SPHS 9TH GRADERS ATTEND CAREER NAVIGATOR AT SCC - Saint Peter High School freshmen made their annual trek to South Central College in North Mankato on Friday for the Career Navigator event.
This event provided our 9th graders with the opportunity to explore various career fields and occupations. They also participated in some group activities. Here are some photo highlights from Mrs. Hendrickson and Mr. Vander Linden's advisory groups.
This event provided our 9th graders with the opportunity to explore various career fields and occupations. They also participated in some group activities. Here are some photo highlights from Mrs. Hendrickson and Mr. Vander Linden's advisory groups.
Saint Peter Public Schools will start two hours late due to the inclement weather. Buses will pick up students (2 hours) later than usual this morning and there will be NO morning preschool. Please consult the school district's webpage (www.stpeterschools.org) and our Facebook page for further weather-related updates if/when they become available.
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS senior Auden Anderson, junior Eva Erickson, sophomore Jayden Torres, and freshman B-Yonka Ortega Nielsen 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!
POSTPONED - The Minnesota River Bulldogs boys' & girls' hockey games vs. Fairmont, scheduled for tonight (Thursday), are postponed due to inclement weather. Makeup dates will be announced when they become available.
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North Elementary Principal Darin Doherty and his son, Mason, provided their traditional complimentary classic coffee/hot chocolate beverages to staff on Wednesday morning as a token of appreciation for a job well done this school year. The North StarBucks hot beverage station was set up once again in front of the North main office, where Mr. Doherty brewed the tasty hot beverages. Here are a few photo highlights from the always-popular event!
SPMS & SPHS WINTER BAND CONCERTS SET FOR TONIGHT! Saint Peter Middle School band students in grades 6-8, under the direction of Dave Haugh, hit the SPHS Performing Arts Center stage at 6 p.m. tonight (Monday) for their annual Winter Concert.
The SPHS Winter Band Concert (gr. 9-12), also under the direction of Mr. Haugh, takes to the PAC stage at approximately 7:30 p.m. tonight. Both concerts are open to the public and admission is free!
The SPHS Winter Band Concert (gr. 9-12), also under the direction of Mr. Haugh, takes to the PAC stage at approximately 7:30 p.m. tonight. Both concerts are open to the public and admission is free!
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS senior Cyrus Fremo, junior Piper Winters, sophomore Nora Barnick, and freshman Kale Schmidt 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 Public Schools Team! We're hiring for 23 open positions across the district as of December 10, 2025! If you're looking for a fulfilling career supporting students and staff, we encourage you to apply.
We are currently seeking candidates in a variety of areas, including:
* Secretarial/Clerical (4 openings): Including Principal Secretary and Attendance Clerk roles at St. Peter Middle School and North Elementary.
* Student Support Services (5 openings): Roles like School Social Worker, Speech Language Pathologist, and School Nurse.
* Maintenance/Custodial (3 openings): Positions such as Custodial Engineer and Night Housekeeper.
* Support Staff (3 openings): Including Special Education Paraprofessionals and a Community and Family Education Program Assistant.
* Food Service (2 openings): Cook and SUBSTITUTE Cooks/Servers/Dishwashers
* Community Education (2 openings): Lifeguard and Instructor positions.
* Teaching/Education: K-8 Long-Term Adapted Physical Education Teacher (DAPE).
* Other Roles: Language Interpreters, Activity/Event Workers, and Licensed Substitute Teachers.
Ready to make a difference in our community?
See all vacancies and apply online here: Saint Peter Public Schools - Frontline Recruitment
#StPeterSchools #JobSearch #Hiring #EducationJobs #Community
We are currently seeking candidates in a variety of areas, including:
* Secretarial/Clerical (4 openings): Including Principal Secretary and Attendance Clerk roles at St. Peter Middle School and North Elementary.
* Student Support Services (5 openings): Roles like School Social Worker, Speech Language Pathologist, and School Nurse.
* Maintenance/Custodial (3 openings): Positions such as Custodial Engineer and Night Housekeeper.
* Support Staff (3 openings): Including Special Education Paraprofessionals and a Community and Family Education Program Assistant.
* Food Service (2 openings): Cook and SUBSTITUTE Cooks/Servers/Dishwashers
* Community Education (2 openings): Lifeguard and Instructor positions.
* Teaching/Education: K-8 Long-Term Adapted Physical Education Teacher (DAPE).
* Other Roles: Language Interpreters, Activity/Event Workers, and Licensed Substitute Teachers.
Ready to make a difference in our community?
