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About SSPPS

Mission

Engage, Educate, Empower!

Vision

Nurturing an inclusive Packer community of lifelong learners

Our Core Values

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Our core values are shared through a partnership with the City of South St. Paul. You can learn more about the partnership and the meaning of each on our core values webpage.

Strategic Plan 2025-2030

Packer Performance

Fostering Growth and Achievement
  • Focus on Growth: Cultivate an environment that encourages continuous improvement, academic success, and high performance.
  • Support Staff Excellence: Empower and support staff as they learn and collaborate to drive student achievement.
  • Expand Opportunities: Offer diverse academic and extracurricular experiences that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and personal growth.

 

Packer Pride

Celebrating Core Values and Community
  • Align Actions with Core Values: Ensure every decision and action reflects our commitment to our community values of Pride, Respect, Resilience, Integrity, Collaboration, and Equity.
  • Promote District Strengths: Showcase what makes our district unique and welcoming, attracting students, families, and staff.
  • Celebrate and promote hard work and engagement: Recognize and appreciate the dedication of students, families, staff, and community members in fostering a thriving and supportive educational environment.

Packer Promise

Cultivating Inclusive Opportunities for All
  • Cultivate a Welcoming Environment: Build a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning community where everyone feels valued and heard.
  • Communicate Transparently: Foster trust by delivering clear, consistent, and transparent communication that encourages engagement and strengthens relationships.
  • Expand Pathways to Success: Provide diverse opportunities for students to explore their academic and personal goals, unlocking their full potential for success in school, careers, and life.
  • Foster Belonging: Strengthen connections through shared experiences that create a sense of pride and belonging within our
    schools and community.

2023-24 Student Enrollment Count

School Enrollment Count
Early Learning (including PreK & ECFE) 217
Lincoln Center Elementary (K-5) 593
Kaposia Education Center (K-5) 549
SSP Middle School 589
SSP High School 868
Community Learning Center/Online (10-12) 101

2023-24 Student Enrollment Count

Demographic % of Students
Students eligible for free/reduced meal 54%
Students in Special Education 20%
English Language Learners 7%

Teacher Profile

Experience % of Teaching Staff
Master's Degree 72%
More than 10 years experience 61%
Less than 3 years experience 11%

Student Participation

Participation Student Count

Students in at least one athletic program (grades 6-12)

641
Students in at least one activity (grades 6-12) 142
Students involved in more than one athletic/activity (grades 6-12) 468
Students involved in at least one affinity group 60
Student who earned Academic Letter (grades 10-12) 3.7+ GPA for all 3 trimesters in one school year  53