SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS senior Brianna Parras, junior Gabriel Arriaga, sophomore Isaiah Torbenson, and freshman Adrian Jiminez 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!
On April 4th each year, National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who keep the school library/media center in working order. School librarians spend long hours keeping the library organized. They are also dedicated to helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning. School librarians are the people who create an environment where students can learn every day of the year. Their work is an impressive accomplishment.
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of April to honor the crucial contributions of teacher aides, instructional assistants, and paras. These professionals support students and teachers, providing essential, individualized, and specialized education support. Saint Peter Public Schools is so grateful for the hard work and dedication of all of our amazing paraprofessionals!
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS juniors Judson Wartman, Kallie Brovold, and Gerry Martinez, and sophomore Tyler Hazelton 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!
SPECIAL GUESTS VISIT WITH SPHS 9TH GRADE CHOIR -The MAYC (Mankato Area Youth Choir) was on tour on Thursday morning, and visited Saint Peter High School! The purpose of their visit was a stop at Bri Bergstrom's choir classroom to meet with the Saints Choir (9th graders).
"We have 3 St. Peter students that sing in MAYC - Lucas Chambers, Himalaya Harrison, Ava Grunzke," Bergstrom said. "So it was amazing to have them visit with the rest of the ninth grade choir students!"
SCIENCE ON SATURDAY EVENT! Gustavus Adolphus College’s Chemistry Club and Saint Peter Community & Family Education are teaming up to sponsor a “Science on Saturday” event on Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to noon with registration closing on Monday, April 6. Kids in grades 1-6 are invited to attend!
This event includes stations and activities from the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, sustainability, and geology. Each station will have either an interactive component, a fun demo to watch, or both!
See accompanying flyer for more details, including how to sign your child up for this fun and educational day!
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS senior Abby Voeltz, junior Rylie Haynie, sophomore Bryan Sarabia, and freshman Zac Hall 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!
SAINTS' TRACK TEAMS RECEIVE PRESEASON RECOGNITION - The Saints' girls and boys track & field teams received some preseason honors recently, as the girls, who are the Class AA State True Team defending champs, have been ranked first in the Minnesota Track & Field Coaches Association's preseason rankings. The Saints' boys are receiving votes in the AA boys rankings. The Saints' first meet is Friday, March 20, at 4 p.m. at MSU-Mankato's indoor track.
SPHS BAND EARNS SUPERIOR RATINGS - Saint Peter High School's Concert Band participated in the Section Large Group Contest on Wednesday at Tri-City United High School and they earned superior ratings from all three judges. The Concert Band, under the direction of Dave Haugh, performed Infinity and Deus Ex Machina during the contest.
(SHOWN ABOVE) SPHS Concert Band members (listed alphabetically) include: Jake Banks, Lathe Bly, Ethan Borowy, Katherine Callahan, Melina Chadwick, Elijah Cherland Narum, Amar Daidzic, Amelia Davis, Zeb Davis, Gabi DeVos, Courtney Domras, Cyrus Fremo, Hamdi Garad, Isla Gassman, Roan Gerstbauer, Ellie Graham, Charlotte Hagen, Sada Harmes, Connor Holicky, Rosie Jensen, Annika Magelee, Malcolm McHugh, Audrey Menning, Sophie Meyer, Linnea Miller, Everett Pettis, Simon Ribar, Elliot Schmidt, Miley Schneider, Amelia Staples, Micah Stoll, Noah Sweeney, Sam Szybnski, Ella Twaddle, Emma Walsh, Lydia Yost.
(SHOWN ABOVE) SPHS Concert Band members (listed alphabetically) include: Jake Banks, Lathe Bly, Ethan Borowy, Katherine Callahan, Melina Chadwick, Elijah Cherland Narum, Amar Daidzic, Amelia Davis, Zeb Davis, Gabi DeVos, Courtney Domras, Cyrus Fremo, Hamdi Garad, Isla Gassman, Roan Gerstbauer, Ellie Graham, Charlotte Hagen, Sada Harmes, Connor Holicky, Rosie Jensen, Annika Magelee, Malcolm McHugh, Audrey Menning, Sophie Meyer, Linnea Miller, Everett Pettis, Simon Ribar, Elliot Schmidt, Miley Schneider, Amelia Staples, Micah Stoll, Noah Sweeney, Sam Szybnski, Ella Twaddle, Emma Walsh, Lydia Yost.
