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.
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
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
NEW STAFF WELCOME! - Saint Peter Public Schools welcomes seven new certified staff members this school year! To help the community get to know the new staff members better, we'll share individual introductions throughout the week!
NEW STAFF WELCOME! - Saint Peter Public Schools welcomes seven new certified staff members this school year! To help the community get to know the new staff members better, we'll share individual introductions throughout the week!
NEW STAFF WELCOME! - Saint Peter Public Schools welcomes seven new certified staff members this school year! To help the community get to know the new staff members better, we'll share individual introductions throughout the week!
SPPS START/END TIMES FOR 2026-27 - The accompanying graphic has the start/end times for the upcoming school year for students at Saint Peter Public Schools. Please note that the times for SPHS and Rock Bend were incorrectly listed in the original graphic that appeared in the back-to-school issue of Highlights.
SUMMER READ & FEED PROGRAM ENTERS FINAL WEEK OF 2026 - The Saint Peter Summer Read & Feed program wraps up after this week, and Read & Feed staff will be serving pizza and root beer floats on Friday to celebrate another successful summer run! For more information on the Read & Feed program, including this week's breakfast & lunch menus, please see the accompanying graphics or the following link --> https://www.stpeterschools.org/article/2962928
NORTH 4TH GRADERS GET EARLY TOUR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING - Fourth graders from North Elementary took turns this week visiting Saint Peter Middle School during the afternoon hours, to get an early look at where they'll be attending classes starting this fall. Here are some photo highlights of Michelle Doose, SPMS school counselor, giving tours to students from Mrs. Nixon's and Ms. Zitur's 4th-grade classes.
SCIENCE ON SATURDAY EVENT! Gustavus Adolphus College’s Chemistry Club and Saint Peter Community & Family Education are teaming up to sponsor a “Science on Saturday” event on Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to noon with registration closing on Monday, April 6. Kids in grades 1-6 are invited to attend!
This event includes stations and activities from the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, sustainability, and geology. Each station will have either an interactive component, a fun demo to watch, or both!
See accompanying flyer for more details, including how to sign your child up for this fun and educational day!
Teachers will be available via email and classroom virtual spaces. Principals can be reached by phone or email, and parents are encouraged to contact them with any questions.
