Spring Lake Park High School
SLPHS families,
We welcomed students back from fall break this week, and it is good to see everyone jumping right back into productive learning and routines. It was also great to connect with the families that came in for parent-teacher conferences over the break.
If you are looking to connect with your child’s teacher(s), you can reach out directly to your child’s teacher or plan to connect with them during our next conferencing evening on Wednesday, November 13. We’re building in more frequent opportunities for us to connect with each other this year to support student engagement and success.
We had a senior class meeting this morning. We discussed commencement, college applications, the direct admissions program, process for requesting letters of recommendation, and ways our seniors can get the most out of their senior year. We want to be sure students can leverage their high school experience to access the opportunities that follow graduation.
Post-graduation planning isn’t just for our seniors. It’s college knowledge month in Minnesota, and we are hosting representatives of many colleges and other post-secondary opportunities to support students in developing their plans. On October 31, we will host our annual college fair and currently have more than 50 colleges and universities coming in. Students in all grades are encouraged to attend. Be sure to ask your student which schools they found most impressive afterwards.
We have moved into the second half of the first trimester. Thanksgiving and the end of the trimester will be here fast. Please help us keep students focused so their end of trimester grades accurately reflect what they know and are able to do/demonstrate. We appreciate your support.
Together we build brighter futures, one school, one community, #SLPPantherProud!
Matthew Boucher
Principal
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Yearbook Information
- Order your SLPHS Yearbook: It's time to order the SLPHS yearbook for the 2024-2025 school year! Current price is $75. Prices go up each month. Order today through the Balfour store.
- Senior information:
- Last chance photo day, Nov. 7: Seniors have one last chance to take photos for free with David Bank Studios on November 7 in the Fine Arts Center. Seniors can schedule a paid photo shoot by calling the David Bank Studio in Fridley.
- Quotes and Bios are due, Dec. 9: Senior inspirational quotes and bios are due via this Google Link by December 9.
- Baby ads, due Dec. 15: When ordering online through Balfour, senior parents can upload a scanned high resolution of a baby photo and write a message not to exceed 200 characters. Senior Baby Ads are $25 and are due by December 15.
- Hall of Fame nominations, Feb. 19-21: Senior Hall of Fame nominations will begin in January and be finalized the first week of February.
October is College Knowledge Month
We continue to have great opportunities for 9-12 students to get involved in College Knowledge events this month. These events are great for students to learn about postsecondary options, get college application help, visit with college reps and more. Check out upcoming events.
- Thursday, October 24
- Concordia University rep visit, 10 a.m., B138
- College Essay Workshop, 10 a.m., B138 (12th graders only)
- Friday, October 25
- St. Olaf rep visit, 10 a.m., B138
- College Application Help, 10 a.m., B138 (12th graders only)
- College Essay Workshop, 10 a.m., B138 (12th graders only)
- Monday, October 28
- College Scholarship Help, 10 a.m., B138
- North Dakota State University, 10 a.m., B138
- Tuesday, October 29
- College Scholarship Help, 10 a.m., B138
- Wednesday, October 30
- Hennepin Technical College rep visit, 10 a.m., B138
- Junior Class Workshop: The College Search - 10 a.m., B138 (11th grade only)
- Thursday, October 31
- SLPHS College Fair, 1-2:30 p.m., Panther Gym
Want to Join the SLP Fishing Team?
If your student enjoys Competitive Bass fishing, have them join the team!
- 2025 New Angler / Family Information Night - November 18, 2024, 6 p.m. in Kenneth Hall at SLPHS.
- Student Anglers should already have strong fishing knowledge / skills to build on for competitive tournament fishing.
- The team fishes Bass competitively with MN Junior BassNation and SATT. (You will need a Bassmaster membership and TBF Membership) Northeast Metro (minnesotajuniorbassnation.com)
- There's six spots granted to each school team in the Bassnation Conference, additional spots are available at the NE Metro conference Qualifier fish-in
For more details about tournament schedules and requirements, visit the website. (Student-based interest clubs --> Fishing Team). With specific questions, please email SLPFishing@yahoo.com.
Construction Program Continues to Build Community and Futures
The Construction Trades program at Spring Lake Park High School is in its third year, giving students hands-on experience through real-world construction projects This year, 40 students will complete their largest project yet: finishing a one-story, two-bedroom house that will become a permanent home for a local nonprofit.
Through partnerships with industry professionals, students gain experience working alongside plumbers, electricians, and other tradespeople to learn valuable construction skills. They have practiced by building smaller structures, like sheds and dog houses, and are now ready for the home’s finishing stages. The goal is to finish the house by December.
In addition to honing construction techniques, the students have built a sense of camaraderie. Recently, they gathered for a BBQ to celebrate their progress before diving into the final phase of the house project.
For students Trevor Kachina and Landon Ludke, the course is more than just learning construction - it is a stepping stone to their futures. The program is not just about building houses but also learning life skills, building community and shaping futures. Read more.
"Puffs" opening weekend, purchase tickets today!
If you love the story of Harry Potter, then you will enjoy the SLP HS Fall Play. Join us for opening weekend, October 25-26 of "Puffs" or "Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic!" For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.
This play allows you to experience the unique performance setting of “Theater in the Round.” Every so many years, the fall play is produced in “Theater in the Round” with seating on stage surrounding the actors. This unique setting provides a completely different performance experience for all. Purchase Tickets.
Donate to the Panther Thrift Shop
Have Panther gear you are no longer wearing in your home. Donate it to the Panther Thrift Shop and get a coupon to use in the Panther Store for future purchase! Gently used Panther gear with the current SLP logo will be re-sold at thrifty prices to students, staff and families at the Winter Market in December. Contact the team at PantherStore@district16.org for drop off information and to get your coupon. Note we will be unable to accept previous SLP logo gear. We will accept sport and school specific gear with the current SLP Branding. Questions, please contact us at CommEd@district16.org or 763-600-5050.
