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Happy Holidays!
We wish you and your family a fun and restful winter break!
We'll see you next year!
School Closed During the Winter Break
The school building and offices will be closed over the winter break. Classes will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
St. Croix Prep Upper School Ranks Highly in MN Niche 2020 Rankings
Niche has ranked St. Croix Prep for the following categories:
  • Best High School Teachers in MN - #1 out of 430
  • Best Charter School in MN - #2 out of 49
  • Best Public High School - #7 out of 431
  • Best College Prep High School - #12 out of 372
Schools are ranked based on the following five criteria: Academics, Teachers, Clubs and Activities, Diversity, College Prep and Health and Safety. Click here for more information. Congratulations to the Upper School students and staff!
St. Croix Prep Debate Team Performs Well at JV Meet
Congratulations to our first and second year debaters for a strong showing at this year's JV/Novice State Debate Tournament. The tournament, which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, was held at Eagan High School and four of our debaters performed exceptionally well at the JV level. In a field of sixty-four debaters, eleventh grader Josie Pacheco placed 21st, while tenth grader J onathan Andry, tenth grader Avery DeWitt, and eighth grader Lexi Davis all placed in the top sixteen in the entire state. This was another wonderful showing for the Prep Debate Team! 
Pictured L to R: Avery DeWitt, Lexi Davis and Jonathan Andry (not pictured: Josie Pacheco).
School News
New Student Registration Deadline is January 10, 2020
If you have any NEW students who you would like to attend St. Croix Prep for the 2020-2021 school year, please do not forget to fill out and submit the application(s). Current students do not need to apply each year, but new siblings do need to submit an application. The application deadline for the lottery is January 10, 2020. Click here for the online application.
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.
'Tis the Season for Norovirus!
Norovirus is a common stomach/intestinal virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. Other symptoms sometimes include low grade fever and body aches. The main treatment is rest and fluids. Watch for dehydration; if concerned call your doctor. 
  • The general guideline for school attendance is to stay home for a minimum of 24 hours after the last episode of vomiting/diarrhea. It can take a day or two to recover, don't push it as it often leads to a relapse! 
  • Handwashing with soap and water is the key to preventing the spread - hand sanitizer is not effective against norovirus. Getting enough sleep is always a good prevention tool as well!
For more information click here .
Don't Forget St. Croix Prep During Your Holiday Shopping - Use Amazon Smile
What is Amazon Smile? If you shop on Amazon, connect your account to St. Croix Prep and the school will receive 0.5% of your purchases. You will continue to receive all the Amazon benefits while using Smile.
Lost and Found Clean Out on Friday, December 20, 2019
All lost and found items will be cleaned out on Friday morning, December 20. Please stop by before this date to look for missing items. Any unclaimed items will be donated.
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. Redemption instructions will be announced the week before the promotion starts.
Emergency Preparedness: Did You Know?
Did you know that each school year Minnesota Schools are required to conduct 5 fire drills, 5 "lockdown" drills (at Prep we now call them ALICE drills) and one tornado drill?

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 hiring a Kindergarten EA. 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
Annual Tubing Event at Green Acres on Friday, January 17 from 2:00-4:00 pm
More details to follow after the winter break!
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 Varsity Basketball Game vs. St. Paul Humboldt on Friday, December 20 at 7:30 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