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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Will Wackman, Spring Lake Park High School (SLPHS) Director of Athletics and Activities, is excited to announce Addison DeBoer as the new boys’ hockey coach. DeBoer’s is a 2006 graduate of SLPHS and went on to play four years at Colorado College and two years on several minor league hockey teams.
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The Spring Lake Park School Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 11.
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Students, families and staff gathered to celebrate the Spring Lake Park Schools’ Life Skills Transitions students at an end of the year celebration on Wednesday, June 5. Students were honored for their hard work throughout the year and six graduating students were presented with their diplomas.
The Spring Lake Park School Board held a work session on Tuesday, May 28.
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Spring Lake Park Schools will once again participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at no cost to all children ages 1-18 at Park Terrace Elementary School and Westwood Intermediate and Middle School.
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Hunger Impact Partners, a non-profit organization with the Minnesota Department of Education that promotes free healthy summer meals for kids across the state, is encouraging students and families to download the Summer Eats Minnesota mobile app.
