Who We Are
High expectations.
High achievement for all.
No excuses.
Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 5,700 students from suburbs in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
Programs for Early Learners
We offer a wide variety of classes, events and opportunities through our Early Childhood and Preschool programs.
Learning Ventures Child Care Program
Our Learning Ventures Child Care program provides high-quality services that will grow with your child.
Programming for Adults
A variety of adult enrichment programs are available through Spring Lake Park Schools Community Education.
Facilities Rental
Spring Lake Park Schools facilities are available for rental to individuals, organizations and businesses in the community.
Panther Store
The Panther Store is filled with spirit items for students, staff, parents and community members to purchase.
Panther Pride
Amazing things are happening every day in our Community Education programs – learn more about our stories and voices.
Why I’m #SLPPantherProud
Hear from our staff, students and community about the amazing things that are happening in Spring Lake Park Schools every day.
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Jenna Quant
Discovery Days Preschool Teacher
I'm #SLPPantherProud to see my students realize that they are artists, scientists, readers, writers, inventors, and most importantly they are friends.
![Wendy-Logan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532448696/springlakeparkschoolsorg/gaztqqt4w8qcjzcvvvgq/Wendy-Logan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532448696/springlakeparkschoolsorg/gaztqqt4w8qcjzcvvvgq/Wendy-Logan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532448696/springlakeparkschoolsorg/gaztqqt4w8qcjzcvvvgq/Wendy-Logan.jpg","width":600}])
Wendy Logan
Kindergarten Readiness Preschool Teacher
I am #SLPPantherProud because I have the opportunity to serve families in our community who need it most! I am proud to be a child's first teacher, on the journey of their educational career.
![Amy Hennen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532435838/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rjkvjpmpjeejaigyzkim/Amy-Hennen.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532435838/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rjkvjpmpjeejaigyzkim/Amy-Hennen.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532435838/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rjkvjpmpjeejaigyzkim/Amy-Hennen.jpg","width":600}])
Amy Hennen
Parent
This entire district is full of the best community, doing all of their work around what is best for kids.
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Sue Wimler
Early Childhood Teacher Leader/Continuous Improvement & Innovation Coach
We design open-ended, creative activities based on the interests and needs of our students, and the program goals. We engage our curious learners through conversations, play and having fun!
![Julie Jeppson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532441043/springlakeparkschoolsorg/h2pb8xfqruftfduv0vbd/Julie-Jeppson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532441043/springlakeparkschoolsorg/h2pb8xfqruftfduv0vbd/Julie-Jeppson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532441043/springlakeparkschoolsorg/h2pb8xfqruftfduv0vbd/Julie-Jeppson.jpg","width":600}])
Julie Jeppson
Parent, Northpoint
Panther Pride is alive and well!
News
In Other News…
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Both school levies — the Levy for Learning and the Capital Projects levy — received voter approval for another 10 years with 80 percent support from the community. School funding levels, as well as local tax levels, remain the same.
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Last fall, Spring Lake Park Schools partnered with InClass Today, an organization that has proven success in reducing chronic absenteeism in other school districts across the country. Again this year, students in grades 6-12 who fall into our chronic absenteeism criteria will receive an absence report in the mail. These reports will be sent beginning Friday, November 29.
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Winter weather will soon be here. To ensure families get the information they need around school closings or delays, or other emergency information, we will be conducting a test of our district notification system on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m.
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Three Spring Lake Park School Board seats were on the Tuesday, November 5 General Election ballot. The two incumbents running, Amy Hennen and Tony Easter, have been reelected to the school board, and Sarah Bowe of Blaine, joins the board as its newest member.
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The Spring Lake Park High School football team is moving onto the State Tournament after defeating Robbinsdale Cooper 28-21 in the Section 5-5A Championship on Friday.
On Tuesday, November 5, 2019, voters will elect three residents to serve on the seven-member School Board of Spring Lake Park Schools, serving Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park. Each will serve a four-year term beginning in January 2020.
