Education Minnesota Celebrates Two SPPS Educators

On May 20, Education Minnesota held a virtual ceremony to celebrate its 2020 and 2021 award winners.

Dayton's Bluff Counselor Featured in ASCA Magazine

The American School Counselor Association featured Dayton's Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary counselor Ben Herman in the May/June issue of School Counselor magazine.

Harding Senior Creates Milk Carton Holder for Students Who Need It

Orion Vang, an elementary student at The Heights Community School, is unable to open his milk, cereal or fruit cup on his own because he has limited use of one of his arms. His teacher, Debra Godfrey, approached Jamie Thompson, a physics teacher and creator of the Harding High School Makerspace, to find a solution.

Salma Hussein, Assistant Principal at Central High School, is a 2021 Bush Fellow

The Bush Foundation announced its 2021 Bush Fellowship recipients, and Central High School Assistant Principal Salma Hussein is one of the 24 fellows selected from 538 applicants.

American Indian Magnet School Artists' Work on Display

Students and faculty from AIMS have impressive artwork on public display.

Nutrition Services Team Receives Multiple Awards

Congratulations to the SPPS Nutrition Services team for receiving the following recognition and awards!

Career Pathways: Alumni Spotlights from Washington Tech

Read about two Washington Tech alumni who are pursuing their dreams after participating in the high school's Career Pathways program.

Principal Chreese Jones Receives Professional Leadership Award

The Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) recognized Chreese Jones, principal of Global Arts Plus, with the 2021 MESPA Division Leadership Achievement Award for the St. Paul division.

Eugenia Popa Is a Finalist for 2021 Minnesota Teacher of the Year

Eugenia Popa, English as a Second Language Teacher at Harding High School, has been named one of nine finalists for Education Minnesota's 2021 Teacher of the Year award.

SPPS Female Student-Athletes Receive Athena Awards

Senior student-athletes from SPPS high schools were recognized at the 27th annual St. Paul-area Athena Awards luncheon.

National AfterSchool Professionals Appreciation Week

SPPS Community Education, together with the National AfterSchool Association, celebrates Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week April 19-23, 2021!

SPPS Students Moving On to State History Day

Congratulations to the SPPS students moving on to State History Day.

Johnson High School Tapped for Allina Health's 'Change to Chill' School Partnership Program

Congratulations to Johnson High School on their selection.

Highland Gymnastics Coach Named Coach of the Year

Both Highland gymnastics coaches received honors from the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association.

Saint Paul Retired Teachers Inc. Scholarship Recipients Announced

Seven teachers were selected to receive $3,000 scholarships.

Three SPPS Music Teachers Received SPTRFA Scholarships

Superintendent Gothard Named Administrator of Excellence

Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard has been named a Regional Administrator of Excellence by the Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA).

Bobbie Johnson Is a Finalist for National Distinguished Principal Award

Bobbie Johnson, principal of Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy, is one of three finalists for Minnesota 2021 NAESP National Distinguished Principal.

Randolph Heights PE Teacher Plays in NWHL Finals

When she's not teaching physical education at Randolph Heights Elementary, Audra Richards is busy playing professional hockey.

Humboldt Wrestlers Are City Conference Champs

This is the first Humboldt wrestling city conference championship in 32 years!