SOUTH KIDS VISIT APPLE ORCHARD - South Elementary first-grade students and their teachers made the trek to rural Jordan last week and this week to visit Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard. Among the many activities they participated in were the giant corn maze, huge corn pit, gem mining, duck races, giant spinning apples, and apple cannons, as well as wagon rides to the orchards! Here are some photo highlights for some of the visits earlier this week.
NORTH MEDALLION HUNT WINNERS - Congrats to North Elementary teachers Mrs. Guappone & Mr. Hassing for winning the end-of-the-quarter Medallion Hunt for staff at North! The winners receive a $25 debit card for their efforts!
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS senior Robin Hibscher, junior Audrey Menning, sophomore Karissia Wolters, and freshman Eleanor Easton-Hong for being named Saint Peter High School's Saints of the Week. The SPHS staff recognized those four for showing respect, acting responsibly, and living with integrity!
*Happy Occupational Therapy Day!**
Today we celebrate our amazing Occupational Therapists at Saint Peter Public Schools, Hannah Johnson and Laura Svercl, along with our Occupational Therapy Assistant, Tesla Galles! Your work is essential in helping our students develop the skills they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond. From fine motor skills to sensory support, you make a huge impact on their ability to grow, learn, and thrive.
Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and expertise in supporting our students every day. We appreciate all that you do! #OccupationalTherapyDay #ThankYou
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS senior Christina Ralios, junior Madison Anchondo, sophomore Molli Weber, and freshman Orla Leonhardt for being named Saint Peter High School's Saints of the Week. The SPHS staff recognized those four for showing respect, acting responsibly, and living with integrity!
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY WALK HIGHLIGHTS - A large crowd was on hand at Sunday's annual Indigenous Peoples' Day Walk. The walk started at the Saint Peter Middle School swimming pool parking lot and continued all the way to Minnesota Square Park, where a special program was held and refreshments were served. The event was sponsored by Saint Peter Public Schools' Native American Parent Advisory Committee (NAPAC) and the St. Peter Good Neighbor Diversity Council. Here are some photo highlights from the event.
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS senior Reign Harmon, junior Brody Whipps, sophomore Teddy Francis, and freshman Caden Pugh for being named Saint Peter High School's Saints of the Week. The SPHS staff recognized those four for showing respect, acting responsibly, and living with integrity!
OLA/HOFFMANN CENTER CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH - Students and staff at the Oshawa Learning Academy (Leo A. Hoffmann Center) recently celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about Mexico. The students learned about the geography, history, and culture of our neighboring country to the south. To end their lesson, Brenda Gallegos, a unit staff member at the Hoffmann Center, along with an OLA student, planned a lunch menu to prepare for students and staff. They made and served huevos con chorizo and Mexican hot chocolate. Here is a photo of Ms. Brenda making up the food!
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS senior Noah Frey, junior Lucy Tauer, sophomore Ethan Kendall, and freshman Mackynzie Leonard for being named Saint Peter High School's Saints of the Week. The SPHS staff recognized those four for showing respect, acting responsibly, and living with integrity!
Saint Peter Middle School is proud to recognize our September Students of the Month! These students have gone above and beyond, and have shown outstanding Saints PRIDE and include the following:
Oak House (5th grade)-- Tenley Powell, Gus Byers
Spruce House (6th grade)-- Lucca Salivia, Ruby Vander Linden
Maple (7th grade)-- Henry Menning, Sylvie Kuhlman
Pine (8th grade)-- Bella Harmon, Aaleyah Lacher
The Student of the Month program is sponsored by the SPMS Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS) Committee. Students will receive a certificate from Mrs. Buttell and a letter of commendation sent to their parents.
Oak House (5th grade)-- Tenley Powell, Gus Byers
Spruce House (6th grade)-- Lucca Salivia, Ruby Vander Linden
Maple (7th grade)-- Henry Menning, Sylvie Kuhlman
Pine (8th grade)-- Bella Harmon, Aaleyah Lacher
The Student of the Month program is sponsored by the SPMS Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS) Committee. Students will receive a certificate from Mrs. Buttell and a letter of commendation sent to their parents.
OCTOBER ISSUE OF HIGHLIGHTS NOW AVAILABLE! The newest issue of Highlights, our monthly district-wide newsletter, can be accessed by clicking on the following link --> https://5il.co/3qj4e
The first episode of North Elementary's Saints Center for the 2025-26 school year is now available to view! Click on the following link to see the newest episode --> https://youtu.be/E9d40hfNfJU?si=dH5qVN0njAYybh3M
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS senior Alison Hanson, junior Habsa Abdi, sophomore Jaden Forest, and freshman Harlan Sinclair for being named Saint Peter High School's Saints of the Week. The SPHS staff recognized those four for showing respect, acting responsibly, and living with integrity!
