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2188 Londin Lane,

Saint Paul, MN 55119

 Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Phone: 651-744-3290

Fax: 651-293-5296

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Education Beyond Expectations

Community Makes the Difference at Highwood Hills

Learning adventures await.

Let's chart a course together.

With more educational options than ever, parents want something that stands out from traditional instruction. Highwood Hills is blazing new trails with our community program — blending innovative polytechnic activities with personalized learning in a safe, nurturing environment. As a community school, we are committed to each child’s academic, behavioral, and emotional growth. The school, our students, their families, and our community partners strive together to help every child reach their potential. Our students are dreaming bigger, reaching higher, and achieving more than they ever imagined was possible.

Knowledge

Expands Horizons

Picture this: hands-on lessons, age-perfect curricula, and a playground of technical wonders that spark imagination and fuel passions. Get ready for an electrifying educational journey at Highwood Hills! Our polytechnic adventure for young explorers features dynamic tracks in engineering, technology, and agriculture. This is a deep dive into the world of technical and career-focused learning, tailored specifically for the curious minds of our elementary students. Our learners blaze their own trails and partner with industry leaders and local institutions to discover and pursue their passions. It's all about empowering these young innovators to make choices, build skills, and craft a portfolio that screams 'future-ready' for college and beyond. At Highwood Hills, education meets excitement!

Innovative Learning Experiences:

Our Polytechnic Program

CREATE

Technology
  • Introductory block coding
  • Robotics
  • 3D printing basics


Supported by our partnership with Minnesota Academy of Science

INNOVATE

Engineering
  • Basic engineering, including walling, supporting, and propping
  • A specially-designed elementary school process that mimics what engineers use
  • Pair engineering knowledge with problem-solving to complete challenges

GROW

Agriculture
  • Cultural practices connected to farming
  • Farm-to-table process
  • Food education around farming
  • Plant and maintain a school garden by working together with Youth Farm

CREATE Technology

  • Introductory block coding
  • Robotics
  • 3D printing basics

Supported by our partnership with Minnesota Academy of Science

INNOVATE Engineering

  • Basic engineering, including walling, supporting, and propping
  • A specially designed elementary school process that mimics what engineers use
  • Pair engineering knowledge with problem-solving to complete challenges

GROW Agriculture

  • Cultural practices connected to farming
  • Farm-to-table process
  • Food education around farming
  • Plant and maintain a school garden, working together with Youth Farm

Our Primary Partners

Make It Personal

Your student is more than just a number here. We provide a personalized learning experience that considers the whole child — their interests, their background and circumstances, their strengths, and the areas for which they need more support to advance. If you’re looking for a school that celebrates your student’s individuality while preparing them for their next steps, the data-driven, individualized program at Highwood Hills is the place for your family.

Community Based Education

Community matters. We have an amazing team of dedicated teachers, families, students, and community partners working together to achieve great things. High expectations of our students, a supportive school team, and a collaborative partnership with our families and community partners empower students to achieve more than they ever imagined! Our calm, stable environment fosters good citizenship and leadership skills, offering student roles such as reading mentors, recycling club participants, and school pride team members. Classes, events, and activities beyond the regular school day for our families demonstrate the warm, caring community that is the cornerstone of Highwood Hills.

We’re all in.

Community schools represent a collaborative effort between the school, families, and the broader community to ensure kids are ready to learn. Highwood Hills is a vital hub in our neighborhood, offering services that nurture the whole child, empower families, and strengthen the community. We're in this together!

SPPS Highwood Hills, Saint Paul Public School, Offering Services, Before & After-School Care
Before & After-School Care

Families are busy and our students love school life. We extend the love by offering before and after care programs.

SPPS Highwood Hills, Saint Paul Public School, Offering Services, Free Meals
Free Meals

Healthy minds require healthy bodies. Highwood Hills provides free meal programs to qualifying families, including breakfast and lunch.

SPPS Highwood Hills, Saint Paul Public School, Offering Services, Transportation
Transportation

SPPS provides transportation from anywhere in the neighborhood. Call the school office to learn about school bus service nearest your address.

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