Activities
- BAND
- DEBATE
- KEY CLUB
- KNOWLEDGE BOWL
- MATH TEAM
- ROBOTICS & LEGO LEAGUE
- SADD
- SPEECH TEAM
- STUDENT COUNCIL
- THEATRE
- VOCAL MUSIC & SHOW CHOIR
- YEARBOOK
BAND
South St. Paul High School Band
Welcome to the South St. Paul Band program. The Director of Bands is Reed Hartman. If you have questions about our program, feel free to contact the Activities Department at rhartman@sspps.org
2024-25 schedule
Band Director
Reed Hartman
Band Director (6-12)
(651) 457-9443
rhartman@sspps.org
DEBATE
SSP Debate PROGRAM
Welcome to the South St. Paul Debate program. The head coach for Debate is Conrad Anderson. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Mr. Anderson at canderson@sspps.org
coaching staff
Conrad Anderson
Head Coach
(651) 552-5580, ext. 1374
canderson@sspps.org
Conrad Anderson has been coaching debate programs in Minnesota since 1986. Conrad debated at Brainerd High School, and then coached there for two years immediately after high school. In 1988, Conrad transferred to Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota where he debated on the college team for two years, and at the same time coached the Fargo South High School Debate program for three years. After graduating from Concordia College in 1991, Conrad was hired at South St. Paul High School to teach Social Studies as well as coach the South St. Paul Debate Program. Conrad Anderson was selected as the 1997 and 1998 Section III Policy Debate Coach of the year, and in 2002 won the Minnesota State Policy Debate Coach of the Year Award.
KEY CLUB
Key Club
Welcome to the South St. Paul Key Club program. The advisor for Key Club is TBD. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact the Activities Department at (651) 457-9462.
Sign Up for Key Club
Click here to sign up and be part of the South St. Paul Key Club!
What does Key Club do?
Because Key Club is a service-based organization, the main goal of the club is to get students from South St. Paul Secondary to volunteer their time to help people in need. this volunteering ranges from raising money for an organization to helping out at a soup kitchen. Key Club feels that it is important that high school-aged children learn the importance of helping others and helping the community in which they live.
What is the Key Club planning in future?
- Volunteering at a Children's hospital.
- Working at a soup kitchen over the holidays.
- Come as You Are with Neighbor's Inc.
- The shoveling of sidewalks for elderly (maybe).
- Working with Habitat for Humanity.
When does Key Club meet?
The second and fourth Wednesdays of each month after school. All are welcome to attend.
ADVISOR
TBD
(651) 457-9462
knihart@sspps.org
KNOWLEDGE BOWL
SP Knowledge Bowl
Welcome to the South St. Paul Knowledge Bowl program. The coach for the 9-12 Knowledge Bowl is Conrad Anderson. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Mr. Anderson at canderson@sspps.org
Additional Information
LETTERING CRITERIA
Lettering Criteria
Knowledge Bowl members will receive a varsity letter if they meet one of the following criteria:
- Be on one of the top two teams in at least two meets and successfully complete the season.
- Attend all the practices and all the meets and successfully complete the season.
- In special circumstances the coach can award a knowledge bowl participant a letter.
MATH TEAM
MATH TEAM
Welcome to the South St. Paul Math Team program. The head coach for the High School Math Team is Sarajane Monjeau. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Ms. Monjeau at smonjeau@sspps.org.
The coach for the Middle School Math Team is Luke Olson. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Mr. Olson at lolson@sspps.org
About Our Program
About Our Program
The high school math team offers students in grades 9-12 an excellent opportunity for developing their problem solving talents in a non-classroom setting. By competing in both individual and team events, students not only become more confident in their mathematics abilities, but also develop their ability to work cooperatively toward a common goal.
Math competitions also allow team members to meet and establish friendships with students from other schools. Math team participants will find our Math Team to be both a fun and rewarding experience!
