Important Information for High School Families |
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Message from Principal Paddock |
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Happy May Day!
The month of May begins Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This month we acknowledge their accomplishments, culture and contributions throughout US history. Join me in celebrating the rich heritage of our Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
Take care, be well, and GO PARK!
LaNisha Paddock, Principal
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High School Interim Assistant Principal Named |
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As many of you know, AP Todd Goggleye, has accepted a new position in Robbinsdale Areas Schools. Please help me in wishing AP Goggleye the very best in his next adventure. AP Goggleye will be missed.
Derek Wennerberg will be our Interim AP beginning May 2nd. Mr. Wennerberg comes from the SLPMS with a wealth of knowledge & experiences. His bio can be read below. Please help me in welcoming Mr. Wennerberg to the SLPHS Team. We are excited to have you aboard!
Wennerberg Bio:
Derek Wennerberg will be the interim Assistant Principal for the remainder of the school year at SLP high school. He loves to travel, BBQ Brisket, and enjoys those great sweatshirt days in the fall on long hikes with his three daughters.
As an educator with 25 years of experience, he has worked in many roles in the SLP district. His most common role is that of a Physical Education/Health teacher and middle school Athletic Director. His most recent role has been the role of Dean of Students at SLP middle school.
When at school you can see him encouraging students to be active or helping them through a tough day, but outside of school you can hear him announcing Park football games on Friday nights, hanging out with his family and his dog, Rudy, and helping start a new church in White Bear Lake.
Derek Wennerberg
Interim Assistant Principal SLPHS
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! |
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Please help me in celebrating our teachers and staff for teacher appreciation week May 2-6. Thank you, Educators, for sharing your brilliance with our students and the community. We cannot do this work without you. GO PARK!! |
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LMC End of Year Deadlines |
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Seniors: LMC books and fines of seniors are due in the Media Center Friday, May 20th. Textbooks should be returned to teachers as advised.
Senior Chromebook Drop Off: Chromebooks and chargers must be returned to the LMC as soon as seniors are done using them May 24th - June 7th. Special collections will be held at Door 28 during cap and gown distribution May 24th and at graduation rehearsal June 7th.
Grades 9-11: The last day to checkout books in the LMC for students in grades 9-11 is Friday, May 20th. LMC books and fines of students in grades 9-11 are due in the Media Center Friday, May 27th. Textbooks should be returned to teachers as advised. Students in grades 9-11 will keep Chromebooks over the summer and through 12th grade. Students in grades 9-11 who wish to turn in Chromebooks and chargers to be held at school over the summer may bring them to the Media Center by the end of the day June 9th.
Summer Chromebook Drop Off: If you need to return a Chromebook over the summer, you may drop it off at the Enrollment Center office 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mondays - Thursdays. This office is located at the back of the high school; follow the signs (to the right) through Door 26.
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Final Senior Meeting-- May 4 |
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FINAL SENIOR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
Attention all 12th graders! Your last senior meeting is on Wednesday, May 4 at 10:05-10:35. All graduation information will be presented in this meeting. You will not want to miss this information. Please report to your Park Connections class for attendance and login to the meeting virtually. The virtual link will be sent to your school email account.
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Senior Speakers Needed for Graduation |
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AP and IB Testing April 28- May 20 |
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Students in AP and IB courses will begin testing on April 28 and the exam period will end on May 20. Students will receive their individual exam schedules through the Student Support Time App. Each exam invitation will include the date, time, and location of the exam. (If you are registered for exams and believe you haven’t received any invitations, please check your junk mail immediately.) Some exams will be taking place in multiple locations, so students should not rely on a classmate for their own personal schedule. Here is a copy of the complete schedule - if you have any questions about your testing location or time, please contact your AP/IB teacher or Dr. Case (case.alissa@slpschools.org).
Students will review all exam rules and requirements with their AP and IB teacher prior to the course exam date. Here are a few important general reminders for testing day(s):
No electronic devices are allowed in the testing space - please leave your phone, earbuds, smart watches, etc. at home or turned off and kept in a secure location. Students will not be allowed to access any of these devices, even during testing breaks. (The only exception for electronic devices is for students who are taking an AP Spanish, French, or German language exam. They must bring their fully charged Chromebook to take the exam.)
Students must stay in their exam space until the exam time is completed. You may not leave the exam, even if you have completed it. This is especially important for students who are scheduled for exams from 1-5pm. You will be required to stay until 5pm - please plan your transportation and family/work/athletics/activities schedule accordingly.
Students are allowed to bring a snack only in its original packaging (ie: any fruit, a granola bar, etc.) Anything packaged in a bag or tupperware will not be allowed. Students can also bring water in a clear bottle with no stickers. Snacks and water will be stored under the student’s testing table and can be accessed at break time.
