Back to School

Tuesday, August 27

• Westwood Intermediate and Middle School
  • Grades 5 and 6 - 3-5 p.m.
  • Grades 7 and 8 - 5-7 p.m.
• Spring Lake Park High School
  • Grades 10-12 - 3-5 p.m.
  • Grade 9 - 5-7 p.m.

Wednesday, August 28

• Centerview Elementary - 4-6 p.m.
• Northpoint Elementary
  • 1-2 p.m.
  • 4-6 p.m.
• Park Terrace Elementary - 4-6 p.m.
• Woodcrest Spanish Immersion - 4-6 p.m.
• Lighthouse School - 4-6 p.m.

At these events, you will be able to meet teachers and explore your student's school building. Find more events at each school on the online calendar.

Watch for more information about these events coming from your child's school. Information will be included in letters mailed to your home and inbox the week of August 12.

Tuesday, September 3

• First day of school for grades K-8 and Lighthouse students
• Orientation for grade 9 students and grades 10-12 students new to the high school

Wednesday, September 4

• First day of school for returning grades 10-12 students who are not new to the high school

As we approach the new school year, it's important our students get back into a routine with structures in place to help them thrive each day. Join us for the "Back to School Routine & Structures to help students THRIVE" event on August 20 to learn the best strategies to support your student.

Details:

• When: Tuesday, August 20, 6-7 p.m.
• Where: the Den at Westwood Intermediate and Middle School
• Childcare will be provided
• Dinner and drinks will be provided
• RSVP for this event

Campus Parent Portal stores your contact information so you receive district and school communication. Please take a few minutes to review and update the following in Campus Parent Portal before the school year begins:

1. Primary phone number
2. Emergency contact and phone number
3. Email addresses
4. Parent and guardian changes and updates
5. Adding/removing household members
6. Primary address changes
7. Communication preferences: you can indicate how you'd like to receive various communications - text, email, phone

Download instructions on how to update contact information in Campus Parent Portal

Why update your contact information? We'll be keeping in contact with you throughout the school year with:

1. Messages from your child's teacher(s)
2. Updates on your child's program, report cards
3. Your school’s weekly newsletter - emailed and texted home on most Wednesday evenings throughout the school year, with need to know and nice to know information and glimpses of your student's school experience
4. District news and announcements
5. Any concerns about attendance, illness, etc.
6. Automated phone calls, texts and email messages for emergency and/or weather-related school closings (snow days, water main breaks, etc.)

To determine if your student will receive SLP bus services, please view our interactive map. This will help determine if you live within the SLP boundaries, and if so, what school your child(ren) will attend. Please note, busing is generally not provided outside the Spring Lake Park School District boundaries.

Families who indicated they needed district transportation for this fall will receive bus route information in the mail the week of August 19, 2024. 

Yes. We use MyStop, which is web-based application available to parents and students that allows them access to live bus GPS information. Using a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer, parents and students can view the current location of buses on routes and the estimated time of arrival at their neighborhood bus stops.

Learn more about MyStop

You can find school breakfast and lunch menus on the Nutrition Services page. 

Interested in having access to school menus, nutrition and allergen information all on your smart device? Download the free Nutrislice mobile app. Simply visit the Google Play Store or iTunes Store and search for Nutrislice.

Yes, breakfast and lunch will be provided at no charge for all students grades kindergarten-grade 12 this school year. While meals are provided at no cost, families who may be eligible should still apply for Educational Benefits. Please note, students who want to purchase additional food items will need to have money in their account in order to do so. 

Although meals will be provided at no cost for all students this school year, families are strongly encouraged to complete an application and many are pleasantly surprised to learn they qualify for these benefits. Now is the time to fill out and submit an application to apply for benefits.

Learn more and apply for Educational Benefits

Students have the option to purchase additional food items (second milk, extra entree, bottled water, etc). 

