Connect-Oct. 28
While the 2025-26 school year is still young, Osseo Area Schools is already making preparations for a smooth transition to new attendance boundaries at the elementary and middle school levels for the fall of 2026. Families can double-check whether or not their household is impacted by using the 2026-27 search tool available via osseoschools.org/boundaries.
Families with students impacted by next fall's attendance boundary changes can expect to receive a letter before the end of November with information about their new school and other pertinent details.
Families with 2026-27 fifth and eighth graders will be asked whether or not they’d like to utilize a Remain in Place option, where they could stay their final year at their current school with family-provided transportation. Details will be shared mid-November.
Students relocating can expect a similar educational experience across district schools, with shared goals for academic rigor and a welcoming environment at all sites. Efforts have also been made to keep neighborhoods together as much as possible so that any school changes are made with familiar students.
These changes can be tough; however, every effort is being made to ensure families have great experiences at all schools. Special activities will be held starting next spring to welcome and support families relocating. Families are also welcome to check out school websites and/or schedule a tour in the weeks and months ahead.
The flexibility with this needed change is appreciated. Questions? Check out osseoschools.org/boundaries, or reach out to BetterFuture@district279.org or 763-391-8990.
Zanewood Community STEAM School students get archery lessons
Fourth grade students at Zanewood Community: A STEAM School got to try their hand at archery recently when community partners from Three Rivers Park District came in to give lessons to students in small groups. The students received training and safety instructions before each got to take several turns at the target.
Recognizing National Principals Month
District to give away Crest View Elementary School bricks
Did you feel a special connection to Crest View Elementary School in some way, perhaps as a former student, staff member or parent of a Crest View student? As the district moves forward with a rebuild of the original 1960 building to become an updated community learning center, Osseo Area Schools is offering the opportunity for interested persons to keep a brick from the original school upon its demolition.
The brick giveaway will take place weekdays between Thursday, Nov. 6 and Friday, Nov. 14 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the district’s Educational Services Center, located at 11200 93rd Ave. NE Maple Grove. There will be a limited supply of bricks, and they will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Osseo Senior High School junior shines on and off the field
Osseo Senior High School junior Lamees Abid was recently featured by Press and News for her dedication on the soccer field, in the classroom and working at an assisted living facility. Check out the feature!
