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)
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.
Thursday, November 30 & Tuesday, December 5
10am & 6pm
PTO Butter Braid Fundraiser
Sales: Monday, November 20 - Wednesday, December 6
Pick up: Thursday, December 14 at Oak Ridge
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.
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.
Voters in Independent School District 196 elected incumbents Jackie Magnuson, Cory Johnson and Sachin Isaacs, and candidate Anna Williams to fill four open seats in the Nov. 7 School Board election.
School Picture Day is Wednesday, October 4! Pre-order now at mylifetouch.com with School Code EVTPBFGXK.
Thursday, September 21 | 5:30-7pm
For the fifth year in a row, Independent School District 196 is included on Forbes’ annual list of Best-in-State Employers.
Twelve residents of Independent School District 196 filed candidacy for the School Board during the two-week filing period that ended Aug. 15 and will vie for four open seats in the Nov. 7, 2023 School Board election.
Thursday, May 11 | 6 - 7:30 pm
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