Back-to-School
Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! Below you will find links to things that will help you feel prepared as we gear up for the new school year. Check out the back-to-school checklist and mark off all items. Even though school has started, we need to have important forms and information completed.
Attendance is an important part of school all year long. Visit our Attendance page for information:
- Attendance phone numbers and email
- Who to contact if you are in need of help
- When to keep your student home when they're not feeling well
- More information and resources
Resources and Helpful Links
2026-27 Back to School Checklist
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Update or Confirm your contact information in Infinite Campus
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If applicable, accept or decline transportation or join pay-to-ride waitlist
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Complete Educational Benefits form
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Download the printable academic calendar
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Download HELPme App
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Activate ParentSquare account (if you haven't already)
Educational benefits
All families in the district are asked to complete the educational benefits application (or opt out) annually. To ensure a smooth transition of benefits, you will need to reapply for 2026-27 before the school year begins. Use the link below to visit the Educational Benefits webpage to apply/opt out online or download a paper application.
Verify Contact Information
South St. Paul Public Schools uses digital communications to get important information to our families, students, and community. It's important each year that families check their Infinite Campus account to ensure their contact information is updated and correct. Instructions on accessing your Campus account here.
Resources and Helpful Links
2026-27 Back-to-School Dates
First Days of School
- Grades 1-6, 9-12: Tues, Sept 1, 2026
- Grades K, 7-8: Wed, Sept 2, 2026
- 4-year-old Preschool: Thurs, Sept 3, 2026
- 3-year-old Preschool: Wed, Sept 9, 2026
Elementary & Preschool Family Connection Days
- Thurs, Aug 27, 2026
- 8:00 am-8:00 pm
- Fri, Aug 28, 2026
- 7:30-11:30 am
Kids' Choice Family Connections
- Thurs, Aug 27, 2026
- 8:00 am-1:30 pm
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Open House
- Wed, Sept 3, 2026
- 4:00-6:00 pm
- Kaposia Education Center
Packer Essentials Days
Students in grades 6-12 pick up schedules and locker information, turn in immunization forms, apply for educational benefits, and have their school photo taken during this open house style event.
- Thurs, Aug 13 and Mon, Aug 17
- 12:00-3:00 pm and 4:00-7:00 pm
Secondary/CLC Family Connect Days (6-12)
Middle school families will schedule a meeting with their student’s connections teacher. High School students and families can walk their schedule and meet with teachers when available.
- Thurs, Aug 27, 2026
- 3:30-7:30 pm
- Fri, Aug 28, 2026
- 7:30-11:30 am