SPHS CHOIR CONCERT IS TONIGHT! Saint Peter High School Choir will stage its annual holiday concert tonight (Monday) at 7:30 p.m. at the SPHS Performing Arts Center! This year's theme is "Finding Home" and the choir will be under the direction of Brianna Bergstrom.
SOUTH ELEMENTARY TAKES IN ICE SKATING SHOW - South Elementary students had a thrill earlier today (Thursday) as they took in the Southern Minnesota Skating Club's preview show for this weekend's annual Winter Exhibition at Gustavus's Lund Arena. One of South's kindergarten students, Viva Marquart-Brown, was one of the skaters in the school.
SMSC's Winter Exhibition is set for Saturday (Dec. 7) at 5:30 p.m. at Lund Arena and it is open to the public. Tickets are available at the door: general admission (ages 13 & up) is $10, ages 4-12 is $5, and ages 3 & under get in free! To learn more about SMSC please click on the following link --> www.southernminnesotaskatingclub.org
SPMS 5TH GRADE WINTER CONCERT - Fifth graders at Saint Peter Middle School hosted their annual Winter Concert on Tuesday evening at the SPHS Performing Arts Center, under the direction of Jamie Abels. The students performed six songs for the large crowd of family and friends! Here are some photo highlights courtesy of Elizabeth Orton SPPS communications intern.
POSITIONS OPEN! Saint Peter Public Schools has several Paraprofessional Positions Available. These positions are for ages Pre-K to grade 12 and the rate of pay is $16.65 per hour ($16.95 with a four-year degree). For more details please check out the following link:
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7TH & 8TH GRADE CHOIR CONCERT - It was an evening of fun holiday music as the 7th and 8th graders at Saint Peter Middle School took to the SPHS Performing Arts Center stage for their “Sounds of the Season” winter concert on Tuesday evening.
Bri Bergstrom, SPMS choir teacher, directed the show while Isabel Panciera provided the accompaniment on the piano. The students performed six holiday-themed songs during the show, much to the delight of a large crowd at the PAC. Here are some photo highlights from the festive concert!
NATIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY - As we commemorate National Special Education Day, Saint Peter Public Schools would like to take time to recognize the extraordinary potential of all of our students. We remain diligent in fostering a vibrant and inclusive educational environment where each student thrives and belongs.
SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS junior Addison Maxfield and sophomore Rosalie Jensen for being named Saint Peter High School's Saints of the Week. SPHS staff recognized those two for showing respect, acting responsibly, and living with integrity!
NORTH ELEMENTARY'S SAINTS CENTER VIDEO - The newest edition of North Elementary's Saints Center video is now available for viewing! Click on the following link to see this month's episode --> https://youtu.be/tXIOi1tYHv4?feature=shared
SPPS HAS FIVE LUNCH TABLES FOR SALE - Saint Peter Public Schools will accept sealed bids for seven 16-seat lunch tables starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, until 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29. Sealed bids should be submitted to SPPS Operations & Maintenance Supervisor Seth Putz's office (room 216 in Saint Peter Middle School building). Any questions should be directed to Seth at sputz@stpeterschools.org.
NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS - The November 2024 Highlights issue is now available to view at the following link --> https://5il.co/30nlc. Highlights is the monthly newsletter for Saint Peter Public Schools.
AUTHOR ALLEN ESKENS VISITS WITH SPHS STUDENTS—Well-known author Allen Eskens stopped by the Saint Peter High School media center on Wednesday afternoon to meet with Ms. Topel's Creative Writing students and Dr. Dimock's Senior English students. Here are some photo highlights!
DRIVER EDUCATION INFO - The fall Driver Education parent informational meeting will be on Monday, Nov. 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. in room 118 at Saint Peter Middle School. Enter through the District Office entrance (door R). This is an optional meeting for parents wishing to learn more about their teenager getting a permit or driver’s license. For more info please contact Pat Klubben at pklubben@stpeterschools.org.
2024 SPHS YEARBOOKS ARE IN! After a little glitch in the system, the 2024 Saint Peter High School yearbooks have arrived and are ready for pickup starting this (Tuesday) morning.
Students in grades 10-12 this year (last year's 9th, 10th & 11th graders) who preordered a copy can pick it up in Mr. Hildebrandt's office (B128 - across from the concession stand/gym entrance).
Last year's seniors (SPHS Class of 2024) who preordered one can pick their copy up in the SPHS front office (enter through E6).
A limited number of extra copies are available for purchase, so see Mr. Hildebrandt if you'd like to purchase one or if you have any further questions please contact him via email at kuhildebrandt@stpeterschools.org.
SOUTH ELEMENTARY ALPHABET FASHION SHOW - As a way to celebrate making their way through learning all 26 letters of the alphabet, some South Elementary kindergarten classes got together at two different times on Wednesday morning in the South Media Center to stage their annual Alphabet Fashion Show. Here are some photo highlights from the big event!
Special thanks to Elizabeth Orton, SPPS communications intern, for her help taking photos of the fashion show!
SOUTH STUDENTS VISIT APPLE ORCHARD - South Elementary first graders are taking turns visiting Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest apple orchard over the next two weeks. Yesterday (Monday) it was Mrs. Bjorklund's and Ms. Alderman's class turn to make the trip and they provided some photo highlights!
Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest, located in rural Jordan, is home to a large pick-your-own apple orchard, pumpkin patch, corn maze, and many activities for all ages in its Apple Blossom Park. https://fergusonsorchard.com/twin-cities-home/
SPHS FFA FARM FIELD IS HARVESTED - The Saint Peter High School FFA farm field was harvested in late September thanks to Terry and Cole Pankratz, SPHS FFA alumni.
"The FFA field looks a little different this year due to the Traverse Green developments," SPHS FFA Co-Advisor Jacob Pehrson said. "We are grateful for our city partnerships and the dedication our community farm families have within our school district and FFA."
Thanks to Mr. Pehrson for sharing these photos!
NORTH ELEMENTARY BIKE SAFETY TRAINING - Mr. Bass, North Elementary's physical education teacher, is taking advantage of the unseasonably mild weather this week to teach the students in grades 2-4 about bike safety/etiquette and make the most of their biking experiences. He is shown here working with Ms. Walters' second-grade class on bike safety and etiquette.
These bike safety classes matchup well with Wednesday's (Oct. 9) Bike & Walk to School Day at North where students are encouraged to bike or walk to school that morning to start the day!
NORTH ELEMENTARY'S SAINTS CENTER VIDEO - The first edition of North Elementary's Saints Center video is now available for viewing! Click on the following link to see this month's episode --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eLPpEO6Pvw
SPMS HOMECOMING VIDEO - Staff at Saint Peter Middle School got into the Homecoming swing of things with this fun and creative video that you sure don't want to "pass" up! See the following link for the video --> https://youtu.be/Ug9urvrl-mI?feature=shared
TODAY IS SCHOOL CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY! 🏫✨ **Shout-out to our Custodians & Maintenance Team!** ✨🏫
Behind every clean classroom, sparkling hallway, and safe school environment is our amazing custodians and maintenance workers! Their dedication keeps our schools running smoothly, creating a welcoming and safe space for our students and staff every single day.
From early mornings to late nights, you ensure that Saint Peter Schools are always at their best. We couldn't do it without you! 💪🛠️
Thank you for all you do! 🙌 #CustodianAppreciation #ThankYou