If you have any questions or concerns about your schedule or testing accommodations, please contact Dr. Case at case.alissa@slpschools.org
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All Juniors & Seniors are invited to Prom 2022
Join us at the Union Depot - St. Paul
214 4th Street East,
St. Paul, MN 55101
On May 14, 2022
From 8:30pm-11:30pm
The cost is $30 per ticket - purchase now, prices will increase on May 2.
Tickets may be purchased in the lunchroom during lunches
Juniors or Seniors are allowed to bring one guest (from another high school* or an underclassperson).
*Permission slips can be found in the main office, they are DUE by May 11, at 3:30pm.
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THANKS to all who contributed to the Staff Appreciation meal this Wednesday. There are still a few slots left if you haven’t had a chance to sign up.
As we enter Staff Appreciation Week - May 2-6 - this is a great time to send a thank you note to your child’s teachers and support staff. All it takes is a quick moment to share your gratitude. Staff email addresses can be found here: https://hs.slpschools.org/about/staff-directory
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SAVE THE DATE! Our last Coffee with the Principal is Tuesday, May 24 from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Watch for a Zoom link in a future 6425!
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SENIOR PARTY INFO!! “WE LOVE OUR SENIORS” SIGNS ORDER FORM BELOW!!
SLP Senior Graduation Party is almost here!
Each year parents and the community come together to throw a graduation celebration for our graduating seniors. The Senior Party immediately follows the graduation ceremony and is an opportunity for all the Seniors to celebrate their accomplishments together on their big night. The party is organized by parent volunteers and the goal is to bring the whole class together and make it FREE for all seniors.
The new graduates will celebrate at Park Tavern from 9 - 12:30 pm with food, drinks, bowling, trivia, a DJ, and, of course, each other!
To make this party FREE for all seniors our goal is to raise at least $10,000, and we need your help.
How you can support our seniors:
Donate directly to help make the party free for all seniors - Venmo @SLPseniorparty2022
Watch out for special fundraising nights at local restaurants like Parkway Pizza and Chipotle.
For event information and updates, volunteer opportunities, and more ways to donate, visit slpseniorparty2022.com and follow @slpseniorparty2022 on Instagram and SLP Senior Party 2022 on Facebook
Help spread the word!
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May 12th
Parkway Pizza Night! Eat in, carry out or get your pizza delivered and Parkway Pizza will contribute part of the proceeds to the SLP Senior Class Party!
For up to date Class of 2022 Senior class party info, stay connected via these sites!
Instagram @slpseniorparty2022
Facebook - SLP Senior Party 2022
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College Planning - Start as early as 9th Grade
You and your students are invited to join UChicago and a variety of our Coalition for College partners to learn about the ins and outs of the college admissions process in this year’s Coalition Week. Coalition for College member schools are united in their mission to make college a reality for all students through free college planning tools that help students learn about, prepare for, and apply to college. CHECK out https://hs.slpschools.org/students/career-college-center - for more!
From May 15 – 19, your students and their families can learn about new, helpful college search resources, and celebrate all the hard work you all do!
Tuesday, May 17, 6 p.m. CDT: College Essays 101. A discussion with UChicago and University of Michigan on how essays can add an important perspective to a student’s application and learn how different kinds of essays are considered in a holistic review process.
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Class of 2024- current 10th Graders.
Are you interested in helping yourself reach your goal of post-secondary education? Minds Matter is a program that starts in your sophomore year. See qualifications below:
Maintain a strong overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher
Qualify for free or reduced lunch
Are committed to pursuing a four-year college education
Available on Saturdays during school year
Demonstrate strong academic potential, motivation, maturity, and responsibility
Minds Matter takes a small cohort of students through 3 years - 10th, 11th and 12th and works with them on ACT prep, resume building, interviewing and other skills with the help of assigned mentors. This program offers some awesome summer opportunities for students (free of charge) and usually leads to a high portion of your 4 year degree being paid in scholarship dollars.
To view an Informational video, click here.
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Senior Shirts- Seeking Donations |
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A note from the Seniors of STORiole:
We want all seniors to have shirts by graduation to commemorate our achievements. To accomplish this goal, we would like people to donate to make this possible. Please donate at the Storiole website.
Seniors: Please let us know what your preferred name is and what size you would like TAKE SURVEY HERE.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Lugo in Room B224
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Litter & Garbage in our Community |
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There has been a lot of litter and garbage left on the grounds of SLPHS. This blows into the yards of neighboring homes and residences. To demonstrate Park PRIDE, please do your part in keeping outdoor and indoor spaces clean by disposing of your garbage in an appropriate garbage receptacle. |
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SLPHS Good Neighbor Policy |
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St. Louis Park High School students are expected to respect our neighbors and not litter, loiter, smoke, trespass, or act inappropriately on or near their property. This includes being safe and responsible while driving on and off campus. Please do your part in respecting on and off-campus community spaces. |
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