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Connect-May 19

Connect-May 19
Connect-May 19

May 19, 2026

District schools host welcome events in advance of attendance boundary shifts District schools host welcome events in advance of attendance boundary shifts

Rush Creek's ice cream social event
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Fair Oaks welcome event registration table
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Garden City welcome event in a classroom
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With just a few weeks left in the school year, schools are working to ensure families feel informed about upcoming attendance boundary changes and welcomed to their new school communities.

Learn more about school welcome events

District hosts Black History Month event District hosts Black History Month event

community members enjoying Black History Month event activities
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Osseo Area Schools’ Family and Community Engagement group hosted a Black History Month celebration May 9.
Learn about the event

Osseo Area Schools to provide free meals to children this summer Osseo Area Schools to provide free meals to children this summer

Osseo Area Schools will provide free meals to children through the federally funded Summer Food Service Program from June 10 through Aug. 21. Any child 18 years of age or younger may participate. Meals will be provided during allotted time frames and must be eaten on site.

See the summer meal program times and locations

New discussions on educational technology’s role kick off New discussions on educational technology’s role kick off

Over the next several months, Osseo Area Schools will be looking into the topic of educational technology. The team will be focusing on collecting data with regard to the district’s use of technology and its impact on students – all with the goal of ensuring the best learning environment for students.

Learn more
recent opportunities for learning and fun around Osseo Area Schools
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Brooklyn Middle STEAM School hosts Geek Squad Academy for two days of lessons Brooklyn Middle STEAM School hosts Geek Squad Academy for two days of lessons

a Geek Squad team member helping two girls on a computer
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Best Buy’s Geek Squad Academy spent two days at Brooklyn Middle STEAM School (BMS) May 13 and 14, offering a variety of technology-related classes during students’ elective class times.
Learn more about the Geek Squad's visit

Osseo Education Center hosts a soccer invitational Osseo Education Center hosts a soccer invitational

students playing soccer at a tournament
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The Osseo Education Center (OEC) is the district’s transition school that serves students receiving special education services from ages 18-22. The school played host to a unique event May 15, when they held a soccer invitational amongst their own students and those from four neighboring school districts’ transition programs.
Learn more about the invitational
two award winners hold their award
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Staff and volunteer honored by Literacy Minnesota with award

This spring, Tshiab Lee, volunteer coordinator and Michelle Lamardo, volunteer in Osseo Area Schools’ Adult Basic Education program received statewide recognition from Literacy Minnesota for their excellence and outstanding support of adult students.
Learn more about the award winners
students in costume gather outside of a school
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Four Star Express prekindergarten students perform 'Three Piggy Opera’ at Basswood Elementary School

On May 15, students in Ms. Cederstrom’s Four Star Express prekindergarten class brought the familiar classic ‘Three Piggy Opera’ to life with a joyful performance for parents, caregivers and staff. The annual spring performance showcases students’ musical and theatrical talents and has been a longstanding tradition at the school.
Learn more about the show
students gathered around a mascot
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Kidstop program connects families through school events

Kidstop program highlights from the past week include a family Bingo night, an after-school fashion show and a chalk-fest.
Learn more about recent Kidstop highlights

Looking ahead Looking ahead

  • Through May 19: Kindergarten Information Nights
  • May 19: School board regular business meeting
  • May 25: District closed, holiday
  • May 29: Osseo Area Learning Center graduation 2:15 p.m. at OALC
  • June 3: Adult Basic Education graduation 6 p.m. at PCSH auditorium, Osseo Education Center (OEC) graduation 11:15 a.m. at the OEC
  • June 5: Last day for students
  • June 7: Graduation for 279Online, MGSH, OSH and PCSH
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Osseo Area Schools
osseoschools.org
11200 93rd Avenue North

Maple Grove, MN 55369

info@district279.org


Our mission is to inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.

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