CLC and High School News

Students from the Community Learning Center (CLC) recently turned a field trip into a fun and meaningful experience, blending friendly competition with a focus on mental and physical health.

Learn how technology use impacts kids’ mental health and discover strategies for balance at a parent presentation with counselor Gregg Milbrath.

It’s time to confirm your student’s transportation needs for the upcoming school year. Accept or decline busing or add your student to the pay-to-ride wait list.

This summer, SSPPS and The Open Door are offering free meals for all kids ages 1–18 from June 23–July 24 with meals available at school and mobile sites. Families may also qualify for $120 per child in grocery support through Summer SUN Bucks.

Meet Niizhoogabaw Wahpepah (Niizh), SSPPS’s new American Indian Cultural Liaison! A former South St. Paul resident, Niizh returns with a passion for Ojibwe language, culture, and education.

Catch up on all the exciting happenings in SSPPS with the Spring 2025 edition of SixTimes! This issue is packed with inspiring student stories, district updates, and a look at how our schools are fostering success from early learners to high school graduates.

Cool off with a sweet treat and support a student-led fundraiser and food drive at the CLC Snow Cone Stand, May 28–30 at Central Square!

Students from the Community Learning Center (CLC) recently turned a field trip into a fun and meaningful experience, blending friendly competition with a focus on wellness.

A list of dress up days for each school and special events happening this week for Homecoming 2024.

The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) program provides families with eligible school-aged children $40 per month per child (up to $120 maximum) during the summer to purchase healthy foods using EBT card.

This summer, South St. Paul Public Schools is partnering with The Open Door again to serve more students free meals in our community. The Open Door picks up meals and brings them to designated spots in the community and serves kids, ages 18 and under, where they are.

Rev up your generosity engines and join CLC students for a squeaky clean cause! As part of their Community Outreach class, CLC students are hosting a car wash charity fundraising event.

Students at the Community Learning Center (CLC) visit the Minnesota Zoo in March as part of an Interdisciplinary Unity. While there they took and submitted photos to be voted the best MN Zoo photo.

The South St. Paul School Board is accepting applications for the 2024-25 Student School Board Representative. Applications are due April 19, 2024.

Nominations are open for the Roxanne Bliss Silver Apple Award. Any South St. Paul student, group, or class may nominate a currently employed teacher or staff member for this year's award.

The City of South St. Paul and South St. Paul Public Schools are hosting a job fair to connect you with employment opportunities in SSP. Anyone ages 16+ is invited to attend and learn more about a variety of positions available in our city.

February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. See how we are recognizing the month throughout South St. Paul Schools.

Volunteers facilitators are needed to assist in the Junior Achievement Finance Park trip for CLC students in January.

In South St. Paul Public Schools, we recognize the month of October as a way to stomp out bullying. Read why this month is important and what our students are learning about bullying prevention.

Hispanic Heritage Month is to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. At South St. Paul Public Schools our students are celebrating the ways Hispanic Americans have impacted our country.

Minnesota has two tax relief programs for families with children in kindergarten through 12th grade: the K-12 Education Subtraction, and the K-12 Education Credit. Both programs help lower taxes and may provide a larger refund.

Anatomy & Physiology students at the CLC began their dissection inquiry labs with a dissection of salmon heads.

CLC students participated in interdisciplinary lessons concentrated on team building and building courage and resilience in the face of adversity that culminated in a field trip to Base Camp.

Nominations are open for the Roxanne Bliss Silver Apple Award. Any South St. Paul student, group, or class may nominate a currently employed teacher or staff member for this year's award.

CLC students are using clay to make bone models. The science class is using a disarticulated skeleton from the Science Museum to help them with the detailed models.

The Community Learning Center (CLC) is using Interdisciplinary Units to help students connect the dots between math, science, art, and history. With Interdisciplinary Units students explore the different subject areas under one theme.

Students at the Community Learning Center (CLC) traveled to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, MN for one of their Interdisciplinary Units. They used their art knowledge of photography for a friendly photo competition.