Connect-Feb. 10

Each February, Osseo Area Schools recognizes Black History Month. Schools, students and staff across the district are dedicating time to celebrate, honor and learn about people or events that have impacted our country’s culture and history.

Taylor Sieve, who graduated from Maple Grove Senior High School (MGSH) in 2016, has always let her passion and commitment drive her in her career as a professional dancer, leading into incredible opportunities with Taylor Swift, Alanis Morissette and more.

Park Center Senior High School freshman Leo Xiong will take the stage Feb. 14 at the Middle Level All-State Orchestra - an honor reserved for promising musicians in grades 7-9. The Sun Post recently wrote a feature on Xiong, who was selected for the All-State Orchestra by the Minnesota String and Orchestra Teachers Association.

Community Education’s Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program offers classes, programs and events for families in Osseo Area Schools with children birth to age 5. ECFE supports early learning, child development and parent education through play, connection and parent discussion time.

This continues to be a very trying time in our community. Many of our families and colleagues are dealing with immense feelings of fear and anxiety due to Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) action taking place. Our foremost priority during this time, as always, is to create safe and secure learning environments that allow us to meet students where they're at and to provide meaningful education to each and every student in our community.

Our district and school teams have put many plans into place to ensure the continuation of this opportunity for all of our students. Please refer to our dedicated website for the most up-to-date information, including on topics like learning options, meals and safety/security procedures.