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STPPS Back to School Resources: Bus and Registration Info, District Calendar, Smart Start Days and More

Below is helpful information and links for the beginning of the school year.

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Smart Start Days
All students in Pre K-12 will report for one of the Smart Start Days based on the first letter of their last name.

August 10: Pre K-12 students with last names A-L attend school on this day.
August 11: Pre K-12 students with last names M-Z attend school on this day.

All students attend school and begin a normal schedule beginning August 14th.

School Meals
Free school lunches and breakfasts are available for all students during the 2023-2024 school year through a program called the Community Eligibility Provision. All enrolled students in our 55 schools are eligible to participate in this meal program without having to pay a fee or submit an application. There is no free and reduced meal application this year.

School Directory and Websites 
Access the STPPS school directory and visit school websites for school supply lists, bell times, and contact information.

Registration Information
Register online through the online registration portal.

You may also register in-person at the school your child will attend.

K-12 Supply Lists
View supply lists for grades K-8 on the supply list page on every school website. High School teachers will send students home with their supply lists on the first day of school.

Pre K/ Early Childhood Supply List

  • Qty. 1- School bag, 16 to 18” (No rolling bags please)
  • Qty. 1- Kleenex (1 box only)
  • Qty. 1- Paper Towels (1 roll only)
  • Qty. 1- Nap Mat (Red/Blue)

Note: Supplies should be replenished as needed.

Bus Transportation
Visit the transportation department webpage and the Bus Stop Locator where you can enter your street address to find the nearby bus stops and bus driver assignments.

Bus Transportation Hotline
The transportation hotline is available from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. on August 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, and 15. The transportation hotline number is 985-898-3373.

Edulog Parent Portal Bus Tracking App
The free and confidential Edulog Parent Portal Bus Tracking App provides the latest bus times and location of a student's bus stop. Parents can also see the up to the minute location of the school bus and receive an alert when it is near the bus stop. Visit the Edulog Parent Portal Bus Tracking App webpage to learn more.

Calendar 
Download the printable 2023-2024 calendar or view the website calendar.

Stay Connected
Check out all of the many ways to get information about your school and the district by visiting the STPPS Connect Page. Download the STPPS mobile app and find the information you want in the palm of your hand! You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Be sure your school has up-to-date contact information on file to make sure you don’t miss important messages.

School Uniforms
Uniform requirements and dress code information are available on each school website’s dress code page.