The Scot's Scoop
HPMS Family Newsletter for October 9, 2026
HPMS families,
Our family newsletter will now be going out on Fridays at 6:00pm! It will continue to be sent via email and text message.
Monday, October 12 (B day):
- 6:00-7:00pm (virtual) Family Communication & Connections (FCC) mtg: https://meet.google.com/rau-chww-gqx
Tuesday, October 13 (A day)
Wednesday, October 14 (B day)
Thursday, October 15: NO School - MEA
Friday, October 16: NO School - MEA
Monday, October 19 (A day):
- First day of Flipside afterschool program
Tuesday, October 20 (B day)
Wednesday, October 21 (A day)
Thursday, October 22 (B day)
Friday, October 23 (A day):
- Service Learning Day
October is Bullying Prevention Month. At Highland Park Middle School we are showing our support in creating a safe and welcoming school environment through a series of Foundations activities. We also will be participating in the national recognition of "Unity Day" on Wednesday, October 21st. Let's all wear orange that day to show we're committed to making our school a kind and friendly place. When we work together, we can really make a difference!
To learn more about what parents can do to support their children click here: https://www.pacer.org/bullying/parents/helping-your-child.asp
If you have any concerns about bullying behaviors during the school year, please contact your child's school counselor.
As we prepare for our upcoming parent-teacher conferences, we are looking for donations to help provide a meal for our hardworking staff. Conferences are long days, and having a meal available allows teachers and staff to stay energized while meeting with families and supporting our students.
We are gratefully accepting donations of any amount. Contributions can be sent via Venmo to @HPMS_Sunshine or cash/check to the school office.
Thank you for supporting our Highland Park Middle School staff. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and helps make conference day a little easier for the team that works so hard for our students every day.
Thank you for your support!
Hello Flipside Families,
We are just counting down the days until Flipside starts on Monday, October 19! With over 300 students registered, I am looking forward to an amazing session with everyone.
Please review the important updates below:
Ongoing Registration & Transportation: You can still sign your student up for Flipside! However, because the priority deadline was October 5, bus transportation will experience a delay. New bus stops take up to two weeks to process, and transportation will not add any new stops during the first week of the program. To sign up, please go to this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQjZRYeU51VDNqpauZN8MFVRfuW6NEzqQA4AHsYpNKayh8fQ/viewform
Confirmation Letters: Confirmation letters will go out next week (before the MEA weekend). Students will receive a physical copy in their foundation classes, and parents/guardians will receive an email from me with the details. Confirmation letters will have class information and bus information on them.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out anytime:
Email: Nikol.gordon@spps.org
Cell: 651-420-0134
See you on the Flipside!
Ms. Nikol
Hola Familias,
Les quiero compartir el boletín mensual dirigido a nuestras familias latinas. En este boletín encontrará actualizaciones e información relevante sobre asistencia y apoyo para las familias Latinas de las Escuelas Públicas de Saint Paul.
Por favor, abra el siguiente enlace:
Gracias,
Adriana Ríos Dessalet (Ella, ella)
Especialista cultural de LCD, Oficina de Participación Familiar y Alianzas Comunitarias
Escuelas Públicas de Saint Paul• 360 Colborne Street, St. Paul, MN, 55102
Oficina: 651-744-7630 • Celular: 612-523-2330
spps.org
Click on the following link for the counseling curriculum, mental health core curriculum, October college knowledge month and bullying prevention month information, and important contacts. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fQohCHvvPycwQ4CJHTv6G1uueWcUItS1WvqSAZyyOIc/edit?usp=sharing
Healthy eating is so important for children. At HPMS, we work hard to ensure students receive a healthy breakfast and lunch each day to support their developing brains and bodies. Research shows that children who eat regular, nutritious meals are more likely to attend school and be engaged in learning.
We are excited to partner with Every Meal again to offer a free weekend meal program to all our students.
Every Meal is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. They strive to make a difference in children’s lives by focusing on food gaps like weekends, school breaks, and summer when they can’t receive food in school.
Free for all families
No qualifications required
Students enrolled in the program will receive a 4-5 pound bag of nutritious, nonperishable food each week
Every Meal does not collect information from families; privacy is protected
Families may choose to participate in the program anytime throughout the school year
Families may choose from a variety of different weekend foodbag options
If you wish to participate, please fill out our enrollment form here: https://forms.gle/WkUSJ62opzE8wxFLA Or feel free to reach out to Leah Rosen, one of our social workers, at maryleah.rosen@spps.org, 651-744-7946.
We are the Highland Park Middle School Solidarity Parent Network. If you are looking for a way to get involved as a parent, we would love to have you join us! We are a 501c3 focused on mutual aid, fundraising and supporting the school to increase equity, and building community across all programs at our school. If you are interested in joining, please email us at highlandmiddlesolidarity@gmail.com. Thank you!
There are rights students are guaranteed when they are at school as well as responsibilities that accompany those rights. Both are summarized in the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. In addition, the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook outlines the work SPPS is doing to build a positive school culture and hold students accountable for behavior that is not appropriate.
At Highland Park Middle School, our mission is to:
- Provide our students with a sense of community and global perception in a nurturing and caring learning environment,
- Help students acquire the skills necessary to value themselves, and take pride in their accomplishments, and
- Develop respect and understanding of other people and their cultures.
Website: https://www.spps.org/highlandms
Location: 975 Snelling Ave S, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: (651) 293-8950