SPHS SAINTS OF THE WEEK - Congrats to SPHS senior Gabrielle DeVos, junior Molli Weber, sophomore Jayden King, and freshman Max West for being named Saint Peter High School's Saints of the Week. The SPHS staff recognized those four for showing respect, acting responsibly, and living with integrity!
COACH ROTHENBERGER NETS 250TH CAREER WIN! Congrats to Saints’ girls’ tennis coach Aaron Rothenberger, who recorded his 250th career win as head coach of the girls' program. He is shown here with the Saints’ tennis team after the squad defeated Westonka 7-0 yesterday, helping him reach that impressive milestone!
Rothenberger, who also has 245 career wins as the Saints’ boys tennis coach, has been the St. Peter girls’ head coach for 17 seasons (started in fall of 2010) and completed his 17th season as boys head coach this past spring. He was an assistant coach for former head coach Jeff Miller from 2007 to 2009, and head coach of the boys’ team at Sioux City West (Iowa) in the spring of 2026. Before that, he served as an assistant coach at South Dakota State University from 2003 to 2005.
St. Peter’s girls are 20-1 this season and recently secured the Big South Conference title with a thrilling 4-3 win over defending champion St. James. The Saints, who are ranked second in the state team polls for Class AA, begin Section 2AA Team Tourney play on Tuesday, likely at home. More details on those brackets will be shared when they become available.
SPPS FALL DRIVER EDUCATION INFO - A reminder that the Fall Driver Education Classroom sessions begin on Monday, Oct. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. in room 119 at Saint Peter Middle School with Pat Klubben as the instructor.
Students need to bring their Chromebook for online assignments. If you have any questions or need more information, please get in touch with Mr. Klubben at pklubben@stpeterschools.org.
Students need to bring their Chromebook for online assignments. If you have any questions or need more information, please get in touch with Mr. Klubben at pklubben@stpeterschools.org.
SPHS 2026 HOMECOMING CANDIDATES ARE ANNOUNCED - Homecoming Week at Saint Peter High School kicks off next week (Oct. 5-10), and this year's King and Queen candidates were announced late last week. This year's SPHS Homecoming candidates include: front row (l to r) Zakir SayidNour, Everett Pettis, Ryan Moelter, Finley Olson, Alex Korir; back row, Lily Prunty, Lyric Ruble, Audrey Menning, Sammy Rubischko, and Noelle Simonette.
For more details on the Homecoming Week celebration, please see the following link --> https://www.stpeterschools.org/article/3152240
For more details on the Homecoming Week celebration, please see the following link --> https://www.stpeterschools.org/article/3152240
GIRLS TENNIS TO PLAY FOR BIG SOUTH TITLE - Congrats to the Saints’ girls tennis team for capturing their fifth straight Big South Black Division title with a 5-2 win over Fairmont on Thursday at Gustavus. The Saints (18-1 overall) will now face Gold division winner St. James (18-0 overall) at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the SPHS tennis courts. Admission for the championship battle of the Saints is FREE!
St. James, the defending Class A state team champs and currently ranked #1 in Class A, defeated Class AA #3 ranked-St. Peter 4-3 in the first match of the season, and the rematch promises to be another tightly-contested matchup!
St. James, the defending Class A state team champs and currently ranked #1 in Class A, defeated Class AA #3 ranked-St. Peter 4-3 in the first match of the season, and the rematch promises to be another tightly-contested matchup!
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY WALK IS OCT. 12TH - The annual Indigenous Peoples' Day Walk is set for Monday, Oct. 12. The walk starts at 5 p.m. at the Saint Peter Middle School swimming pool parking lot and continues to Minnesota Square Park. There, a special program is scheduled, and refreshments will be served. The event sponsors are Saint Peter Public Schools' Native American Parent Advisory Committee (NAPAC) and the St. Peter Good Neighbor Diversity Council. See the accompanying flyer for more details!
SAINTS’ VOLLEYBALL TO HOST YOUTH NIGHT FESTIVITIES - The Saints’ varsity girls’ volleyball team will host its annual Youth Night & Autograph Night on Tuesday, Sept. 29, when they host Tri-City United.
Saints’ youth players wearing pink to the match will get in free and have the chance to get an autographed team photo after the match. (Please note -- other family members will still have to pay to get in.)The team is also partnering with the St. Peter Volleyball Association’s JO program to host a serving contest after the second set of the varsity match. SPVA reps will set up a table to sell chances for the serving contest.
In addition, the ST. PETER-KASOTA DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS chapter will host a 50/50 Raffle. Dollars for Scholars will also have a table set up selling raffle tickets for $1 each. A number will be drawn for 50% of the pot after the second match. The rest of the money goes to providing scholarships for Saint Peter High School seniors. Free will donations will be accepted by Dollars for Scholars at their table as well.
