School Activities & Events Calendar

See what's happening this upcoming month.

School News

• Today is a Spirit Wear Day
• School Board Meeting on Tue, Sep 22
• Job Posting for Morning Crossing Guard
• Attn Student Drivers
• Bus Evacuation Drills Sep 21-25
• Service Club Book Drive Now Through Sep 30
• MS Theater Tickets Now on Sale
• Help Build the School Garden
• Busing Questions
• Prep Marathon on Fri, Oct 9 – Fundraising Has Begun
• Prep Fund Teacher Grants Awarded
• We Are Hiring
• News from the Activities Department
• Get Your Prep Gear

Congratulations to Cross Country captains Owen (left) and Grant (right) on placing in the Lions opening meet at UW River Falls. Senior Owen Schutte placed 3rd and Junior Grant Ellis placed 20th in the boys race, earning both of them medals to start the season. Freshman Liam Kocian placed 21st to add to the team's strong start to the season.

The boys and girls next race will be Saturday in the Roy Griak hosted by the University of Minnesota at Fort Snelling Golf Course. Good luck to both teams!

Today is a Spirit Wear Day

Spirit Wear Guidelines:

All previously issued St. Croix Prep spirit wear attire, athletic participation shirts and event clothing may be worn. This includes St. Croix Prep branded bottoms.



• St. Croix Prep branded bottoms include both spirit wear and bottoms issued by St. Croix Prep Teams and Clubs.
• Jeans (solid blue or black) may be worn otherwise uniform pants, shorts, or skirts are to accompany the Spirit Wear attire.
• Athletic wear that is not Prep branded is not allowed.
• If you are not wearing jeans or St. Croix Prep BRANDED spirit wear bottoms, you must be in uniform bottoms (leggings underneath uniform bottom is allowed – no leggings/jeggings by themselves.).

Starting Monday, September 21 Parent Pick Up Line Change – Last Name Starting with L Will Shift to First Half of Alphabet

To better balance our parent pick up lines, starting on Monday, September 21, families with last names that begin with L will shift to the first half of the alphabet. So, the inside pick up line will now be A-L and the outer line will be M-Z. Click here for an updated map.

We have been counting cars and observing daily activity and there are slightly more in the second half of the pick up line than the first so we are making this adjustment.

Thank you for your patience as we work to make the pick up process as efficient and smooth as possible.

School Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00 pm in the Orchestra Room

The next school board meeting is on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00 pm in the Orchestra Room. Board members may attend virtually. Click here for a copy of the draft agenda.

Job Posting for Morning Crossing Guard

We are looking for an individual who would like to be the morning crossing guard at the entrance to the school. Pay is $20/morning. If you are interested, please apply here.

Student Drivers – Back Parking Lot

Attention student drivers: in the morning, as you are entering the student parking lot, please head straight into the lot. Do not turn left to get to the back row as this is where the buses are exiting after drop off. Please follow the directions of the traffic control person.

Bus Evacuation Drills September 21-25 May Delay Bus Routes

Stillwater Bus Transportation will be holding bus evacuation drills for all buses the the week of September 21-25. Bus evacuations may delay the second tier (including Prep) bus routes by 15-20 minutes, depending on student participation. The bus garage and transportation will communicate through the MyRide App on these days for students on the second tier of the delay due to bus evacuations.

The bus evacuation drill for St. Croix Prep students will take place on Friday, September 25. Click here to read the procedures taught during the bus evacuation drill.

Service Club Book Drive – September 14-30

Service Club is having its first-ever Book Drive September 14-30th!! This book drive is to support the Jeremiah Project, a national nonprofit organization that helps single mothers and their children to break the cycle of poverty.

We are looking for new or gently used elementary-aged books and youth chapter books. Drop off your books every Wednesday and Friday morning from 8:00 to 8:30. Service Club leaders will be ready to pick up your books at the parent drop-off lane. There will also be donation boxes in the Atrium and in the Upper School office.

We are hoping to get 200 books donated! We can’t wait to see how much our school can come together as a community. Thank you from Service Club!

Middle School Theater Performances on Friday, Oct 2 and Saturday, Oct 3 – Tickets Now on Sale

MS Theater will present "Dr Experimenter and the League of Evil" and "Dorothy in Wonderland" on Friday, Oct 2 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, Oct 3 at 2:00 pm. Both shows perform during each performance. Dr Experimentor, a supervillain, who must defeat Extremo to stay in an evil organization. But there's a catch; Extremo is his best friend. What happens when Dorothy and her friends end up in Wonderland. Now to get home, they have to contend with the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and The Queen of Hearts.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Help Build the Prep School Garden!