Add funds to your student's meal account:

• Online - Families can add money to their student's meal account through Campus Parent Portal. Please note, payments can only be taken online and not through the Campus Parent Portal mobile app.
• Cash - If you send cash with your child please place it in a sealed envelope and write your child's complete name, grade, and student ID or cafeteria PIN number on the envelope. Cash is deposited into your child's account the same day it is received. Send cash at your own risk. Cash is not preferred due to the inability to trace payments. Nutrition Services is not responsible for lost/stolen cash payments.
• Personal Check - If you send a check with your child please place it in a sealed envelope and write your child's complete name, grade, and student ID or key pad number on the envelope.
  • Checks are deposited into your child's account the same day it is received by the kitchen manager
  • Make the check payable to: Spring Lake Park Schools
  • Write students' full name and student ID or key pad number in the memo area of the check
• Visa or Mastercard - One time and Recurring  payments
  • Login to Campus Parent Portal
  • Press Food Service tab
  • For One Time Payments:
    • Press Pay, enter amount and add to cart
    • Press Add Payment Method and add card information
    • Press Submit Payment
  • For Recurring Payments
    • Press My Accounts and Recurring Payments
    • Select Monthly or Low Balance
    • Enter Payment Amount
    • Enter Start and End Date
    • Press Save

All students in Spring Lake Park Schools must comply with Minnesota Immunization Laws. All immunizations need to be up-to-date by the start of the school year. Minnesota School Immunization Laws require ALL students enrolled in school to be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, hepatitis B, ​meningitis and varicella.

The only exceptions are:

1. A student has had the chickenpox virus
2. Medical exemption ​with paperwork from your provider
3. Conscientious exemption ​with notarized exemption form

If you believe your child's records need to be updated with proof of immunizations, please bring or send these to your school nurse or call for verification. Learn more about immunizations at SLP and find a downloadable immunization form.

You can also find a variety of other health services resources and forms on the Health Services page.

• Controlled medications (ex. Concerta, Adderall, Methylphenidate) must be brought to the health office by a parent/guardian. 
• If a student brings a non-controlled medication to school, the student must go directly to the health office with the medication, upon arrival to school. The medication bottle must be in a sealed envelope with the student's name, the name of the medication and the number of pills/doses. 
• Medication will be sent home with the student on the last day of school, unless a parent/guardian has made alternative arrangements ahead of time with the building health care specialist.

We are. There are many students in Spring Lake Park Schools who have severe allergies to tree nuts, peanuts, peanut butter, and/or products that contain nuts. Accidental ingestion or even touching a tiny trace of a nut may cause a potential fatal reaction for some students.

We need your help in supporting the following guidelines to make our classrooms peanut/nut aware and to prevent potential allergic reactions:

• Please do not send any snacks with your student containing nuts, peanuts, peanut butter or other nut products.
• If your child packs a lunch containing tree nuts, peanuts, peanut butter or other nut products, it must stay in a sealed container while being kept in the classroom.
• Students will be permitted to bring nut products as part of their lunch, as students with allergies sit at a separate table where there is adult supervision of food products.
• Nut aware tables will be clearly labeled in lunch rooms for students with allergies.
• If you need help in selecting appropriate snacks that do not include nuts or nut products, please visit SnackSafely.com for ideas.

We provide a full continuum of supports for students’ mental, emotional and behavioral health and development. Learn more about the supports available on our well-being webpage. Please also contact the main office of your child's school with any questions or concerns.  

Each student in Spring Lake Park Schools is issued a school-owned iPad, case, charging brick and charging cable to support their learning and provide equitable access to technology for all. Each of these items must be returned in good working condition when a student graduates or leaves the district.  

Student Responsibilities

• Follow expectations for responsible technology use. These are outlined in the Spring Lake Park Technology Responsible Use and Safety Policy. Read the policy at SpringLakeParkSchools.org/iPad.
• Fully charge your iPad. Start each day with 100 percent battery. Use the charger provided by the district that works with your model of iPad. iPads require a more powerful USB charger than most phones (12W or higher).
• Update the iPad OS. Whenever updates are available, make sure you have the latest.
• Make sure you have enough storage. Storage is needed for classroom use, including applications and software updates. To see current usage, go to Settings > General > iPad Storage.
• Back up your data. Learn how to back up data at SpringLakeParkSchools.org/iPad.
• Keep the iPad safe. Devices must never be left in an unlocked locker, visible in a parked car, or left in any unsupervised area. Do not lean on or place anything on the display, leave the iPad on the floor, or place it near liquids. iPads are particularly sensitive to excessive pressure on the screen. Be aware that iPads are frequently damaged by heavy or loose items in backpacks.
• Keep all district labels on iPads, cases and accessories. Personal cases are not allowed or supported. Please do not apply stickers, write on or mark iPad cases or accessories in any way. 