Saints’ youth players wearing pink to the match will get in free and have the chance to get an autographed team photo after the match. (Please note -- other family members will still have to pay to get in.)The team is also partnering with the St. Peter Volleyball Association’s JO program to host a serving contest after the second set of the varsity match. SPVA reps will set up a table to sell chances for the serving contest.
In addition, the ST. PETER-KASOTA DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS chapter will host a 50/50 Raffle. Dollars for Scholars will also have a table set up selling raffle tickets for $1 each. A number will be drawn for 50% of the pot after the second match. The rest of the money goes to providing scholarships for Saint Peter High School seniors. Free will donations will be accepted by Dollars for Scholars at their table as well.
ECFE BABY CLASS STILL HAS OPENINGS FOR FALL SESSIONS! Join us for our Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Baby class held Tuesday mornings from 8:30-9:30 am.
You and your baby will enjoy a fun time of exploration focusing on large and small muscle development and sensory awareness. This class gives you and your baby a chance to connect with other families, share ideas, and ask questions about the fascinating changes your growing baby experiences.
Class start date is September 22. Late joiners welcome! Please call 507-934-3048 ext. 7003 or 507-934-4211 ext. 2018 for more information or to register.
You and your baby will enjoy a fun time of exploration focusing on large and small muscle development and sensory awareness. This class gives you and your baby a chance to connect with other families, share ideas, and ask questions about the fascinating changes your growing baby experiences.
Class start date is September 22. Late joiners welcome! Please call 507-934-3048 ext. 7003 or 507-934-4211 ext. 2018 for more information or to register.
SAINTS FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR TODAY - Due to the expected inclement weather later today (Thursday), the Saints’ Activities Office has announced the following sports schedule changes:
GIRLS TENNIS - The Saints’ varsity match against Fairmont, originally scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at the SPHS courts, has been moved to 7 p.m. at the Bubble (Swanson Tennis Center) on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus.
BOYS SOCCER - The Saints hit the road to take on Tri-City United later today, but the JV and varsity games will now be played in Janesville (JWP High School’s turf field). The JV game starts at 5:45 p.m., with the varsity game to follow at around 7:15 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online at https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/stpeter/tickets.
The C-squad boys soccer game location and starting time will remain the same – 5 p.m. at TCU Middle School in Montgomery.
All other Saints’ sporting events for today remain the same as far as starting times and locations. See the activities calendar for more details → https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/stpeter/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2026-09-24
GIRLS TENNIS - The Saints’ varsity match against Fairmont, originally scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at the SPHS courts, has been moved to 7 p.m. at the Bubble (Swanson Tennis Center) on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus.
BOYS SOCCER - The Saints hit the road to take on Tri-City United later today, but the JV and varsity games will now be played in Janesville (JWP High School’s turf field). The JV game starts at 5:45 p.m., with the varsity game to follow at around 7:15 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online at https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/stpeter/tickets.
The C-squad boys soccer game location and starting time will remain the same – 5 p.m. at TCU Middle School in Montgomery.
All other Saints’ sporting events for today remain the same as far as starting times and locations. See the activities calendar for more details → https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/stpeter/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2026-09-24
SEAC MEETING REMINDER - The Special Education Advisory Committee's (SEAC) annual meeting is set for 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, at MVED's Community Room (801 Davis Street, St. Peter). See the accompanying flyer for more details!
NAPAC ENCOURAGES WEARING ORANGE ON SEPT. 30TH - Orange Shirt Day is on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Join the Saint Peter Native American Parent Advisory Committee (NAPAC) and wear orange to show support for Orange Shirt Day, an annual event on September 30 nationwide, honoring the Native American children who survived and died in the boarding school system. See the accompanying flyer for more details!
SAINTS' FOOTBALL GAME MOVED TO SATURDAY AT GUSTAVUS - Because of Friday's expected inclement weather, the Saints' varsity football game vs. Central (Norwood Young America), originally scheduled for tomorrow night (Friday) at Floyd B. Johnson Field, has been moved to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Gustavus Adolphus College's Hollingsworth Field.
Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/stpeter/tickets. Saints Activities passes will also be accepted for admission. Streaming info will be shared if/when it becomes available.
Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/stpeter/tickets. Saints Activities passes will also be accepted for admission. Streaming info will be shared if/when it becomes available.
Make a Difference in the St. Peter-Kasota Community!
Dollars for Scholars (DFS) is hosting a Rummage Sale the weekend of October 16-17. All proceeds support local Saint Peter High School students selected to receive a St. Peter-Kasota DFS scholarship.
