DRIVER EDUCATION REMINDER - The Spring Driver Education classroom training begins at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, in room 119 at Saint Peter Middle School, for those who have signed up. If you wish to sign up for our summer classroom sessions, please contact Mrs. Clementson at the high school at sclementson@stpeterschools.org.
SAINTS BB TEAMS HOST STAFF RECOGNITION - Saints' girls & boys basketball varsity teams honored SPPS teachers/staff during the home doubleheader with Jordan on Monday evening. Here are both teams with Saint Peter Education Association members & other staff who were in attendance!
BOOSTER CLUB’S SAINTS SOCIAL INFO - The Saints Booster Club’s annual Saints Social (formerly the Booster Bash) is set for Friday, March 27, starting at 6:30 p.m. at The Capitol Room. The event will include raffles, prizes, trivia, fun, and games with all proceeds going to benefit Saints’ athletic programs!
Admission is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. See the accompanying flyer for more info, including a QR code for purchasing tickets, or see the following link → https://www.stpeterboosterclub.org/saints-social.html
Admission is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. See the accompanying flyer for more info, including a QR code for purchasing tickets, or see the following link → https://www.stpeterboosterclub.org/saints-social.html
THANK YOU SPPS SCHOOL COUNSELORS! National School Counseling Week 2026 is this week (Feb. 2–6), with the theme "School Counselors Amplify Student Success". This week highlights the essential, proactive, and comprehensive impact of over 131,000 school counselors in supporting students' academic, career, and social/emotional development.
Special thanks to our amazing school counselors for all they do for our schools! SPPS School Counselors include Laura Zender (South Elementary), Michelle Doose (Saint Peter Middle School), Regina Sirianni, and Andy Vander Linden (Saint Peter High School/Rock Bend).
National School Counseling Week 2026 is sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).
NO DRIVER'S ED WINTER CLASSROOM ON SATURDAY - Due to the dangerously cold conditions, the winter classroom session originally set for Saturday, Jan. 24, has been canceled. The next session will be on Monday evening. Email to pklubben@stpeterschools.org with any questions.
SCHOOL CLOSING & FLEXIBLE LEARNING DAY INFO FOR FRIDAY - Saint Peter Public Schools will be closed tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 23) due to the anticipated colder-than-normal weather, and we will be implementing a Flexible Learning Day.
PLEASE NOTE -- All practices, games, and events scheduled for Friday have also been canceled. However, all practices, games, and events scheduled for later today (Thursday) and also on Saturday are still on as planned, per the Saints Activities Office. Please check the SPPS social media pages and website for any possible changes.
During Friday’s Flexible Learning Day, teachers will be available via email and through classroom virtual spaces. Principals can be reached by phone or email, and we encourage you to contact them if you have any questions.
PLEASE NOTE -- All practices, games, and events scheduled for Friday have also been canceled. However, all practices, games, and events scheduled for later today (Thursday) and also on Saturday are still on as planned, per the Saints Activities Office. Please check the SPPS social media pages and website for any possible changes.
During Friday’s Flexible Learning Day, teachers will be available via email and through classroom virtual spaces. Principals can be reached by phone or email, and we encourage you to contact them if you have any questions.
PARAPROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION WEEK - Minnesota’s Department of Education and Saint Peter Public Schools are committed to excellence in education and recognize the important role that paraprofessionals play in ensuring success in our schools. This week (January 19-25) has been designated as Paraprofessional Recognition Week in Minnesota, and we would like to thank this dedicated group for the outstanding work they do in support of our students and staff!
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
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.)
SPMS KICKS OFF 2ND QUARTER DURING ASSEMBLY! Saint Peter Middle School students and staff gathered in the school’s gym on Monday morning to celebrate the start of the third quarter of the 2025-26 school year. Included in the assembly were a welcome by Principal Jessi Buttell, a recognition of the most recent Students of the Month, a student raffle for prizes, and a Minute-to-Win-It game which was won by the Pine House (gr. 8). Here are some photos of the assembly fun!
Saint Peter Middle School is proud to recognize our October Students of the Month! These SPMS students have gone above and beyond, and have shown outstanding Saints PRIDE:
Oak House (5th grade)-- Rayan Muhidin, Madden Guida
Spruce House (6th grade)-- Charlotte Borslien, Fernando Valdez
Maple (7th grade)-- Lexi O'Konek, Roman Nelson
Pine (8th grade)-- Madeline Bur, Samuel Weber
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)-- Rayan Muhidin, Madden Guida
Spruce House (6th grade)-- Charlotte Borslien, Fernando Valdez
Maple (7th grade)-- Lexi O'Konek, Roman Nelson
Pine (8th grade)-- Madeline Bur, Samuel Weber
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.
Tickets are on sale for the SPHS fall musical production of "The Little Mermaid!" Show dates & times are Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 PM; Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2 & 7 PM; and Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2 PM, and tickets can be purchased at the following link --> https://gofan.co/app/school/MN19660
Saint Peter Middle School is proud to recognize our September Students of the Month! These students have gone above and beyond, and have shown outstanding Saints PRIDE and include the following:
Oak House (5th grade)-- Tenley Powell, Gus Byers
Spruce House (6th grade)-- Lucca Salivia, Ruby Vander Linden
Maple (7th grade)-- Henry Menning, Sylvie Kuhlman
Pine (8th grade)-- Bella Harmon, Aaleyah Lacher
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)-- Tenley Powell, Gus Byers
Spruce House (6th grade)-- Lucca Salivia, Ruby Vander Linden
Maple (7th grade)-- Henry Menning, Sylvie Kuhlman
Pine (8th grade)-- Bella Harmon, Aaleyah Lacher
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
