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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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Henry on the Street

Henry on the Street

Henry Burkhardt, RubicOnline April 29, 2022
St. Paul Academy Senior and RubicOnline Director of Creative Henry Burkhardt interviews the SPA community with a criminally long microphone.
NEW FENCE: Construction on a fence around the SPA Upper School began Oct. 25 to protect the fields from damage and secure the campus. Head of School Bryn Roberts said,  “The fence is something that is thoroughly consistent with what’s at other schools.”

New fence installed to protect athletic fields

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline November 10, 2021
With construction of the new underway, SPA assures that it will not separate them from the community.
Head of school candidates should have frequent interactions with as many students as possible during the search process, not be kept at a distance from most.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Students need time with Head of School candidates

RubicOnline Staff September 10, 2021
The time allotted to students to get to know and assess this perspective head of school is simply not enough. Neither is it reasonable to believe that five upper school students can represent the interests of 400 students 9-12.
Students have high praise for Wednesdays because it has allowed them to catch up on missing assignments, meet with teachers for extra help, and prepare for the rest of the week. (not to mention catching up on some extra sleep).

Return to normal? Let’s be more (FLEX)ible.

Lucy Murray, Staff Writer May 5, 2021
Students seem to be leaning towards leaving the Wednesday schedule how it is; however Head of School Bryn Roberts is eager to get things back to normal. While normalcy can be nice, change is important in accommodating to the student’s needs.
SPA promises shape the hearts and minds of its students so that they change the world. How realistic is this message?

SPA’s Mission Statement

Gavin Kimmel, Contributor May 3, 2021
I feel lied to by this school. Have my heart and my mind truly been shaped in a way that can change the world?
Minnesota currently faces a surge of COVID-19 cases head-on. The surge is one of many reasons why the school wont be reducing COVID-19 restrictions soon.

Increased vaccinations will not transform policies

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline April 18, 2021
Many students are getting the COVID-19 vaccine, however, the increased vaccinations aren't going to change the school's COVID-19 rules.
Head of School Bryn Roberts sits in his office. “What’s very different from today was that it was one size fits all,” he said about his high school experience.

Head of School Bryn Roberts announces retirement after 2021-2022 school year

Elle Chen, Production Manager April 5, 2021
In an email this afternoon, the SPA Board of Trustees announced that Head of School Bryn Roberts will be retiring at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
Theresa Collins named US Principal

Theresa Collins named US Principal

News in Brief February 25, 2021
Collins comes to SPA with a background in English, Progressive Education, and Educational Leadership.
Roberts announces 4-day week will begin Feb. 22

Roberts announces 4-day week will begin Feb. 22

News in Brief February 8, 2021
The new plans depend on the school's ability to sustain a low-risk environment on campus through the winter and spring.
Head of School Bryn Roberts sent out an email Nov. 6 announcing the departure of longtime former Dean of Students and current US principal Max Delgado.

Delgado announces spring departure

Lucy Benson, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2020
The US principal has accepted the principal position at Colorado Academy.
Randolph campus will move to distance learning Nov. 16

Randolph campus will move to distance learning Nov. 16

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline November 4, 2020

On Nov. 3, Head of School Bryn Roberts released a statement to SPA students and families declaring that all Middle and Upper School classes will return to full-time distance learning on the 16th. Using...

One way hallways, separated desks, sanitizing wipes, plexi glass, and masks are the new normal for students.

Anderson talks pandemic school safety

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline October 29, 2020
Paul Anderson is an occupational and preventive medicine physician at Health Partners and medical director to several companies in the Twin Cities.
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