Student Activities

Students at St. Peter Catholic School have the opportunity to participate in a variety of student activities. Here is a sample of some of the many student activities available:

Student Council

The Student Council at St. Peter Catholic School consists of a group of students in grades 5-8 that have been designated by their peers and their teachers as leaders in the school. The Student Council representatives work together to promote school spirit in the school, organize all-school activities and multi-grade-level activities, and most importantly facilitate programs and projects that promote service.

Student Council is dedicated to providing opportunities for the students and staff at St. Peter Catholic School to serve the school, local, and global communities. Some of our past service projects have included: food drives, adopt-a-family at Christmas time, soldiers care package drive, school supply drives, and more. For more information on Student Council, please contact the advisors: Mrs. Brigid Austin, Ms. Amanda Aamodt and Mrs. Sandy Kane.

Band and Strings

Instrumental band teachers from Hill Murray High School teach individual and group lessons at St. Peter Catholic School. Students in grades 4-8 may participate. Fees and instrument arrangements are made by parents with the band director. String classes are taught by Early Bird String Academy before school for grades 3-8. Early Bird String Academy

Choir

Students in grades 5-8 are invited to join the St. Peter Catholic School Choir. The choir practices before school at predetermined times and performs at various events throughout the school year. The choir also leads singing at the weekly school Masses.

Athletics

St. Peter Catholic School participates in inter-scholastic athletics in conjunction with the Catholic Athletic Association. The program consists of volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, baseball, track, and swimming.

Cultural & Art Experiences

St. Peter Catholic School incorporates cultural experiences at each grade level including classroom projects, residency programs, and field trips. St. Peter Catholic School also hosts an art exchange program with the Minneapolis Institute of Arts where specially trained parent volunteers bring in works of art for classroom discussion and learning.

Enrichment Learning Opportunities

Students at St. Peter Catholic School have the option of participating in various learning opportunities including:

  • Author Visits
  • Chess Club
  • Gator Tales - Student Anthology
  • Mad Science
  • Quiz Bowl
  • Science Fair
  • Spelling Bee
  • Theatre Workshops
  • And More!

Retreats and Service

As a Catholic School, our students participate in a variety of faith based retreats and service projects throughout the year. These projects and retreats allow our students to strengthen their faith and further develop their spirituality and character.

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