Repair, Replacement & Return

• Contact tech support for any repair, replacement or other iPad needs at techsupport@district16.org or 763-600-5555.
• Return damaged iPads and accessories immediately for repair or replacement. Every effort is made to replace the iPad and/or accessories with similar models as soon as possible to avoid disruptions.
• Fees are assessed for all damaged or missing equipment. Typical iPad repair and replacement fees range from $20-$100+.
• Return school-owned iPads and all accessories in good working condition upon graduation or when leaving the district. We do not accept non-district chargers. Prepare your iPad to turn in; follow instructions at SpringLakeParkSchools.org/iPad.

As we near the beginning of a new school year, now is a great time to assess the status of your student's school-issued iPad and complete a little easy maintenance. Here are two steps to getting your student's iPad ready for the upcoming school year:

1. Update your student's iPad: Student iPads need to be wiped, set up and updated. This will free up storage and ensure the iPad's software has been fully updated to ensure a better experience. Follow the instructions at our iPad Resource Hub to make these updates so your student will be prepared and successful for the school year.

2. Report iPad issues: Let us know if your student's iPad is damaged, lost or stolen, or if you are having issues with accessories not working correctly. We want to get any issues resolved prior to the new school year. If accessories are lost, a fee will be applied online on Campus Parent Portal. Learn more in the iPad Repair and Fees Frequently Asked Questions.

Students in grades 5 and 9 will be receiving new school-issued iPads for the 2024-2025 school year. 

• 5^th grade students will be exchanging their current iPad during the Westwood Intermediate and Middle School Meet and Greet on Tuesday, August 27 from 3-5 p.m. 
• 9^th grade students will be exchanging their current iPad during the Spring Lake Park High School Meet and Greet on Tuesday, August 27 from 5-7 p.m. 

To get your student’s iPad ready for the exchange, bring the current school-owned iPad, case, charger, and cord to Meet and Greet. If any data is needed off the current iPad prior to the replacement, please review the backup instructions. 

If you cannot make the Meet and Greet, iPad replacement will be available once school starts. 

Students who are new to Spring Lake Park Schools will be issued an iPad within the first couple of days of the school year.  New Spring Lake Park Online students should go to the District Services Center (1415 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432) to receive an iPad.

At SLP, students and families use a variety of technology tools. Whether you are paying a lunch bill or learning on your school-issued iPad, find technology information you need on our Technology Tools, Resources and Logins webpage.

Students and families looking to get technology help can email us at techsupport@district16.org or give us a call 763-600-5555.

If you forgot your password over the summer, visit the Password Portal

Each school will post a newsletter on their website under Parents > School Newsletters and email and text it home on most Wednesdays throughout the school year. These newsletters will contain a weekly message from your student's principal, Need to Know items, Upcoming Events, PTO information, Great News and more. It's important families read these newsletter weekly to ensure they are getting all of the important information needed to make this a great school year.

You will also receive periodic communication from Superintendent Ronneberg and other district leaders as well as individual communication from your student's teachers. 

The district uses a notification system to send emails, voice messages, text messages and mobile app push notifications. Families can customize their notification preferences and how they want to receive communication by following the step below. 

Update how you receive messages

1. Login to SpringLakeParkSchools.ParentLink.net using your district username and password
2. Once you are logged in, click on “Account” in the upper right-hand corner
3. In the pop-up, select the “Delivery Preferences” tab
4. Under the “Emergency” and "Other" headers, click on text (message bubble icon), phone numbers (phone icon) and email (envelope icon) to select what email and phone numbers should receive emergency messages
5. If you have opted out of text or email messages and would like to opt back in, follow these directions:
   • Phone calls: Call the phone hotline at "855-502-STOP (855-502-7867)" from the phone line that has been opted out.
   • Text (SMS) messages: Reply START to "60680" from the phone line that has been opted out for non-emergency messages. Reply START to "54968" for emergency messages.

