St. Croix Prep Juniors Attend National College Fair
The Junior class attended the Minnesota National College Fair at the convention center in Minneapolis. The college fair brings together representatives from over 600 colleges and universities from all across the country.
Important Upcoming Dates
No School on Friday, November 1
There is no school on Friday, November 1. The main office will be open. Classes will resume on Monday, November 4.
School News
Learn More About How You Can Help Your School
ALL families with children enrolled in the district should complete an Application for Educational Benefits each year. This is essential because it determines the school’s level of State (Compensatory Education or CompEd) and Federal (Title I) dollars that are allocated to each school to support students who need additional resources. Click here for the Application and additional information.
Online Family Directory - Membership Toolkit
The online family directory is now available. All families were sent an email with the link and directions on how to access. Email Jessica Dykstra if you have any questions.
Wellness Policy Meeting on Wednesday, October 30 from 4:15-5:15 in the West Wing Conference Room
We will be having our first Wellness Policy meeting of the school year. As a parent or community member you are welcome to join us. Please visit the website under Health Services for review the policy, last year's action plan and the last meeting's minutes.
Snack Pack Program - Valley Outreach
Valley Outreach Snack Pack is a free, optional, supplemental weekend food program for students in need of food assistance and who are enrolled at participating Stillwater Area elementary schools. Registered students will receive a bag of food discreetly placed into their backpacks every Friday, or the last day before an extended weekend.

To enroll, fill out the application and email it to Valley Outreach. Applications need to be received by Thursday at noon or the day before distribution day in order for students to receive the snack packs that week.
SCPA Food Service To Have Their Triennial Review in December
National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) regulations require each school food authority (SFA), with more than one site where reimbursable meals are served, to conduct a review of each site’s meal count and claiming procedures. On-site reviews are conducted to ensure at each meal service claimed, the following internal controls are operating correctly:
  • Daily meal counts by category are taken at the point of service
  • All meals claimed meet meal pattern requirements
  • Overt identification is prevented
  • Sanitation procedures are followed
Health and Emergency Preparedness
ALiCE - Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate
From the Parent Information Night - As Parents What Can We Do?
  • Talk to your children, ask them about ALiCE, listen to their concerns, answer their questions.
  • Talk to your child about how ALiCE would work at other locations.
  • Ask ALiCE Training Directors about questions your family has (email Dustin and Candace at alicetrainingdirectors@stcroixprep.org).
  • Encourage your children to "See/Hear Something...Say Something".
  • Empower your children to make a choice that keeps them safe.
  • If you have an older student remind them about being a role model around younger students with what they say and do (at school, on the bus, etc).
  • Be prepared yourself, are you prepared?
Dustin Vincent, Middle School PE teacher, Health and Emergency Preparedness Co-Director
Candace Westlund, Licensed School nurse, Health and Emergency Preparedness Co-Director
Employment Opportunities
Want to Join Our Team? St. Croix Prep is Hiring!
We are hiring SPED paraprofessionals. Click here to apply.

Interested in subbing at St. Croix Prep? We’re hiring teacher, education assistant and paraprofessional subs. Please contact Terri Smith.
Parent Group News
Fall Book Fair Coming in November
We are looking for parent and Upper School student volunteers. this is a great way for Upper School students to earn their volunteer hours. Please click links below to sign up.
Athletics and Activities
Calling All New Archers!
If you're interested in trying archery to see what it is about or interested in joining the team, attend one of the archery sessions. Click here for more information. Contact Head Coach John Slate if you have any questions.

Archery Sessions - Auxiliary Gym
  • Monday, November 11 4:15-5:45 pm
  • Tuesday, November 12 4:15-5:45 pm
Get your Prep Umbrella!
We are selling St. Croix Prep 'golf size' umbrellas at various athletic games - cost is $35 each or two for $60.

Prep umbrellas are also available in the main office.
Lower School Theater Program
Registration for this year’s Lower School Theater production of ‘The Grunch’ will open on September 30. SCPA will once again be working with the Ashland Collaborative Theatre (ACT!) Program. All rehearsals will take place at St. Croix Prep except for tech week and performances. Tech week rehearsals and performances will be at Ashland Productions.

NEW - now open to 2nd Graders! This production is open to all students 2nd through 4th grade. You may register at www.ashlandproductions.org. Registrations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.

Specific questions can be directed to Rich Dippel.
Winter Sports Registration Now Open on SchoolPay
The following winter sports and activities are available for sign up: boys basketball, girls basketball, dance team, archery, alpine ski and girls hockey. Boys hockey sign up will be coming.

In order to participate in winter activities you must have the following:
  • Current physical on file (completed once every three years).
  • MSHSL eligibility forms completed (completed once every year - online through SchoolPay).
  • Pay the activity fee (online through SchoolPay).
Upcoming Home Varsity Games:
  • Girls Volleyball Section Game vs. Minnehaha Academy on Friday, October 25 at 7:00 pm in the gymnasium
For a list of all upcoming activities at St. Croix Prep, view the Activities Calendar here . Sign up for alerts for any last minute cancellations or changes to the schedule.

Follow us on Twitter: @scpaactivities