St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News
April 21, 2022

Please note: For the most up to date information please click on the Middle School website. (Language Translations available)
Key Upcoming Dates
District Orchestra Festival Grades 6-12
  • 4/25 7pm High School Field House

MCA Testing

  • 4/26 1st through 3rd Hour -Reading
  • 4/28 and 4/29 1st through 3rd Hour- Makeup Testing

REMINDERS:  Please remind your student of the following: Get a good night's rest and we encourage them to do their best! Please have them bring their school issued computer fully charged. Bring a full water bottle and corded headphones. Please have students bring activities to do when testing is done such as a book or other quiet non electronic activities.  
Attention Incoming 6th Grade Families
TONIGHT **Rally Night - April 21, 2022 6:30 pm
St. Louis Park Middle School will host Incoming 6th Grade Rally Night at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21. Please note that this will be an in-person event with some content available virtually through recorded video. This recording will be available by 9 pm tonight on the Middle School website - Families Section.

Rally Night is great opportunity for incoming 6th grade families to become acquainted with the Middle School prior to the 2022-23 school year. The event will begin with a welcome from school leaders at 6:30 p.m. in the new performing arts space and will then transition into a variety of informational sessions and experiences including the following:

  • Student-led Tours
  • Fieldhouse Fair & Information Stations (Athletics, Clubs/Activities, Student Leadership Opportunities, Library Media Center, etc.)
  • Student Panel
  • Specialized Programming Information (International Baccalaureate, Extended Spanish Program, Restorative Practices, etc.)
  • 10 Myths About Your Adolescent's Life at SLP (geared toward parents and guardians)
  • St. Louis Park Swag Giveaways
Coffee with the Principals May 6, 2022
Come join Principals Bork and Boll in a virtual format to answer questions about the Middle School and your incoming 6th Grader.
Middle School Jump Start May 21, 2022
Due to construction at the MS this summer, our Jump Start program will be offered on Saturday, May 21th. 
Please use the following link to register beginning April 18th.
Middle School Principal Selection Process and Timeline
Prior to spring break, Middle School Principal Les Bork announced his plans to retire at the end of the school year after serving in the District for 37 years. Below is a timeline of events/actions connected to the Middle School Principal selection process.


  • May 2 - First round interviews with stakeholder groups will take place virtually via Google Meet.
  • May 9 - Second round interviews will take place either virtually or in-person.
  • May 16-18 - Final round interview with Superintendent. Final selection decisions will consider information collected throughout the full selection process and be made by the Superintendent.  
  • May 24 - Superintendent will make an employment recommendation to the Board at the May 24 School Board meeting.

Stakeholder Input Forms
Click on the links below to complete a survey giving us your input on the following:

* Strengths/attributes needed in the future principal to meet the District's mission
* Actions you wish to see
* Questions we should ask candidates during the interview process

Your insight on the future and leadership of the Middle School is important. Parents/guardians - students received an email from Superintendent Osei with the link to provide input. Please help us center student voice by encouraging your student(s) to complete the form. Thank you!
COVID Reminder
Parents and guardians are reminded that if a school or center passes the 5% threshold of positive COVID cases among its student and staff population, in conjunction with Policy 808, students and staff will be required to wear a face covering inside the building for two weeks with a few exceptions.

Hennepin County has also updated its COVID Fact Sheet. Click here to download this fact sheet in English. Per Hennepin County, translatio
Host Families Needed
The students and staff have enjoyed getting to know our Global Intern, Estefanny this school year! Estefanny has been assisting teachers and sharing the culture of Colombia in several classes. Scott and Sally Hagen and family have generously opened their home to Estefanny as a host family. 

The middle school is excited to be bringing back TWO Global Interns for the 2022-23 school year!  Global Interns are a great addition to our classrooms and make connections with many of our students, not only ESP students. Global Interns bring an exciting energy to the classroom and are eager to be involved in the SLP community.  

We are looking for two host families for the fall semester (late August through the end of January) and two more host families for next spring (late January through the end of the school year in 2023). The main requirement is the intern must have their own legal bedroom. It is a great opportunity for your family to learn about another culture while introducing the Global Intern to Minnesota and our community in St Louis Park. You do not need to be an ESP family. All middle school families are welcome to host. There is no requirement for families to know Spanish as the interns are also fluent in English.

 My family has had a great experience hosting in the recent years and created lasting friendships. Please reach out to me if you are interested or have questions. Karita Bentley at [email protected]
Youth Enrichment Opportunities


Enrichment Opportunities for Middle School Students

Community Education Youth Enrichment Programs (YEP) will have a line-up of both before and after-school programs available at St. Louis Park Middle School.


Gaming Club 
Mondays, 4-5:15 pm in the cafeteria through May 23
$20/$30/$40/$50
Click here to register

Art Club
Wednesdays, 4-5:15 pm in Room 2314 through May 25
$20/$30/$40/$50
Click here to register



Questions about Enrichment Programs? Contact Kelleen at [email protected] or 952-928-6399





Mr. Les Bork Principal
Mr. Jason Boll Assistant Principal

2025 Texas Avenue South
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-928-6300
Attendance: 952-928-6394
Fax: 952-928-6383
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