Latest Updates

SPPS COVID-19 Update: May 13, 2021

On May 6, Gov. Walz issued new updates to the state’s COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. Here is a summary of what is, and what is not, changing at SPPS following this announcement.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
SPPS and MDH Partner to Offer COVID-19 Testing for Students in Grades 6-12

Students in grades 6-12 can pick up a COVID-19 test kit from school on Mondays and return them to school on Tuesdays starting May 24. Instructions about how to take a saliva test will be included with the test kit.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
SPPS Athletics Update: May 7, 2021

Following the latest guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL), Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is updating its guidelines for indoor and outdoor athletics.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
COVID-19 Updates and Reminders - April 29, 2021

Saint Paul Public Schools wants to remind students, staff and families to continue doing their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Updates and reminders about testing, vaccines and communications protocols can be found at spps.org/opensafely.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
SPPS Guidance on Prom, Field Trips and Events

As we enter the season of year-end celebrations, we have had to make some difficult decisions regarding prom, field trips and other events that typically take place this time of year.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Back to School Update for Secondary Students - March 25, 2021

Information about meal service, transportation, virtual learning, health and safety protocols, athletics and extracurricular activities, and other important updates for secondary students.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Secondary Families: Virtual Learning Deadline and Family Meetings This Week - March 9, 2021

6-12th grade students who wish to stay in distance learning for the remainder of the school year must enroll in virtual learning by Thursday, March 11. SPPS and secondary schools are holding family meetings this week to help families make their decision.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Update on In-Person Learning for Secondary Students - March 3, 2021

Starting April 14, students learning in-person will be at school for 4.5 hours Monday-Thursday, with 2 hours of schoolwork to be completed at home. Fridays will be distance learning days for all students.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Update on In-Person Learning for Secondary Students - February 25, 2021

SPPS is planning to begin in-person learning for all 6-12 grade students who want starting Wednesday, April 14.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
In-Person Secondary Support to Begin February 22

The first week of in-person support for secondary (6-12 grade) students begins Monday, February 22. This date was selected because the COVID-19 case rate for Ramsey County has remained below 30 for two consecutive weeks.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Back to School Update: February 10, 2021

There are a few updates for families who are making the transition on February 16, as well as reminders for those already learning in person.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
VIDEO: Family Forum - February 11, 2021

Join Superintendent Joe Gothard and other Saint Paul Public Schools leaders as they answer questions from families in a live online forum Thursday, February 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Grading Update for SPPS High School Students

In light of the continuing challenges in distance learning, Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) will implement the following updates to practices for high school grading.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Back to School Update: January 28, 2021

This week's update includes COVID-19 Student and Family Guidelines, health screening, face coverings, sick students, transportation, meal service and the Virtual Learning School.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
SPPS Family Forum: Wednesday, January 27, at 6:30 p.m.

Please join Superintendent Joe Gothard and other Saint Paul Public Schools leaders as they answer questions from families in a live online forum.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
January 22 Update: In-Person Support for Secondary Students

January 29-February 3: There will be no instruction for secondary students. Friday, January 29, was a previously scheduled non-school day.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Back to School Update: January 21, 2021

Read this week’s updates on the Virtual Learning School, transportation, teacher assignments, and health and safety protocols.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
In-Person Support for Secondary Students - January 19, 2021

While we prepare for elementary students to begin in-person learning, we have also been planning for ways to provide our secondary students with additional support.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
State Launches Vaccine Pilot for School Staff

As one of the largest districts in the state, Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) has received an allotment of 88 vaccines, the highest amount allotted. The Governor is doing everything he can to get more vaccine to Minnesota.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Changes to meal service starting January 25

The last day of home meal delivery will be Friday, January 22.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display