Connect-June 9
June 9, 2026
Graduates honored at commencement ceremonies
Building a Better Future: Summer 2026 update
This summer’s construction season promises to be a busy one across Osseo Area Schools. Find out what to expect for building improvements over the next few months.
Spring sports roundup
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.
Seniors walk through elementary schools in graduation season tradition
Graduate walkthroughs of district elementary schools are a beloved tradition for Osseo Area Schools. Check out some of the special moments from these events!
Share request: Spiritwear on summer vacation
Summer vacation is here, and the Osseo Area Schools community is bound to have some adventures planned. We’d love to see our students and families in district or school spiritwear during your summer explorations - from your favorite local hiking trail to a far-flung destination. Please share photos to info@district279.org to be featured in district news!
North View Middle School dance team grows in numbers and opportunities
In its first three years, the North View Middle School (NVMS) dance team has grown from a group of around 10 participants to nearly 70 students today.
The dance team includes both a dance elective class during the school day and an after-school club that meets at least once per week.
Schools host spring D.A.R.E. graduations
Fifth grade students from four district elementary schools graduated from the D.A.R.E. program in May. The schools include Oak View, Cedar Island, Weaver Lake and Rush Creek elementary schools.
D.A.R.E. officers and Maple Grove Police Department command staff visited the school for the celebrations of students' commitment to stay drug and violence free as they embark on their next chapter in their academic career.
End of the school year fun
So many fun events and activities took place across the district to celebrate the end of the 2025-26 school year. Here are just a few examples of how district schools and students capped off the year!
Enroll now for remaining preschool openings for the 2026-27 school year
Community Education program receives grant to support family wellness
Osseo Area Schools’ Early Childhood & Family Education program was approved for a planning grant this year in partnership with the Northwest Family Resource Collaborative (NWFRC) to create a Family Wellness Framework that will support the well-being of families with young children.
Looking ahead
- June 9: School board policy committee meeting 4:30 p.m. at Educational Service Center
- June 9: School board work session 6 p.m. at Educational Service Center
- June 23: School board regular business meeting 6 p.m. at Educational Service Center
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