Saint Paul Public Schools Spring Break, Distance Learning And Emergency Childcare Update

Distance Learning for SPPS students will begin on Monday, April 6, after our regularly scheduled spring break.

Saint Paul Public Schools Publishes Coronavirus Update

'If you did not pick up iPad last week, you will receive message from the school regarding when their iPad will be delivered this week.'

Saint Paul Public Schools Publish Coronavirus Update For March 26

'Distance learning will begin on Monday, April 6, and go through at least May 4, 2020.'

Saint Paul Public Schools Publish Coronavirus Update

All COVID-19 information is now available in English, Spanish, Hmong, Karen and Somali.

Saint Paul Public Schools Publishes Coronavirus Update For March 23

"As we begin second week of closure, there are several updates about distance learning, meal service and health services to be aware of."

Saint Paul Public Schools Publishes Update About COVID-19

"The order asks Minnesota school districts to create a Distance Learning plan."

Saint Paul Public Schools Publish COVID-19 Update For Families

"We are all in a unique and unprecedented time. As always, your students’ health and wellness is our primary concern."

Saint Paul Public Schools Publishes March 18 COVID-19 Update For Families

"Morning school bus routes are now being used as meal pickup locations. Parents are asked to accompany children."

St. Paul School Bus Stops Will Now Serve As Meal Pickup Sites

Public schools across Minnesota will be closed to students starting Wednesday.

Saint Paul Public Schools Reach Contract Settlement With Teachers; Classes To Resume March 16

“We are glad to reach an agreement with our educators,” says Dr. Joe Gothard, Superintendent of SPPS.

Mayor Carter's Statement In Response To The Agreement Between The Saint Paul Federation Of Educators And Saint Paul Public Schools

"I look forward to working with teachers, administrators, and concerned community members alike to fight for future together."

Saint Paul Public Schools' Teachers Go On Strike

Prior to these negotiations, which began in May of last year, the Saint Paul Board of Education established financial parameters.

Update From Mayor Carter About Possible Saint Paul Federation Of Educators Strike

Details of the City of Saint Paul’s plans in the event of a strike can be found at stpaul.gov/spps-strike.

SPFE Mediation Update: March 8

Today has been active with a number of counter-proposals from both sides, and we have a tentative agreement on one proposal.

SPFE Mediation Update: March 6

"We reached tentative agreements on two proposals today, and came to a mutual agreement to drop five proposals."

Summer Camp And Activity Registration Opens On March 9 For Saint Paul Residents

Summer camp and activity registration opens Monday, March 9! Visit the pages below for online registration information or contact your l ...

Important Update About Saint Paul Teacher Strike

Students will need their own transportation to get to these sites, which will be open for meals only.

Important Information About Likely Teacher Strike

Please read this very important information about a possible teacher strike that would impact your family and every family in the District.

SPFE Mediation Update: March 5, 2020

The total cost of that proposal is $30 million in new spending. This is, in addition to other open proposals.

Minnesota Department of Education Releases Four-Year Graduation Rate Trend

The SPPS class of 2019 reached a 76.3 percent four-year graduation rate. The rate represents a 1.4 percent increase over 2018.

Saint Paul Federation of Educators Publishes Mediation Update For March 4

My team and I are doing everything we can to ensure our students are in school next Tuesday.

Saint Paul Federation Of Educators Union Extends Information About A Possible Strike

SPFE voted to authorize a strike.

SPPS Open Priority Application Deadline

Completing the application process by the priority deadline gives families the best opportunity to get their highest preference.

SPPS Celebrates National African American Parent Involvement Day

Parents at Barack and Michelle Obama Elementary visited classrooms and heard performances by the Walker West Music Academy.

10 SPPS Teachers In Running For 2020 Minnesota Teacher Of The Year

From physical education to accelerated biology and elementary to high school, a wide range of SPPS educators are nominated for 2020.

Online Students Video Chat with Glacier National Park Ranger

Virtual Tours enable students, and parents, to experience different people and places from the comfort of their home

MNCA Student Council Promotes Socialization and Community Service

Online school students collaborate to serve the community and develop leadership skills

Simon Youth Foundation Announces Minneapolis Scholarships

Application Period for National Scholarship Program Closes on February 19, 2020

Local students recognized for academic achievement

Minnesota Connections Academy students inducted into National Honor Society Chapters

Winter Weather Reminder From St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent

The decision to close the school system due to extreme winter weather conditions is no simple matter.

St. Paul Public Schools Update Facilities Plan, Highlight Path Forward

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) has updated the School Board facilities projects slated to begin in 2020.

St. Paul Schools Offers Resources, Family-Friendly Ideas For Winter Break

Here are some resources for families, and a few ideas to get your family out and about during break.

Falcon View Connections Academy students visit Statehouse

Family Engagement Activities offer online students a different opportunity to connect and socialize with peers

SPPS Revises Its Winter Weather Plan For The 2019-20 Season

Rather than using two different procedures based on cold or snowy weather conditions, SPPS will now utilize a winter weather closure day.

Saint Paul To Host Where To Go For Thanksgiving Meals

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 28 and Saint Paul Public Schools will be closed Nov. 28-29.

Parents Give Minnesota Connections Academy Top Marks

Survey reveals parents like the flexibility and safe learning environment

University Of St. Thomas Will Be Kicked Out Of The MIAC

The University of St. Thomas was a founding member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, which began in 1920.

Industry Leaders Gather at K-12 Online Learning Conference

Minnesota Connections Academy principal, Melissa Gould, was among the presenters at inaugural Digital Learning Annual Conference in April.

Virgin Mary Statue At St. Thomas Destroyed By Students: Officials

The University of St. Thomas says the statue was "purposefully dropped and shattered."

St. Paul Schools Supervisor Meets With Legislators in D.C.

Nutrition Director Stacy Koppen advocates for school nutrition programs at SNA's Legislative Action Conference (LAC)