Why We're SLP Panther Proud

Lori Henry, Spring Lake Park High School teacher of Family & Consumer Sciences has been named the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences 2021 Teacher of the Year. The national award recognizes her work to help students develop real-world skills on their path to career and life success.

This school year has been like no other. As the year begins to wind down, we’re taking time to reflect on accomplishments as we plan for what’s next. Turns out, we have a lot to be proud of in this year of pandemic learning.

We have asked our graduating seniors to share their plans for the future, favorite experiences and what makes them Panther Proud. In the coming weeks, we will share student spotlights as we celebrate the Class of 2021.

Spring Lake Park High School is proud to announce senior Madi Ngene as their winner for the 2021 Athena Award for her excellence in athletics as well as in school and community achievements. 

Update: As of February 2021, Natalie has been moved from semifinalist standing to now a National Merit finalist!

Natalie Horwath, a senior at Lighthouse School for Gifted and Insatiable Learners, has been named a National Merit semifinalist. More than 1.5 million juniors entered the competition last spring by taking the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT).

The Panther Foundation’s virtual giving event exceeded organizers’ wildest expectations raising over $100,000 for the Panther Pantry and Weekend Food Pack Program.

Seniors Megan Mulrooney and Sean Erdahl were nominated for the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Academics, Arts and Athletics Triple “A” award.

Spring Lake Park High School senior Liz Bradley signed her National Letter of Intent with Lander University in South Carolina. She will continue her education at Lander and participate on the women’s golf team next year.