Apply today for Educational Benefits Program
Formerly known as the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Program, approved applications are more than just for meals but also provide your school with critical funding.
Kindergarten popsicle pals!
Playground fun in the spring weather!
4th grade outside science learning!
Spinning into spring with these first graders!
INSPIRING GROWTH IN EVERY CHILD
A nurturing environment that focuses on each child’s unique needs and abilities.
SCHOOL NEWS
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The Educational Benefits applications ensures students have access to nutritious meals and provides critical funding for schools.
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Washington was the assistant administrator at Red Pine this past school year, and will take over his position July 1.
![The Underestimated team from Woodland Elementary School took first place in the fine arts challenge at state.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1654715903/district196org/jmmgpgsls8g2sflmbmbm/ScreenShot2022-06-08at21748PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1654715903/district196org/jmmgpgsls8g2sflmbmbm/ScreenShot2022-06-08at21748PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1654715903/district196org/jmmgpgsls8g2sflmbmbm/ScreenShot2022-06-08at21748PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1654715903/district196org/jmmgpgsls8g2sflmbmbm/ScreenShot2022-06-08at21748PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1654715903/district196org/jmmgpgsls8g2sflmbmbm/ScreenShot2022-06-08at21748PM.png","width":1508}])
Four teams from District 196 schools qualified for the state tournament, and two teams had top finishes at state to earn a spot at the DI Global Finals.
![Drew Goeldner talks with a student on the first day of school.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1649882246/district196org/qzic504jnpxh0bhhhdd5/DrewGoeldner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1649882246/district196org/qzic504jnpxh0bhhhdd5/DrewGoeldner.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1649882246/district196org/qzic504jnpxh0bhhhdd5/DrewGoeldner.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1649882246/district196org/qzic504jnpxh0bhhhdd5/DrewGoeldner.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1649882246/district196org/qzic504jnpxh0bhhhdd5/DrewGoeldner.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1649882246/district196org/qzic504jnpxh0bhhhdd5/DrewGoeldner.jpg","width":2200}])
Goeldner will finish this school year at Red Pine and take over at Greenleaf starting July 1.
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District 196 proposing attendance-area adjustments to ease crowding at Rosemount high, middle school
There are four proposed high school changes and four proposed middle school changes. Recommendations are part of larger process to address projected growth and facilities needs.
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The first two days will be “snow days” with no regular classes at school or online. Any additional days beyond the first two will be E-Learning Days.
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