Review this important information about free meals, late start Wednesdays, technology help, transportation and wellness checks. 

Grades preK-2 will return on Thursday, January 21 and grades 3-5 will return on Thursday, February 4.

Governor Walz announced a change in the state’s Safe Learning Plan to allow a phased-in return of elementary students to in-person learning. Details of our plan for elementary students will be shared by January 8. 

Browse our online catalog and register now to ensure your spot in a class that sure to engage, inspire and enrich you and your family!

Both calendars are based on an all in-person learning mode. Each calendar has 172 days of instruction for elementary students and 171 days for secondary students. 

Each school will share site-specific details about the change at their building. There will be no school for all preschool and elementary students only Nov. 19 and 20.

The district has a process and timeline for determining when to shift to a different learning model based on multiple data points and factors.

Register now for fall learning opportunities. As always, the safety of you, your family and our staff is our primary concern.

District 196 students are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch every school day, whether in school or distance learning at home. A la carte items available at school are not included in this program.