Sign up to help using the QR code on the accompanying flyer or come to shop! The following link can also be used to sign up and help --> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45ABAF2AA2FACE9-65484975-dollars
Dollars for Scholars (DFS) is hosting a Rummage Sale the weekend of October 16-17. All proceeds support local Saint Peter High School students selected to receive a St. Peter-Kasota DFS scholarship.
Sign up to help using the QR code on the accompanying flyer or come to shop! The following link can also be used to sign up and help --> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45ABAF2AA2FACE9-65484975-dollars
SPPS STUDENTS TAKE PART IN ANNUAL BUS SAFETY TRAINING - Bus safety training at the start of the school year is a yearly event for students at Saint Peter Public Schools. Students at South Elementary, North Elementary, Saint Peter Middle School, and Saint Peter High School take part in the training early in the school year.
Students at South Elementary and SPMS took time out of their busy Wednesday morning schedules to participate in their training sessions. Here are a few highlights from some of the training activities!
Students at South Elementary and SPMS took time out of their busy Wednesday morning schedules to participate in their training sessions. Here are a few highlights from some of the training activities!
ECFE BABY CLASS HAS OPENINGS FOR FALL SESSIONS - Babies, babies, babies! Join us for our Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Baby class held Tuesday mornings from 8:30-9:30 am.
You and your baby will enjoy a fun time of exploration focusing on large and small muscle development and sensory awareness. This class gives you and your baby a chance to connect with other families, share ideas, and ask questions about the fascinating changes your growing baby experiences.
Class start date is September 22. Late joiners welcome! Please call 507-934-3048 ext. 7003 or 507-934-4211 ext. 2018 for more information or to register.
You and your baby will enjoy a fun time of exploration focusing on large and small muscle development and sensory awareness. This class gives you and your baby a chance to connect with other families, share ideas, and ask questions about the fascinating changes your growing baby experiences.
Class start date is September 22. Late joiners welcome! Please call 507-934-3048 ext. 7003 or 507-934-4211 ext. 2018 for more information or to register.
NORTH ELEMENTARY HOSTS KICK-OFF ASSEMBLY - North Elementary students and staff gathered in the school gym at the end of the day on Friday for the annual kick-off assembly. Principal Darin Doherty welcomed everyone to the gym and gave a presentation on the theme of "Kindness". Here are some photo highlights!
New North Dean of Students Mandy Kennedy also addressed students and staff about the upcoming year, and several students shared experiences of kindness they witnessed in school. The assembly wrapped up with the first public showing of the annual North staff video, which can be found at https://youtu.be/uxgf62qJhIM
New North Dean of Students Mandy Kennedy also addressed students and staff about the upcoming year, and several students shared experiences of kindness they witnessed in school. The assembly wrapped up with the first public showing of the annual North staff video, which can be found at https://youtu.be/uxgf62qJhIM
SOUTHWORTH NETS 100TH CAREER WIN - Congrats to Saints' girls tennis senior Kylie Southworth, who notched her 100th career win on Thursday during St. Peter's 7-0 win over Tri-City United on the SPHS courts. Southworth (fourth from the right in the front row) is shown here with some of her teammates following the TCU match.
Southworth and the Saints are 12-1 on the season with the win over the Titans. St. Peter was s ranked third in the Class AA state preseason polls earlier this school year, while Southworth was the seventh-ranked singles player for AA.
The Saints' record for all-time wins is 120, by 2025 SPHS alum (and Kylie's sister) Annika Southworth.
Southworth and the Saints are 12-1 on the season with the win over the Titans. St. Peter was s ranked third in the Class AA state preseason polls earlier this school year, while Southworth was the seventh-ranked singles player for AA.
The Saints' record for all-time wins is 120, by 2025 SPHS alum (and Kylie's sister) Annika Southworth.
SEAC MEETING SET FOR OCTOBER 8TH - The Special Education Advisory Committee's (SEAC) annual meeting is set for 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, at MVED's Community Room (801 Davis Street, St. Peter). See the accompanying flyer for more details!
SAINTS FOOTBALL TO HOST YOUTH/AUTOGRAPH NIGHT - The Saints' varsity football team opens the home portion of its schedule at 7 p.m. Friday against Worthington at Floyd B. Johnson Field. The Saints have also designated this game as Youth/Autograph Night!
Saints' youth football players who wear their team jerseys to the game will be admitted for free (parents/family members will have to pay admission). The youngsters are encouraged to stick around after the game to receive a Saints' team poster and collect autographs from the varsity players!
Tickets for all Saints' sporting events and Saints' Activities passes can be purchased at https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/stpeter/tickets
WELCOME BACK TO THE REST OF SPPS STUDENTS & STAFF! The 2026-27 school year for Saint Peter Public Schools students and staff in grades Pre-K through 8 begins today (Thursday)! Best of luck to all those starting school at Early Childhood, South Elementary, North Elementary, and Saint Peter Middle School!
