Spring Lake Park High School
Panther Families,
I was watching a parent drop off their freshman student on Monday morning for the first day of school. His little brother was in the back seat with the window down, his arm across the window and his chin resting on his arm. He was admiring his brother as he walked into the building.
The smile on both of their faces was priceless. The excitement on the younger brother’s face as he watched his brother enter the building, and the excitement his older brother must have been feeling as he was dropped off. Moments like that are a reminder of how special the start of a school year can be.
Tuesday morning, I met our seniors on the football field at 6 a.m. for the sunrise of their senior year. They gathered together, hung out, and celebrated the beginning of their final year of high school. To all of the parents and guardians sending your senior off for their last first day of school with us, I want to say thank you. I know there are a lot of emotions that come along with this final year. We are excited to be a part of it with them.
A few reminders as we get into the school year:
Parking: Juniors and seniors can get their parking passes in the front office. Please remember that parking on neighboring streets may result in students receiving tickets from the city.
Parent Drop-Off: If you are dropping your student off in the morning, please stay in the drop-off line and avoid dropping students off in the parking area. I know this can sometimes feel faster, but it creates secondary issues with so many students coming through the crosswalk.
When pulling up to the high school, if you are able to pull all the way to the front of the crosswalk area rather than stopping at the front of the building, it helps us keep traffic moving and avoid backups on 81st Avenue. Thank you for helping us keep arrival safe and efficient for everyone.
Labor Day: Please remember there is no school on Monday for the Labor Day holiday. We’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, September 8, after the long weekend.
It was an amazing first couple of days with all of the students. Thank you for sharing them with us.
We are so excited for the year ahead!
Proud to be a Panther,
Megan Jahnke
Principal
Attendance Matters!
Regular attendance is key to student success. Missing just two days a month can negatively affect progress, especially in reading and long-term goals like high school graduation. We know there are times a student will need to be absent. Our goal is to work with parents and guardians to help their children have consistent – and on-time –attendance. Let’s work together to keep our students learning!
Is your student under the weather? Visit the Attendance & Absences page to find helpful tips of when to keep them home and when to send them to school. This page also has resources if you or your student need additional help.
Need to report an absence?
Call your school's attendance line, 763-600-5109 OR
Report an absence through Campus Parent Portal
Log in to Campus Parent Portal
On the main menu (on the left), click on MORE
Click on ABSENT REQUEST
Check the box by your student’s name.
Complete the form.
Select the Absent Type and Start Date and End Date and the number of days your student will be absent.
Enter Comments to inform the school office of any details.
Click SUBMIT
Student Vaccination Event, October 26
SLP is hosting a student vaccination event on Monday, October 26 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at the District Services Center. This event is open to all students. It is free for those who qualify and insurance is also accepted. Register for the Student Vaccination Event.
Vaccines include:
- Covid-19
- Influenza
- Hib
- Meningococcal
- DTaP
- Tdap
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- MMR
- Polio
- Varicella
New School Year, New Beginnings
A fun way to wrap up August: the first day of school for most Spring Lake Park Schools students on August 31! Across the district, students greeted the 2026-2027 school year with smiles, reunions and the excitement of new beginnings. Long before students walked through the doors, staff were already hard at work preparing for the year ahead.
Getting ready for day one means much more than setting up classrooms and organizing supplies. New employees have spent time onboarding, understanding school operations and core values. All staff gathered for kick-off events, professional learning and meeting families at the schools. Through it all, one focus remains at the heart of their preparation: creating schools where every student feels safe, supported, included and ready to grow. From building healthy relationships and friendships to fostering kindness, confidence and a sense of belonging, staff are preparing to help students be themselves and continue to thrive.
View photos in the first day photo album and read the story to hear from staff about some of the ways they’ve prepared for the new school year.
