What's up Wednesday

12/10/2025

Winter break is fast approaching! There will be no school for students December 24 through January 2.

For the safety and comfort of all students and staff, please do not bring pets to school, including in the parking lot or on sidewalks during drop-off and pickup. Some students have allergies or fears of animals, so we ask that pets stay at home.

Thank you for helping us keep our school safe and welcoming for everyone!

Winter weather is here! Please send your child with a warm coat, hat, gloves, snowpants, boots, and any other necessary layers. Students will have recess every day unless it is raining or the "feels like" temperature drops below -5 degrees.

We will send students outside in the attire they bring to school and do not have attire to lend out.

If you your child does not have winter attire and you need assistance supplying it for them, please contact our school Social Worker, Jennifer Taylor at TaylorJ2@district279.org.

Also, don't forget to label each item with your child's name. This helps us return lost or misplaced belongings.

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 who have students impacted by next fall's attendance boundary changes recently received a letter with information about their new school and other pertinent details.

Families with 2026-27 fifth and eighth graders have been 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. Eligible families (those with fifth and eighth graders next year) need to share their response to this option by Dec. 22 via a ParentVUE form.

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.

Community Education has released information for preschool and prekindergarten for next school year. Please click the button below for further information. All other questions should be directed to Community Education at 763-391-8777.

• December 18: Dine + Donate at Panera
• December 22 & 23: School Spirit Week - Stay tuned for the themes!
• December 24-January 2: Winter Break - No School