Family Communication

SSPPS will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026, due to the extreme cold temperatures.

We are aware of concerns being shared in our community regarding possible immigration enforcement activity and want to provide clarity and reassurance for our families and staff.

All after school activities and programs are canceled today, Monday, April 28. All district buildings will close at 4:00 pm.

Due to winter weather and dangerous driving conditions, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 will be an Emergency E-Learning Day for all PreK-12 students.

We are closely monitoring the winter storm that is forecasted to hit the Twin Cities overnight and into tomorrow morning.

Due to the extremely cold temperatures forecasted, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 will be an Emergency E-Learning Day for all PreK-12 students.

South St. Paul Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, due to extreme weather.

School closing reminders in the event an emergency school cancellation is declared.

We want to address recent social media messages regarding a potential threat at our middle school.

As we kick off the start of summer break, we want to remind you of a few things going on in South St. Paul Schools for our families.

Because of a power outage at the Secondary Building High School and Middle School students will be dismissed June 3, 2024 at 12:00 pm.

Update on Secondary Building Incident

An update on the ongoing technology incident at SSPPS.

An update on the ongoing technology issues at SSPPS.

An update to what SSPPS can confirm regarding the recent technology disruptions in the district.

Our tech experts have been hard at work identifying and addressing the root causes of these disruptions. Despite their best efforts, the resolution process is taking longer than expected.

Our district is currently experiencing technical difficulties that may disrupt certain services. Our dedicated IT team is actively working to identify and resolve the issues as quickly as possible.

As a result of a change in legislation, we are making an adjustment to our daily schedule at SSP Secondary to ensure we are meeting the number of required instructional hours in a school year.

We are aware of a concerning post circulating on social media, particularly on Facebook, that has been perceived to be a threat against SSP Secondary. In partnership with our local authorities, we have determined there is no direct threat against the school.

Information for families who qualify for district-provided transportation and those who would like to sign their student up for alternate address or pay-to-ride transportation.

Due to recent legislation establishing Juneteenth as a State holiday, all SSPPS buildings will be closed and all programming canceled on Monday, June 19, 2023.

This morning we were notified of a social media post that was viewed as a potential threat to the Secondary School. The South St. Paul Police Department (SSPPD) and school administration visited the individual’s home. Following an investigation, we learned there is no credible threat to the school.

Follow up information regarding the Director of Technology.

We are saddened to report news brought to our attention pertaining to the Director of Technology.

School will be back in-person on Friday, February 24. This means students are to report to school at their normal start times.