Class of 2026 Update

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We are off to a great senior year for the Class of 2026! While graduation is still some time away, there are numerous important topics and events we want you to be informed about throughout this important year. We want to ensure our seniors are set up for success both this year and as they prepare for their next chapter after graduation.

Throughout the year, we will be sharing occasional updates with you - senior students and families. As we move closer to graduation, you can expect more frequent updates. It is important that students check both their MyPanthers email and Schoology frequently to ensure they are getting all the information they need to be successful this year.

Parents, I hope you'll join me for the first SLPHS Parent-Principal Connect online event next Wednesday, September 24, 3:30-4 p.m. See more details below.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your student’s counselor or our main office.

We look forward to the special senior moments and events in the months to come.

Megan Jahnke

Principal

The Spring Lake Park High School Class of 2026 will officially graduate at our commencement ceremony on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. at Mariucci Arena on the University of Minnesota — Twin Cities Campus. We'll have much more information to come. In the meantime, mark your calendar for June 5.

We recently communicated about our participation in the Direct Admissions Minnesota program. Through this program, seniors can receive proactive admission to colleges and universities across the state - no extra applications, no fees, just opportunities. There are 55 Minnesota colleges and universities participating in Direct Admissions. They include a wide variety of options.

Direct admission emails will hit student MyPanther email accounts beginning the week of September 22. For more detailed information, refer to the email that went to seniors and families or visit the website. And remember, your counselor is here to answer questions, provide guidance, and help you plan your next steps. Don’t hesitate to reach out.

Parent-principal meetings are a cornerstone of strong school-family communication. It is designed to foster collaboration, transparency, and mutual understanding between a student's guardians and the school's leadership. Join me next Wednesday, September 24 - and every last Wednesday of the month - from 3:30-4 p.m. via this WebEx link.

The Senior Panoramic photo will be taken on October 7 at 2:40 p.m. outside on the Panther Stadium bleachers.

Counselor meeting invitations will be mailed out to all families this year. Students and parents are invited to these meetings, to attend either in person or virtually. If you would like to see your counselor sooner than later, please email your counselor for calendar openings.

Parents, please have your student review their credits with you. If you are worried about a failed course, reach out to your counselor to discuss options for credit recovery.

All month long, Spring Lake Park High School is joining Minnesota’s statewide effort to help students explore their options after high school and take the next steps toward their future. Throughout October, students can take part in a variety of events, including:

• College Fair field trips

• College essay writing help

• FAFSA application support

• MN Goes to College Virtual sessions

• Visits from college representatives

• And more!

Plus, students won't want to miss the College Fair happening at Spring Lake Park High School during the school day on November 5.

Check out the full calendar of events to see all the opportunities happening in October.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open for seniors beginning October 1 this year. Please keep your eye open on help sessions here at the high school over conferences this fall where you'll be able to speak with your student's teachers and get help with financial aid all at the same time. Learn more about FAFSA.

• SLPHS Oasis Yearbook Early Bird Sale is going on now online. Early bird sales will take place during lunch periods October 6-10. The cost is $75 now through December 6. Students are encouraged to buy their Yearbook now as the prices will increase until it reaches $95 in May.
• The last chance for students to have their senior Yearbook picture taken is October 29 from 10 a.m.-noon in the Fine Arts Center.
• Senior deadlines for the Yearbook:
• Baby Ad envelops for those who do not wish to order their yearbook yet will be available before the week of October 6
• Senior Bios and Quotes are due by November 30
• Pre-ordering the Senior Baby Ad Deluxe Package with Senior Spring Supplement is December 5
• Senior Baby Ad sales will close on December 5