EDL and Flipside

OWL Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities to enhance their learning in the classroom and their connection to the school and each other. Our activities reflect our students and their interests.

In addition to the activites highlighted in this section of the website (Theater, Lego League, Robotics, Archery, Ultimate Frisbee, etc.), our students can take classes through our Extended Day Learning Program, focusing on strengthening reading and math skills, as well as Flipside, an enrichment program offering a variety of classes to students in partnership with our neighbors, Humboldt Secondary School.

Activities have included: Extended Day Academic Support, Homework Help, Mobile Jazz Project, Debate, Math League, Science Museum of Minnesota, Youth Farm, Urban 4H, Public Achievement, Video Production, Soccer, Video Game Design and Coding, Karen Culture Club, Karen Language, Yoga, Board Games, Archeology, Puppetry, Bridge Building, and Cheerleading.

The program runs Monday-Thursday from 3-4:45 PM, mid-October through mid-May. All students are eligible for a substantial snack and school bus transportation home at 4 PM. For questions about the after-school program, contact Site Leader Clara Raineri, clara.raineri@spps.org.

Flipside Afterschool

Welcome to Flipside!

Flipside combines learning and fun during out-of-school times!

Flipside is an out-of-school-time program for Middle School age youth, that is intentionally designed to have a positive impact on student achievement, skill and social development. Flipside is partially funded with grants from the Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Ramsey County Public Health. These grants allow us to provide high quality programming for very low or no cost to students and families in order to eliminate financial barriers that can limit access and participation. Flipside provides a variety of academic, enrichment and physical activities that support the social, emotional, physical and academic development of middle school age youth afterschool, summer and non-school days throughout the year.

2025 Summer Programs Co-Sponsored by Flipside

All Programs are FREE!
Breakfast and Lunch are provided
Transportation is available for qualifying addresses

Important Information for Families

Attendance: Summer camp enrollment is very limited. This means that Attendance is an important. Consistent attendance also ensures participants will benefit from participation, achieving the goals set for the camp.
Meals: All in-person summer session students receive a free breakfast and lunch at school.
Transportation: Districtwide transportation is available for eligible students who attend in-person programming. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines. Families will receive an email with transportation information. The email lists details about where and when to get on and off the bus. Please arrive at the bus stop five minutes before the bus is scheduled to pick up your child. Track the status of your child’s bus on our school’s website or the Bus Status app.
Student Rights & Responsibilities: District sponsored Summer Camps will follow the same Student Rights and Responsibilities as we have during the school year. Read the Rights & Responsibilities Handbook.

Middle School After-School Activities FAQs

This school year, Flipside programming will be offered at eight middle schools, Extended Day for Learning (EDL) will be offered at seven middle schools, and other after-school activities will vary by school. Please see below for additional information.

Outside of athletics, what after-school opportunities will be available for middle school students?

Which schools will offer Flipside programs in 2024-25?

With the support of grant funding, Flipside will be offered four days per week at the following schools:

American Indian Magnet School
Battle Creek Middle School
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper Campus
Highland Park Middle School
Humboldt
OWL
Txuj Ci Upper Campus
Washington Technology Magnet School

These programs will run Monday through Thursday and will be supported by full-time Community Education Flipside coordinators in each building. 2024-25 Flipside Calendar

Which schools will offer Extended Day for Learning (EDL) in 2024-25?

Extended Day for Learning (EDL) courses may be offered at the following schools:

Capitol Hill Gifted & Talented Magnet
Creative Arts Secondary
E-STEM Middle School
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy
Hidden River Middle School
Murray Middle School
Global Arts Plus Upper Campus

EDL courses include an academic and/or social component and include active, hands-on alternative learning experiences for students. Popular programs like debate, theater, music, etc. may be offered through EDL and courses may also originate from student interests. EDL programs are taught by school staff and are offered two days per week.
2024-25 Middle School EDL Calendar

Flipside Schools: Yellow bus transportation is provided at Flipside locations to begin the school year, but may be reduced based on program attendance. Consistent student attendance is vital to maintaining transportation availability.
EDL Schools: Yellow bus transportation will NOT be available to start the school year, but may become available later based on route availability and program attendance.
Middle School Athletics: Yellow bus transportation may be available for student athletes at Flipside schools. Families should contact their school’s Athletic Director for more information. EDL schools will NOT have transportation available for athletics at this time due to bus route availability.