See all vacancies and apply online here: Saint Peter Public Schools - Frontline Recruitment
#StPeterSchools #JobSearch #Hiring #EducationJobs #Community
SPPS WILL BE TWO HOURS LATE- Saint Peter Public Schools will start two hours late due to the inclement weather. Buses will pick up students (2 hours) later than usual this morning, and there will be NO morning preschool. Please consult the school district's webpage (www.stpeterschools.org) and our Facebook page for further weather-related updates if/when they become available.
SPHS BLOOD DRIVE UPDATE - Saint Peter High School’s annual Blood Drive for students and staff was held on Friday, which was organized by Mrs. Voeltz’s Minnesota State University (Mankato) health class with the help of Rachel Fitch, SPPS's School Nurse.
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile collected 39 units of blood during the drive, which was open to SPHS students, staff, and community members. Here are some photo highlights from today’s blood drive at the SPHS gym! (Special thanks to SPHS students Katherine Callahan, Maddie Petersen, Vivian Christenson, Maren Swenson, and Sophie Nielsen for their photographic assistance in covering this event!)
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile collected 39 units of blood during the drive, which was open to SPHS students, staff, and community members. Here are some photo highlights from today’s blood drive at the SPHS gym! (Special thanks to SPHS students Katherine Callahan, Maddie Petersen, Vivian Christenson, Maren Swenson, and Sophie Nielsen for their photographic assistance in covering this event!)
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS senior Sada Harmes, junior Brody Kennedy, sophomore Tanner Mediger, and freshman Hazel Bauer 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 November Students of the Month! These SPMS students have gone above and beyond, and have shown outstanding Saints PRIDE:
Oak House (5th grade) -- Elsie Bienfang, Mohammed Salim
Spruce House (6th grade) -- Ryder Lehman, Liv Bahr
Maple (7th grade) -- Mallory Nelson, Teagan Guentzel
Pine (8th grade) – Julia Nienow, Lucy Badenschier
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) -- Elsie Bienfang, Mohammed Salim
Spruce House (6th grade) -- Ryder Lehman, Liv Bahr
Maple (7th grade) -- Mallory Nelson, Teagan Guentzel
Pine (8th grade) – Julia Nienow, Lucy Badenschier
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.
DRIVER EDUCATION REMINDER - The first Winter Driver Education classroom is tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 6) from 8 to 11 a.m. in room 119 at Saint Peter Middle School. Door R will open at 7:45 a.m. Please email Pat Klubben (pklubben@stpeterschools.org) if you have any questions.
SPMS WINTER CONCERTS REMINDER - Saint Peter Middle School students take to the SPHS Performing Arts Center stage the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 2! The SPMS 5th Grade Choir Concert kicks things off at 6 p.m. at the PAC, while the 7th & 8th Grade Choir Concert takes center stage at 7 p.m. Both concerts are FREE and open to the public! (Please note: the SPMS 6th Grade Choir Concert will be held later this school year, and more details on that event will be shared at that time.)
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS senior Logan Gessner, junior Kovey Young, sophomore Cole Weaver, and freshman Amaya VanBuskirk 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 ALL-DISTRICT FOOTBALL PICKS ANNOUNCED - Congrats to the eight members of the 2025 Saints’ football team who were named to the All Southeast Central Red District football team for their efforts this fall. Those Saints named All-District included seniors Parker Maloney, Kemper Ely, Joseph Connor, and Carter Dale, along with juniors Ryan Moelter and Alex Korir. Honorable mention choices were senior Ian Wills and junior Owen Potts. Shown here is a photo of those eight players taken at their recent end-of-the-season banquet.
NORTH ELEMENTARY ASSEMBLY HIGHLIGHTS - Students and staff at North Elementary (grades 2-4) gathered in the school’s gym at the end of the day on Tuesday for an assembly. Principal Darin Doherty kicked things off with a welcome and he then provided info on next week’s Principal’s Challenge for reading and math proficiency.
The assembly also included Staff Shoutouts and a recap on North’s November theme of “Gratitude.” The event ended with the announcement of the results of the most recent Top 5 Contest (favorite subject, favorite lunch, favorite thing at recess). Winners were Hadlee Rokees, Augustus Arroyo, and Scholar Harrison. Here are some photo highlights for the assembly!
The assembly also included Staff Shoutouts and a recap on North’s November theme of “Gratitude.” The event ended with the announcement of the results of the most recent Top 5 Contest (favorite subject, favorite lunch, favorite thing at recess). Winners were Hadlee Rokees, Augustus Arroyo, and Scholar Harrison. Here are some photo highlights for the assembly!
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS senior Ahna Herron, junior Gabi DeVos, sophomore Ellie Hughes, and freshman Samantha Cahill 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!
OCT.-NOV. 2025 ISSUE OF HIGHLIGHTS NOW AVAILABLE! The newest quarterly issue of Highlights, our monthly district-wide newsletter, can be accessed by clicking on the following link --> https://5il.co/3schl