Lettering Criteria
Lettering Criteria
Math team members will receive a varsity letter if they meet one of the following criteria:
C.A.S. Points
Math Team participation hours can be applied to C.A.S. points for IB Honors.
- Earn a minimum of 12 points in individual events and successfully complete the season.
- Attend all the practices and all five meets and successfully complete the season.
- In special circumstances the coach can award a math team member a letter.
Coaching Staff
Sarajane Monjeau
High School Coach (9-12)
(651) 552-5580 | ext. 1255
smonjeau@sspps.org
Luke Olson
Middle School Coach (6-8)
(651) 552-5580 | ext. 1259
lolson@sspps.org
ROBOTICS & LEGO LEAGUE
Robotics
Welcome to the South St. Paul Robotics & Lego League program. The head coach for the Robotics Team is TBD. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact the Activities Department at knihart@sspps.org.
coaching staff
TBD
Head Robotics Coach
(651) 457-9462
knihart@sspps.org
SADD
Welcome to the South St. Paul SADD Program. SADD stands for Students Against Destructive Decisions. SADD's mission is to provide students with the best prevention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, other drug use, risky and impaired driving, and other destructive decisions. The advisors for SADD are Joquan Williams and Amy McEvoy.
If you have questions about our program, feel free to contact Mr. Williams at jwilliams@sspps.org or Ms. McEvoy at amcevoy@sspps.org
Advisors
SPEECH TEAM
Speech Team
Welcome to the South St. Paul Speech Program. The head coach for Speech is Ceil McDonald. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Ms. McDonald.
Advisor
Ceil McDonald
Advisor - Head
(651) 457-9462 in care of the Activities Department
cmcdonald@sspps.org
STUDENT COUNCIL
Welcome to the South St. Paul Student Council program. The advisor for High School Student Council is Meghan Schultz (9-12). If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Ms. Schultz at mschultz@sspps.org
The advisors for Middle School Student Council are Emily Fremstad, Andrew Harrison, Molly Timmerman, and Mark Westphal. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact the advisors at
efremstad@sspps.org
aharrison@sspps.org
mtimmerman@sspps.org
mwestphal@sspps.org
Additional Information
Advisors
Meghan Schultz
High School Advisor (9-12)
mschultz@sspps.org
(651) 552-5580 / ext. 1375
Emily Fremstad
Middle School Advisor (6-8)
efremstad@sspps.org
(651) 552-5580 / ext. 2225
Andrew Harrison
Middle School Advisor (6-8)
aharrison@sspps.org
(651) 552-5580 / ext. 2223
Molly Timmerman
Middle School Advisor (6-8)
mtimmerman@sspps.org
(651) 552-5580 / ext. 2326
Mark Westphal
Middle School Advisor (6-8)
mwestphal@sspps.org
(651) 552-5580 / ext. 2212
THEATRE
SSP THEATRE PROGRAM
Welcome to the South St. Paul Theatre program. The Theatre Director is Eric Holsen. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Mr. Holsen at eholsen@sspps.org.
For additional information about SSPPS Theatre, please visit: https://sites.google.com/site/ssppstheatre/
Productions 2024-25
- Fall Production 2024
- Winter One Acts 2025
- Spring Production 2025 (9-12)
- Spring Production 2025 (6-8)
- Summer Junior Players 2025
- Summer Community Theatre 2025
Fall Production 2024
Fall All-School Musical - Willy Wonka
Performances:
Friday, November 15, 2024 at 7:00pm
Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:00pm
Audition Workshops:
Early Sept. (details to be announced soon)
Auditions:
Coming Soon
Callbacks:
Coming Soon
Synopsis:
Based on the famous book by Roald Dahl and the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, this wild romp of a musical follows the impoverished Charlie Bucket as he tours Willy Wonka's fantastic chocolate factory after receiving a coveted golden ticket in a chocolate bar.
Winter One Acts 2025
Winter One Act Play Festival 2025
Performances:
Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:00pm
Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00pm
Synopsis:
Come join us for an exciting series of one act plays: our high school competition play, our middle school one act, and 4 student-written and student-directed skits.
