School Activities & Events Calendar

See what's happening this upcoming month.

School News

• Parent Classical Education Conference Tonight, Wed, Oct 14
• No School Thu, Oct 15 through Tue, Oct 20
• Unity Day on Wed, Oct 21
• Special School Board Election – Board Nominations Due by Thu, Oct 22
• We Need Kindergarten EAs
• Registration Open for Jazz Band II
• Civic Readiness and CACR Presented at Oct 27 Board Meeting
• Donald's Uniform Closed Nov 2-14
• Book Fair Wed, Nov 4-Fri, Nov 6
• Busing Questions
• LS Families Save the Date for Fall Family Night Fri, Oct 30
• We Are Hiring
• Winter Activities Registration Now Open
• News from the Activities Department
• Get Your Prep Gear

Prep K/1 and 2nd grade flag football teams finishing their successful season.

Top photo: K/1st grade team wrapped up an incredible season with a thrilling bowl win.

Bottom photo: 2nd grade team took first place in the league, winning the championship match. Congratulations!

You're Invited to the Parent Classical Education Conference Tonight, Wednesday, October 14

Please join us for the 10th Annual Classical Education Parent Night on Wednesday, October 14. This year’s theme is Captivating Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: at Home & Beyond. Parent Night will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport. Social hour begins at 6:00 pm and the presentation starts at 6:30 pm. Click here to learn more.

No School on Thursday, October 15 Through Tuesday, October 20

There is no school on Thursday, October 15 through Tuesday, October 20. The main office will be closed. Classes will resume on Wednesday, October 21.

Unity Day on Wednesday, October 21 – Wear an Orange Top With Uniform Bottoms or Blue/Black Jeans

Families – we could all use a little kindness so we are promoting Unity Day at Prep on Wednesday October 21 (the day we return from MEA break). If students would like to show Kindness and support Unity Day, they may wear an orange top along with uniform bottoms or blue/ black jeans. If students are not in an orange top, they should be wearing their school uniform.

School Board Special Election on Monday, December 7 through Tuesday, December 8, 2026 – Board Nominations Due by Thursday, October 22

St. Croix Prep will hold a special board election on Monday, December 7 through Tuesday, December 8, 2026. Vacancies in the election include one community member – 2.5 year term (community seat filled by Heidi Johnson).

Board nomination forms must be completed and turned in by Thursday, October 22. Click here for a board nomination form.

Join the Team at Prep! Kindergarten EAs Needed

Interested in working at a school? We have several open positions available — Click here to explore the opportunities!

We're currently especially looking for Kindergarten Educational Assistants (3 hours per day).

If you're passionate about supporting young learners and want to be part of a supportive school community, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today!

Registration Open for Jazz Band II for Grades 6-12

Registration for Jazz Band II is now open. The ensemble welcomes students on any instrument in grade 6 and up. Jazz II meets weekly on Thursday mornings from 7:40 to 8:25 beginning on November 12 and ending on April 15. Register on Bound. Contact Mr. DeCaro if you have questions about Jazz II.

The Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CACR) Will Be Presented at the October 27 School Board Meeting

The Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CACR) report will be presented at the school board meeting on Tuesday, October 27.

Donald's Uniform Will Be Closed for Inventory November 2-14

Both Donald’s Uniform Store locations will be closed for inventory from November 2-14. During this time, we will not be able to process or fulfill any orders, and our stores will be closed to customers. Place any orders as soon as possible if you need them before our inventory closure begins.

Save the Date for the Fall Book Fair – Wednesday, November 4 through Friday, November 6

The Fall Book Fair will be held on November 3-5. Families can shop before and after school or during conferences to help raise funds to grow and refresh our classroom libraries. Lower School will also be doing class visits to the Book Fair.

Volunteers are needed to help set up, clean up, and work the book fair. Volunteers must have a current background check on file. Click hereto fill out the application online. We’ll be sending out links to sign up for volunteer shifts next week.

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.

Save the Date for Lower School Fall Family Night on Friday, October 30

More information to come!

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

Winter Athletics and Activities Registration on Bound

Winter athletics and activities are just around the corner! Please complete your student’s registration and payment through Bound before their activity begins.

Winter Start Dates

• Dance: October 26
• Girls Hockey: November 2
• Alpine Ski: November 9
• Boys Hockey: November 16
• Girls Basketball: November 16
• Boys Basketball: November 23
• Archery: December 7

Please register and pay through Bound before your student’s activity begins.

Student Physicals

Please note that parents/guardians are responsible for uploading their student’s sports physical directly to the Bound platform if a physical is required for the MSHSL activity.

All students in grades 7–12 must have a current sports physical on file before participating in any practice or tryout.

A current sports physical form is available to download here. Please use the 2026–27 MSHSL Sports Physical Form, located under the Resources section.

Once the form has been completed and signed by a medical provider, the physical is valid for three years from the date of the examination.

Sports physicals can be completed by your student’s primary care provider or at a walk-in clinic, such as a MinuteClinic.

Upcoming Home Varsity Games

• Girls Volleyball Game vs. New Life Academy on Tuesday, October 20 at 4:15 pm in the gymnasium.

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.