Saint Peter Public Schools

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!

Join the Saint Peter Native American Parent Advisory Committee and wear Orange to show support for Orange Shirt Day, an annual event on September 30 nationwide, honoring the Native American children who are survivors and casualties of the boarding school system.

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

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!

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.

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SUMMER BEGINNING BAND LESSONS INFO - Saint Peter Community Education is offering summer band lessons for incoming 6th & 7th graders starting on July 28th, with registrations due by July 15th! Please see the attached flyer for more info or go to www.stpeterschools.reg.eleyo.com

FINAL ISSUE OF HIGHLIGHTS NOW AVAILABLE! The newest issue of Highlights (April-June Quarterly) can be accessed by clicking on the following link --> https://5il.co/3jolf This is the final issue of Highlights for the 2024-25 school year!

JUNE 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/3iqse

SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK — Congrats to SPHS students Colton Willaert (12th grade), Andrew Jacome (11th), Ryan Moelter (10th), and Shahad Said (10th) for being named the most recent Saint Peter High School Saints of the Week!

SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK — Congrats to SPHS students Johnny Kennedy (12th grade), Braelin Weber (11th), Sarah Cooke (10th), and Will Schultz (9th) for being named the most recent Saint Peter High School Saints of the Week!

A group of 15 Saint Peter High School National Honor Society students spent part of Wednesday cleaning up the ditches along Highway 22 going north out of St. Peter as part of their community service duties. Thanks to SPHS NHS advisor Regina Sirianni for sharing these photos! Those SPHS NHS students participating in the cleanup effort included (l to r), John Schueler, Callum Harmes, Elijah Cherland Narum, Isam Ibrahim, Joseph Connor, Samuel Baxa, Samuel Szybnski, Brooklyn Johnson, Reign Harmon, Aubrey Haynes, Aisha Burale, Ashlyn Loula, Charlie Buesgens, Hamdi Garad, and Sada Harmes.

SPMS FIFTH-GRADE BAND DEMOS - Saint Peter High School and Middle School band director Dave Haugh is hosting band demonstration sessions this week for fifth-grade students interested in playing a musical instrument. Several SPHS band students were also on hand to share their band backgrounds and demonstrate some of the instruments for the prospective band students. Here are some photo highlights from one of the sessions!

2025 SPPS STAFF RECOGNITION - Saint Peter Public Schools hosted its annual Staff Recognition Reception on Wednesday afternoon at the SPHS Commons. This is the event where school officials honor the Distinguished Service Award winners, those staff members retiring at the end of the school year, and those who have achieved 25 years of service. This year's honorees include: Distinguished Service Award: Dr. Jeff Olson (Saint Peter Interim Superintendent and long-time past SPPS administrator, teacher, and coach) and Nickl Rozsa (long-time North Elementary media center support, para, and kitchen support). Retirees: SPHS - Kris Glidden (PE/Health teacher), Kelly Jensen (SPHS social worker), George Schoenborn (Business Ed teacher), and Christa Herr (paraprofessional); North Elementary - Mike Keller (Custodian) and Nick Rozsa (Support staff); and South Elementary - Heidi Wenner (Kindergarten teacher), Ann Braun (paraprofessional), and Barb Franchino (paraprofessional). 25-years of Service - SPHS - Kurt Moelter (Math teacher); SPMS - Connie Brezina (Special Education); Early Childhood - Helen Hager (paraprofessional). Before the reception, several members of the SPHS Concert Choir entertained the large crowd with some vocal selections. Here are some photo highlights from Wednesday's reception!

SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK — Congrats to SPHS students Nora Whipps (12th grade), Israel Garcia Sanchez (11th), Eden VanGrootheest (10th), and Easton Myhra (9th) for being named the most recent Saint Peter High School Saints of the Week!

SPMS CHOIR CONCERTS TONIGHT! Saint Peter Middle School singers will host two concerts tonight (Monday) at the SPHS Performing Arts Center! Those concerts at the PAC include: * 6th Grade Choir Concert - 6 p.m. * 7th & 8th Grade Choir Concert - 7:30 p.m.