Need to update your phone number and/or email address? Follow these instructions

1.  Log into Campus Parent portal
2. Once you are logged in, select “more” on the left-side menu
3. To update information on any of the following sections you will see an “Update” button that will create an information change request. Once submitted, our enrollment office will review the information and will process the changes. If we have any questions, we will contact you
4. Click on “Address Information” to update your household phone number. To update address information, you will need to contact our enrollment office at 763-600-5018
5. Click on “Demographics” to update information on your child. If you have more than one child in the district you can change the active child from the selector on the upper right of the screen
6. The Demographics screen also allows you to add other people that are related to the child like grandparents that live in a different household
7. Click on the “Family Information” tab to update individual phone numbers, email addresses, family member and family relationships to each of your households
8. Click on the “Health” information tab to review health information and immunization

Calendars

The online district calendar for the upcoming school year includes non-student days information, school holiday's, school specific events and more. To find all district and school-specific events, visit the calendar webpage.

Calendar Customization

If you’re looking customize your calendar to show events from the schools and programs you wish to view, follow these directions:

• First, navigate to the calendar webpage
• Under "Sort Calendar" hit the + District Calendar and + School Calendars buttons.
• These will allow you to see all the calendars for each school and the district. Select or deselect which schools/programs you want to see by clicking on the arrow next to the school
• When you've finished selecting schools/programs, click the "Update Calendar" button

Calendar highlights:

• Under Search Calendar, you can now search for a specific keyword(s) or during a specific date range
• Schools are coded in two ways in the calendar - by color and by short school code. 
  • School color codes can be found under "Sort Calendars" when you select + School Calendars
  • Short school codes are:
    • HS = Spring Lake Park High School
    • WW = Westwood Intermediate and Middle School
    • CV = Centerview Elementary School
    • NP = Northpoint Elementary School
    • PT = Park Terrace Elementary School
    • WC = Woodcrest Elementary School
    • LH = Lighthouse School
    • EC = Early Childhood
    • PS = Preschool

If you don't see an event, please contact your school's front office for more information.

Free Mobile App

Download the free SLP mobile app in the App Store by searching Spring Lake Park Schools. The mobile app brings tools and information together including school news, directory information, notifications, menus, calendars, logins and more. Customize the app by schools you want to see or select the My Family Login icon and enter your district username and password (the same used for Schoology and Parent Portal) to personalize your experience and see classes, attendance and bus information.

Social Media

Follow us on Facebook, Flickr, Instagram and YouTube. The district also uses the hashtag #SLPPantherProud on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to talk about all the positive things going on in the district. Join the conversation!

SLP Experience

SLP Experience is a print and electronic publication that is shared with the local school community. It offers a look into life at Spring Lake Park Schools across school buildings and grade levels with feature stories, social media highlights, opportunities for the community, student spotlights, by the numbers facts and more. Print copies are mailed home quarterly with fall, winter, spring and summer issues. Visit SpringLakeParkSchools.org/Experience to view the latest issue.

Yes. Many families in Spring Lake Park Schools speak and read more than one language. Many of our district communication platforms provide the ability to translate information into multiple languages.

School newsletters - To translate school newsletter information into another language, click on the newsletter in your email to open it in a web browser and at the top of the page, select the language from the dropdown menu.

Website - to translate our website into another language, click on the "Translate Website" button in the upper right corner of the webpage and select the language from the dropdown menu.

Mobile App - to translate our mobile app into another language, click on the settings icon and click “Select Language.” From here, you can select the language you want the app to translate content to.

Spring Lake Park Schools shares positive photos, videos, stories and other information showcasing student learning and achievement on its website, in newsletters and articles, through yearbooks and in the district’s other official communication channels. Pictures or video may be of large groups of students or individual students singled out for achievement.  Students’ names may or may not appear with an image. 

Each year, the school district gives notifies parents of their rights regarding “directory information” and “limited directory information” (which is information that may be released to only certain entities). This communication serves as that notice.  The full policy (Policy 515: Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records) can be found on the district website or through the main office of any school. 

If a parent or eligible student wants any or all directory information and/or limited directory information to remain private, the parent, guardian, or eligible student must make a written request to the building principal within thirty days after the date of this notification. This request must include the name of student and parent, as appropriate; home address; school presently attended by student; parent’s legal relationship to student, if applicable; specific category or categories of directory information and/or limited directory information which is not to be made public or released without the parent’s or eligible student’s prior written consent.

