students leaders in grades 7-12 are invited to attend.

New Benefits for SPPS Staff

As part of our commitment to providing choice and affordability in employee benefits, Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) has partnered with AFLAC to offer three new coverage options. The AFLAC enrollment period will begin Feb. 25 and end March 15.

Video: 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. Learn more at spps.org/strategicplan.

Celebrating African American History Month

February is African American History Month; paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society. One of those people was Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays, widely known as an inspirational leader in the Civil Rights Movement and passionate advocate of education.

SPPS Families Invited to Author Showcase for Black History Month

Parents of African American Students Advisory Council (PAASAC) present the African American Author Showcase

Priority Application Deadline Extended to Thursday, Feb. 28

If you are a family or student considering SPPS, or are looking to change schools in SPPS, the priority deadline for applications is Thursday, Feb. 28.

Thinking College Early Fair is Saturday, Feb. 23

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) students and their families are invited to the 15th annual Thinking College Early Fair on Saturday, Feb. 23. The Fair will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Harding Senior High School, 1540 E. Sixth St.

NAMI Minnesota Offers Free Children's Mental Health Classes March 9 at Central Senior High School

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota will offer a series of free classes about children’s mental health on March 9 at Central Senior High School.