Communications
Community Relations staff are responsible for a wide range of communication initiatives that support students, staff and families in Osseo Area Schools. Key department work includes:
- Communications counsel
- Media relations
- Crisis communications
- School news reporting
- Website updates and maintenance
- District social media management
- Video production
- Photography support
- Realtor communications and support
District and School Website Updates
Kay Villella
Executive Director Community Relations
Educational Service Center
VillellaK@District279.org
763-391-7002 x27002
Clay Sawatzke
Coordinator Community Relations & Publications
Educational Service Center
SawatzkeC@District279.org
763-391-7172 x27172
Merissa Morey
Marketing & Outreach Specialist
Educational Service Center
MoreyM@District279.org
763-391-7168 x27168
Meghan Klinkner
Specialist Communication
Educational Service Center
KlinknerM@District279.org
763-391-7086 x27086 ext. 27086
Meg Gutzwiller
Specialist Communication
Educational Service Center
GutzwillerM@District279.org
763-391-7101 x27101
Kathryn Polum
Specialist Communication
Educational Service Center
PolumK@District279.org
763-391-7167 x27167
Media inquiries
Journalists who seek information for stories or wish to interview staff should begin by contacting the district's communications team.
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Osseo Area Schools will provide free meals to children through the federally funded Summer Food Service Program from June 10 through Aug. 14.
The last week of the 2024-25 school year wrapped up with many fun events for students and their families to enjoy. Here's just a few of the festivities.
Spring graduations and celebrations aren’t just for high school seniors! Over the past two weeks, many other district students have taken part in graduation ceremonies or celebrations of different kinds. Check out just a few of them:
District 279 Foundation’s 15th Annual Reading is Fun 5K registration is now open. This annual family event raises funds that are allocated to the media centers of Osseo Area Schools. This year the 5K will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Maple Grove Crimson Stadium.
The end of the school year is always filled with fun events at schools across the district. Here are a few events that have taken place at elementary schools over the last few weeks!
Kidstop school-age care is hiring for school year 2025-26. Apply online at www.district279/careers
At the end of the school year, CBVAT students who have been helping out at locations across the district were celebrated ahead of their graduation.
279Connect is a newsletter distributed to Osseo Area Schools parents/caregivers and community members each Tuesday throughout the school year. In it, you'll find interesting school news, school board meeting highlights, important reminders, upcoming dates and more. Think of it as your one-stop shop for staying up to date of all things you need to know about Osseo Area Schools.
If you have any questions about the newsletter or wish to request content for inclusion in the next edition, please contact Meghan Kuemmel.