Principal’s Message
Dear SPC Families,
Welcome to a brand-new school year! With great joy and anticipation, we open our doors for our 101st year of Catholic school education here at SPC. This remarkable milestone is a testament to the dedication and love of our parish, parents, students, faculty, alumni—and, of course, the power of prayer.
Through the years, our school has thrived because of the faith-filled commitment of our community, and I am confident that the 2025–2026 school year will be no exception. We have so much to be grateful for, and even more to look forward to.
I wish each of you an inspiring and joy-filled start to the school year. Let’s make this a year of faith, learning, friendship, and growth for every child in our care!
Up & Coming
- Teacher Letter & Class Assignments
Friday, August 15 — Emailed directly to families. - Back-to-School Mass, Meet the Teachers & Ice Cream Social
Sunday, August 17 | 4:00–6:30 p.m. - Preschool & Kindergarten Parent Meeting
Tuesday, August 19 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Parents will receive an email from their child’s teacher with available 30-minute meeting slots (4:00-4:30, 4:45-5:15 & 5:30-6:00 p.m) with a Sign Up Genius link. - First Day of School (Grades K–8)
Wednesday, August 20 — doors open 7:45-school starts at 8:00. *Kindergarten ends the day at 2:50 p.m and Grades 1-8 end the day at 3:00 p.m. - Preschool First Day & “Tears and Cheers” Gathering
Thursday, August 21st, 8:00 a.m. - EDP (Extended Day Program) Begins
Monday, August 25 - Labor Day — NO SCHOOL
Monday, September 1 - Back to School Night (New Date)
- Wednesday, September 3
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! May our days be filled with curiosity, kindness, and the joy of learning together. Thank you for entrusting SPC with the gift of your children—let’s make this 101st year one we will remember with pride and gratitude.
James White | Principal
Please join us in welcoming our new Faculty and Staff!
New Faculty and Staff Bios
Welcome Parents!
We hope everyone has had a safe, relaxing and joyful summer as we all eagerly anticipate the start of the 2025-2026 Saint Paul Tigers school year! A warm welcome to all the new families entering their first year with SPC and a hearty welcome back to all our returning Tigers!
On Sunday, August 17th, please join us for our Back to School Mass at 4 p.m. in the Upper Church. Immediately following Mass we will have an Ice Cream Social in the Safe Zone and Teacher meet-and-greet/supply drop-off in your respective classrooms. Teacher Meet and Greet/Supply Drop-off will be after Mass until 6:30.
If you ordered your school supplies through Home and School, they will be delivered to your child’s classroom.
Friendly reminders:
- For K-8 Families: Last call for the used uniform sale from 2:30-3:30 in the UGC. Cash only!
- For Preschool Families: Uniforms and school supplies are not required for PK3 or PK4 and if you are unfamiliar, here is a map to find the Safe Zone (Zones 3 and 4.)
- Don’t forget to check out the freshly painted four square, hop scotch and other painted stencils in the safe zone!
- A ticket system is being implemented for ice cream this year. Please make sure you grab an ice cream ticket from the ticket table before enjoying an ice cream.
Please RSVP for Back-to-School Night using the link provided below:
Tears & Cheers
Dear Parents of Preschoolers and Kindergarteners,
Cheering? Tearing up? Either way—join us on Thursday, August 21st, right after drop-off for coffee and donuts. We’ll meet outside the Upper Grade Center door B10.
Meet new friends • Catch up after summer • Enjoy a treat!
Playground Stencils Project Complete!
A huge thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who came together last weekend to refresh our Preschool – 4th Grade recess playlot, the Safe Zone. They spent the day painting bright, colorful designs on the newly repaved area! There are so many people to thank for this beautiful playlot refresh! Please read all about our stencil/paint project here.
More From SPC!
I hope you all had a restful and relaxing summer!
This time of year is exciting, and I also know transitions can be tricky to navigate at times. I often will include resources for parents in the Thursday Mailing. Please see below if transitions can bring up feelings of anxiety in your home. As a Mom myself, I know when things feel stressful, I tend to jump in and try to make it better. There are some good tips on how to manage when emotional distress arises.
How to Manage Back-to-School Anxiety
Webinar: How to Help Your Anxious Teen
I am excited to share that Claire Hanrahan (previous SPC Intern) will be joining the Inclusion team this year. Although her home will be in the EGC, we will collaborate often on Social Emotional and Wellness Programming throughout the year.
We will continue with our 2nd year of implementing Wayfinder, SEL curriculum PK-8. Once the Advisory and Morning Meeting begin, we will be sending home links with more information.
After School Activities
Fall Ballet Classes Preschool – 2nd Grade
September 9-December 16th
Click here to download the flyer with all of the details and registration link.
Fall Spanish Club Preschool – 2nd Grade
September 9-December 9th
Click here to download the flyer with all the details and registration link.
Chess Ed Fall Registration Grades 1-8
Registration for the Fall chess program at SPC is underway! The 11-week after-
school program takes place on Tuesdays from 2-3 pm and runs from 9/9/25 to
11/18/25.
Click here to download the flyer with all of the details and the registration link.
SPC Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts – Boys in Grades 1-8
From the Parish
We have an active and vibrant parish and encourage everyone to read the weekly bulletins for Fr. James’ weekly letter and stay informed about all upcoming events and programs.
Please click here for the latest bulletin.
Please click here for Fr. James’ Weekly Letters
A Special Invitation to Lead and Serve with the St. Paul Women’s Group (AOW)
Since 1941, the St. Paul of the Cross Women’s Group, the Apostolate of Women (AOW), has been a vibrant part of our parish and community, helping us grow in our faith, establish lifelong friendships, and help those in need.
Please read more here.
Children’s Choir
Online Registration is OPEN!
Online Registration for the 2025-2026 Children’s Choir is now open!
All children in grades 2-6 are invited to sing in the choir.
Rehearsals begin on Wednesday, September 17 and run from 4:30-5:30 pm in The Holy Family Chapel.
Visit spc-church.org to register.
For more information contact our Director of Music, Ed Eicker, at [email protected].