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS senior Sophie Meyer, junior Finley Olson, sophomore Jaylin Yost, and freshman Abrienna Syverson for being named Saint Peter High School's Saints of the Week. The SPHS staff recognized those four for showing respect, acting responsibly, and living with integrity!
SPPS BUS SAFETY TRAINING - An important activity during the early days of the school year is bus safety training for the students. Bus drivers from Saints Bus Service visited several of our buildings over the past week to inform students about the proper way to board and exit a bus, as well as to go over the rules for riding on one. Here are some photo highlights from the bus safety training at some of our buildings.
SPHS FFA OFFICERS FOR 2025-26 - The Saint Peter High School's FFA chapter officers for this school year recently gathered for a group photo! This year's officers include: front row (l to r), Alex Mueller (Vice President), Kyla Yost (President), Jaylin Yost (Treasurer), Alison Hanson (Reporter), Braelin Weber (Sentinel), and Tyler Krakow (Secretary). Congrats to them and best of luck to our FFA members this school year!
ARTS IN EDUCATION WEEK - This week (Sept. 14-20) has been designated as National Arts in Education Week. Saint Peter Public Schools supports the notion that every student deserves the opportunity to create, innovate, and thrive through the arts!
Arts in education drives student success across every measure:
* Academic Achievement -- Higher test scores and graduation rates
* Workforce Readiness -- Building the creativity and collaboration skills that 72% of business leaders say are essential
* Student Wellness -- Providing emotional outlets and supportive communities
* Equity -- Ensuring all students can access transformative learning experiences
Arts in education drives student success across every measure:
* Academic Achievement -- Higher test scores and graduation rates
* Workforce Readiness -- Building the creativity and collaboration skills that 72% of business leaders say are essential
* Student Wellness -- Providing emotional outlets and supportive communities
* Equity -- Ensuring all students can access transformative learning experiences
UNITED WAY SCHOOL SUPPLIES DONATION - Greater Mankato Area United Way coordinates a Back To School school supply donation event each summer, with some of those donations going to Saint Peter Schools (North Elementary & South Elementary). Sarah Buesing is the Community Impact Director for the Greater Mankato United Way who coordinates the event.
The locally-owned Erberts and Gerberts stores (Laura Hogenson, owner/operator) do their own collection through the United Way’s event through their area stores, with some of those school supplies and backpacks going to our students. Here are some photos of the school supplies that were recently donated to some of our students! Thanks to them for donating these much-needed school supplies!
The locally-owned Erberts and Gerberts stores (Laura Hogenson, owner/operator) do their own collection through the United Way’s event through their area stores, with some of those school supplies and backpacks going to our students. Here are some photos of the school supplies that were recently donated to some of our students! Thanks to them for donating these much-needed school supplies!
SPPS STAFF’S BACK TO SCHOOL WORKSHOP WEEK IS UPON US! Saint Peter Public Schools’ teachers returned to work this week for the annual Back-to-School Workshops. Teachers at Saint Peter High School, North Elementary, and Saint Peter High School have been busy with staff meetings and workshop sessions, per usual.
Saint Peter Middle School staff have been busy during the first two days of Workshop Week, transitioning back into their classrooms as the first phase of the Mend the Middle project winds down. Visit www.mendthemiddle.org for the latest updates on the middle school renovation project. Shown here are some photos of the SPMS staff at work getting their rooms set up.
SPHS students (grades 9-12) return to the classroom at SPHS on Tuesday, Sept. 2, while classes at the other buildings (South, North, and SPMS) begin on Thursday, Sept. 4, after hosting parent/teacher conferences the two previous days.
Saint Peter Middle School staff have been busy during the first two days of Workshop Week, transitioning back into their classrooms as the first phase of the Mend the Middle project winds down. Visit www.mendthemiddle.org for the latest updates on the middle school renovation project. Shown here are some photos of the SPMS staff at work getting their rooms set up.
SPHS students (grades 9-12) return to the classroom at SPHS on Tuesday, Sept. 2, while classes at the other buildings (South, North, and SPMS) begin on Thursday, Sept. 4, after hosting parent/teacher conferences the two previous days.
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