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.
The award, presented by the Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association and the Science Museum of Minnesota, recognizes schools' creative and innovative ways to increase student participation and interest in STEM.
Kindergarten pre-registration is now open. Click below to start the pre-registration process.
Students, staff and families celebrated Earth Week with virtual family events and Spirit Week and focused on caring for ourselves, our community and the earth.
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.
Free breakfast and lunch kits will be available for children, up to age 18, June 15-Aug. 14, at five District 196 schools and two neighborhood locations.
Superintendent Mary Kreger provides an update on summer programs and meals and a message to the Class of 2020, and shares remarks about the recent events in Minnesota.
Our Community Education program is working hard every day to ensure a variety of learning opportunities for your engagement, enrichment and inspiration! Check out what's in store for summer.
Check out this article from the Dakota County School Recycling E-News about our virtual Earth Week celebration!
Friday, May 29 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 2 | 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Check out this article from Sun-ThisWeek newspaper about our virtual Earth Week celebration!
Check out this article from the Sun ThisWeek newspaper about Mr. Walters' project using our 3D printers to make ear protectors for front-line COVID-19 workers.
There will be no distance learning May 1 and 4, however free meals will still be available. Also, students will be able to keep devices this summer.
Oak Ridge celebrated Earth Week April 20-24.
All cocurricular activities and on-site events are also canceled. Alternate plans for graduation are currently being discussed.
Based on the addition of new safety and security improvements, the benefit of key features and our familiarity with the system, the district has decided to continue using Zoom.
The national Schoology and Seesaw support teams are monitoring the situation and working hard to minimize any disruptions to service to member districts.
We are committed to the goal of providing meaningful learning opportunities and personalized connections between students/families and teachers/school staff during this time.
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