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Connect-Sept. 2

Connect-Sept. 2
Connect-Sept. 2

Sept. 2, 2025

Happy first day of school! Happy first day of school!

Students attending the first day of school
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Happy first day of school! Superintendent Dr. Kim Hiel and staff across the district were excited to welcome back scholars to another great year of learning and making Osseo Area Schools One Community for All- where all voices are valued and heard!
Check out more photos from the first day at sites across the district

Welcome back from Supt. Dr. Kim Hiel Welcome back from Supt. Dr. Kim Hiel

Welcome Back Parents & Caregivers - A message from Dr. Kim Hiel
We're thrilled to welcome you and your student back for the 2025-26 school year. At Osseo Area Schools, one community for all means we are all in this together. We're looking forward to another year of learning, connection and celebration for every single one of our students!

Students attend back-to-school events Students attend back-to-school events

Families attending back to school events
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Before school started on Sept. 2, many schools hosted events to welcome their students back and get them ready for another successful year.

Learn more about the events
recent opportunities for learning and fun around Osseo Area Schools
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Building a Better Future construction update

Some Building a Better Future construction projects were in the final push to full completion last week as schools prepared to welcome students back. Schools finalizing renovations included Basswood, Cedar Island, Fair Oaks, Oak View, Palmer Lake, Rush Creek and Woodland elementary schools, along with Brooklyn Middle STEAM School's first floor and science classroom updates at all middle schools.


Check out more photos on Facebook.

Staff at a kickoff event
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Staff attend school year kickoff event

Osseo Area Schools kicked off the 2025-26 school year with an all-staff event Aug. 28 at Park Center Senior High School. The event featured speakers, food trucks, games, a marching band performance and community building for staff members all across the district.

Looking ahead Looking ahead

  • Sept. 9: School board work session
  • Sept. 11: Last day to submit names for the new elementary school
  • Sept. 23: School board regular business meeting
  • Oct. 4: Reading is Fun 5K
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Osseo Area Schools
osseoschools.org
11200 93rd Avenue North

Maple Grove, MN 55369

info@district279.org


Our mission is to inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.

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