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Thursday, October 22, 2026

SPPS 2033 Community Celebration

Join us for a community celebration and to learn more about the new SPPS 2033 strategic plan on October 27 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Junior Achievement North. Families will be able to tour the interactive labs, including Finance Park, BizTown and the new Dream Accelerator, where SPPS students go on field trips. For more information, visit spps.org/2033.

Heart of America Transforms More Than a Dozen School Spaces

Heart of America, 3M and Saint Paul Promise recently transformed a classroom into a dedicated Makerspace STEAM Lab at Maxfield Elementary. The space will allow students to turn their big ideas into something they can see, touch, test and make. To date, Heart of America has transformed spaces in over a dozen SPPS schools.

Minnesota Permanent School Fund on November Ballot

This fall, Minnesotans can vote on a constitutional amendment to modernize how the state’s Permanent School Fund supports students, schools and communities. If approved, the amendment would nearly double per pupil funding for every school district without raising taxes for residents. Learn more at mnpsfamendment.org. Early voting has already started.

Support SPPS Athletes at State Tournament

Congratulations to the boys soccer teams at Central Senior High School and Como Park Senior High School for advancing to the MSHSL State Tournament! The tournament begins October 27 and concludes November 4-7 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Good luck to all of the SPPS athletes competing!

October Is Bullying Prevention Month

We all have a role in building positive relationships and creating safe spaces online and in our schools. If you have concerns about bullying, please reach out to your student’s school. Additional resources about bullying prevention are available from the National Alliance on Mental Health and PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center.

Submit Student Absences in Campus Parent

Parents and guardians can report student absences through the Absence Request tool in Infinite Campus Parent. Review this step-by-step guide and video for instructions. More information about consistent attendance can be found at spps.org/attendance.

Learn About Firearm Safety and Safe Storage

SPPS is committed to the safety of our communities. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is working to help residents properly secure and store any firearms you may have in your home. Across Minnesota, many local partners and police departments offer free gun locks as part of ongoing public safety efforts. Learn more about why firearm security and safe storage matters at dps.mn.gov/firearm-safety.

Sign Up Your Student for Afterschool Programs

Extended Day for Learning (EDL) and Flipside out-of-school programs start this month. Visit spps.org/alted for program information. Dates, times, program options and transportation all vary by school and grade level, so check with your student’s school about how to sign up. All programs are free.