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"Little Women 2: Wrath of the Undead" by Don Zolidis (high school competition play) - combine the classic "Little Women" story with a little Princess Bride and a smattering of zombie horror, Cthulu, and dinosaurs - and you have a ridiculously fun new take on a classic old tale.
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"Every Novel You Read in High School (in 25 minutes or less)" by Ian McWethy (middle school one act) - a hilarious send-up of the high school literary canon.
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4 student-written, student-directed skits - TBD...
Spring Production 2025 (9-12)
Spring High School Play - "All Quiet on the Western Front"
Performances:
Friday, March 14, 2025 at 7:00pm
Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2:00pm
Synopsis:
Based on the novel by Erich Maria Remarque, this powerful play follows a group of German soldiers in World War I as they face the horrors a trench warfare.
Spring Production 2025 (6-8)
Spring Middle School Play - Ramona Quimby
Performances:
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 7:00pm
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm
Synopsis:
Based on the story by Beverly Cleary, this play follows the quirky Ramona Quimby as she annoys her sister, exasperates her parents, and wins all of our hearts.
Summer Junior Players 2025
Summer Jr. Players Play - The Witch's Princess
Performances:
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 7:00pm
Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm
Synopsis:
The king is offering the hand of his daughter in marriage to anyone who can kill the bog witch, but the princess doesn't want to marry just anyone - so she goes on a quest to defeat the witch herself.
Summer Community Theatre 2025
Summer Community Theatre Musical - Crazy For You
Performances:
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 7:00pm
Friday, August 1, 2025 at 7:00pm
Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 7:00pm
Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 2:00pm
Synopsis:
This award-winning musical filled with Gershwin tunes is a hilarious take on the city boy falls in love with a country girl story.
VOCAL MUSIC & SHOW CHOIR
VOCAL MUSIC & SHOW CHOIR
Welcome to the South St. Paul Vocal Music program.
The director for Vocal Music & Show Choir is Jill Kobilka. If you have questions about our program feel free to contact Ms. Kobilka at jillkobilka@gmail.com or (651) 457-9462.
Vocal Music Staff
Vocal Music & Show Choir Director
Jill Kobilka
jillkobilka@gmail.com
(651) 457-9462
YEARBOOK
High School YEARBOOK & Middle School Memory Book
Welcome to the South St. Paul Yearbook & Memory Book programs. The advisor for the High School Yearbook is Hannah O'Brien and the advisor for Middle School Memory Book is Tyne Grefe. If you have questions about our High School Yearbook or Middle School Memory Book feel free to contact Ms. O'Brien at hobrien@sspps.org or Ms. Grefe at tgrefe@sspps.org.
order your high school yearbook
order your middle school memory book
submit your senior & OTHER photos Deadline to Order: Friday, January 3, 2025
Additional Information
Submit Your Photos
Photo Submissions
The yearbook staff needs your help! The staff can’t be everywhere, so we sometimes rely on students and parents to take great pictures. Think you have one? It could be your daily school routine at home, your study habits, you and your friends at school, or you and your friends at events.
Send them in to https://photos.jostens.com/MMBRL8 or Ms. O'Brien at hobrien@sspps.org.
- Include in each caption: Contributed by [your name], the names of each subject (person) in the photo, and the event/occasion
- Submitted photos cannot be retouched after uploading
- The Yearbook Staff will review all photos and determine final yearbook content. We cannot guarantee that all submissions can be used in the book.
Thank you!
Senior Baby Ad's
The SSP Senior Class Baby Ads are due by Friday, February 7, 2025. Please submit your Baby Photos through the link below:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1062018
Advisors
Hannah O'Brien
Yearbook Advisor
(651) 552-5580, ext. 1273
hobrien@sspps.org
Tyne Grefe
Middle School Memory Book
(651) 552-5580, ext. 2314
tgrefe@sspps.org