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![Staff and students at the DARE graduation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770054293/district279org/vuwjqztggopyd9j4xh07/DARE3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770054293/district279org/vuwjqztggopyd9j4xh07/DARE3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770054293/district279org/vuwjqztggopyd9j4xh07/DARE3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770054293/district279org/vuwjqztggopyd9j4xh07/DARE3.png","width":900}])
Fifth graders at Elm Creek, Fernbrook and Rice Lake elementary schools recently celebrated their graduation from the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. DARE is a drug abuse prevention education program intended to give elementary school children skills to resist peer pressure to use tobacco, drugs and alcohol.
- Elm Creek
- Fernbrook
- Rice Lake
![District logo for thumbnail]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752170279/district279org/g3ljkn4xmjw4f8nkdpc3/Whitelogoforweb4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752170279/district279org/g3ljkn4xmjw4f8nkdpc3/Whitelogoforweb4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752170279/district279org/g3ljkn4xmjw4f8nkdpc3/Whitelogoforweb4.png","width":800}])
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![Schools host events celebrating winter and the holiday season]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766436553/district279org/k2p6kx1iqvfibbuejkys/pre-winterbreakfun1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766436553/district279org/k2p6kx1iqvfibbuejkys/pre-winterbreakfun1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766436553/district279org/k2p6kx1iqvfibbuejkys/pre-winterbreakfun1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1766436553/district279org/k2p6kx1iqvfibbuejkys/pre-winterbreakfun1.png","width":900}])
In the days leading up to winter break, many schools hosted fun events to bring school communities together and to celebrate the many winter holidays.
- Basswood
- Elm Creek
- Fair Oaks
- Oak View
- Osseo Education Center
- Osseo Middle
- Rush Creek
- Woodland
![boundaries logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761652354/district279org/yxn436oymp5ouipzcxob/boundary-changes-graphic-3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761652354/district279org/yxn436oymp5ouipzcxob/boundary-changes-graphic-3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761652354/district279org/yxn436oymp5ouipzcxob/boundary-changes-graphic-3.png","width":700}])
While the 2025-26 school year is still young, Osseo Area Schools is already making preparations for a smooth transition to new attendance boundaries at the elementary and middle school level for the fall of 2026.
- Boundaries
- Elementary
- Middle School
![Individual Student Reports available for spring testing results]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754504861/district279org/ciz474yu3kgdoj9kuadz/OAS-Symbol-RGB-C.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754504861/district279org/ciz474yu3kgdoj9kuadz/OAS-Symbol-RGB-C.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1754504861/district279org/ciz474yu3kgdoj9kuadz/OAS-Symbol-RGB-C.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754504861/district279org/ciz474yu3kgdoj9kuadz/OAS-Symbol-RGB-C.png","width":1013}])
Individual Student Reports (ISR) for students that completed statewide testing in spring 2025 are now available in ParentVUE under the documents tab.
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![Students attend back-to-school events]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756832165/district279org/xfuudby1pvtxxaollb9t/backtoschoolevents2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756832165/district279org/xfuudby1pvtxxaollb9t/backtoschoolevents2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756832165/district279org/xfuudby1pvtxxaollb9t/backtoschoolevents2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756832165/district279org/xfuudby1pvtxxaollb9t/backtoschoolevents2.png","width":900}])
Before school started on Sept. 2, many schools hosted events to welcome their students back and get them ready for another successful year.
- 279Online
- Basswood
- Elm Creek
- Park Center Senior
- All 279
- Better Future
![Welcome to the 2025-26 school year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751293442/district279org/mbzevevaso3faau7mtaq/213_AmyAnderson_0I5A0537.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751293442/district279org/mbzevevaso3faau7mtaq/213_AmyAnderson_0I5A0537.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751293442/district279org/mbzevevaso3faau7mtaq/213_AmyAnderson_0I5A0537.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1751293442/district279org/mbzevevaso3faau7mtaq/213_AmyAnderson_0I5A0537.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1751293442/district279org/mbzevevaso3faau7mtaq/213_AmyAnderson_0I5A0537.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1751293442/district279org/mbzevevaso3faau7mtaq/213_AmyAnderson_0I5A0537.jpg","width":2200}])
We can't wait to begin a new year in Osseo Area Schools! Don't forget to mark your calendars for the first day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
- All 279
![elm creek elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602710151/district279org/oaz42xpaqdzbxjxfepam/ElmCreek_Bckgrd.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602710151/district279org/oaz42xpaqdzbxjxfepam/ElmCreek_Bckgrd.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602710151/district279org/oaz42xpaqdzbxjxfepam/ElmCreek_Bckgrd.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602710151/district279org/oaz42xpaqdzbxjxfepam/ElmCreek_Bckgrd.jpg","width":900}])
Check out the 2025-26 school supply list!
- Elm Creek