SPHS KNOWLEDGE BOWL TEAMS SWEEP TOP 3 AT MANKATO - Congrats to the Saint Peter High School Knowledge Bowl teams as they swept the top three spots in the team standings at Friday’s meet in Mankato.
The SPHS Caput Mortuum team claimed the top spot, followed by Neon Slate in second and Indigo in third. The other two teams competing, Fuchsia and Magenta, placed 10th and 12th, respectively, out of 33 teams!
(PICTURED HERE) SPHS Knowledge Bowl team members competing in Mankato on Friday included: front row (l to r), June Elias, Jason Horstman, Ahna Herron, Rahaf Salim, Robin Hibscher, Maddie Petersen, Khaled Ibrahim, Amar Daidzic, Sam Barnick, John Schueler; back row, Matthew Timmerman, Elijah Cherland Narum, Sada Harmes, Lily Filand, Sam Baxa, Sam Szybnski, Roan Gerstbauer, Ethan Borowy, Malcolm McHugh, Micah Stoll, and Zeb Davis.
DRIVER EDUCATION REMINDER - The Spring Driver Education classroom training begins at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, in room 119 at Saint Peter Middle School, for those who have signed up. If you wish to sign up for our summer classroom sessions, please contact Mrs. Clementson at the high school at sclementson@stpeterschools.org.
Admission is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. See the accompanying flyer for more info, including a QR code for purchasing tickets, or see the following link → https://www.stpeterboosterclub.org/saints-social.html
THANK YOU SPPS SCHOOL COUNSELORS! National School Counseling Week 2026 is this week (Feb. 2–6), with the theme "School Counselors Amplify Student Success". This week highlights the essential, proactive, and comprehensive impact of over 131,000 school counselors in supporting students' academic, career, and social/emotional development.
Special thanks to our amazing school counselors for all they do for our schools! SPPS School Counselors include Laura Zender (South Elementary), Michelle Doose (Saint Peter Middle School), Regina Sirianni, and Andy Vander Linden (Saint Peter High School/Rock Bend).
National School Counseling Week 2026 is sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).
PLEASE NOTE -- All practices, games, and events scheduled for Friday have also been canceled. However, all practices, games, and events scheduled for later today (Thursday) and also on Saturday are still on as planned, per the Saints Activities Office. Please check the SPPS social media pages and website for any possible changes.
During Friday’s Flexible Learning Day, teachers will be available via email and through classroom virtual spaces. Principals can be reached by phone or email, and we encourage you to contact them if you have any questions.
PARAPROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION WEEK - Minnesota’s Department of Education and Saint Peter Public Schools are committed to excellence in education and recognize the important role that paraprofessionals play in ensuring success in our schools. This week (January 19-25) has been designated as Paraprofessional Recognition Week in Minnesota, and we would like to thank this dedicated group for the outstanding work they do in support of our students and staff!
SPHS KNOWLEDGE BOWL TEAMS SHINE AT MANKATO MEET - Saint Peter High School’s Knowledge Bowl program had a successful day at today’s meet (Thursday) at Fitzgerald Middle School in Mankato, with all five teams finishing in the top 15 out of the 32 teams that competed. SPHS science teacher Dr. Chris Harmes is the coach for the Saints' Knowledge Bowl teams.
The SPHS Neon Slate team (Lilian Filand, Sada Harmes, Matthew Timmerman, and Elijah Cherland Narum) led the way with a runner-up finish, while the Indigo team (Micah Stoll, Sam Barnick, John Schueler, Khalid Ibrahim, and Amar Daidzic) placed fourth overall. The SPHS Caput Mortuum team finished in sixth place, while the other SPHS teams that competed placed 13th and 15th overall. Here are some photos of the entire team, along with photos of the Neon Slate and Indigo teams.
This event provided our 9th graders with the opportunity to explore various career fields and occupations. They also participated in some group activities. Here are some photo highlights from Mrs. Hendrickson and Mr. Vander Linden's advisory groups.
We are currently seeking candidates in a variety of areas, including:
* Secretarial/Clerical (4 openings): Including Principal Secretary and Attendance Clerk roles at St. Peter Middle School and North Elementary.
* Student Support Services (5 openings): Roles like School Social Worker, Speech Language Pathologist, and School Nurse.
* Maintenance/Custodial (3 openings): Positions such as Custodial Engineer and Night Housekeeper.
* Support Staff (3 openings): Including Special Education Paraprofessionals and a Community and Family Education Program Assistant.
* Food Service (2 openings): Cook and SUBSTITUTE Cooks/Servers/Dishwashers
* Community Education (2 openings): Lifeguard and Instructor positions.
* Teaching/Education: K-8 Long-Term Adapted Physical Education Teacher (DAPE).
* Other Roles: Language Interpreters, Activity/Event Workers, and Licensed Substitute Teachers.
Ready to make a difference in our community?
See all vacancies and apply online here: Saint Peter Public Schools - Frontline Recruitment
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The American Red Cross Bloodmobile collected 39 units of blood during the drive, which was open to SPHS students, staff, and community members. Here are some photo highlights from today’s blood drive at the SPHS gym! (Special thanks to SPHS students Katherine Callahan, Maddie Petersen, Vivian Christenson, Maren Swenson, and Sophie Nielsen for their photographic assistance in covering this event!)