St. Croix Prep has received an AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to expand the school garden with new raised beds, fencing, and irrigation.

A Garden Build Crew is being assembled! Prep community members with carpentry, construction, landscaping, gardening, DIY skills — or simply a willingness to help — are invited to participate.

Interested? Sign up here to attend a short kickoff meeting to review the project and develop a plan for getting the garden built.

Busing Questions

If you have any questions regarding busing, please go to the Stillwater Transportation website for answers to common questions and instructions for how to reach out to their team with any concerns.

We Are On Our Way to Our Goal of $250,000!

As one of our most significant fundraising events of the year, the Marathon plays a vital role in supporting and enhancing the educational experience for all our students. Your participation and support are key to its success!

Over 1,200 students. One incredibly community.

Donate Today!

How to Donate to Your Student's Fundraising Page

• Click here to get to the Marathon website – students who raise $85 by October 2 will receive a Marathon t-shirt to wear on Marathon Day!
• In the search bar on the upper right hand side of the screen, type in your student's name. This will take you directly to your student's fundraising page.
• Choose the donation amount.
• Fill out the remaining donation information, including credit card information.

If you have more than one student, you will have to complete each step again to make a donation to another student. Once you've donated to one student's page, click the Marathon icon in the upper left corner to start again.

2026 Sponsors

Support the Businesses Supporting Our Fundraiser!

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Bib Sponsors

The St. Croix Prep Foundation awards Prep Fund Teacher Grants twice each year, in the spring and fall. Between the grants issued last spring and this first-ever fall grant cycle, the Prep Foundation has awarded $17,875 in teacher grants — all made possible through gifts to the Prep Fund.

This fall, we are excited to award $12,105 in Prep Fund Teacher Grants supporting projects across our school community. These grants reflect the creativity of our faculty and staff and their commitment to finding meaningful ways to support students, strengthen curriculum, and bring learning to life.

This fall’s funded projects include:

• Middle school hydroponics station to explore food production and classroom growing
• New rugs for the lower school music room
• Clay and glaze for middle and upper school art
• Grammar and writing curriculum for 8th grade
• Life Science dissection specimens to deepen science learning
• Science safety equipment and incubator for hands-on laboratory experiments
• Modern maps for Human Geography
• EEG headbands for interactive neuroscience research
• Prep Families Angel Fund to assist families with school-related fees
• Sensory tools to support student learning

Thank you for investing in our teachers, our students, and the experiences that make St. Croix Prep special. We look forward to seeing these fall projects come to life and to what our teachers will dream up next for the spring grant cycle.

Help fund the Spring 2027 Prep Fund Teacher Grants by making a gift to the Prep Fund today.

We are hiring! Interested in joining our team? Click here for more information.

Boys and Girls Hockey Co-op Introduction – Informational Meeting on Wednesday, September 23 at 4:00 pm

We are excited to announce a new boys and girls hockey co-op between South St. Paul, New Life Academy, and our hockey community. This partnership brings together student-athletes, coaches, and resources to provide expanded opportunities for participation, skill development, and competition.

There will be an informational meeting for all boys and girls in grades 7–12 who are interested in playing hockey this winter on Wednesday, September 23, at 4:00 p.m. More information about the co-op, season, and expectations will be shared at the meeting.

We look forward to building a strong program and providing a positive hockey experience for athletes and families across all three communities.

Questions? Please contact Keven Seim for more information.

Upcoming Home Varsity Games

• Girls Soccer Game vs. Breck on Saturday, September 19 at 1:00 pm in Prep Stadium.
• Girls Soccer Game vs. Trinity School at River Ridge on Monday, September 21 at 7:00 pm in Prep Stadium.
• Girls Volleyball Game vs. Hill-Murray on Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00 pm in the gymnasium.
• Boys Soccer Game vs. Legacy Christian Academy on Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 pm in the gymnasium.

Boys Traveling Basketball Tryouts on Saturday, September 26 for Grades 4-7

Boys traveling basketball tryouts will be held on Saturday, September 26. The schedule for tryouts is the following:

• 4th Grade – 12:00-1:00pm
• 5th Grade – 1:00-2:00pm
• 6th Grade – 2:00-3:00pm
• 7th Grade – 3:00-4:00pm

Don't Forget to Get Your Prep Gear

Check out The Branding Wearhouse website – your source for all Prep spirit wear! Click here to shop.

Click here to shop for a specific activity or click here to shop for athletic team apparel.

The Branding Wearhouse will be delivering spirit wear orders on Mondays at the end of the day (instead of Fridays), with pickup available by the end of day on Tuesdays. Orders placed by noon on Thursday will be available after the following week. If you indicate your student's name on your order, it will be sent home with your student.