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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 application for the 2026-27 school year is now live! We are still accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year. Talk with us about how our unique approach could be a good fit for your family!

👶✨ Guess the Northern Lights Staff Member, Back to School Edition ✨ Can you guess which of our amazing staff members these adorable kiddos grew up to be? 🤔 Drop your guesses in the comments below! ⬇️💬 #FirstDayFun #GuessTheTeacher #BackToSchool
Today's the day! Staff and teachers have been waiting all summer to welcome students back for the first day of school!
1 Day to go! School starts tomorrow, September 2nd! St. Paul School of Northern Lights is educating students to be kind, curious, critical thinkers who are advocating for positive change in their diverse communities.
☕ Morning Coffee Meet & Greet with the Northern Lights Parent and Family Group (PFG)! 🍩 Tuesday, September 2nd | 8:45–10:00 AM 📍 By the basketball court at Northern Lights Kick off the first day of school with coffee and community. After
Just 2 days until school starts on September 2nd! Students adopted drains near the school, making weekly trips to clear leaves, debris, and snow: preventing pollution from clogging our drains and learning what it means to make a positive impact in t
3 days to go!! School starts September 2nd. Last year, 3rd and 4th graders collaborated with an educator from the International Institute of Minnesota (IIMN) to create personalized tote bags for new Americans.

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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