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Free fresh and healthy food is coming to South St. Paul. All SSP residents are invited to The Open Door Mobile Food Pantry.

Students in the Healthcare career pathway through the TriDistrict Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) Program got hands-on experience. They took a trip to Boston Scientific where they learned about the manufacturing of medical devices.

At the school board meeting on November 14, 2022, the school board officially canvassed the passing of the 2022 Operating Levy.

Scheduled Flexible Learning Days are days the District has determined ahead of time as a result of a preplanned circumstance.  Similar to Emergency Flexible Learning Days, students will learn from home through a variety of lessons planned by their teachers.

Our operating levy logo says: Packer Pride. Packer Promise. Many communities talk about “pride” but in our community it’s a part of who we are. Whether you grew up here or chose to move here to work, raise your family, or both, Packer Pride means we are proud of our community AND our schools.

South St. Paul Public Schools has adopted a new form of school-to-home communication called ParentSquare. ParentSquare is designed to keep families informed and facilitate participation at school.

The Community Learning Center (CLC) is using Interdisciplinary Units to help students connect the dots between math, science, art, and history. With Interdisciplinary Units students explore the different subject areas under one theme.

At the October 10, 2022 SSPPS school board meeting, South St. Paul Mayor, James P. Francis presented the city's resolution of support for the upcoming operational levy. 

Students at the Community Learning Center (CLC) traveled to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, MN for one of their Interdisciplinary Units. They used their art knowledge of photography for a friendly photo competition.

The Fall Sixtimes is out. Read the digital version here. También puedes leerlo en español aquí.

Lincoln Center students in grade K-5 got a hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math experience with an in-school field trip. Learn more and view photos here!

Most Minnesota school districts rely on voter-approved funds to narrow the gap between state funding and the real cost to educate students today. Levy funds enable school districts across Minnesota to avoid cuts to key programs and services.

State funding for South St. Paul Public Schools continues to not keep pace with the increasing costs necessary to operate our schools. The result is an ongoing funding gap. Unfortunately, our situation is not unique. Most Minnesota school districts rely on voter-approved funds to narrow that funding gap and avoid cuts to key programs and services.

On November 8, 2022, South St. Paul Public Schools is asking voters to approve two ballot questions. State funding for our schools continues to not keep pace with the increasing costs necessary to operate our schools. The result is an ongoing funding gap.