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.
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.
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.
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.
All students will attend school in person two days each week, in A and B cohorts. Cohort A will be at school Mondays and Thursdays, and Cohort B will be at school Tuesdays and Fridays.
Free child care will be available for all district-enrolled students (age 12 and younger) whose parents or guardians are Tier 1 critical workers. Families must register by Friday, August 21.
Families who choose to register their students for the 196 Digital Academy must do so by August 14.
Remaining balances in FeePay for food service accounts will be automatically transferred to PayPams. MyPaymentsPlus will be used for online payments for athletics and activities registrations, field trips and fees.
District 196 Community Education offers learning opportunities for you and your family for engagement, enrichment and inspiration, and safety is a priority.
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.
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