Welcome to South St. Paul Public Schools!

Minnesota's first K-12 International Baccalaureate School District and now the nation's first BARR Model School District. We are a community of passionate learners, positively changing our world. What does that mean for your family? It means a high quality education for everyone. With unique curriculum aimed at developing the whole child: academically, physically, and emotionally, all students learn how to succeed not only in school, but in life after graduation.

Visit our enrollment page to enroll online, visit our enrollment center on Marie Avenue to enroll in person, or call 651-457-9400 to start your journey with SSPPS!

News and Information

COVID-19 Vaccination Mobile Clinic Coming to SSP

Dakota County is offering the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine to anyone 12 and up at a mobile clinic coming to South St. Paul May 17th.

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Online Programming for 2021-22 School Year (Family Survey Response Needed)

With the uncertainty of whether the state will allow districts to continue offering this as an option this fall, SSPPS has proactively submitted an application to become an online school district provider.

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South St. Paul Schools Receives a Second MNDOT Boost Grant

SSPPS receives MNDOT Boost Grant to provide funding for an adaptable bike fleet to promote student equity and healthy habits.

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Safe Crossing Project - A new Initiative for the SSPPS Safe Routes to School Program

SSPPS launched a Safe Crossing Project to helps students and community members safely cross dangerous intersections identified near both elementary schools.

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SSPPS Students Celebrate Earth Day

SSPPS students celebrated Earth Day by cleaning up around their schools, planting flowers, and creating art. View pictures of Earth Day celebrations.

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South St. Paul Public Schools to Lead Central Square Facility

After months of discussion and almost 20 years of operation, the City of South St. Paul and South St. Paul Public Schools (SSPPS) are ending their Joint Management Agreement for the Central Square Community Center (CSCC) effective June 30, 2021.

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