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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.

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!

Have you heard of "The One Hundred Languages of Children"? A poem by Loris Malaguzzi highlights the many, many ways children have of expressing what it is they know and how they understand the world. You'll see this in action at Northern L
Looking for a school for your kindergartener? Spots remain in for kindergarteners to join us this fall. https://www.schoolofnorthernlights.org/apply Kindergarten at Northern Lights: where play strengthens a sense of belonging and learning is joyful!
Join us for a sneak peek of this Northern Lights tradition! For prospective families and those new to our school this year.
We love having playdates with our incoming kindergarteners and 1st graders! Still on the fence about enrolling your kindergartener? Come join us on Monday to meet other families, school staff and visit the school.
New families can join us tomorrow evening for a bonfire and a chance to meet some Northern Lights families. We hope to see you there!

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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