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Winter Weather Plan
Beginning in Jan. 2024, the following Winter Weather Plan is in effect for Saint Paul Public Schools: For the first two days of inclement weather in which SPPS decides to cancel school, this will be a “non-instructional” day. Students should not report to school, and there will be NO “e-learning”. After two non-instructional days due to weather, the decision to use an e-learning day or a non-instructional day is at the discretion of SPPS.
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Celebrate Winter Walk to School Day
Don’t let winter keep you inside—grab your gloves and boots and celebrate Winter Walk to School Day on Feb. 7! All families are invited to join in. Walking is a fun, healthy way to get to school, even in winter. Be sure to check with your school to see if they plan to celebrate on a different school day. For more information, visit spps.org/Page/40786.
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Celebrate National African American Parent Involvement Day
National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) is coming up on Feb 12. SPPS will celebrate this day by holding individual school events throughout the district. The day will end with a districtwide celebration and resource fair at Benjamin E. Mays Elementary at 5:30 p.m. Visit your school’s website to find information about school-based celebrations. For more information about the districtwide resource fair, visit spps.org/naapid.
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Welcome New School Board Members
New and re-elected Board of Education members took their oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony on January 9. Newly elected members Yusef Carrillo, Carlo Franco and Erica Valliant, and re-elected member Chauntyll Allen, were sworn in. They join returning members Jim Vue, Halla Henderson and Uriah Ward on the seven-member Board of Education.
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Central Debate Team Wins State Championship
Central High School students Kiernan Baxter-Kauf and Max Ulven placed first in the Minnesota State High School League Debate State Tournament in the Public Policy category. Congratulations to these students and this outstanding achievement!
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Drug and Chemical Health Resources
SPPS cares about the overall health and wellbeing of the students we serve. Since May 2023, every school’s health office has been equipped with naloxone, a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. This webpage contains information for families on what to do if you suspect someone in your life is abusing drugs or alcohol.
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Deadline Extended To Choose a Great School!
If you are applying to a different SPPS school for 2024-25, visit spps.org/apply to find the right school for your student. Open houses are another opportunity to learn more about schools that interest you. Winter open houses begin in January; find dates and times here. Complete an application by the newly extended Feb. 23 (from Feb. 9) deadline for the best opportunity to get into the school of your choice.
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Celebrate 2763 Karen New Year with SPPS!
Join us on Friday, January 12, at Washington Technology Magnet School for a celebration of Karen culture and the 2763 Karen New Year! The event will include dancing and performances, a fashion show, music, food and other entertainment. The celebration begins at 5:30 p.m.
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Open Houses & Extended School Choice Deadline
There is still time if you are applying to a different SPPS school for 2024-25. Visit spps.org/apply to find the right school for your student. Open houses are happening now and are a great opportunity to visit schools that interest you. Find dates and times at spps.org/openhouses. Complete an application by the extended Feb. 23 deadline for the best opportunity to get into the school of your choice.
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Bilingual Seals Opportunity for Grades 10-12
Students in grades 10-12 who speak more than one language are encouraged to take a Bilingual Seal assessment and receive recognition for their language skills. Assessments are available in 30 languages. Students who receive a qualifying score can earn up to 20 free college credits per language. Students can register using this form through Jan. 31, 2024. Learn more about Bilingual Seals at spps.org/languages.
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Save the Date: Thinking College and Career Early Fair
and College Early Fair on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Harding High School. At this unique event, you’ll have the chance to meet with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) representatives and alumni, college admissions staff, and local employers. Students who attend the fair will have the chance to apply for the fall HBCU college tour.
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COVID Relief Spending and Impact Summary
SPPS received $206.9 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding, called the American Rescue Plan (ARP), to be used by September 2024. Over three years, SPPS has launched, enhanced or continued to implement 75 unique strategies to address long-term student outcomes impacted by the pandemic. Review this spending and impact summary to learn how SPPS has used ARP funds to benefit students, staff and the community.