If you have questions, please contact your building principal or the principal’s assistant. Download and read this Media Permission/Directory Notification in English and Spanish.

Technology is an extremely useful educational tool available to Spring Lake Park Schools staff and students.  Access to the district’s technology systems, including the Internet, is governed by school district policy. Each year, we provide families with a Technology Responsible Use Policy Notification as referenced in Policy 524: Technology Responsible Use and Safety published on the district website or from the main office of your student’s school.

The notification includes information for parents/guardians to to request alternative educational activities not requiring Internet access and the form to complete to exercise this option. 

Despite everyone best efforts to maintain a safe environment, accidents can still happen. School recess, one-day field trips and general day-to-day activities can all lead to injuries. The school district does not provide insurance coverage for students during the time they spend on school grounds. If a child has an accident while attending school during the day or while participating in after school activities, a family’s health insurance carrier would cover any related expenses. 

Supplemental student accident insurance is available for families who may choose to enroll. This is a completely voluntary program and any enrolled student is eligible for coverage. A student’s parents or guardians are responsible for enrollment and premium payment. Explore supplemental student accident insurance program and options.

Spring Lake Park Schools uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning. Technology software and resources are used to support work as we help all students develop the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world. 

We maintain an inventory of the tools we use for curriculum, testing, and assessment. This inventory includes an outline of the student data elements used within each tool and a copy of any data privacy agreement enacted with the software or technology vendor.

This inventory is available on the Technology tools, resources and log ins page where parents and guardians will also find link, log in information video tutorials, FAQs and informational resources on technology tools used in our schools. Direct any question to techsupport@district16.org.

Each year, we ask students and families to review student behavior and attendance expectations. After reviewing together, we ask families to acknowledge they have done so. This process helps set the tone for students as they begin the year and clarifies for students how we all expect them to conduct themselves each day at school.

Please take five minutes to log into Campus Parent Portal and review these expectations with your student.

1. Log in to Campus with your district username and password
2. Select your student in the upper right corner
3. on the main menu, click on DOCUMENT 
4. Locate the Parent Documents section
5. Click on the 2024-2025 Behavior and Attendance Agreement
6. Review the document with your student
7. Sign and submit
8. Repeat these steps if you have more than one student in the district

Please direct any questions to the main office of your student's school.

Yes. Right now, registration for Minnesota State High School League athletics is open for the fall. All fall sports begin on Monday, August 12.^.

Visit the registration page to register today. Here's what available:

• Cross Country - Co-Ed, grades 7-12
• Fall Dance Team - Co-Ed, grades 7-12
• Football, grades 9-12
• Girls Soccer, grades 7-12
• Boys Soccer, grades 7-12
• Girls Swim and Dive, grades 7-12
• Girls Tennis, grades 7-12
• Volleyball, grades 9-12
• Adapted Soccer (co-op with Centennial), grades 7-12

For any questions, please reach out to the Athletics and Activities Department at 763-600-5149 or activitiesandathletics@district16.org.

A current sports physical is required for participation in all middle school and high school sports. Physicals are good for three years. Download a physical form and learn how to submit on the Physical page.

Spring Lake Park High School offers more than 50 student-based interest clubs and activities. These will be available after the start of the school year. From Speech and Robotics to Green Club and Knowledge Bowl, there are tons of activities for students to pick from. Stay tuned for more information regarding start dates and times. In the meantime, check out the wide variety of activities offered.

Westwood Intermediate and Middle School offers a variety of extended-day programming opportunities for students in grades 5-8. Learn more on the Westwood athletics and activities webpage.

Our Learning Ventures Child Care programs provide high quality services that will grow with your child from preschool through grade six. Learning Ventures Child Care offers flexible scheduling options to meet the needs of your family! Learn more and register for child care.

Use SLP's interactive map to determine which school your student will attend. Simply type in your home address to find your neighborhood school.

Enroll today

Whether you live in the district and are a current part of Spring Lake Park Schools or you are new to the district and our schools, you are welcome to enroll now! 

Enrollment is open for the school year for our K-12 schools, Early Childhood and Preschool programs, SLP Online programs and Lighthouse School for gifted learners. 

Would you like to schedule a visit?

 Please fill out this form in order to schedule a visit. We look forward to seeing you soon.