Heading into school year, new SPPS superintendent talks about importance of referendum, reading proficiency

SPPS Superintendent Joe Gothard accepts job to lead school district in Madison, Wis.

Join us for the PreK-12 School Choice Fair on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Watch this video from last year’s fair. The School Choice Fair is a great opportunity for families applying to schools for the 2025-26 school year to meet the staff and learn more about our schools, programs and services. For more details, visit spps.org/apply. | Saint Paul Public Schools SPPS

Aqueelah Roberson, a cultural specialist at Hamline Elementary and Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy, believes that community involvement is a key to student success. She believes that by bringing community members and parents into the school, learning is extended beyond the school’s walls. | Saint Paul Public Schools SPPS

Every Saint Paul Public School is hosting an open house throughout January and February. Meet staff, tour classrooms and discover the programs, activities and services available to your child. Visit spps.org/schoolchoice for dates and times. | Saint Paul Public Schools SPPS

Josh Leonard, Director of Belwin Outdoor Science, was recently named Non-Formal Environmental Teacher of the Year by the Minnesota Association for Environmental Education. Josh leads outdoor science programming for 10,000 students in SPPS each year. He works to provide students with quality environmental education and teachers with professional development to help them strengthen environmental education instruction. Visit spps.org/belwin for more information. | Saint Paul Public Schools SPPS

Silva gets $787K buyout from SPPS board

Early voting has begun! Chair of the SPPS Board of Education Halla Henderson encourages everyone to learn all you can about the referendum, which will eliminate the need to make $37 million in additional budget cuts next year and every year moving forward. Please visit our website and check your mailbox for more information. #vote | Saint Paul Public Schools SPPS

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