Connect-May 12

May 12, 2026

Updated StudentVUE/ParentVUE app now available

The familiar ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps used by Osseo Area Schools have gotten an updated look, and current versions of the app will sunset June 30, 2026. Please take a moment to download the new apps, which can be found under the names “StudentVUE (New)” or “ParentVUE (New)”. The developer is Edupoint Educational Systems.

The new StudentVUE/ParentVUE apps feature a more intuitive, user-friendly design with new and improved functionality, such as event security passes and improvements to attendance reporting options.

Switching to the new, updated app is simple – just delete the old version and download the new one. The new app will walk users through any setup steps to follow. For assistance, please reach out to the district’s technology support team via IncidentIQ.

Osseo Education Center students grow plants, sell them at May plant sale

Students from the Osseo Education Center’s (OEC) transition program can take part in a year-long gardening class, and the fruits of this year’s efforts are now on sale at the school’s annual greenhouse sale.

The plant sale runs every Thursday and Friday through May from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the OEC, located at 624 6th Ave. NE in Osseo.

Learn more about the gardening class and plant sale

2026 District 279 Foundation Investment in Youth recipients honored

District 279 Foundation’s 2026 Investment in Youth Celebration took place on Sunday, May 3 at Park Center Senior High School: An IB World School.

For years, District 279 Foundation has held the annual event to honor scholars, volunteers and staff in Osseo Area Schools. This year, 72 award recipients were celebrated with dinner prepared by Osseo Area Schools Food & Nutrition Services staff, a program and performance by Maple Grove Crimsonettes and readings by Osseo Senior High Black Student Union.

Learn about the Investment in Youth awards and see who won

Brooklyn Middle STEAM School hosts STEAM night, multicultural event

Brooklyn Middle STEAM School (BMS) hosted an engaging, multifaceted event the evening of April 30. The night included a showcase of the students’ science, technology, engineering, math and arts (STEAM) projects from throughout the school year, a multicultural event, a Bulldog Cafe where students baked and served snacks and treats from around the world, and a celebration of the school’s long-time principal Kim Monette, who will soon retire.

Learn more about the event

Olivia Freshwater holding her award at the MAAP Stars event

Osseo Area Learning Center students participate in MAAP Stars competition

On May 7 and 8, a group of students from Osseo Area Learning Center (OALC) traveled to Mankato for a two day event and competition called MAAP Stars that aims to help students in alternative education programs to enhance academic, vocational, artistic and social skills.

OALC student Olivia Freshwater gave district Instagram followers an insider look at her experience with a takeover - check it out on instagram.com/osseoschools!

Palmer Lake Elementary's Jungle Book musical brings light, laughter to the stage

Over 100 students from Palmer Lake Elementary School played a role in the cast and/or crew of the school's spring musical, The Jungle Book, which they performed May 8 and 9 at Park Center Senior High School's auditorium.

students working on poetry together in small groups

Fernbrook Elementary School students celebrate National Poetry Month with class poetry book

In honor of National Poetry Month, students in Mrs. Xiong's class at Fernbrook Elementary School explored a variety of poetry styles and created a class poetry book. Each student selected one poem to share during a virtual Author Celebration event with families and school staff.

Learn more about the poetry event

Looking ahead

Now-May 19: Kindergarten Information Nights
May 12: Community Conversation 5 p.m. at Maple Grove Middle School
May 19: School board regular business meeting
May 22: Pride celebration, 4-6 p.m.
May 25: District closed, holiday
May 29: Osseo Area Learning Center graduation 2:15 p.m. at OALC
June 3: Adult Basic Education graduation 6 p.m. at PCSH auditorium, Osseo Education Center (OEC) graduation 11:15 a.m. at the OEC
June 5: Last day for students
June 7: Graduation for 279Online, MGSH, OSH and PCSH

Updated StudentVUE/ParentVUE app now available Updated StudentVUE/ParentVUE app now available

Osseo Education Center students grow plants, sell them at May plant sale Osseo Education Center students grow plants, sell them at May plant sale

2026 District 279 Foundation Investment in Youth recipients honored 2026 District 279 Foundation Investment in Youth recipients honored

Brooklyn Middle STEAM School hosts STEAM night, multicultural event Brooklyn Middle STEAM School hosts STEAM night, multicultural event