Kaposia News

Students from Kaposia and Lincoln Elementary Schools had a unique opportunity to explore their creativity and experience college life firsthand last week at the Young Authors Conference hosted at Bethel University.

Nominations are open for the Roxanne Bliss Silver Apple Award. Any South St. Paul student, group, or class may nominate a currently employed teacher or staff member for this year's award.

The St. Paul Winter Carnival Vulcan Krewe visited both Lincoln Center and Kaposia Education Center ahead of the weekend festivities.

We welcome future Middle School Families to visit SSP Secondary and learn more about Middle School in South St. Paul.

We’re excited to welcome the Packer Class of 2038 to South St. Paul Public Schools!

Students at Kaposia Education Center recently discovered that science can be downright magical with Mobile Ed's Science of Magic in-school field trip.

Learn how technology use impacts kids’ mental health and discover strategies for balance at a parent presentation with counselor Gregg Milbrath.

Students at Kaposia got their hands dirty in a schoolwide tree planting event, in partnership with the nonprofit organization Tree Trust.

Picture Day is coming soon for all South St. Paul students! You can place your order ahead of time on mylifetouch.com using your school's Picture Day ID.

It’s time to confirm your student’s transportation needs for the upcoming school year. Accept or decline busing or add your student to the pay-to-ride wait list.

This summer, SSPPS and The Open Door are offering free meals for all kids ages 1–18 from June 23–July 24 with meals available at school and mobile sites. Families may also qualify for $120 per child in grocery support through Summer SUN Bucks.

Meet Niizhoogabaw Wahpepah (Niizh), SSPPS’s new American Indian Cultural Liaison! A former South St. Paul resident, Niizh returns with a passion for Ojibwe language, culture, and education.

SSPPS is reviewing curriculum for Elementary Science, Middle School Science, and Middle School English Language Arts (ELA). Families are invited to share their voice.

Every year all students in 4th and 5th grades, at both Lincoln and Kaposia, compete in running and field events. View photos from this year's event.

Catch up on all the exciting happenings in SSPPS with the Spring 2025 edition of SixTimes! This issue is packed with inspiring student stories, district updates, and a look at how our schools are fostering success from early learners to high school graduates.

Students at Kaposia Education Center are fighting cancer like a ninja warrior. They are using their ninja equipment to raise money for community members in our school district who have had their lives impacted by cancer.

Congratulations to this year's South St. Paul Educational Foundation Silver Apple Award winners! Students are invited to nominate a South St. Paul Schools staff member as someone who has made a positive impact on their life.

Stop into one of Community Education's Preschool Open houses at Kaposia and Lincoln and learn more about Preschool in SSP.

At this year's NAAPID school events, we celebrated the power of community and the positive impact of parental engagement with all of our SSPPS families.

South St. Paul Public Schools is proud to announce five nominees for the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award.

Let’s celebrate the power of community and the positive impact of parental engagement by gathering together on NAAPID 2025.

Congratulations to three South St. Paul Public School staff members who received an Inclusive Educator Award from our partner Intermediate School District 917 for implementing inclusive practices ensuring quality education for all students.

Save the save for Preschool Open Houses at both Lincoln and Kaposia.

Kaposia 5th graders participated in a Kindness Retreat through the nonprofit organization Youth Frontiers. At the retreat students worked on creating a more positive school community.

Join us for Kindergarten Kick-Off Night and learn more about kindergarten in SSP! Start your 2025-26 enrollment now.

A list of dress up days for each school and special events happening this week for Homecoming 2024.

The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) program provides families with eligible school-aged children $40 per month per child (up to $120 maximum) during the summer to purchase healthy foods using EBT card.

This summer, South St. Paul Public Schools is partnering with The Open Door again to serve more students free meals in our community. The Open Door picks up meals and brings them to designated spots in the community and serves kids, ages 18 and under, where they are.

Students at Kaposia Education Center are fighting cancer like a ninja warrior. They are using their ninja equipment to raise money for community members in our school district who have had their lives impacted by cancer.

Every year all students in 4th and 5th grades, at both Lincoln and Kaposia, compete in running and field events. View photos from this year's event.

Congratulations to this year's South St. Paul Educational Foundation Silver Apple Award winners! Students are invited to nominate a South St. Paul Schools staff member as someone who has made a positive impact on their life.

Nominations are open for the Roxanne Bliss Silver Apple Award. Any South St. Paul student, group, or class may nominate a currently employed teacher or staff member for this year's award.

The City of South St. Paul and South St. Paul Public Schools are hosting a job fair to connect you with employment opportunities in SSP. Anyone ages 16+ is invited to attend and learn more about a variety of positions available in our city.

South St. Paul Public Schools has summer learning opportunities for all ages. Whether your student is going into a new school or you want to keep their brain stimulated during the summer months, there’s a learning opportunity for your student.

February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. See how we are recognizing the month throughout South St. Paul Schools.

Kindergarten Registration Night is coming up. Families can register their student on-site, ask questions, and learn more about the school, administrators, and teachers. Bring your kindergartener to see the classrooms, meet their future teachers, and play with friends.

The South St. Paul Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) is a unique opportunity for Superintendent Zambreno to engage in meaningful dialogue with a diverse team of student voices from each of our schools.

In South St. Paul Public Schools, we recognize the month of October as a way to stomp out bullying. Read why this month is important and what our students are learning about bullying prevention.

Hispanic Heritage Month is to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. At South St. Paul Public Schools our students are celebrating the ways Hispanic Americans have impacted our country.

South St. Paul students and teachers represented our district through STEM at the Minnesota State Fair. In art, more than two dozen South St. Paul student art pieces were submitted. In science, Kaposia's Solar for Schools curriculum was on display with a mini solar oven demonstration.

Minnesota has two tax relief programs for families with children in kindergarten through 12th grade: the K-12 Education Subtraction, and the K-12 Education Credit. Both programs help lower taxes and may provide a larger refund.

Dakota County Public Health is bringing their mobile vaccine clinic to Kaposia Education Center, July 19. No appointment needed, just walk-in and request vaccinations. All vaccines are free.