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COVID Tests Available for Students and Staff

Rapid-result COVID antigen tests are now available at sites for both staff and students. Tests can be requested at the front office of a student’s school or staff’s primary work location. Every home in the U.S. is also eligible to order four free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them. Go online to www.covidtests.gov and fill out a short form to order your tests today.

District Reduces COVID-19 Isolation Period to Five Days

In response to new recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and surging COVID rates in our schools and community, St. Louis Park Public Schools has updated quarantine and testing protocols. CLICK HERE to view complete information provided in English, Spanish & Somali.

School Board Approves 2022-23 School Calendar

The School Board approved the 2022-23 School Calendar and reviewed a preliminary version for 2023-24 at its Tuesday, January 11 Study Session. Click here to view and download the 2022-23 At a Glance Calendar. Also be aware that all calendar information for the District can be found online.

Information Regarding School Board Vacancy

On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, then-School Board Chair Mary Tomback accepted the resignation of Board Member Laura McClendon, a member of the Board since January 2020. State statute requires the Board to fill the vacancy, but the process by which it does so is within its sole discretion. The Board has chosen a process that will allow for any interested and eligible person to apply for the open seat. Board Chair Anne Casey hopes that many people will research the role and consider applying, stating, “We encourage all members of the St. Louis Park community to consider applying to serve on the school board. Please don't hesitate to reach out to board members if you have questions or would like to know more about the role and responsibilities of the board." Click here to access a PDF that contains the full appointment process.

Middle School Theatre to Present "Back to the 80s" January 27-30

The St. Louis Park Middle School Theatre Program will present "Back to the 80s: A Risky,Goonie, Breakfast Tale of Totally Tubular Time Travel" in four showings on January 27-30 at the Middle School Performing Arts Center. Performances are January 27-29 at 7 p.m. and January 30 at 1 p.m. Audience members are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance due to limited seating. Click here to purchase tickets. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults. Read More. 

High School Schedules Virtual Visit Days for Families New to the District

St. Louis Park High School has scheduled a series of "Virtual Visit Days" during the month of January for families who are considering having their students attend St. Louis Park High School for the 2022-23 school year. Please note that these Virtual Visit Days are intended for families and students who have not previously attended St. Louis Park Public Schools. There will be an Incoming 9th Grade Information Night for families who currently have 8th graders attending St. Louis Park Middle School. Read More. 

Online Kindergarten Enrollment Now Open

Online kindergarten enrollment and the Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Lottery Request Form are now available. Please visit the Enrollment Center website for enrollment instructions. To learn more about Kindergarten in St. Louis Park Public Schools, visit www.slpenrollment.com.