Bridging Donors and Students to

Enrich Learning and Impact Lives.

2026 Scholarship Banquet

We are excited for the 2026 banquet where we will celebrate 133 student scholarships totaling $614,900 in awards! The event will be held on May 13, 2026. Invitation only - rsvp at www.sspef.org.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible scholarship donors for your continued generosity and support of SSP Seniors!

Silver Apple Award Winners

Anthoney Gonzales - Special Ed Para at Kaposia

Kaposia student Ethan nominated Anthoney Gonzales for the Silver Apple and was so excited that he won! Ethan hand wrote a letter explaining how he loves to play catch with him, and how "Mr. G works so hard when kids need to calm down. He makes me feel happy and calm." Congratulations Mr. Gonzales!

Patrick Griffith - Special Ed Para at Lincoln Center

Patrick Griffith has been a beloved staff member at Lincoln Center for the past 12 years. Mr. Patrick's nominations came in the form of students using a tablet -talking device as their voice, as well as from previous students. Congratulations Mr. Patrick!

Chris Bakken - Language Arts teacher at the high school

For the past 35 years, Chris Bakken has worked for SSP schools both teaching and coaching. He was nominated by current and former students who say that "Mr. Bakken has helped me be better as a student and person, he challenges the students and pushes us to be the best version of ourselves."  Congratulations Mr. Bakken!

Program Highlights

High School students in Tatiana Walker's class took a 3 day/2 night trip to Long Lake Conservation Center in Palisade, MN in April. All of the students have identified educational disabilities, and most have never had the opportunity to connect with the environment in a meaningful way.

This educational experience gave students access to activities including canoeing, archery, a bog trek, camping skills and so much more! One of the students even designed the shirts they are wearing in this picture, especially for the trip! The conservation center was so impressed with the shirt design, they will now be selling them to other visitors!

The opportunity was funded by the Gru Family Endowed Program Fund.

Class Reunions

Class of 1957 Reunion:

The class of 1957 is meeting at Joseph's Grill on August 12th from 11-2.

140 Wabasha St S., St Paul

Class of 1971 Reunion:

The class of 1971 is celebrating their 55th Reunion

Friday, October 9, 2026 from 3-7pm

Croatian Hall

$10 per person (Food and cash bar)

Registration and payment info to be announced soon.

https://ssphs71.wixsite.com/website

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If you have plans for a reunion in 2026, please contact the Foundation and we will get the information out in our communications.

Also, please send in any reunion pictures

so we can share them here!