Welcome to the Excell Family!

We are so excited to welcome you and your family to Excell Academy!

At Excell, we believe every student and family is part of something bigger. Through our House System, students and staff build friendships across grade levels, celebrate character, and create a strong sense of belonging as “One Band, One Sound—Four Houses, One Excell Family.”

This newsletter is your guide for starting strong at Excell. Inside, you’ll find important information about:

• Back to School Open House
• Uniforms
• School Calendar
• School Supply List
• 21CLLC Programs
• Rep Your House Gear
• Transportation
• Infinite Campus Access
• Athletics

We are thrilled to have your family join our Excell community and look forward to supporting your child’s success!

Please complete your student’s enrollment requirements by Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Required for All Students

• Birth Certificate
• Current Immunization Records
• All Supplemental Enrollment Forms
• Proof of Residence
• Accepted Proof of Residence Documents, Driver’s License, Utility Bill, Rental Agreement, Property Tax Statement

Additional Requirements

PreK Programs and Kindergarten

• Early Childhood Screening Required
• Schedule your child's early childhood screening here.

1st through 8th Grade

• Previous school records are required
• Excell Academy will request records directly from the previous school
• Submit Documents

Email documents to: enrollment@excellacademy.org

Questions?

Please contact the front office at 763-533-0500

We are excited to welcome our families back for the new school year at our Back to School Open House!

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM

Families will have the opportunity to meet teachers and staff, explore the school, and get ready for a successful school year at Excell Academy.

🎒 Free backpacks will be available for Excell Academy students while supplies last.

More information will be shared as the date gets closer. We look forward to seeing you there!

Excell Academy is a uniform required school. All students are expected to be in full uniform every day, Monday through Friday, starting on the first day of school. Uniforms help build pride, reduce distractions, and set the tone for learning. We ask that students come to school clean, well-groomed, and dressed in the correct uniform each day, just like adults prepare for work.

Uniform shirts can be purchased through our school store on our website. If you choose to buy your own blue polo, it must have the Excell logo. Logos can be applied at Fully Promoted located in Maple Grove. All blue polos require the official logo to meet uniform guidelines. Please take a moment to review the full uniform policy so your child is ready to start strong.

Shoes must be rubber sole shoes. Crocs, boots (non-winter), slippers, house shoes are not allowed.

Uniforms are required and are a key part of Excell Academy’s culture and daily expectations.

See the images below for acceptable uniform options.

Each year, our school calendar is shaped by feedback from both families and staff. We use survey responses to help guide decisions around breaks, start and end dates, and other important dates in the school year. Your input matters at Excell, and we're grateful for the partnership as we plan a calendar that supports both learning and family life.

📆 A look at the year ahead 👀

First day of school: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Thanksgiving Break: Nov 26th - 27th

Winter Break: Dec. 21st - Jan. 1st

Spring Break: March 31st - April 2nd

Four Blended Learning Days: Nov. 3rd, Nov 25th, Feb 11th, May 7th

Want to skip back-to-school shopping this summer while saving up to 20% compared to most major retailers? You can order a school supply kit for a limited time with all the supplies your student will need for their upcoming school year.

1. Go here before July 15 and select your child’s upcoming grade

2. Each kit includes everything required, with the exception of a few things. Prices are comparable to Target, and cheaper than Amazon

3. Check out using a credit/debit card

4. Consider adding a donation at checkout. Impacks will match the first $5, and all funds will go to supporting our school

5. The supplies will be shipped directly to Excell Academy, where you will be able to pick them up during open house

Be sure to purchase your supply kit before the deadline of July 15.

What is 21CCLC? The 21CCLC program supports the creation of expansion of community learning centers that offer a range of high-quality programs and services that support learning and development for young people during non-school hours or periods when school is not in session.

Community learning center offer academic enrichment opportunities, as well as music, arts, sports, and cultural activities that complement their regular academic program. Families of youth participants also have access to programs that support their active and meaningful engagement in their children's education.

We Excell Before and After School Program

Winter Break Program

Level-Up Spring Break Program

Camp Create STEAM Summer

Register for 21CCLC Programs

Registration links will be shared once programs open for registration.

The Before School Program runs Monday through Thursday, following the Excell Academy School Year Calendar.

Before Care Hours

• 7:00 am - 8:45 am

After School Hours

• 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

📚 Math, Reading, and Homework Help

🏀 Enrichment Programming

🥗 Snack & Dinner Provided

Excell Academy is a Monday-Friday uniform School. One Friday a month is "Rep Your House Day" where students are encouraged to wear their house shirt to show school spirit during our House Meeting Assemblies.

To participate in "Rep Your House Day" students must have a house shirt. If they do not have an Excell Academy house shirt, they must be in full Excell Academy uniform.

House shirts can be purchased in the Excell Academy uniform store. Early Bird pricing is just $5 per shirt. Shirts will increase to $7 per shirt beginning September 15th. Get your shirt early to take advantage of early bird pricing. House shirts will be distributed in September.

Excell Academy partners with Northstar Transportation to provide safe and reliable bus service for our students. Northstar offers a helpful app called My Ride K-12, which allows you to track your child’s bus location and estimated in real time.

Transportation contact

Ms. Candace Dunbar 763-533-0500, ext. 121, cdunbar@excellacademy.org

Mrs. Hirocho 763-533-0500 ext. 119, khirocho@excellacademy.org

Infinite Campus is the online system we use to help families stay connected and informed. As a parent or guardian, you’ll use the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to:

• View your child’s attendance

• Check grades and report cards

• See class schedules

• Receive important messages from the school

• Complete annual online registration

• Complete Meal Benefits form

Infinite Campus Logins will be shared closer to the upcoming school year.

Excell Academy provides athletics opportunities for our students in grades 5th -8th. Each sport has a $60 registration fee which includes uniform rental.

Soccer & Volleyball - Registrations opens in September

Boys Basketball & Cheerleading - Registrations opens in October

Girls Basketball - Registration opens in December

Flag Football - Registration opens in March

More information and registration links will be provided before the beginning of each season.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us!

Phone: 763-533-0500

Admin Team

Mrs. Sabrina Williams, CEO/Director

Mr. Justin Balvin, Associate Director Ext. 115

Special Education

Mr. Todd Nesvold, Special Education Director. Ext 157

Ms. Natasha, Special Education Operations Manager Ext. 118

21CCLC Team

Ms. Rashidah Fuller, 21CCLC Coordinator Ext. 163

Ms. Adrian Browne-Gill, abrowne-gill@excellacademy.org

Ms. Trevva Evans, 21CCLC Family Engagement Lead

Behavior Team

Mr. Jamel McNutt, Dean of Students Ext. 142

Operations Team

Ms. Scott, Health Office and Food Service Director Ext. 139

Ms. Candace Dunbar, Transportation Ext. 121

Ms. DeDe, School Secretary Ext. 100

Ms. Katie, Operations Assistant Ext. 119

Ms. Walker, SIS Admin Ext. 117