May 20, 2025

The return of warm weather often gets students excited for summer fun: sidewalk chalk, swimming and, of course, bike rides. For second grade students at Weaver Lake: A Science, Math & Technology School, some of those bike rides this spring will take place on bikes the students built themselves.

Students involved in ninth grade Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) classes at Park Center Senior High School spent time at Birch Grove School for the Arts the week of May 12, where they taught lessons, read books and played games that they prepared as part of a service project for younger students.

Crest View Elementary School families were invited to the school May 16 to watch the school’s students show off a myriad of talents at a school talent show. Some of the acts included a song sung by all kindergarteners, a tumbling routine, violinists, singing, dancing and even a synchronized “swimming” show. Fifth grade students served as emcees at the lively and uplifting event that celebrated Crest View’s vibrant student body.

On May 16, students in Community Education’s Four Star Express prekindergarten program at Basswood Elementary School brought the classic "Three Piggy Opera" to life with a joyful performance in the school gym for staff and families.

Osseo Area Schools will provide free meals to children through the federally funded Summer Food Service Program from June 10 through Aug. 14.

Any child 18 years of age or younger may participate. Meals will be provided during the allotted time frames and must be eaten on site.

In December, in accordance with recent state legislation, our school board approved an updated cell phone policy – 505 Policy: Student Cell Phone and Technology. Procedures are now being developed to guide how the policy will work day-to-day across our schools. Feedback from all stakeholders – staff, students and parents/caregivers – was considered and incorporated into the current draft of the procedures. Please take a moment to review the drafted cell phone procedures and share any feedback you might have on them via this online form. Comments will be accepted through Thursday, June 5.

Final cell phone procedures will be shared on the district website in June with implementation set to start this fall.

Special education students at Cedar Island Elementary School, joined by a few fourth and fifth grade ambassadors and teachers, came together on May 12 to plant flower pots, located at the front of the school. The students worked together to dig the holes, arrange the flowers and water them, adding a cheerful and welcoming touch to the school's appearance.

• May 20: School Board Regular Business Meeting with Retiree Recognition
• May 22: Early Childhood & Family Education (EC&FE) Spring Social Event from 5-7 p.m. at Willow Lane Early Childhood Center
• May 26: District closed, holiday
• May 30-June 9: Graduation ceremonies
• June 3: Crest View Elementary School Alumni Event
• June 6: Last day of school for students
• June 10: School Board Policy Committee Meeting and Work Session
• June 10-Aug. 14: Free summer meals
• June 19: District closed, holiday