Spring wrapped up another great season of highlights, successes and triumphs for Panther athletics and activities. With six spring girls’ sports, seven spring boys’ sports and more than 50 student-based interest clubs and co-curricular activities at Spring Lake Park High School, our Panthers made us proud
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The Class of 2023 has received their diplomas. Kindergarteners are officially first graders and summer break has officially begun. It's time to reflect on the year and the work Spring Lake Park Schools continued to advance aligned to the district’s vision and strategic plan. Read more about 2022-2023 initiatives and accomplishments.
More than 40 students in the Construction Trades course spent the course of the school year learning through real-world, hands-on experience to build a single-family, two-bedroom and two-bathroom house. The students' work is complete and the house is ready to move into the community to become a home.
It's time to shine a light on members of the Class of 2023. These students have been an invaluable part of our Panther community and we're cheering them on as they pursue further education, a career or trade, take a role with the military or do something else altogether.
Over 125 OEC students earned certifications this year to work in the medical field
7 STEM camps, 11 art camps and 26 athletic camps and clinics will be enjoyed by students this summer
412 students graduated in the Spring Lake Park High School Class of 2023
Over $72,000 worth of scholarships provided by the community to graduates.
To our community: The Class of 2023 stepped across the Roy Wilkins stage June 9. This is the highlight of each school year for me, getting to witness a sea of graduates – 412 strong this year – celebrate this life milestone surrounded by their families and the Spring Lake Park Schools staff who walked this journey with them. It is so gratifying to know that the colleagues I have the honor to work with have helped them discover who they are and prepared them for what’s ahead.
We will all be cheering this year’s graduates on as they take their next steps. Each graduate brings a unique story and future path. This is a class with varied interests, a diversity of experiences and backgrounds and so many exciting plans for the future. I invite you to get to know a few of them a little better in our feature on the Class of 2023.
We are committed to preparing students for all kinds of future paths. Our Career and College Pathways are second to none and growing. A visible symbol of this building for the future was the house 40 students in the Technology, Engineering and Design pathway built in the high school parking lot. Construction is now complete. Take a minute to learn more about the project and take a video tour.
Each year, we report on our progress through projects such as Career and College Pathways in our annual District Operational Plan. You can always find more about the steps we are taking to create engaged and enthusiastic learners, responsibly use our resources and strengthen community connections on our website under Discover, Our Strategic Plan.
Much like the house our students built this year, the construction of this school year is complete. Spring athletics and activities have wound down and Panthers everywhere are catching their breath. As we step into summer, we are hard at work preparing for next year.
We’ll kick off a new year September 5. In the meantime, I hope to see you at a summer event or activity soon.
Live on 65: 2023-2024 Season
It’s an entertaining and diverse line-up for the next season of Live on 65! Presale tickets are available now so you can buy for all the shows early and save. Visit online or call 763-600-5050.
- Friday, October 6: 7,000 Miles to Broadway
- Thursday, December 7: After Hours Big Band (Holiday Show)
- Thursday, February 8: C. Willi Myles Comedy
- Monday, May 13: B2WINS Duo Concert
Local Scholarship Support
Spring Lake Park High School seniors were awarded more than $72,000 in scholarships thanks to the support of many individuals and organizations in our community. Financially assisting our graduates makes it possible for them to pursue further education at 4-year colleges, 2-year colleges, technical colleges and trade schools. If you’d like to become a scholarship donor, please contact Spring Lake Park High School’s Student Support Services at 763-600-5130.
“Start your Engines” Free Outdoor Community Event
Saturday, September 16, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Spring Lake Park High School Parking Lot
Everyone is invited to this family/community event featuring a variety of exhibits with engines – think big trucks, automobiles and recreational vehicles. Lunch from featured food trucks is available for purchase. We are accepting charitable bike donations for “Bike4Kids” at this event. A big thank you to the Panther Foundation and SLP Community Education for their co-sponsorship of this event.
“Start Your Engines” is for all ages, free to attend, and no registration is required - just show up and enjoy the kick-off to the 2023-2024 school year!