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A Free K-8 Public Charter School
 
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St. Paul School of Northern Lights

a free, K–8 public charter school in St. Paul’s Highland Park neighborhood

We foster a relationship-based, joyful learning environment where students are encouraged to be kind, curious, critical thinkers.

The last day to enter the enrollment lottery is January 28, 2025. Acceptance rates are very high, and the lottery application only takes a few minutes to complete.

Join a tour or talk with us about how our unique approach could be a good fit for your family.

Kindergarteners have been planting peas and beans and other seeds in their classroom vertical gardens. They are excited to see them sprout and monitor their growth. St. Paul School of Northern Lights received a $940 STEM grant from the Toshiba Amer
Our field trip to the @walkerartcenter is complete with this photo of the Spoonbridge and Cherry by Claes Oldenburg.
The work of Stanley Whitney inspired the Kitties (1/2nd grade) to paint their own colorful block paintings. We learned about the artists love for color and how jazz inspires his paintings and sketches.
The Dragons and Kitties had an art filled day visiting the galleries and sculpture garden at the Walker Art Center There was lots of sketching, careful observation and discussion about contemporary art. Students were drawn to the colorful work of art
5th grade had a field trip to the Minnesota Senate Building on Monday. Students listened to presenters discussing the "Prove it First" bill. After the meeting, students met with members of the Friends of the Boundary Waters Association. He

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State-mandated testing at Northern Lights
State-mandated testing at Northern Lights
"It looks like a giant green noodle!"
"It looks like a giant green noodle!"
Slugs!
Slugs!
Environmental Studies at Northern Lights
Environmental Studies at Northern Lights