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622's Multicultural Fair is just around the corner! Join us at Tartan on Thursday, May 28th from 5:30-7 p.m. for food, performances, activities, and more!

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2026 Cap & Gown Parades

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Tartan Student Wins Aspirations Computing Award

Tartan senior, Elianah Dollar-Simmons was honored as one of three hundred students nationally as a recipient of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Aspirations Award in Computing. Elianah has ran workshops at SpaceX and Amazon headquarters, and was recently flown to North Carolina to be recognized At the Bank of America headquarters. You can see Elianah's profile on the NCWIT website, as well as learn more about the award.

Congratulations to Elianah on this huge accomplishment!

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Tartan Spotlight Honors

Congratulations to the cast & crew of Tartan Theatre's Pippin! Their production earned an Outstanding Overall Performance designation from Hennepin Arts' Spotlight Education. Receiving this honor means the cast & crew have been invited to perform a medley from the show in the annual Spotlight Showcase at the State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis on Monday, June 8th. This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of everyone who helped make this production possible.

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Tartan NHS Induction Ceremony and Academic Awards

Tartan students were inducted in the National Honor Society (NHS), and students across all grade levels were recognized for their academic achievement.

EXCEL Winners

Each year, the North St. Paul–Maplewood–Oakdale Community Education Advisory Council honors individuals and groups who exemplify Community Education and lifelong learning through the EXCEL Awards.

This year, seven outstanding recipients were recognized:

Nichole Price & Sue Niemeyer – Heart of the Community
Reverend Shawn Morrison (Good in the ’Hood) – Community Partnership
Katie Docktor & Emily Nelsen – Senior Friend
Ledelina Bunao – Lifelong Learner
Tracy Tessier – B.J. Haak Community Service

Watch the recognition video here: CE Excel Award Recipients (Timestamps are included in the YouTube video description so you can jump directly to the recipient you’d like to watch.)
We’re grateful for their impact and dedication to our community.