Hidden River Middle School

05/04/2026

Thank you to ALL of our fabulous teachers and staff at Hidden River!!! 🦦

02/26/2026

Congratulations Teacher Fischer!!!

Another moving moment from Orchestrating Opportunities last weekend 💟✨

We were excited to present this year’s $1,000 School Music Grant to the Hidden River Middle School Band and Orchestra Program in St. Paul!

Led by Emma Fischer, the program is expanding access through free instrument loans, and this grant will help repair instruments so more students can keep playing.

"In three years, enrollment in our top ensembles has increased by nearly 400%, which means that the cost of running the program has substantially increased," Emma shared. "Many of our students are currently playing on broken instruments or sharing with classmates; this grant will allow us to ensure that each child has their own working instrument to learn on."

School music programs are an integral part of the Twin Cities music community, and we're proud to support the great work Hiden River Middle School is doing this year!

➡️ Saint Paul Public Schools SPPS

02/22/2026

Vote for Hidden River as Best Middle School in Minnesota! Vote daily through Feb. 25: https://www.votemnbest.com

Several Saint Paul Public Schools are in the running for “Minnesota’s Best” from the Star Tribune! Vote for Adams Spanish Immersion, Highwood Hills Elementary School, Como Park Elementary School, Hidden River Middle School and Harding Senior High in the Education category. You can vote once a day through Feb. 25. Link in comments ⬇️

02/19/2026

The deadline to apply for a new SPPS school for 2026-27 is this Friday, February 20!

For the best chance of getting into your first-choice school, submit your PreK-12 application before the priority deadline. Not sure which school is right for your student? Check out the 2026-27 School Selection Guide and school videos (links in the comments).

When you are ready to apply, complete an online application at apply.spps.org.

02/13/2026

Thank you to all of the students, staff, alumni, neighbors and partners who came to celebrate our official ribbon cutting this week! We were so happy to share our beautiful new school with all of you.

Full photo album and clips from KSTP-TV and Fox 9 are linked in the comments ⬇️

02/07/2026

Come see why our students and staff are loving our new school! Our official ribbon cutting event is on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 4 p.m. We hope to see a lot of our families, neighbors and alumni there!

01/05/2026

So happy to be back!

01/04/2026

MONDAY is the day! We can't wait to see everyone back at 1700 Summit Ave. on Jan. 5, 2026, for our first day in our beautiful "new" building. Please check your email for important information about transportation, schedules and more!

More information about buses and drop-off/pickup logistics is available here: https://hiddenriver.spps.org/news-details/~board/hidden-river-news/post/important-transportation-information-for-1700-summit-avenue

12/23/2025

While our students are off enjoying winter break, school and district staff, construction crews and Principal Vibar herself are here putting the finishing touches on our beautiful new/old home! We are so excited to welcome everyone back on Jan. 5, 2026. See you soon!

12/19/2025

That's a wrap on Hidden River @ The Wilson Building. We made a lot of memories here! Have a great break and we will see you back home at 1700 Summit Avenue on January 5, 2026!

12/14/2025

It’s our last week in the Wilson building, and it’s a big one! Student performances, field trips to our “new” school, AND spirit week!

Find all the info you need in this week’s newsletter:

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