MANKATO ELKS MAKES ANOTHER DONATION TO SPPS - Mankato Elks Lodge #225 recently made another generous donation to North Elementary and Saint Peter Public Schools. According to Mandy Kennedy, North Elementary’s social worker, the Elks donated large quantities of snacks to North to help supplement those who are unable to provide their own snack each day. The Elks also donated a $300 gift card, some much needed winter gear for kids, and additional school supplies to share within the district.
“The Mankato Elks Lodges really came through for us again after hearing we did not have a snack cart this year (at North Elementary),” Kennedy said. “ We are also very thankful for the other donations which will be used as needed with all of our school buildings in the district.”
Good luck to the Saints' girls' tennis team for winning the Big South East division title for the third straight year. The Saints (16-1 overall) will host West division champ St. James today (Tuesday) for the Big South Conference title at 4 p.m. at the SPHS tennis courts.
GIRLS 7TH & 8TH GRADE BASKETBALL INFO - The Saints Activities Office recently announced that registration is now open for 7th & 8th grade girls basketball. Practices for middle school girls' basketball start on Monday, Oct. 28.
Please go to the Saints Activities website (https://www.stpeterschools.org/o/sphs/page/sphs-activities) to register through the Infinite Campus parent portal. You can also register through the Saints Activities Office in room A102 at Saint Peter High School (near the gym entrance).
For more details/information, please get in touch with Saints Activities Director Shea Roehrkasse (sroehrkasse@stpeterschools.org) or his assistant Zoe Haugen (zhaugen2@stpeterschools.org), or by calling (507) 934-4212, ext. 6025.
Registration for all other SPHS & SPMS winter sports/activities will open on October 21.
SPHS TO HOST HISPANIC/LATINO PEOPLES' JOY DAY ON OCT. 11 - Saint Peter High School will host Hispanic/Latino Peoples’ Joy Day on Friday, Oct. 11, during the school day, the third event of its kind in the past year, which is dedicated to the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of one of the many ethnic groups which make up our diverse student population.
For more information please go to the following link and scroll down to the "News" section --> https://www.saintpeterschools.org/o/sphs
SPHS HOMECOMING CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED - Saint Peter High School announced its 2024 Homecoming candidates during the traditional banner drop during Saints Time this morning (Thursday). Homecoming Week is scheduled from Friday, Sept. 30 to Saturday, Oct. 5. More details on SPHS's Homecoming Week will be released next week!
🎉 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2024! 🎉 -- At Saint Peter Public Schools, we are proud to honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of our Hispanic and Latinx communities. From classrooms to leadership, the talents and voices of our students, staff, and families help make our district stronger and more vibrant. Let's continue to learn, grow, and celebrate together! #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxInEducation #CelebrateDiversity #OneCommunity #MinnesotaPride #InclusionMatters #EducationForAll #HHM2024
NORTH BUS SAFETY TRAINING - North Elementary students took their turn on Wednesday to participate in the annual bus safety training. Students from each of the buildings went through a variety of drills about how to get on and off the bus safely and proper etiquette when riding the bus. Here are some photo highlights from Wednesday's training session.
Mr. Lenhoff’s second-grade class at North Elementary took a nature hike on Tuesday at McGill Park, otherwise known as the Northwoods. The students practiced using magnifying glasses for the first time. The magnifying glasses are courtesy of the Jeffers Foundation. The students had such a great time and the consensus was they wanted to use that as an outdoor play space. They look forward to going back soon and learning more about nature.
SPMS BUS SAFETY DAY - Students at Saint Peter Middle School took part in the annual bus safety training earlier today (Wednesday) with the help of Saints Bus Service and SPMS staff. Here are some photo highlights from today's safety training sessions!
The purpose of the Saint Peter Public Schools Hall of Fame is to honor those Alumni who have attained exceptional personal or professional achievements and who have made significant contributions in either their careers, community, nation, and/or world. By induction into the Hall of Fame, they will forever be recognized as representing our best.
