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![SPPS Health Staff Support Community Needs Through COVID and Beyond]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713468763/sppsorg/iznwux3hnq1t66ex5c0a/healthstaffvaccine.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713468763/sppsorg/iznwux3hnq1t66ex5c0a/healthstaffvaccine.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713468763/sppsorg/iznwux3hnq1t66ex5c0a/healthstaffvaccine.jpg","width":599}])
SPPS health staff used American Rescue Plan funds to adapt to ever-changing COVID-19 guidelines, administer thousands of vaccines, and ensure students were caught up on important health screenings throughout the pandemic.
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More than 300 SPPS student artists, vocalists and instrumentalists showcased their skills during the 31st annual Honors Concert on Tuesday, April 2, at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.
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Many of our schools host events in the spring where enrolled 2024-25 Pre-K, Kindergarten, sixth and ninth-grade families can visit their school, meet teachers, ask questions and register for upcoming courses (sixth and ninth grades only).
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Families are invited to Saint Paul’s Summer Choice Fair, your one-stop shop to learn about exciting summer programs offered by organizations across the city. This free event will be held at the Oxford Community Center on Sunday, April 28, from 12-3 p.m. All are welcome.
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SPPS students, families, staff and community members are invited to attend Beyond OUR Walls, a one-day gathering dedicated to learning and leading with equity. This year’s Equity Summit will be held on Saturday, May 4, at Johnson Senior High School from 8:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
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JoAnn Clark has served SPPS for 35 years as a Harding parent volunteer, PTA president, AVID tutor, community advocate and friend to the entire St. Paul community. She is also the chair of the Thinking Career and College Early Fair and has taken hundreds of students on the HBCU College Tour. We are so grateful for her service to the community and for making the future a little brighter for Minnesota students.
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The SPPS Board of Education voted to amend Superintendent Gothard’s contract to end on May 17. The Board has selected Dr. John Thein to serve as Interim Superintendent starting May 20. Dr. Gothard and the Board will continue working together to ensure our students and staff are supported throughout this transition.
![painting of a woman with red hair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712087857/sppsorg/qf0y7mnymo6jqlcqe5uj/Honors-Art.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712087857/sppsorg/qf0y7mnymo6jqlcqe5uj/Honors-Art.png","width":371}])
The SPPS Honors Concert and Art Exhibition, which took place on Tuesday at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, celebrates the skills of student artists and their dedicated teachers who have participated in the event over the last 30 years. Student artwork was projected during the concert.
![Conor O'Meara]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711055838/sppsorg/ptuhmdjnlbpiu2mcy9sl/Thumbnail-WASPPS_ConorOMeara.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711055838/sppsorg/ptuhmdjnlbpiu2mcy9sl/Thumbnail-WASPPS_ConorOMeara.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711055838/sppsorg/ptuhmdjnlbpiu2mcy9sl/Thumbnail-WASPPS_ConorOMeara.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711055838/sppsorg/ptuhmdjnlbpiu2mcy9sl/Thumbnail-WASPPS_ConorOMeara.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1711055838/sppsorg/ptuhmdjnlbpiu2mcy9sl/Thumbnail-WASPPS_ConorOMeara.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1711055838/sppsorg/ptuhmdjnlbpiu2mcy9sl/Thumbnail-WASPPS_ConorOMeara.jpg","width":2200}])
Focus Beyond graduate Conor O’Meara is living his dream as a sports radio host and co-owner of the new Highland Popcorn, a nonprofit snack shop that employs people of all abilities. Learn how Conor’s teachers and job coaches at Focus Beyond prepared him for success in this video honoring Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.