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Building a Better Future, Phase II: Community considering school building needs Nov. 7

Community members are being asked to consider addressing school building needs on the Nov. 7, 2023 ballot. 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.

Learn more by attending a Community Informational Meeting on Sept. 19 at  6 p.m. in Park Center's forum room.

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Osseo Area Schools partners with Ukraine Youth Leadership Engagement & Development Program

Students from Ukraine recently visited Osseo Area Schools, meeting the students and teachers and experiencing a day in the schools. Each day, the visiting students partnered with Link Crew leaders at three of the high schools. These international students were a part of the YouLEAD program, sponsored by Global Synergy Group.

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Meet Park Center Senior High School’s new principal - Antwan Harris

Park Center Senior High School (PCSH)  principal, Antwan Harris, has come full circle with his tenure at PCSH. Harris’s career began at PCSH’s next door neighbor, Brooklyn Middle STEAM School (BMS), where he taught physical education, health and chemistry 23 years ago.

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Weaver Lake: A Science, Math & Technology School receives national recognition

Magnet Schools of America (MSA) created a national certification process to recognize the most exemplary magnet schools in the nation, and Weaver Lake: A Science, Math & Technology School was recently notified that they have met the criteria to remain among this esteemed list of programs.

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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: Dec. 31, 2023 – priority application for the first magnet lottery is due.
  • 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. 

Learn more today!

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Join us for the Kindergarten Information fair!

Mark your calendars – Register now for the upcoming Kindergarten Information Fair on Oct. 14.

 

Fill out back-to-school forms online!

All back-to-school forms will be filled out online this year. Forms that are a part of this process include emergency cards, family contact information updates and photo/military denial releases.

Complete the necessary steps today by going to the ParentVUE system, which is accessible from the Family Access button on the top right of any district or school website. On-screen prompts will then walk you through the back-to-school forms process. 

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Did you know that the Educational Benefits Application goes far beyond meals? 

School breakfast and lunch is now free for Minnesota students, but Educational Benefits help families who meet income requirements in many other ways: 

- Field trip fees
- Clubs, activities and athletics costs
- Community Education programs
- ACT, SAT and AP fees
- Home internet rates
- And more!

Fill out the Educational Benefits application today!

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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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