Connect-May 5

May 5, 2026

Osseo Area Schools’ teachers are a lifeblood of district schools. Each day, so many talented and hardworking teachers work to ensure students get the support they need academically and beyond. This week, we will feature just a few of the 1,766 outstanding teachers currently serving students in our community.

Thank you, teachers! Learn more about three district teachers.

Mark your calendars – the next Community Conversation is set to take place Tuesday, May 12 at 5 p.m. at Maple Grove Middle School. Community Conversations are being held this school year to better understand from family and community members what’s going well and what needs improvement as well as ensuring all feel valued and heard. District leadership and school board members host the events.

In the meantime, it’d be great to hear from you on what you think about our schools via this Google form. Your responses will help us form the discussion topics for the May 12 conversation. Additionally, please share your name if you’re planning to attend.

A summary of all the results from this year will be shared community-wide later in May. Thank you, in advance, for your partnership on this journey. Questions? Reach out to Kay Villella, Executive Director of Community Relations at villellak@district279.org.

Osseo Area Schools has a team of over 50 nursing staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, licensed school nurses and regular substitutes that support absences and leaves. While caring for students experiencing acute illness or injury during the school day is an important part of their job, this only scratches the surface of all the things school nurses do in their roles.

Learn more about district nurses for School Nurse Day

Over the past two weeks at Fernbrook Elementary School, students in Community Education’s Kidstop before- and after-school age care program have had a unique hands-on learning experience about the life cycle of chickens.

Learn more about the chick hatching

recent opportunities for learning and fun around Osseo Area Schools

Middle school students shine on stage for ‘Disney’s Lion King KIDS’ musical

Middle school students performed “Disney’s The Lion King KIDS!” this past weekend for family and friends, with free performances at Maple Grove Middle School Auditorium.

Learn more about the performance

students taking part in non-school day activities

Students take part in enriching activities during Kidstop non-school day program

On April 27, the Community Education Kidstop school-age care program provided students with a full day of structured, enriching activities at several elementary schools.

Learn more about non-school day programming with Kidstop

Preschool highlight: Basswood Elementary School tie-dye tradition and hands on learning

During an April 28 visit to Basswood Elementary School, four year-old students in the early childhood prekindergarten classroom engaged in a range of hands-on, play-based learning activities.

Learn more about preschool in Osseo Area Schools

Now-May 19: Kindergarten Information Nights
May 5: School board work session
May 9: Black History Month celebration 11 a.m.-5 p.m. North View Middle School
May 12: Community Conversation 5 p.m. at Maple Grove Middle School
May 19: School board regular business meeting
May 25: District closed, holiday

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8 Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8

Next Community Conversation being held May 12 Next Community Conversation being held May 12

National School Nurse Day is May 6 National School Nurse Day is May 6

Fernbrook students learn about life cycle of chickens through Kidstop program Fernbrook students learn about life cycle of chickens through Kidstop program

Middle school students shine on stage for ‘Disney’s Lion King KIDS’ musical

Students take part in enriching activities during Kidstop non-school day program

Preschool highlight: Basswood Elementary School tie-dye tradition and hands on learning

Looking ahead Looking ahead