RETIREMENT SUGGESTIONS FOR NORTH’S MR. NICK! Nick (Mr. Nick) Rozsa, North Elementary’s media support specialist, is retiring at the end of the 2024-25 school year and he recently asked the kids and staff at North for a little help with his retirement plans.
Students and staff were encouraged to fill up the wall outside the media center with helpful suggestions for things Mr. Nick could do when he has more free time on his hands! Here are some shots of the wall, including some close-ups of some of the suggestions!
SPHS/SPMS BAND CONCERT INFO - Saint Peter Middle School (grades 6-8) and Saint Peter High School (grades 9-12) bands will perform during their annual Spring Band Concert on Wednesday evening at the SPHS Performing Arts Center. The director for both concerts is Dave Haugh.
The SPMS bands kick things off at 7 p.m. with the sixth graders followed by the seventh grade band, and the eighth graders will wrap up the middle school concert.
The SPHS Spring Concert theme this year is "The Soul of Summer" and begins at 7:30 p.m. According to Haugh, the concert opens with the Jazz Band which will feature soul music. The Varsity Band (gr. 9-10) hits the PAC stage next, followed by the SPHS Concert Band (gr. 11-12) before the two bands combine for one piece in the finale.
“The two concert bands are playing some more popular style music, including music from How to Train Your Dragon, and featuring music from the movie composer Hans Zimmer,” Haugh said.
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COLLEGE DECISION DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Saint Peter High School’s Student Services Office celebrated College Decision Day as the senior class was encouraged to wear clothing for where they will be attending classes for the 2025-26 school year as well as other future plans, including military service, gap years, and joining the workforce. Staff were also encouraged to wear college gear from their alma mater. One of the highlights of the day was the traditional cake being served.
Also, as part of the event, Gustavus Adolphus College Dean of Admissions Natalie Lugg stopped by to welcome the 10 SPHS seniors who have already committed to attend that school this fall. Shown in that photo are: front row (l to r) Lugg, Emily Heins, Emily Sustaita, Sara Heins, Gabe Franklin; back row, Carter Meyer, Quinn Dixon, Eli Stoll, Roy Hendrickson, Braedon Dornfeld, and Drake Smuder. (Photos courtesy of SPHS Yearbook photography assistant Annika Stone!)
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK — Congrats to SPHS students Wyatt Holtz (12th grade), Vivian Christenson (11th), Corvin Travaille (10th), and Timmy Culuris (9th) for being named the most recent Saint Peter High School Saints of the Week!
VEHICLE FAIR POSTPONED - Due to the predicted rain for later today, the Early Childhood Vehicle Fair that was scheduled tonight (Thursday) at the Early Childhood Center is postponed until next Thursday, May 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. We hope you can join us then for this fun event!
ADAPTED BOWLING STATE QUALIFIER INFO - Good luck to the Minnesota River Strike Force adapted bowling team as they head to the Wow Zone in Mankato on Thursday morning to compete at the State Qualifying Tournament.
Singles action gets underway at 10 a.m. while the doubles competition is slated for 1 p.m. Coaches for the team include Kris Voeltz and Keith Bense. Members of the 2025 Minnesota River Strike Force team include the following:
Connor Mugaas
Caden Pugh
Chesney Freeman
Peyton Altenberger
Caleb Westphal
Abby Voeltz
Abby Schily
Jayda Marroquin
Ryleigh Sullivan
Hanie Sirovy
Rolando Worthen
Isaac Dieball
Kallie Brovold
Judd Wartman
Cooper Johnston
Angela Molina
Manager - Abbi Westphal
See the accompanying graphics for more details on Thursday's state qualifier!
ALL SPPS AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELED - Due to the possible weather situation for this afternoon, all after-school activities for Saint Peter Public Schools are canceled for today (Monday, April 28th).
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK — Congrats to SPHS students Callum Harmes (12th grade), Ricardo Diaz Portillo (11th), Andrea Espitia & Maria Calvo Hernandez (both in 10th) for being named the most recent Saint Peter High School Saints of the Week!
SPHS GRAND MARCH & PROM SET FOR SATURDAY! Saint Peter High School seniors and juniors will don their finest attire this Saturday for the annual SPHS Grand March & Prom celebration. This year’s theme is “Written in the Stars,” and this year’s prom advisors are Dani Roehrkasse and Jodi Nixon.
The Grand March begins at 4:30 p.m. in the SPHS Performing Arts Center with doors opening at 4 p.m. The Grand March is open to the public, and admission at the door is $5 per person (cash or card).
Following the Grand March, SPHS prom attendees will then proceed into the commons area for the traditional dinner at 6:15 p.m., with the dance taking place from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Chankaska Creek Winery Events Center.
