Spectrum History
Who was Spectrum's first Executive Director?
Vanessta Spark
What is Spectrum's current contract arrival time and departure time for teachers?
7 am - 3 pm
This high school staff member was once featured on The Dave Ramsey show.
Chris Hyde
Who is Spectrum's current baseball coach?
Chris Ambrose
In the fall of 2022, Spectrum added this feature to our campus to alleviate parking issues.
A parking lot
What school year did the 7th/8th grade building open its doors?
2018-2019
In 2018-19, Spectrum began operating a new bell schedule know as what?
Alternating Block
This teacher spent 10 years of her career teaching in the state of Florida before moving back to her roots in Minnesota.
Nikki Woken
This athlete is the all-time leading scorer in Girls' Sting history, breaking the record during the 2021-22 season.
Carly Elrod
Spectrum added lights to allow for athletic events to be held after dark over at the Spectrum athletic complex in what year?
2021
What were the 3 components of Spectrum's original mission statement?
College preparatory curriculum
A technology integrated environment
Community – based outreach (service learning)
Three initials encompass a major part of our student support system. These opportunities exist for students and teachers 3 days/week in a typical calendar week at Spectrum High School.
RTI or Response to Intervention
This teacher's father was a high school principal.
Jason Ruzek
This track athlete won state championships in the 100 meter dash in both his junior and senior years at Spectrum. He also won the state championship in the 200 meter dash during his senior year.
Max Reis
Closest to: Spectrum High School's lunchroom can seat up to how many students at the 11 lunch tables available?
132
How many students did Spectrum open its doors to in 2006?
73
Spectrum's student phone practices shifted in the spring of 2022 and can best be summarized with this catchy slogan...
A plan, not a ban!
This faculty member is the longest tenured teacher on staff at Spectrum High School.
Sara Peloquin
Closest to: How many Spectrum athletic teams have won conference championships?
9
What is Spectrum school's official slogan for the 2022-23 school year?
Onward
Closest to: What is Spectrum's largest graduating class?
92 in 2022
Closest to: How many student contact days are in the 2022-23 school calendar?
167
What school employee is a former educator, current coach, and bus driver. HINT: he works on Sundays as well!
Mike Brueckner
This athlete is one of 6 players in MN state high school football history to rush for over 5500 yards in his career.
Fisher Marberg
How many buses does Spectrum contract with Northstar to operate in the morning and evening routes? HINT: these numbers are different.
10 AM and 9 PM