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS senior Kyla Yost, junior Trisha Grewe, sophomore Kyle Otwori, and freshman Ava Grunzke 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!
SCHOOL CLOSING INFO FOR MONDAY - Saint Peter Public Schools will be closed tomorrow (Monday, March 16) due to the current weather situation, and we will be implementing a Flexible Learning Day. Please note that all practices, games, and events scheduled for Monday have also been canceled.
Teachers will be available via email and classroom virtual spaces. Principals can be reached by phone or email, and parents are encouraged to contact them with any questions.
Teachers will be available via email and classroom virtual spaces. Principals can be reached by phone or email, and parents are encouraged to contact them with any questions.
MARCH 2026 HIGHLIGHTS - The newest edition of Highlights, SPPS's monthly newsletter, is available for viewing by clicking on the following link --> https://aptg.co/Hn1DyT
SOUTH KINDERGARTEN KIDS HAVE A SPECIAL GUEST READER! Kindergarten students in Mrs. Hartfiel's class had a special guest reader earlier this week when former South teacher Mrs. Sizer dropped by to read the book, "Maxi the Taxi," to the kids. Here are a couple of photos of Mrs. Sizer reading to the children.
ST. PETER TRAP TEAM REGISTRATION INFO - Registration is still open for SPPS students in grades 6-12 interested in being a part of the St. Peter Trap Team! Students can sign up through the following link →
https://saintpetertrapassociation.sportngin.com/register/form/940580248
For more information on the St. Peter Trap Team, you can check out the team’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SaintPeterTrapTeam/
https://saintpetertrapassociation.sportngin.com/register/form/940580248
For more information on the St. Peter Trap Team, you can check out the team’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SaintPeterTrapTeam/
2026 SPHS YEARBOOK ON SALE NOW! - You can now pre-order your copy of the 2025-26 Saint Peter High School Yearbook (The Peterian) and receive the introductory price by going to www.BuyTheYearbook.com and using the SPHS ID# of 733266 by the end of the day on Friday, March 27. The price will go up by $5 after that date. If you have any questions, please email me at kuhildebrandt@stpeterschools.org or see the accompanying graphic, which includes a QR code to order your copy!
NORTH'S SAINT CENTER VIDEO --> The newest 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/AJnrav3JcT4?si=HrshFqt34C6uK5Co
SPHS & SPMS MARCH 10TH BAND CONCERT INFO - Saint Peter High School and Saint Peter Middle School band departments, under the direction of Dave Haugh, take to the SPHS Performing Arts Center stage on Tuesday, March 10.
The Saint Peter Middle School bands (gr. 6-8) take to the PAC stage first at 6 p.m., followed by the SPHS Band’s Pre-Greece Trip Concert taking over at 7:30 p.m. Both concerts are FREE and open to the public! The SPHS Band (gr. 9-12) will be traveling to Greece the week of March 27-April 4.
The Saint Peter Middle School bands (gr. 6-8) take to the PAC stage first at 6 p.m., followed by the SPHS Band’s Pre-Greece Trip Concert taking over at 7:30 p.m. Both concerts are FREE and open to the public! The SPHS Band (gr. 9-12) will be traveling to Greece the week of March 27-April 4.
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS senior Zakir Hussein, junior Diamond Hill, sophomore Gloria Lopez De La Cruz, and freshman Nickolas Adame 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 Deisy Garcia Capuchina, junior Ethan Potts, sophomore Courtlynn Spessard, and freshman Ellen Salamanca 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 SENIOR NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FINALIST - Congrats to Saint Peter High School senior Allen Nienow, who was recently informed he is one of 15,000 high school seniors to be named a National Merit Scholarship Program finalist. Nienow received word in the fall of 2025 that he was a program semifinalist and now moves on to the next round. These academically talented high school senior finalists have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,930 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered later this spring.
