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Saint Paul Public Schools to Remain in Distance Learning; Will Reevaluate Stage 1 Weekly

After careful consideration using local data about COVID-19, and these 23 readiness targets, SPPS has decided we cannot safely transition students to hybrid learning at this time.

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Reopen SPPS Family Update - September 24

We are on track to make a decision about transitioning to hybrid learning this Friday, Sept. 25. At this time, Stage 1 is the only group that could be returning to buildings on Oct. 19.

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SPPS Fall Athletics Update - September 21

In keeping with the Minnesota State High School League guidance, Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) will facilitate a modified season for adapted soccer (CI & PI), football and volleyball.

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SPPS Fall Athletics Update - August 14

For more information, please visit spps.org/athletics or contact your school.

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SPPS Fall Planning Update - August 12

Committing to distance learning now allows our staff to start preparing their curriculum, gives students time to process this information, and helps families move forward with their plans for supporting their students this fall.

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Saint Paul Public Schools to Start the School Year in Distance Learning

Superintendent Joe Gothard will hold a virtual meeting this Thursday, Aug. 6, at 6:30 p.m., to update families about our plans for the start of the school year.

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Update on Fall Athletics from the State High School League

The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) announced several updates regarding fall sports for the 2020-21 school year.

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SPPS Fall Planning Pulse Survey Phase 2 Report

SPPS recently completed the Phase 2 Pulse survey. More than 10,000 students, staff and families responded to the survey. You can view the results here.

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July 30 Update to SPPS Fall Reopening Plans

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is grateful for the guidance we received today from Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Education. The leading recommendation is that SPPS will plan to start the school year in distance learning for all students.

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Update on Face Coverings at Saint Paul Public Schools

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has directed that masks or face coverings must be worn throughout Minnesota in all indoor public spaces - including school buildings. This new executive order will apply to all visitors, staff and students (kindergarten and older) starting on Saturday, July 25.

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Saint Paul Public Schools Fall Planning Update - July 20

We expect to receive specific guidance about how public schools in Minnesota must operate on July 30.

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SPPS Fall Planning Pulse Survey Phase 1 Report

SPPS recently completed the Phase 1 Pulse survey. More than 10,000 students, staff and families responded to the survey. You can view the results here.

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Superintendent Joe Gothard Virtual Meeting - July 15

The recordings are now available to watch at your convenience.

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Update on SPPS Fall Planning - July 1

Please read an update about fall planning and the importance of completing the short surveys families will be receiving between July and September.

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Fall Planning is Underway at Saint Paul Public Schools - June 8

SPPS is considering several scenarios and planning how we can best meet the academic, social and emotional needs of our students as we head into a new school year.

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