About

Mission

St. Paul School of Northern Lights Parent & Family Group (PFG) is an 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of volunteers who actively supports the mission of the St Paul School of Northern Lights which is to ensure a progressive, relationship-based learning process, educating students to be kind, curious, critical thinkers who are advocating for positive change in their diverse communities.

Things We Do

• Host community events for the Highland Park Community like the Northern Lights Plant Sale

• Host school events like Harvest Fest, Winter Warm-up, Family Tree Clinic event, and Great Gatherings

• Sponsor and promote the Northern Lights Holiday and Community Care Fund

• Award $200 stipends to every classroom and additional grants to teachers at Northern Lights

• Organize staff and teacher appreciation efforts

• Supplement costs for school field trips and support the annual middle school camping trip

• Run a school spirit apparel shop for Northern Lights

• Organize and promote Northern Lights Restaurant Nights

Who Can Join

Everybody! Any and all current Northern Lights parents, guardians, or other adults standing in loco parentis for a student plus any permanent staff of Northern Lights are considered members of the Parent & Family Group.

Participation

Parent & Family Group members can attend meetings, volunteer, present information to the PFG Board, vote in PFG Board Officer elections/removal, and submit requests for consideration by the PFG Board.

Become a Voting Member

A member will be considered a voting member after attending 3 meetings in a year, according to our board calendar.

Cost

There are no dues or expectations for monetary donations. but, donations are always welcome.