Osseo Area Schools Enrollment FAQ

Enrollment can be completed online or by submitting an enrollment packet in person or by mail. To get started, visit the Enrollment Services page to determine which forms you need based on your situation (new, returning, open enrollment, magnet school, etc.). Required documents include proof of residency, your child’s birth certificate, and immunization records.

Visit the Enrollment Center at 7051 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN, or call 763-585-7350 for help.

Families need to provide two proofs of residency, a parent or guardian photo ID, the child’s birth certificate or passport, and up-to-date immunization records. Kindergarten students also require Early Childhood Screening.

If a certified birth certificate is unavailable, other documents such as a non-certified birth certificate, immunization records, hospital or doctor records, baptismal certificate, military records, prior school records, or other legal documents may be accepted along with a signed sworn statement instead.

Enrollment can be completed online via the ParentVUE portal or in person at the Enrollment Center, located at 7051 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429.

• Preschool: 3 years old by Sept. 1

• Prekindergarten: 4 years old by Sept. 1

• Kindergarten: 5 years old by Sept. 1
  • Children who turn 5 between Sept. 2 and Nov. 1 may apply for early entrance to kindergarten.

Use the School Finder tool to enter your address and discover your assigned school. This tool provides information based on current attendance boundaries, which are set to change starting in the 2026–27 school year. For assistance or to learn more about the upcoming boundary changes, visit the Attendance Boundary Change Process page.

Yes, families residing outside the district can apply to attend Osseo Area Schools through the open enrollment process.  To apply, submit the Open Enrollment Application to the Enrollment Center at 7051 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429. You can also email it to EnrollmentCenter@district279.org or fax it to 763-585-7368. For more information and to access the application, visit the Open Enrollment & In-District Transfers page.

• Some schools, such as Fernbrook Elementary and Maple Grove Senior High, are not accepting open enrollment applications due to capacity.
• In-district transfer is temporarily paused at the elementary and middle school levels until 2027 because of the attendance boundary change process. This is in accordance with school board procedure. Further details are at district279.org/boundaries.

If a student is returning within the same school year after being withdrawn or dropped, contact the Enrollment Center to confirm if any new paperwork is needed. The Enrollment Center will provide specific guidance.

To enroll a student returning from another district, submit a completed enrollment application and required documents (proof of residency, birth certificate, immunization records) to the Enrollment Center. Once enrolled, Osseo Area Schools will request transcripts and records from the previous school to ensure a smooth transition.

Update your address by logging into your ParentVUE account or by completing the Change of Address packet on the district website. You can also update your address in person at the Enrollment Center.

Starting January 2025, families approved through open enrollment won’t need to reapply annually, but you will need to submit new school preferences when transitioning between levels. Acceptance is based on available space and does not guarantee placement into a specific school. This applies to new applicants after Dec. 2024.

Note: In-district transfer is temporarily paused at the elementary and middle school levels until 2027 because of the attendance boundary change process. This is in accordance with school board procedure. Further details are at district279.org/boundaries.

If you live with a parent or guardian, they must complete the enrollment process. Contact the Enrollment Center for help if your situation is different.

In-district transfers are temporarily paused for elementary and middle school students through the 2026–27 school year due to the district’s Attendance Boundary Change process. This pause allows for a smooth transition as school boundaries are updated to better serve students and balance enrollment across schools.

High school in-district transfer requests may still be submitted and will be reviewed based on space availability.

Families who are new to the district or have specific questions about transfers can contact the Enrollment Center at 763-585-7350 or visit district279.org/boundaries to learn more.

Enrollment for Early Childhood and Pre-K programs begins by completing the online application available through Osseo Area Schools' Community Education department. Additional steps may include attending an Early Childhood Screening. For help, contact the Early Childhood office at 763-391-8777.

Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is now open. Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025, to enroll. Children who turn 5 between Sept. 2 and Nov. 1 may apply for early entrance by submitting an application by April 15, 2025.

Enroll online through ParentVUE or in person at the Enrollment Center.

For more information, visit the kindergarten enrollment page.

To attend school in Osseo Area Schools, students must be up-to-date on required vaccinations, as Minnesota law mandates immunizations for school enrollment. If your child is missing vaccines and lacks health insurance, the Northwest Immunization Clinic offers free immunizations to eligible students. To schedule an appointment, please call 763-585-7361.

For more information on required immunizations, visit the Minnesota Department of Health's K-12 Immunization Law page.

Yes, enrollment is allowed if you provide documentation for missing vaccines or submit a medical or conscientious exemption form, as required by Minnesota law.

If your child needs vaccines and you don’t have health insurance, free immunizations are available at the Northwest Immunization Clinic at the Enrollment Center. Call 763-585-7361 for an appointment.

Learn more about exemptions and requirements at health.mn.gov.

Use the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) to request immunization records.

Families without health insurance or access to a doctor can contact the Northwest Immunization Clinic, located at the Enrollment Center. The clinic offers free immunizations and can help connect families to local healthcare, insurance resources and support services.

To make an appointment, call 763-585-7361.

Address: 7051 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429.

Yes. Submit a signed medical exemption from a provider or a notarized statement of conscientious objection. Learn more at the Minnesota Department of Health.

If you need assistance or have questions, please contact the Osseo Area Schools Enrollment Center at 763-585-7350 or email EnrollmentCenter@district279.org.

Use the School Finder tool to find your boundary school based on your address.

Yes. You may apply through in-district transfer or open enrollment, but elementary and middle school in-district transfers are paused until the 2026–27 school year due to boundary updates. Learn more at district279.org/boundaries.

For help, contact the Enrollment Center at 763-585-7350 or EnrollmentCenter@district279.org.

In-district transfer is currently paused for elementary and middle schools until the 2026-27 school year due to boundary changes.

No. Your child remains enrolled in their current school until a transfer is approved and finalized.

Transportation is not provided for open enrolled or in-district transfer students. For details, visit the Transportation page.

Yes, for families who live within the Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD) consortium area. Transportation is provided for:

• Elementary students living 0.8 miles or farther

• Secondary students living 1 mile or farther

Families applying through open enrollment are notified by mail about three weeks after the Jan. 15 deadline. For general enrollment, the assigned school will contact families after paperwork is processed.

• Pre-K–8: Based on birthdate

• High school: Based on a combination of birthdate and academic transcripts from the student’s previous country

For enrollment questions or support, contact the Enrollment Center at 763-585-7350 or email EnrollmentCenter@district279.org.

The Enrollment Center is located at 7051 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429.

Families without internet access can visit the Enrollment Center in person to receive the paper version of enrollment forms.