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In order to comply with Minnesota Dept. of Health guidance regarding capacity limits, in-person attendance by members of the public at the Oct. 20 school board regular meeting will limited. Anyone who wishes to attend the meeting in person must sign up by 8 p.m. on October 18.

At their July 21 regular meeting, the ISD 279 School Board approved a resolution on George Floyd and systemic racism. The resolution followed discussions and public statements made at previous meetings (June 9, 16 and 23) on the murder of George Floyd and the district's racial equity work. 

Osseo Area Schools will host a Virtual Recruitment Fair from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, June 26. Hosted by Recruitment and Retention Manager Dante Williams, this event will provide an opportunity for job seekers to learn more about the school district; ask district or position-specific questions; and learn about benefits offered to District 279 employees.

If your child was between the ages of 5 and 18 on September 1, 2019 and was eligible for free or reduced-price meals during the 2019-20 school year, you could receive $325 per child in Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits. These benefits can help your family buy groceries.

Many of us are struggling to understand what is happening in our society and our children may have questions we aren’t able to answer. That does not mean you don’t need to talk about the current events as talking can help reduce feelings of anxiety and helplessness. The following resources are intended to empower you to talk with your child(ren) about the traumatic events that are occurring. If you require additional supports, do not hesitate to reach out to other trusted supports such as your school counselor or therapist.  

The 10th annual Reading is Fun 5K, sponsored by District 279 Foundation and Kidstop, will be a virtual event this year, held from August 1-12.

Osseo Area Schools will provide free meals to children through Friday, August 21st at the sites listed below. Cold breakfasts and lunches will be provided at no charge to any child 18 years of age and younger, at 8 designated sites.

The Unified Schools program in Osseo Area Schools recently received recognition from Special Olympics Minnesota for creating opportunities for inclusion to thrive throughout the district.