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Magnet application window for 2024-25 school year now open

Submit an application by Jan. 5, 2024, to be considered for one of the five elementary magnet schools, by Dec. 15, 2023 for Valley Middle School of STEM, and by Dec. 22, 2023 for the School of Environmental Studies (SES High School)

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Welcome to Oak Ridge Elementary School of Leadership, Environmental and Health Sciences!

At Oak Ridge magnet school, students are encouraged to observe, wonder, conduct research and make discoveries on their own using our magnet theme as inspiration along the way.

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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. 

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Empowering all students to achieve and inspiring life-long learning

Oak Ridge Elementary School of Leadership, Environmental and Health Sciences is a magnet school where we develop students to grow as leaders in our school, our community and our world.

SCHOOL NEWS

PTO Butter Braid Fundraiser

PTO Butter Braid Fundraiser

Sales: Monday, November 20 - Wednesday, December 6

Pick up: Thursday, December 14 at Oak Ridge

PTO Night at Timberwolves vs Magic - Friday, February 2

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic
Friday, February 2, 2024 | 7:00PM

Purchase prior to January 2 to secure your spot in the Oak Ridge Elementary seating block.

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District 196 is accepting applications from families interested in having their students attend a magnet school in the 2024-25 school year. The deadlines to submit applications are Jan. 5 for the five elementary magnet schools, Dec. 15 for Valley Middle School of STEM and Dec. 22 for the School of Environmental Studies optional high school for juniors and seniors.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT OAK RIDGE