June 4, 2025 | Stories and News from St. Louis Park Public Schools

We send our warmest wishes to all who are observing Eid—may your celebrations be filled with peace, joy, and blessings. We also recognize that some students and staff may be absent on Friday to honor this special day, and as we head into summer, we thank you for a wonderful school year and wish all our families a joyful, restful, and safe break.

The St. Louis Park Public Schools Communications Team has welcomed four interns for a five-week internship designed to give students hands-on experience and exposure to the field of communications and public relations.

Our students are writing event recaps, conducting staff interviews, filming “tiny mic” videos with their peers, all while using their creativity and voice to tell the stories of our schools. We are excited to help them discover new possibilities for their own futures.

We’re excited to start sharing their work across our newsletters, website and social media channels. Check out some of their work so far!

George Floyd Memorial Taking Stand at SLPHS

Written by: Suwaydah Aden

On May 22, 2025, SOAR hosted a memorial for George Floyd. SOAR stands for Student Organized Anti Racism, which is a club at St. Louis Park High School. George Floyd was a father, a black man, who was murdered by the Minneapolis Police Department. During the memorial, students remained in a quiet reflection to reflect on what happened.

Staff Spotlight: Meet Mr. Polk

Written by: Graham Riggs

Mr. Alexander Polk is a high school science teacher who genuinely cares about his students and works hard to support their success. His commitment to both education and the community makes him a valued and respected presence in St. Louis Park.

Wrapping up the 2024-2025 Principals Advisory Council 

Written by: Jillian Dixon

The Principals Advisory Council (PAC) is a small group of students that meets with Principal LaNisha Paddock once a month to discuss school-wide issues. They discuss improvements that are wanted and issues that are happening at the district-level. The group generally gives Principal Paddock a better sense of what the student body is feeling. 

Construction updates from Knutson Construction are available to view!

SLP Construction Update

Aquila Construction Update

Get Ready for the 2025-26 School Year

We're already planning for an amazing 2025-26 school year – and we want to help your family start strong!

As you head into summer, take a few minutes to check these important items off your list:

• Review your school’s supply list
• Update immunizations and student records (required for school attendance)
• Complete required forms in PowerSchool

A little prep now means a smoother fall later. Access the back to school information on our website to get a head start!

Central Clinic Services will end on June 5

Services at Central Clinic at 6300 Walker Street were temporarily suspended this spring due to unforeseen plumbing issues. Temporary services are available until June 5, 2025, at at Creekside Clinic, located at 6600 Excelsior (services include Immunizations, Sports physicals, Acute needs, and sexual health needs). Services are not offered during summer months.

The Central Clinic at 6300 Walker Street will reopen on Tuesday, August 5. Families have the opportunity to receive all of their vaccinations at the Saturday, August 16, 2025, Free Immunization Clinic at St. Louis Park Middle School. 

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From classrooms to cafeterias, offices to playgrounds – our 2025 retirees have shaped countless lives. Last week's video mistakingly left out Deb Skadden, a High School Social Studies Teacher.

Join us in honoring their contributions and celebrating their next chapter!

Congratulations to Ashley Sukhu, Director of Communications, on being elected the 2026 President of the Minnesota School Public Relations Association (MinnSPRA)!

MinnSPRA is a statewide, award-winning organization dedicated to supporting, developing, and empowering school communication professionals.

We’re thrilled to see the impact she will have on this influential organization and the broader school public relations community.

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month – a time to honor and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the diversity, strength, and brilliance that LGBTQ+ individuals bring to our schools and the world. We believe every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued for who they are. We stand with our LGBTQ+ community in the spirit of belonging, acceptance, and joy.

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