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Building a Better Future, Phase II ballot question: Addressing school needs to provide learning spaces that are secure, modern and structured to equip students for tomorrow

Community members will be asked to consider addressing school building needs on Nov. 7, 2023. If approved, the tax increase would be less than $7/month for the average-value home ($300,000). Priorities include:

  • Secure learning environments with enhanced safety.
  • Spaces for math, science and career programs, specialized learning services and growing student populations.
  • Access to similar learning experiences at all district schools, including program opportunities, class size levels and the functionality of spaces.

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Deepen your learning at Osseo Area Schools, deadlines quickly approaching!

In schools across our district, your child will be engaged and challenged, encouraged to develop new interests, and supported intellectually, socially and emotionally. Our unique opportunities include: 

  • STEAM and health-focused learning through six different magnet schools. Note: April 14, 2023 - Deadline for families to accept assignments/enroll at magnet schools.
  • Full time online learning through 279Online. 

Taking the first step in helping your child thrive and achieve their dreams by enrolling with Osseo Area Schools today. 

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Dr. Kim Hiel

Superintendent Search

Dr. Kim Hiel has been chosen as the next Osseo Area Schools superintendent.

“Dr. Hiel is passionate about her work and centers scholars in all she does,” said Board Chair Jackie Mosqueda-Jones.

Read the full announcement.

Maple Grove Senior, Stavya Arora

Maple Grove Senior High School senior named U.S. Presidential Scholar and National Merit Scholarship winner

Maple Grove Senior High School senior Stavya Arora has found great success in her last year of high school, thanks to years of hard work, perseverance and dedication in her educational journey. 

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OALC scholars participate in MAAP Stars Competition

Students from the Osseo Area Learning Center (OALC) competed at the Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs (MAAP) Stars competition. On May 4-5, eight OALC scholars traveled to Mankato for the statewide alternative school competition in life skills, teamwork and academics.

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Scholars at Osseo Middle School visited by Blizzo

Scholars in Ann Mack’s sixth grade class at Osseo Middle School were recently visited by the snowplow that they had named “Blizzo” during the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) name a snowplow contest last winter. 

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Park Brook holds Boot Camp to promote after-school physical activity

Twice a week this spring, Park Brook Elementary School’s grounds are bustling with activity after school as over 160 scholars participate in the school’s afternoon Boot Camp. Boot campers spend time keeping their bodies active and learning new games. The program is also available in the fall.

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Staff Spotlight: Early Childhood & Family Education’s Gretchen Dullinger

Gretchen Dullinger has worked for Osseo Area Schools in early childhood education since 2001, starting as an early childhood education teacher before becoming the Early Childhood & Family Education (EC&FE) Program Assistant at Willow Lane Early Childhood Center in 2012.

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Enroll now in kindergarten!

Families with incoming kindergarteners are encouraged to enroll now for the 2023-2024 school year. Visit district279.org/enrollment for more information. Mark your calendar - Check out the upcoming kindergarten orientation events at each school. We can’t wait to meet you!

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Find Your Path

In Osseo Area Schools, scholars benefit from exceptional opportunities, support and partnerships that help them graduate with the confidence, courage and competence to make their dreams a reality. 

Dream. Explore. Discover. 

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Building a Better Future, Phase II

Our community is being asked to reinvest in district schools to address critical school building needs, 

This is considered to be Building a Better Future, Phase II. In addition to addressing critical school building needs, Phase II also expands on efforts already made in Phase I and continues strategic plan work. Priorities include:

  • Secure learning environments with enhanced safety.
  • Spaces for math, science and career programs, specialized learning services and growing student populations. 
  • Access to similar learning experiences at all district schools, including program opportunities, class sizes and space functionality.

Visit district279.org/BetterFuture for a list of proposed projects and Nov. 7 voting information.

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