Submit an application by Jan. 5, 2023, to be considered for one of the five elementary magnet schools, by Dec. 2, 2022 for Valley Middle School of STEM, and by Dec. 20, 2022 for the School of Environmental Studies (SES High School)
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.
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.
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.
District 196 is facing an important decision on facilities that has implications for every school in the district
All District 196 stakeholders are invited to attend one of three meetings Nov. 15, 16 and 17 to get information about facilities, equipment and space needs in District 196, and provide feedback on possible improvements being considered to meet those needs in the state’s fourth largest school district.
Wednesday, November 2 | 4:10pm-8pm
Thursday, November 3 | 12pm-8pm
Friday, October 14 | 6 - 7:30 pm
Independent School District 196 is ranked fourth of the 50 Minnesota employers that made Forbes’ annual list of Best-in-State Employers for 2022.
The Educational Benefits applications ensures students have access to nutritious meals and provides critical funding for schools.
Free meals are available to District 196 students through a variety of summer programs.
Thursday, May 26 | 5:30 - 8pm
Thursday, May 5 | 6 - 7:30 pm
Friday, February 18 | 6 - 7:30 pm
Virtual Event launches
Thursday, January 20 | 3:45pm
Friday, December 10 | 6 - 7:30 pm
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