District News

This school year, South St. Paul Public Schools is introducing a new Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum for grades PreSK-5 based on the CASEL-5 framework. Learn more about it here.

Padres Informados, Hijos Graduados is a Spanish-language program for SSPPS families designed to help them understand our schools, connect with resources, and support their children’s academic and personal success.

Congratulations to the 2026 South St. Paul High School Homecoming Court!

Congratulations to the students who received Academic Honor Awards at this year's High School Gold Awards.

Congratulations Kaposia PE Teacher Brenda Johnson for being named the 2026 MNSHAPE Elementary PE Teacher of the Year!

Join us for an evening designed to help families navigate the middle school years with confidence and connection.

Come explore, play, and connect at our Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Open House.

South St. Paul Public Schools are asking all families to complete an annual census in Infinite Campus to ensure the district has the correct information for each student and family for the upcoming school year.

Place your Lifetouch school picture order ahead of time on mylifetouch.com using your school's Picture Day ID. 

South St. Paul Public Schools is excited to welcome Sarah Kaufenberg as the new Assistant Principal at Kaposia Education Center!

SSPPS is partnering with ESS, an educational talent and management provider, for the District’s substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff.

SSP Activities and Athletics is now using Bound, an all-in-one platform for athletics, activities, and facilities management.

All families registered for 2026-27 Preschool are asked to sign up for preschool roundup. A time to meet with your teacher and learn more about the year.

Kaposia has received a MN DNR No Child Left Inside Grant to provide students with hands-on learning experiences in fishing, aquatic ecosystems, and environmental conservation.

Congratulations to the South St. Paul High School and Community Learning Center Class of 2026!

South St. Paul Public Schools is partnering with Dakota County Public Health to offer a Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic for eligible students on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Central Square.

Every year all students in 4th and 5th grades, at both Lincoln and Kaposia, compete in running and field events. View photos from this year's event.

SSP Packer athletes signed their letter of intent to play their sport at the collegiate level next year.

Students at Kaposia Education Center are building a new tradition in the performing arts through the school’s participation in the Disney Musicals in Schools program.

Congratulations to the class of 2026 athletic and activity students who were honored at this year's 79th Annual Activities Awards Ceremony!

Lincoln Center hosted its very first Career Day, bringing our mission to engage, educate, and empower to life as classrooms were filled with energy, curiosity, and connection.

SSP High School juniors and seniors were recognized for their academic achievements at the 2026 Academic Honors Program.

On National Superhero Day, Kaposia kindergarteners set out on a special adventure to meet some real-life heroes in our community. Students from all four classes visited City Hall, where they learned firsthand how different local departments work together to keep our city safe and running.

Congratulations to this year's South St. Paul Educational Foundation Silver Apple Award winners! Students are invited to nominate a South St. Paul Schools staff member as someone who has made a positive impact on their life.

The long-running “Stride for Packer Pride” 5K and Fun Run is coming up May 16. Register and read more about the event run here.

South St. Paul senior Jackson Schultz earned a prestigious Scholar-Athlete Award, recognizing his excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. He was honored alongside seven other top players and will receive a college scholarship.

In forensic science class, students took on the role of investigators in a lab designed to engage their curiosity, educate them in real-world practices, and empower their critical thinking skills.

Students recently stepped into the roles of world leaders during a weeklong “Model UN” experience, where they represented countries from around the globe in a hands-on simulation focused on international cooperation and problem-solving.

Students from Kaposia and Lincoln Elementary Schools had a unique opportunity to explore their creativity and experience college life firsthand last week at the Young Authors Conference hosted at Bethel University.

Congratulations SSP Senior, Sarah Willy, for being selected as this year's SSP Athena Award winner.

SSPPS Community Education and Kids’ Choice programs are transitioning to a new registration and account management system called Arux.