Is breakfast and lunch free in the SppS?
For the 2021-2022 school year, breakfast and lunch will be free for all students learning in person. Meal boxes are available for any student enrolled in the SPPS Online School and SPPS students who must miss in-person instruction due to COVID quarantine.
How do I pay for spspps menus?
SPPS plans its menus in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Find answers to frequently asked questions regarding prices, making payments, balances, etc. Link: Use SchoolCafe ( www.schoolcafe.com/spps) to set up and make online payments and much more.
What do SPPS students do for a living?
Students from several SPPS high schools are working as paid interns at Urban Roots, a nonprofit organization on the city’s East Side. The students develop leadership, entrepreneurial and life skills while learning about farming, cooking and conservation.
What are the factors that determine menu planning?
These factors include student acceptability of food items, dietary guidelines, cost, and production and serving logistics at both the Nutrition Center and school locations.
Should schools allow students to share food?
Sharing of Foods and Beverages - Schools should not allow students to share their food or beverages with one another during meal or snack times, given concerns about allergies and other restrictions or some children's diets.
Saint Paul Public Schools Nutrition Services
For the 2021-2022 school year, breakfast and lunch will be free for all students learning in person. Meal boxes are available for any student enrolled in the SPPS Online School and SPPS students who must miss in-person instruction due to COVID quarantine.
The Zero2 Plan
SPPS plans its menus in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
COVID-19 Guidelines
Families should familiarize themselves with these guidelines, which are updated regularly and cover prevention strategies, health screening and monitoring, exclusion guidance, and the SPPS COVID-19 Reporting System.
Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
County, state and community partners are hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics at SPPS schools for kids ages 5 and older and those who qualify for booster shots.
Enroll in SPPS
At SPPS, our mission is to inspire students to think critically, pursue their dreams and change the world.
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Joe Gothard is Superintendent of SPPS , which serves approximately 37,000 PreK-12 students and employs more than 5,000 full-time staff.
Join Our Team
We offer a diverse and supportive workplace, a predictable schedule and comprehensive benefits packages. Learn more and apply at spps.org/careers.
