2018-2019 BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION

Welcome to the new 2019-2020 school year. Please read through the following back to school details and we will see you all soon!

Back to School Night for All Grades is Wednesday, August 21

Lower School will have a meet-and-greet open house time for you and your child to come meet their new teacher and drop off supplies in the classroom. The open house begins at 3:00 pm and will end promptly at 5:00 pm.

Middle and Upper Schools - Back to school night will take place in the school cafeteria from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. This is the time to pay fees, put money into your student's lunch accounts, drop off forms, pick up schedules and locker assignments, drop off classroom supplies and bring personal supplies to lockers.

Reminder - Register Students for Bus Transportation for the 2019-2020 School Year DEADLINE is AUGUST 2

Any transportation registrations that are received after August 2 cannot be guaranteed transportation for the first two weeks of school. The routes have to be finalized and information sent to parents the week of August 12. If you have any questions, please call MN Central directly at 651-430-3311.

To register your child for bus transportation for the 2019-2020 school year, please click here .

Make Payments on SchoolPay: Skip the lines and pay all fees, activities registrations, lunch account deposits, etc. now, before Back To School Night! Student schedules will be given out once fees are paid. The following payments can be made via SchoolPay:

Required Health Forms for 2019-2020 School Year

The Health Office needs updated immunizations, physicals and medication forms each school year. All forms can be found on the Prep website under Health Services. For immunizations, either the website form or a print out of your clinic's form is acceptable. If your student has medical exemptions to immunizations the website form must be completed and signed by the physician. If your family conscientiously objects to immunizations the website form needs to be completed and notarized. Physical exams are encouraged according to your healthcare provider's recommendations. Athletes are required to have a physical on file and updated every three years. Any changes to your student's health should be reported to the Health Office. For students who have asthma, life-threatening allergies, diabetes, seizures or other chronic health issues, health specific forms must be completed each school year (asthma action plan, allergy action plan, etc). These forms need to be completed by a physician and are on the website. All forms should be turned in to the Main Office where they will be immediately routed to the Health Office. You can also email them directly to the school nurse or have the clinic fax them to 651-395-5901.

If you have any questions please contact the Licensed School Nurse, Candace Westlund.

Students must have the proper immunization form updated and on file in the Health Office in order to attend the first day of classes. This is not a new requirement, but it is new to 12th grade as the State of Minnesota has not been enforcing the law requirement until this school year.

Educational Benefits: To apply for free or reduced lunches click here for an application and information. Note: Families MUST fill out a new application for benefits at the beginning of each school year; however, prior year benefit status will roll forward through October 9.

Parking Permits: Upper School Students who will be driving to school must obtain a parking permit. Parking lots will be monitored daily for the required student parking permits. Enforcement of permit will begin September 23. Permit applications are available on SchoolPay under 'School Payments' then '19/20 Student Parking Permit' or in the main office.

Background Checks: Click here to access the online background check application. Background checks need to be renewed every two years and are required for all volunteers who: 

Field Trip Release Form: If you did not return a 2019-20 Field Trip Liability Release form for the 2019-2020 school year with your student's Intent To Return forms, please click here to print, complete and return at Back To School Night. A new release form is required each school year. 

Want to Join Our Team? St. Croix Prep is Hiring!

St. Croix Prep is hiring Lower School classroom Educational Assistants and Lower School and Upper School SPED Paraprofessionals. Click here to apply.

Non-profit Legal Assistance Needed

Do you or someone you know have expertise in non-profit law, and more specifically as it applies to the establishment of endowments? We are looking for a volunteer to help us advise us on a special project at SCPA. If you would like to help us and you have the expertise – we’d like to hear from you. Please contact Kelly Gutierrez for more information.

PAC Ushers Needed

We are looking for adult volunteers to usher for fine arts events during the 2019-2020 school year.

Middle School Theater Starts Monday, August 12

MS Theater starts August 12 at 2:00 pm for any students in grades 5-8 interested in being part of our productions of "Oz" and "Miss Nelson is Missing." There is also a parent meeting on August 13 at 6:00 pm for new participants. For more information and forms email Stacy Mittag.

REMINDER - Fall Sports Registration Available Friday, August 2

In order to be eligible, the following must be completed prior to participation in practice or games:

Varsity Letter in Service

St. Croix Prep offers an opportunity to earn a varsity letter in service for students entering grades 9-12. Students that are interested in earning a letter in service click here to read the requirements. There will be an informational meeting for students in September. Email Karen Vidlock if you have questions.

For a list of all upcoming activities at St. Croix Prep, view the Activities Calendar here . Sign up for alerts for any last minute cancellations or changes to the schedule.

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