Three nights of meetings of meaningful engagement kick off Thursday evening, Dec. 9 with PUSH (People United for South High) meeting in person and online in the South High Library. Light meal served at 5:30. Meeting underway at 6 p.m. See poster details.

Principal Michael Luseni is rejoning South High as Interim Principal, Dec. 6. Luseni began his MPS career on the leadership team of Principal Ray Aponte in 2015, before becoming principal of MPS Heritage Academy in 2017. Say hello to him, this week!

Determined to keep every Tiger warm despite the chill of winter, School Social Workers are accepting gift cards to Burlington and Target to ensure all students are dressed for winter. Purchase online (Sheri.Harris@mpls.k12.mn.us) or in store (drop at school c/o SSW Sheri Harris.)

Huge congratulations to Ezra Gearhart for coming away as both the Varsity team champion and nabbing the top speaker award at this season's UMBrooks Debate Tournament. Shout out, too, to top ten JV competitors Johnson and Tuss. See results.

Get ready for the 2022-23 school year! Attend Virtual Academic Planning Night, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 6-7:30 p.m. for 9th, 10th and 11th graders and their families. Presentations will be in English, Spanish and Somali. Watch email from Counseling for links and flyer information.

Did you know, steps to lucrative careers can start now for high schoolers! Apply for an apprenticeship to learn skills for expertly installing pipes, sprinkler systems, and for working with electricity. If under 18, consider preparation in the trades with STEP UP! 

Tigers, check out the Career and College Center newsletter for the latest on jobs, scholarships and upcoming deadlines.

Behind in credits? Catch up Dec. 20, 21, 22; 27, 28––over winter break.
Take up to two classes (.25 credits each) in-person or online, 9 a.m.-noon.
Sign up by Tuesday, Dec. 7. See how to register.