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Connect-May 26

Connect-May 26
Connect-May 26

May 26, 2026

Maple Grove Senior High Principal Bart Becker wins Principal of the Year award Maple Grove Senior High Principal Bart Becker wins Principal of the Year award

Principal Becker with his award alongside other district and school leaders
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Maple Grove Senior High School (MGSH) Principal Bart Becker was selected as this year’s Principal of the Year through the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) Hennepin Division.


Greg Martin, President of MASSP Hennepin Division, attended the school’s May 22 spring pepfest to surprise Becker with the award alongside other school staff.

Learn more about Principal Becker and his award

District celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander month with weekend event District celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander month with weekend event

a slideshow of photos showing performances and decor at the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrations
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Osseo Area Schools’ Family and Community Engagement group (FACE) hosted an Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month event on May 2 with the help of student leaders from across the district, who supported both the planning and hosting of the event. Over 400 families from across the district came together to celebrate and be in community with one another.
Learn about the event

Reminder: Osseo Area Schools to provide free meals to children this summer Reminder: Osseo Area Schools to provide free meals to children this summer

Osseo Area Schools will provide free meals to children through the federally funded Summer Food Service Program from June 10 through Aug. 21. Any child 18 years of age or younger may participate. Meals will be provided during allotted time frames and must be eaten on site.

See the summer meal program times and locations

District and state-level winners announced for 2026 Bus Safety Poster Contest District and state-level winners announced for 2026 Bus Safety Poster Contest

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Osseo Area Schools' 2026 School Bus Safety Poster Contest winners included five state-level award winners and two division-level winners.
See the winners and their artwork
recent opportunities for learning and fun around Osseo Area Schools
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Park Center Senior High hosts carnival

Park Center Senior High School hosted its annual carnival event the afternoon of May 22, and seniors Makaila Hammond and Jayda Vongphirath shared their experiences at the event with a takeover of the district's Instagram account. Check out their fun takeover posts at instagram.com/osseoschools.
Learn more about the award winners
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Early childhood programs celebrate with annual Spring Social event

As bubbles drifted across the playground, children smiled with new face paint art and explored the playground, Willow Lane Early Childhood Center’s school grounds came alive the evening of May 20 for the annual Spring Social event.
Learn more about the event
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Elementary School students take the stage performing in spring musical

On May 15 and 16, Rush Creek Elementary School students stepped into the world of Dr. Suess in Seussical KIDS!, performing on stage at Maple Grove Middle School for family and friends. The musical production was a partnership between Stages Theatre and Osseo Area Schools Community Education Youth Enrichment programs.
Learn more about the show

Looking ahead Looking ahead

  • 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
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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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