Now accepting nominations!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3147/SPPS/2186127/Hall_of_Fame_Application_2022.pdf
A FOND FAREWELL TO MRS. OELKE AT SOUTH - South Elementary students and staff paid tribute to long-time South Principal Doreen Oelke who is retiring after this school year after a decade in that leadership position at the K-1 school.
Students presented her with a bouquet of roses, a few teachers said a few words, each class recited a personal message to Doreen, and the students and staff serenaded her with a special song for the occasion.
Doreen's husband Mark, then arranged for her to be driven away in a sporty convertible to wrap up the recognition. Here are some photo highlights!
NORTH'S FINAL PASSION PROJECT FOR 2023-24 - North Elementary students wrapped up their day on Friday (May 17) with the final Passion Project Day activity, put on by North's PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) group.
During the last hour of that day, students could sign up for an activity they were interested in that was taught by North staff. Students chose their top three activity choices, and the PBIS team created groups. Pictured here are some photo highlights from the fun day of activities!
SIXTH GRADE CHOIR CONCERT - Saint Peter Middle School sixth graders staged their annual Spring Concert on Monday evening at the SPHS Performing Arts Center. Under the direction of SPMS music instructor Jamie Abels, the sixth grade choir performed six selections during their show at the PAC. Here are some photo highlights!
SAINTS CAFE ON FRIDAY! Saint Peter Superintendent Bill Gronseth and others from SPPS will host the final monthly Saints Café event of the 2023-24 school year at 7:15 a.m. on Friday, May 17 at the River Rock Coffee. See the accompanying flyer for more details on this event which is open to the public!
SPHS BAND SPRING CONCERT - Saint Peter High School's band department's annual Spring Concert on Wednesday evening filled the Performing Arts Center with some amazing music under the direction of Dave Haugh. Groups performing last night included the SPHS Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and the Varsity Band. The Concert and Varsity bands combined for two selections to wrap up the show! Here are some photos from last night's concert!
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Wenner’s class had the chance on Monday morning to ride on a buggy pulled by a Little Welsh pony named Willow. Willow is owned by Wyatt Bienfang, grandfather to Fiona Bienfang, a member of Mrs. Wenner’s class. Fiona’s grandfather had visited the classroom in April as a guest reader who turned up dressed as a cowboy. That reading was tied in with Willow’s appearance at South. Here are some photo highlights of the ride!
SPHS BLOOD DRIVE - Saint Peter High School hosted its annual Blood Drive on Friday, May 3, in the SPHS gym. A total of 50 units from students and staff were collected by the American Red Cross staff. This year’s Blood Drive coordinators were SPHS Health Science Academy students.
VEHICLE FAIR HIGHLIGHTS - A large crowd turned out for the annual Saint Peter ECFE Vehicle Fair on Thursday evening. The event featured several emergency response vehicles, a school bus, city transit vehicles, tow trucks, and even a race car. Here are some photo highlights!
SPMS HOSTS FRIDAY MORNING ASSEMBLY - Students at Saint Peter Middle School kicked off their Friday morning with a rousing start during a PBIS-sponsored assembly to start the school day. The SPHS Jazz Band was on hand to play the school song as well as perform two selections ("Wiggy" and "Soul Bossa Nova) under the direction of Dave Haugh. Also included was a Minute-To-Win-It scooter relay race and the finals of the school-wide Rock, Paper, Scissors competition won by sixth grader Dane Wenner! Here are some photo highlights!
SPMS EIGHTH GRADERS GET A GLIMPSE OF HIGH SCHOOL LIFE - Saint Peter Middle School eighth graders had the chance Wednesday afternoon to tour Saint Peter High School, their academic home starting this fall! The eighth graders were greeted by SPHS Principal Annette Engeldinger and SPHS school counselor Regina Sirianni and then the students ate lunch in the commons area. Following lunch, several members of the SPHS National Honor Society accompanied the younger students to 15-minute mini-sessions in various classrooms and other learning spaces. Here are some photo highlights!
