New career pathway courses available for district students

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 — This fall, through the collective efforts of the school districts of South St. Paul (SSPPS), Inver Grove Heights, and West St. Paul – Mendota Heights – Eagan, as well as a team of local business partners, two new high school courses will be offered in the fields of healthcare and transportation. These year-long courses are redefining the high school experience for the TriDistrict students that are a part of these unique and immersive learning experiences.

Three SSP interns are back at CHS once again

August 14, 2018 -- Eight TriDistrict students' hard work paid off, literally. As a part of their involvement in the Genesys Works Information Technology Internship Program, 3 from South St. Paul Secondary School, 4 students from Henry Sibley High School, and 1 from Simley High School will spend a portion of their school day during their senior year working as a paid IT intern at a local business.

New faces and new roles welcome SSP students back to school

Aug. 29, 2018 — The South St. Paul Public Schools (SSPPS) will have three new additions to its leadership team and several familiar faces in new roles for the 2018-19 school year. In addition, the district welcomes over 75 new staff to SSPPS this year, including new clerical staff, custodians, education support professionals, student support employees, district support staff, nutrition services, technology, assistant directors and coordinators, and, of course, teachers.

Board approves naming of Ettinger Field Press Box in honor of Craig Felton

Aug. 28, 2018 — At its meeting on Monday, Aug. 27, the South St. Paul School Board approved a new facility naming policy that formalizes a process for naming or renaming of any building, property or portion of property owned by the South St. Paul Public Schools (SSPPS). Shortly thereafter, the Board enacted this policy for the first time, naming the press box at Ettinger Field in honor of Craig Felton. Felton was a longtime SSPPS teacher, coach and game announcer who lost his battle with cancer in October 2017.

New Minnesota accountability system identifies prioritized support for SSPPS

Aug. 30, 2018 — Today the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) released its new North Star Accountability System, which identifies schools for excellence and those prioritized for additional support. According to MDE, South St. Paul Public Schools (SSPPS) was prioritized for additional support and improvement, with additional information on how that support will be provided yet to be determined.

Ten candidates vie for four seats in November School Board election

Aug. 15, 2018 -- Filing for the South St. Paul School Board closed Tuesday, Aug. 14, with 10 community members filing affidavits of candidacy.