St. Croix Prep Debate is Going to State!
Debaters (below, L to R) Hans Gebauer, Avery DeWitt, Alexandriana Davis and Josephine Pacheco competed in the Section 4 debate tournament against a field of very competitive schools. In a first for St. Croix Prep, all four qualified for the MSHSL State tournament, which will be held at the University of Minnesota.

Congratulations to Hans Gebauer (12th grade) and Avery DeWitt (10th grade) for their top five finishes in Lincoln-Douglas debate, and congratulations to the team of Alexandriana Davis (8th grade) and Josephine Pacheco (11th grade) for their top five finish in Policy debate. Congratulations on their remarkable success at the Section 4 tournament and good luck at State!
School News
School Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 21 at 6:00 pm
The next school board meeting will be on Tuesday, January 21 at 6:00 pm in the Orchestra room. Click here for a copy of the draft agenda.
NEW! Gear Up for Game Day! Buy Your Game Day T-Shirt
The Branding Wearhouse is selling our one-of-a-kind game day t-shirts to wear at all St. Croix Prep home games. Click  here to purchase for $15 each. Available in youth and adult sizes. A few t-shirts may be available for purchase in the main office.
Tommy Hilfiger 20% Off Promo Starting January 12-19, 2020
Tommy Hilfiger will be offering a special 20% off promotion to all St. Croix Prep families from January 12-19. No promotion code needed. The promotion will automatically apply during these dates.
No School on Friday, January 17 and Monday, January 20
There is no school on Friday, January 17 and Monday, January 20. The main office will be open. School will resume on Tuesday, January 21.
Donald's Customer Appreciation Sale - January 20-February 2
Donald's is offering 15% off everything in store and online from January 20 through February 2. No coupon necessary. Click here for more information. Click here to shop online.
The Bleachers Are Calling Your Name!
We invite you to be part of this effort and honor your student, a favorite teacher, family or supporting business with a custom engraved name plate on St. Croix Prep Bleachers.  
Monthly Payment Options Available
Donate at the Platinum, Gold, Silver or Blue level and take advantage of our 10 month payment program.

Are you a 3M Employee? 
Consider making a donation to St. Croix Prep and 3M will match up to $1000 for the 2020 calendar year through their 3Mgives program! The matched portion will count towards your incentive level.

INCENTIVE LEVELS
BLUE LEVEL - $250 (or $25 in 10 Monthly Payments)
  • 1 engraved name plate on a bleacher seat
  • 1 Together We Stand navy blue and white diner-style coffee mug
SILVER LEVEL - $1,000 (or $100 in 10 Monthly Payments)
  • 1 engraved name plate on a bleacher seat
  • 1 Together We Stand navy blue and white diner-style coffee mug
  • 1 season pass to all 2020-2021 home athletic competitions
GOLD LEVEL - $2,500 (or $250 in 10 Monthly Payments)
  • 2 engraved name plates on premium stadium bleacher seats
  • 1 St. Croix Prep navy portable bleacher seat
  • 1 Together We Stand navy blue and white diner-style coffee mug
  • 1 season pass to all 2020-2021 home athletic competitions
PLATINUM LEVEL - $5,000 (or $500 in 10 Monthly Payments)
  • 4 engraved name plates on premium stadium bleacher seats
  • 2 St. Croix Prep navy portable bleacher seats
  • 2 Together We Stand navy blue and white diner-style coffee mugs
  • 2 season passes to all 2020-2021 home athletic competitions
Save the Date!
Please join us on Saturday, April 4, 2020 for a memorable evening supporting arts and athletics at St. Croix Prep. The Gala will be held at the St. Croix Prep Auxiliary Gym at 7:00 pm.
We Need Your Support!

Become a Committee Member
In order to make the Prep Gala a success, we invite St. Croix Prep families and friends to help us plan and execute this important and enjoyable event. We are looking for help in securing auction items, decorating, selling tickets, and event logistics. Meetings will generally be held every other week at the school mid to late afternoon.

Become an Event Sponsor
We invite you and your business to support the Prep Gala and or/the Prep Open by sponsoring. If you are interested, please click here.

Donate an Auction Item
To reach our fundraising goals, we rely on generous in-kind donations of prizes and services. If you are interested in donating a silent or live auction items, please email Heather Thorson.
Parent Group News
Used Uniform Collection on Wednesday, January 22
Parent volunteers will be collecting gently used uniforms before school on Wednesday, January 22 from 9:00-9:30. Every 3 items donated will receive a non-uniform coupon redeemable for a 2020 coupon non-uniform day.
Save the Date - School Carnival on Saturday, February 1 from 10:00-2:00 pm
You can pre-purchase tickets on SchoolPay and save yourself time! Tickets are non-refundable. Click here to purchase on SchoolPay.
If you would like to be added to future Parent Group communications, email Parent Group to get added to the email list.
Athletics and Activities
Upcoming Home Varsity Games:
  • Boys Basketball Game vs. Providence Academy on Saturday, January 18 at 7:30 pm in the gymnasium
  • Boys Basketball Game vs. St. Agnes on Tuesday, January 21 at 7:30 pm in the gymnasium
  • Girls Basketball Game vs. Concordia on Thursday, January 23 at 7:00 pm in the gymnasium
Save the Date for Girls Basketball Youth Night on Friday, January 31
Cheer on the Girls Basketball team as they take on Trinity School at home. There will be games, prizes and photos with the team! Admission is free of charge for all St. Croix Prep students.
Softball Youth Camp for Grades 3-7 - Sundays, February 9, 16, 23 and March 1 from 1:45-2:45 pm
Cost is $25. All participants receive a camp t-shirt. Sign up on SchoolPay or click here for more information.
Baseball Youth Camp for Grades 2-6 - Sundays, February 9, 16, 23 and March 1
  • 2nd - 4th Grade: 4:15-5:30 pm
  • 5th - 6th Grade: 5:30-6:15 pm
Cost is $50. All participants receive a camp t-shirt and baseball hat. Sign up on SchoolPay or click here for more information.
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
Health and Emergency Preparedness
"When Is It Time to Get My Child Help for Mental Health Issues" by the Child Mind Institute

When children have emotional or behavioral problems the earlier they get treatment the easier it is to help them. But as parents you also want to avoid unnecessary treatment and costs of both time and money.

Times when it's not a good idea to wait to get your child help: eating disorder, family history of mental illness, and cutting. These issues need to be addressed sooner rather than watching and waiting.

Life events, such as parental divorce, changing schools, new sibling, can cause changes in your child's functioning as a part of a process of adjustment. Most often it is okay to watch and wait in these situations. Some children may need professional help making these adjustments, so keep that option open.

How long you decide to monitor feelings and behaviors that concern you depends on the age of the child and what you think might be wrong. It's okay to reach out for suggestions or just an outside perspective. Many employers have Employee Assistance programs you can access and get guidance on for family concerns/issues. Your primary healthcare provider may be able to give you some general advice and thoughts. If you have decided to 'watch and wait' it is a good idea to be active in that waiting. Spend some extra time talking and observing your child. Ask open ended questions. And be ready to address concerns if you decide it's time to stop waiting. 

If you have any questions, please contact:
  • 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 looking for a Middle School SPED Para. Click here if you would like to apply.

Interested in subbing at St. Croix Prep? We’re hiring teacher, education assistant and paraprofessional subs. Please contact Terri Smith.