ECFE VEHICLE FAIR INFO - Saint Peter Early Childhood Family Education's annual ECFE Vehicle Fair is set for 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in the Early Childhood Center parking lot (100 Lincoln Drive/Broadway Avenue entrance). See the accompanying flyer for more details!
SPHS SPRING PLAY TICKET INFO - Tickets are on sale now for the Saint Peter High School spring play production of “The Play That Goes Wrong,” which hits the Performing Arts Center stage the weekend of May 1-3. Showtimes each night are 7 p.m.
Please see the accompanying poster for more details, including a QR code for buying tickets, or they can also be purchased online at https://shorturl.at/dyLDl. Tickets will also be available to purchase at the PAC box office before each show. Seating is general admission, and the cost is $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens, SPPS students, and SPPS staff. Please note that the recommended ages for this show is 8 and up.
For more details on the spring play, including the cast and crew list, please go to https://www.saintpeterschools.org/o/sphs/article/2151344.
HAPPY ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY! Today, Saint Peter Public Schools recognizes and celebrates the work of all of our secretaries, administrative assistants, and other office professionals for their valuable contributions throughout the year! #ThankYou
PRESCHOOL OPENINGS AVAILABLE FOR 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR! The Saint Peter Early Childhood Center has the following preschool openings for this fall:
* YOUNG EXPLORERS CLASS - open for children who are 3 years old, but not yet 4 by September 1, 2025, and who are toilet trained.
Class Options:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings from 8:15-10:45. OR
Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:15-10:45.
* DISCOVERY DAYS CLASS - for children who are 4 years old, but not yet 5 by September 1, 2025 and who are toilet trained.
Class Options:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 8:00-10:45. OR
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8:00-10:45 OR
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 11:45-2:15
NO Registration Fee
Sliding fee scale and scholarships are available.
Transportation is available within the city of St. Peter and Kasota
To register, please visit www.stpeterschools.org. Select Preschool Registration
Please email Ytive Prafke at yprafke@stpeterschools.org with questions.
We hope to see you in PRESCHOOL!
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK — Congrats to SPHS students Sarah Coe (12th grade), Brock Knife (11th), Renata Garcia Landa (10th) & Jocelyn Gutierrez (9th) for being named the most recent Saint Peter High School Saints of the Week!
SPHS MOCK CRASH INFO - Just letting the public know that Saint Peter High School will host a Mock Crash demonstration at 11:50 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, April 23) at the high school's west parking lot.
Saint Peter School Resource Officer Jon Hughes is organizing the event, and it will include several area law enforcement agencies and emergency personnel participating in the event. Please note that sirens and flashing lights will be used during the event.
The photo shown here is from the 2021 SPHS Mock Crash event.
SPHS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY'S FOOD DRIVE UPDATE - The SPHS National Honor Society chapter hosted its annual Food Drive this past week and collected 277 pounds of food for the St. Peter Area Food Shelf! NHS members who helped with the collection of food included: front row (l to r) Amar Daidzic, Samuel Szybnski, Aisha Burale, Emma Volk Kleschult; back row, Charlie Buesgens, Sarah Coe, Malcolm McHugh, Brooklyn Johnson, Sada Harmes, and SPHS NHS advisor Mrs. Sirianni.
SPORTS SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR TODAY - With rain expected later today (Thursday), the Saints’ Activities Office has announced the following schedule changes, with more updates possibly happening later in the day. Those changes for now include:
* Boys tennis home match vs. Worthington - starting time moved up to 2 p.m.
* Girls & Boys Track at Waseca - starting time moved up to 4 p.m.
* Baseball home game vs. Waseca (home) - starting time moved up to 4 p.m.
* Softball at Waseca - starting time moved up to 4:30 p.m.
* Middle School softball games at Le Sueur moved to May 5th
* Middle School baseball home games vs. Le Sueur-Henderson moved to May 2nd
More changes may be made based on changing weather conditions, and updates will be shared on our social media feeds if/when they become available. Otherwise, please consult the Saints Activities schedule for more info at https://www.thebigsouthconference.org/public/genie/742/school/11/
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK — Congrats to SPHS students Kaiser Hagen (12th grade), Gabe Zayas (11th), Alex Mueller (10th) & Calvin Kuhlman (9th) for being named the most recent Saint Peter High School Saints of the Week!
SOUTH STUDENT IS KEYC'S WEATHER KID! Landon Fries, a kindergarten student in Mrs. Hartfiel's class at South Elementary, recently had the honor of being the Weather Kid for KEYC_TV. To view Landon's weather forecast, please click on the following link --> https://www.keyc.com/2025/04/11/weather-kid-future-astronaut-gives-out-this-world-weekend-forecast/
