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The results are in! Voters have approved the referendum to invest in crucial renovations and maintenance at Saint Peter Middle School! 🎉 Preliminary vote totals are:
YES ✅: 911
NO ❌: 656
We are deeply grateful for the support of our community. Thank you to everyone who voted and contributed questions, feedback and ideas throughout this important process. Go Saints!
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Here is a rare opportunity to join the Saint Peter Public Schools administrative team as the K-1 Principal at South Elementary!
https://www.applitrack.com/stpeterschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration
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February is School Board Recognition Month. We are fortunate to have this group of dedicated School Board members!
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We are not sure why official results have not been posted on the State website yet and are looking into it.
In the meantime we want to thank everyone who ran for the Saint Peter School Board and congratulate the top four: Ken Rossow, Bill Kautt, Rita Rassbach, and Tracy Stuewe.
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The second of three free public events in the "Let's Talk About" series is set for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the St. Peter Community Center (room 217). The theme for this event is "Let's Talk About Race: Understanding the Past & Present." See attached flyer for more info
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North Elementary's first Super Saints video for 2023-24 has been posted! Check it out at the following link --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKlZK6HEb6U
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Due to the weather, we are canceling tomorrow's sPARK Mobile Art Program. Come join us at our next outdoor event on Saturday, October 7th.
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The 2023-2024 season of Saints Cafe kicks off this Friday! Join School Board Director Kate Martens, Principal Sykora, and myself for coffee and conversation at River Rock Coffee from 7:15-8:30 am.
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South Elementary was an exciting place to be this morning! #FirstDay #Saints508
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South Elementary was an exciting place to be this morning! #FirstDay #Saints508
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The Saint Peter Public Schools will have four 4-year term school board seats up for election in November. The candidate filing period is August 1 - 15. Filing materials are available in the District Office.
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The solar panels have been mounted! Thursday, July 27, 2023 they will be connecting them to our electrical systems. The High School will be closed in the morning for this work to be completed. The Middle School (and District Office) will close at 1:00 for the same reason.
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The Saint Peter Police Department will be using the Middle School to conduct a training on Thursday afternoon. There is no need for concern when you see multiple police vehicles in our parking lot this afternoon!
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If you haven't registered for school yet and have an incoming kindergarten student, are new to Saint Peter, or want to open enroll, check out our website and sign up today!
https://www.stpeterschools.org/page/enrolling-in-saint-peter-schools
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On Monday, June 19 all Saint Peter Schools offices will be closed for Juneteenth which is now a Federal and State holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
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Check out the Festival of Nations happening in May!
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Tuesday, February 21
Due to the winter storm warning, all afterschool activities are canceled for Tuesday, February 21, 2023. This includes community education and ECFE classes. Saints Overtime will remain open, but please pick up students early as you are able
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North Elementary Student Council is always spreading kindness!
Last week students delivered cookies to each class for Valentine's Day!
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A huge thanks to Paraprofessionals! They are the heart of Saint Peter School District. Take a moment to thank them today!
If you have a flexible schedule, love kids and would like to help please apply here:
https://www.applitrack.com/stpeterschools/onlineapp/default.aspx
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Superintendent Bill Gronseth says
Thursday, Jan. 19th is a
FLEX LEARNING DAY!
Stay safe!
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