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
Tanya Bradehoft
Specialist Communication
Educational Service Center
BradehoftT@District279.org
763-391-7187 x27187
Meghan Kuemmel
Specialist Communication
Educational Service Center
KuemmelM@District279.org
763-391-7086 x27086 ext. 27086
Meg Gutzwiller
Specialist Communication
Educational Service Center
GutzwillerM@District279.org
763-391-7101 x27101
Media inquiries
Journalists who seek information for stories or wish to interview staff should begin by contacting the district's communications team.
News Stories
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Students at Edinbrook Elementary School recently captivated an audience of family, friends and school staff with a performance in the school’s gymnasium of Selections from Frozen. The after-school production was made possible in partnership with Osseo Area Schools’ Community Education Youth Enrichment program and The BEAT (Bunce Educational Adventure Theater).
A group of Park Center Senior High School juniors and seniors from the school’s Community Based Vocational Assessment and Training (CBVAT) program recently attended a career exploration field trip with nVent Hoffman, a company that designs and manufactures systems that protect electrical systems and electronic controls.
On the beautiful fall morning of Friday, Oct. 4, Osseo Education Center (OEC)’s students and staff celebrated their new, accessible playground with a grand opening celebration featuring music, popcorn, ice cream and a whole lot of playground play and exploration.
In order to ensure Osseo Area Schools is responsive to the needs and voices of its families and caregivers, we welcome involvement in a variety of different advisory committees.
Osseo Area Schools’ Adult Basic Education (ABE) launched additional classes this fall in response to a growing community need to help adults gain skills to support their personal, academic and career goals
Students at Palmer Lake had a chance to explore Hispanic heritage in a hands-on way at the beginning of October, when the school hosted a museum for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Zanewood Community STEAM School hosted an Engineering Night on Sept. 26, with many opportunities for scholars and their families to explore games and activities related to science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
279Connect is a newsletter distributed to ISD 279 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.
On this page, you will find a list of past 279Connect emails archived for your convenience. If you have any questions about the newsletter or wish to request content for inclusion in the next edition, please contact Meghan Kuemmel.