About SSPPS
Mission
Engage, Educate, Empower!
Vision
Nurturing an inclusive Packer community of lifelong learners
Our Core Values
Our core values are shared through a partnership with the City of South St. Paul. Scroll down to learn more about the partnership and the meaning of each of our core values.
Strategic Plan 2025-2030
Packer Performance
Fostering Growth and Achievement
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Focus on Growth: Cultivate an environment that encourages continuous improvement, academic success, and high performance.
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Support Staff Excellence: Empower and support staff as they learn and collaborate to drive student achievement.
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Expand Opportunities: Offer diverse academic and extracurricular experiences that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and personal growth.
Packer Pride
Celebrating Core Values and Community
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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.
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Promote District Strengths: Showcase what makes our district unique and welcoming, attracting students, families, and staff.
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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
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Cultivate a Welcoming Environment: Build a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning community where everyone feels valued and heard.
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Communicate Transparently: Foster trust by delivering clear, consistent, and transparent communication that encourages engagement and strengthens relationships.
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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.
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Foster Belonging: Strengthen connections through shared experiences that create a sense of pride and belonging within our
schools and community.
2025-26 District Statistics
Student Enrollment
| School | Count |
|---|---|
| Early Learning (Including PreK & ECSE) | 134 |
| Lincoln Center Elementary (K-5) | 610 |
| Kaposia Education Center (K-5) | 626 |
| SSP Middle School (6-8) | 550 |
| SSP High School (9-12) | 805 |
| Community Learning Center/Online (10-12) | 88 |
Teacher Profile
| Experience | % of Teaching Staff |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | 72% |
| More than 10 years experience | 63% |
| Less than 3 years experience | 6% |
Demographics
| Demographic | % of Students |
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| Students eligible for free/reduced meal | 55.6% |
| Students in Special Education | 20.8% |
| English Language Learners | 10.1% |
Student Participation (2024-25 numbers)
| Participation | Count |
|---|---|
| Students in at least one athletic program (grades 6-12) | 691 |
| Students in at least one activity (grades 6-12) | 135 |
| Students involved in more than one athletic/activity (grades 6-12) | 1,379 |
| Student who earned Academic Letter (grades 10-12) 3.7+ GPA for all 3 trimesters in one school year | 55 |
Uniting Through Shared Values
The City of South St. Paul and the South St. Paul Public Schools are proud to unveil our collaborative initiative that establishes a foundational set of core values that reflect the aspirations, priorities, and shared vision for our schools and entire community. These values - Respect, Pride, Collaboration, Integrity, Resilience, and Equity - are more than just words; they are the guiding principles that will shape our collective future. We invite every community member as well as every student and employee in our community, to embrace these core values and make them a part of your daily lives, interactions, and habits.
Together, let’s build a community that reflects the best of who we are and the promise of what we can achieve together - a SSP community where we all want to live, work, play and grow together!
Respect
Recognizing and celebrating the goodness in oneself and others, seeing our differences as strengths and showing care and appreciation for people, property and the entire SSP community.
Pride
A welcoming, inclusive and supportive Packer community that honors and celebrates its rich history while collectively inspiring new traditions.
Collaboration
Building community together through trust, hard work, innovation, and a shared commitment to building the South St. Paul that our community aspires to be.
Integrity
Being thoughtful, honest, transparent in our words, and actions, and accountable for our decisions.
Resilience
The courage to adapt, change and persevere when presented with challenges and opportunities
Equity
A safe and supportive environment that provides opportunities for all to be seen, heard, and valued