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.
![Preschool teacher building wooden trucks with student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1525377778/springlakeparkschoolsorg/dugsjbcxfqpjg2i3rfnu/Jenna-Quant.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1525377778/springlakeparkschoolsorg/dugsjbcxfqpjg2i3rfnu/Jenna-Quant.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1525377778/springlakeparkschoolsorg/dugsjbcxfqpjg2i3rfnu/Jenna-Quant.png","width":680}])
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.
![Student smiling playing with Playdough]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532448634/springlakeparkschoolsorg/vw1cucb1e3xtijplzwuu/Early-Childhood-smiling.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532448634/springlakeparkschoolsorg/vw1cucb1e3xtijplzwuu/Early-Childhood-smiling.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532448634/springlakeparkschoolsorg/vw1cucb1e3xtijplzwuu/Early-Childhood-smiling.jpg","width":600}])
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…
![Karim Arrazola, student-teacher at Woodcrest, smiling with a student as they work on course work]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1549996799/springlakeparkschoolsorg/stj3s6arc9ns0leq2bgj/Pathways_Student_Teaching_2394.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1549996799/springlakeparkschoolsorg/stj3s6arc9ns0leq2bgj/Pathways_Student_Teaching_2394.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1549996799/springlakeparkschoolsorg/stj3s6arc9ns0leq2bgj/Pathways_Student_Teaching_2394.jpg","width":800}])
“From observing the teachers at Woodcrest and taking what I’ve been learning in class at the high school, I’ve started to develop my own teaching style and I’ve gotten a sense of how I would like to run a classroom someday.” -SLPHS senior Karim Arrazola.
![Westwood students talking about the design of their boat for a STEM challenge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550603282/springlakeparkschoolsorg/xewesz2qprv1zpsqvi73/WW_STEM_Boats_Challenge_2554.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550603282/springlakeparkschoolsorg/xewesz2qprv1zpsqvi73/WW_STEM_Boats_Challenge_2554.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550603282/springlakeparkschoolsorg/xewesz2qprv1zpsqvi73/WW_STEM_Boats_Challenge_2554.jpg","width":800}])
As part of a STEM challenge, Westwood fifth grade Spanish Immersion students used the SLP 3D Design process (Discover, Design and Deliver) to construct a boat able to float in water and carry weight.
![SLPHS student Mckenna VanDenTop smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550179141/springlakeparkschoolsorg/fcnu01xo0ihd7auf7rp2/McKenna_Athena_2019_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550179141/springlakeparkschoolsorg/fcnu01xo0ihd7auf7rp2/McKenna_Athena_2019_2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550179141/springlakeparkschoolsorg/fcnu01xo0ihd7auf7rp2/McKenna_Athena_2019_2.jpg","width":660}])
Spring Lake Park High School is proud to announce senior McKenna VanDenTop as their 2019 Athena Award recipient nominee.
![Member of the SLPHS math team smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550091790/springlakeparkschoolsorg/sk0wdeejlysv42zsjavj/Mathteamcropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550091790/springlakeparkschoolsorg/sk0wdeejlysv42zsjavj/Mathteamcropped.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1550091790/springlakeparkschoolsorg/sk0wdeejlysv42zsjavj/Mathteamcropped.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1550091790/springlakeparkschoolsorg/sk0wdeejlysv42zsjavj/Mathteamcropped.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550091790/springlakeparkschoolsorg/sk0wdeejlysv42zsjavj/Mathteamcropped.jpg","width":1579}])
The Spring Lake Park Schools Math Team recently won the section 7AAA championship, narrowly beating Blaine 348-333 over the span of five meets for the section title.
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The Spring Lake Park School Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 12.
![SLPHS Lighthouse student Charles Moonen smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550092324/springlakeparkschoolsorg/hp40ptqtzspb04clzbwr/Charles_Moonen.jpg","width":175}])
Spring Lake Park Lighthouse School senior Charlie Moonen has advanced to a Finalist standing in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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