Stonebridge E-News

Stonebridge E-Newsletter

August 19, 2026

Greetings Stonebridge Families!

Thank you for attending Ready, Set, Go Conferences this week. It was great to have students and their families back in the hallways of Stonebridge! Below you will find information regarding the beginning of the school year. The first day of school for all elementary students, grades Kindergarten - 5th grade, is tomorrow, Thursday, August 20.

Below is some basic information that will help you and your child be successful. I am looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning!

Sincerely,
Principal Derek Berg

School Hours

Doors Open - 7:30 a.m.
Arrival of Buses - 7:30 a.m. to 7:40 a.m.
Start of Instructional Day - 7:45 a.m.
End of Instructional Day - 2:15 p.m.
Dismissal of Buses - 2:25 p.m.
Parent Pick-up of Non-Bused Children - 2:25 p.m. to 2:35 p.m.

Buses

Please be sure to check the My Ride K-12 app on Thursday morning in the event any adjustments were made to your child’s busing.

Stillwater Schools Transportation can be reached via phone at (651) 351-8377 or by email at schoolbus@stillwaterschools.org
For the fastest service, please complete a Transportation Help Desk Ticket.
Our bus company, Schmitty and Sons, can be reached via phone at (651) 571-1830.

K-5 Arrival Procedures

All students will enter the building at the front doors.

NOTE: Kindergarten students will all gather at the little playground just south of the front doors on the first and second day only. Parents may take their kindergarten children to the little playground on these days. If your kindergarten child takes the bus, know that we will have many staff members who will take care of the kindergarteners and get them to their destination!

Preschool Arrival Procedures

Preschool children begin on Monday, August 24. Preschool students will enter the school the same way our K-5 students do. Preschool staff will greet children right inside the front doors on a daily basis. If you drive your preschool child to school, you can park in the parking lot and walk your child to the front doors where preschool staff will greet you.

Parent Drop Off Procedures

We have many parents who drop their children off at school each day. Parents are not able to park curbside and get out of the vehicle as this causes significant congestion with cars pulling in/out of our campus. In order to keep the drop off lines safe and efficient, parents can stop curbside, allow their children to get out of the vehicle, and then continue forward to Owens Street. A safety tip is to have your child(ren) step out of your vehicle from the passenger side rather than the driver side of the car. Please note: There will be no left hand turns allowed into Stonebridge when driving north on Owens Street anytime a traffic controller is present on the road.

When do the doors open?

Our doors will open at 7:30 a.m. We do not have supervision for students prior to 7:30 a.m. unless they are signing into Adventure Club. Please do not have your child at school prior to 7:30 a.m. Children should arrive between 7:30 a.m and 7:40 a.m.

Dismissal Procedures

Teachers will walk their classes to the front of the building and dismiss students to their afternoon destinations. Students in carpool will be supervised in the gym until the buses depart, at which time they will move outside to the front of the school.

Parent Pick Up Procedures

Parents will form a line on Owens Street facing south. After buses have departed from the Stonebridge campus, parents picking up children will be waved in by the crossing guard. Please note: There will be no left hand turns allowed into Stonebridge when driving north on Owens Street anytime a traffic controller is present on the road.

Parents will pull around the circle all the way to the fire hydrant as staff and patrollers help students locate and enter their vehicle. Please consider making a sign with your child’s first and last name in large letters to hang in the passenger’s side window, so students are located faster. Click here to view the carpool map.
If you need to assist in buckling a child, please pull up beyond the fire hydrant to the “Buckle Up Zone'' to buckle your child. This helps maintain an efficient and continuous flow of traffic.

Attendance

If your child is going to be late or absent for any reason, we ask that you enter the absence in PowerSchool or contact the Attendance line at (651) 351-8701, in addition to emailing your child’s teacher.

Early Departures

We understand that on a rare occasion a student’s end of the day plan may change. We ask that you make all attempts to coordinate these changes in advance. If you must get a message to your child, please do so before 12:00 p.m. on the given day so the office has sufficient time to get a message to your child’s teacher.

Student Cell Phone Use

Students are not permitted to use their cell phone, earbuds, or smart watches during the school day. All of these personal devices should remain at home. If a student needs to bring a personal device, it must be off and remain in backpacks for the entirety of the day. If families need to contact their children during the school day, they need to call the main office at (651) 351-8700.

School Meals

Breakfast will be served starting at 7:30 a.m. Kids choosing to eat breakfast at school will eat in the cafeteria before going to their classroom.

Due to state funding, breakfast will be free to all students who choose to stop in the cafeteria. Breakfast will be available starting at 7:30 a.m. for all students.

Lunch will be served in the cafeteria for all grades

Due to state funding, lunch will be free to all students as well.
Please visit SchoolCafe to add funds to your child’s lunch account or visit the Nutrition Services website for more information on pricing for second entrees and à la carte milks.

School Calendar

The 2026-27 school calendar, the Preschool calendar and the rotating specialist calendar can be accessed on our website.

https://stillwaterschools.org/calendars

Background Checks

If you plan to volunteer, chaperone a field trip or visit a Stonebridge event during the school day, you will need to have a current background check completed before you visit. This process can take up to two weeks to complete. Once approved, your background check is valid for 4 years.

To request a background check (or check the status/expectation of a previous background check) please email your first and last name, along with the name and grade of the student you are associated with to stonebridge@stillwaterschools.org.

You will receive an email within two-four business days containing a custom link for you to complete your background check. Links expire 48 hours from when they are created.

Drop Off/Walking Reminders

From walking and biking, to bus lines or a carpool, students get to school in a variety of ways. Do you have a plan for your student’s transportation? Make a plan for safe transportation and learn more on our drop-off/pick-up procedures or walking policies in our Grade Level Handbooks:

From the PTA

Back to School BBQ

Please join us for the annual Back to School BBQ on Wednesday, August 26 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Stonebridge!
There is no cost for this event and all family members are welcome!
All children must be accompanied by an adult; this is not a drop-off event.
Remember to bring something to sit on (a blanket or lawn chairs)
Interested in helping at the BBQ? Please consider signing up for volunteer spot during the Back to School BBQ

From The District

Visit our website for more important back-to-school information.

Each year, families are asked to review and acknowledge important district forms in PowerSchool, our parent portal for reporting absences, viewing student information and more.

Please take a few minutes to log in and complete the following forms:

District Handbook Review Form
Field Trip Form

When you log in, select the Forms button and complete each form.

Need help logging in? Learn more about how to access PowerSchool.

Need additional assistance? Our Family Help Desk is available to help with technology-related questions - familyhelp@stillwaterschools.org or 651-351-8404.

Have A Busing Concern or Question?

For the fastest service, please complete a Transportation Help Desk Ticket. We have a high volume of transportation requests this time of year. By completing a ticket instead of calling or emailing our team, we’re better able to track your request and respond more efficiently. Thank you for your cooperation!

Important Dates

Thursday, August 20

First Day of School for K - 5th Grade Students

Monday, August 24

First Day of School for Preschool Students

Wednesday, August 26

PTA Back to School BBQ, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, September 4

No School

Monday, September 7

No School, Labor Day

2026-27 K-5 School Calendar

2026-27 K-5 Specialist 6-Day Calendar

2026-27 Preschool Calendar
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
PTA Calendar and Website

Connect with us

Email: stonebridge@stillwaterschools.org
Website: stonebridge.stillwaterschools.org
Location: 900 Owens Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: 651-351-8700
Facebook: facebook.com/Stillwater834

Instagram: instagram.com/stillwater834