GORDON PARKS HIGH SCHOOL
November 18, 2025
I can't believe quarter 2 is here already! Many students worked hard last quarter and earned a number of credits. Attendance is a key indicator of success in school and attending everyday is really important. Please encourage your child to engage in school daily so they can achieve their goal of graduation. Quarter 2 is the shortest quarter of the year and will go by fast. We'd love to see you at conferences on Thursday, December 11 anytime between 3:30 - 6 on Thursday, December 11. A light meal will be served.
Mr. Robert Hickman-Paraprofessional
Mr. Hickman is a lifelong resident of Saint Paul and a proud graduate of Central High School. He joins us with valuable experience, having previously served as a community support liaison at both Washington and Humboldt.
He is passionate about education because he wants to do his part to help students improve their situations. This drive is captured by his favorite quote, from Langston Hughes: "What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?”
Mr. Hickman's commitment to our community runs deep. He comes from a family well-known for its community activism and work helping youth, and he is the great-nephew of the legendary Gordon Parks, for whom our school is named. He is also a father of four and a grandfather of three.
When he’s not working with students, Mr. Hickman is an avid reader and a talented visual artist. In fact, you will soon be able to see his work featured as part of the upcoming "Selby initiative," which will display art and banners on Selby Avenue.
Welcome Mr. Hickman!
Are you an SPPS student interested in taking college courses that match your interests and career goals? We invite you to review the course offerings and signup during your high school's course registration process. Students enrolled in this program are exploring high demand, high wage careers. They will spend mornings at their home high school and afternoons at the Districtwide Career Pathway Center, located on the campus of Saint Paul College, completing career-related college courses. Students need to meet the college eligibility requirement for the PSEO course(s) of interest. *Note - Counselor's approval is needed for final enrollment into the program to ensure students can stay on-track to graduate.
Click here for more information: Course Descriptions and Schedule: SPPS Districtwide Career Pathways Program
Learn about the Gordon Parks High School Improvement Plan (SCIP), Family Engagement Plan (FEP), and School Compact with Families are available on the school website.
Please give feedback on your School Improvement Plan during conferences on December 11.
Translations are available upon request.
ትርጉሞች ሲጠየቁ ይገኛሉ።
tirigumochi sīt’eyek’u yigenyalu.
Kev txhais lus muaj nyob rau ntawm qhov kev thov.
Hiikkaawwan gaaffii irratti ni argamu.
Turjumaada la heli karo marka la codsado
Traducciones disponibles bajo petición.
Gordon Parks High School
Website: https://www.spps.org/gordonparks
Location: 1212 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: 651-744-1212
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GordonParksHS/
