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![Photo of Dr. Kim Hiel Smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749147458/district279org/rk0yynw4rf0zncuvtwga/Videopreviewforendofyear.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749147458/district279org/rk0yynw4rf0zncuvtwga/Videopreviewforendofyear.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749147458/district279org/rk0yynw4rf0zncuvtwga/Videopreviewforendofyear.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749147458/district279org/rk0yynw4rf0zncuvtwga/Videopreviewforendofyear.jpg","width":880}])
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![End-of-year events highlights from across the district]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748890185/district279org/mrvbpnitzokoxh7cvcpc/endofyear.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748890185/district279org/mrvbpnitzokoxh7cvcpc/endofyear.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748890185/district279org/mrvbpnitzokoxh7cvcpc/endofyear.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748890185/district279org/mrvbpnitzokoxh7cvcpc/endofyear.png","width":900}])
The end of the school year is always filled with fun events at schools across the district. Here are a few events that have taken place at elementary schools over the last few weeks!
- Basswood
- Birch Grove
- Cedar Island
- Community Ed
- Edinbrook
- Elm Creek
- Fair Oaks
- OALC
- Osseo Senior
- Palmer Lake
- Park Brook
- Park Center Senior
- Rush Creek
- Weaver Lake
- Woodland
![Winter Weather Alert March 5]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741173891/district279org/vumkckfcjkauburawbrk/WinterWeatheralertmarch5.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741173891/district279org/vumkckfcjkauburawbrk/WinterWeatheralertmarch5.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741173891/district279org/vumkckfcjkauburawbrk/WinterWeatheralertmarch5.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741173891/district279org/vumkckfcjkauburawbrk/WinterWeatheralertmarch5.png","width":940}])
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![Recognizing School Social Work Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741032798/district279org/thyxb6ow5txx3afnx2re/SCHOOLSOCIALWORKWEEK1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741032798/district279org/thyxb6ow5txx3afnx2re/SCHOOLSOCIALWORKWEEK1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741032798/district279org/thyxb6ow5txx3afnx2re/SCHOOLSOCIALWORKWEEK1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741032798/district279org/thyxb6ow5txx3afnx2re/SCHOOLSOCIALWORKWEEK1.png","width":900}])
March 3-7, 2025 marks National School Social Work Week. In Osseo Area Schools, social workers at elementary, middle and high schools work each day to advocate for students' well-being, providing emotional support, resources, and guidance to help them overcome challenges and succeed academically and personally.
- OALC
- Osseo Middle
![Dr. Kim Hiel holds her award plaque in the district office]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744057179/district279org/ujwik9uchug1dgddddbc/IMG_9110copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744057179/district279org/ujwik9uchug1dgddddbc/IMG_9110copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744057179/district279org/ujwik9uchug1dgddddbc/IMG_9110copy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744057179/district279org/ujwik9uchug1dgddddbc/IMG_9110copy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744057179/district279org/ujwik9uchug1dgddddbc/IMG_9110copy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744057179/district279org/ujwik9uchug1dgddddbc/IMG_9110copy.jpg","width":2200}])
The Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) recently announced their 2025 Regional Administrators of Excellence, and Osseo Area Schools’ Superintendent, Dr. Kim Hiel, has been recognized as the organization’s award winner for region nine.
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![February 18, 2025 Winter Weather Alert]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739823415/district279org/xv0kqdte6fp3mt8p6oa4/Feb182025WeatherAlert.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739823415/district279org/xv0kqdte6fp3mt8p6oa4/Feb182025WeatherAlert.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739823415/district279org/xv0kqdte6fp3mt8p6oa4/Feb182025WeatherAlert.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739823415/district279org/xv0kqdte6fp3mt8p6oa4/Feb182025WeatherAlert.png","width":940}])
School and district programming is canceled for Tuesday, Feb. 18, because of the extreme cold expected that the National Weather Service strongly suggests our community avoid for safety reasons.
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![four teacher of the year candidates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738619190/district279org/rvm9ys3sz6psmjnatkof/OsseoAreaSchoolsTeacheroftheYearnominees2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738619190/district279org/rvm9ys3sz6psmjnatkof/OsseoAreaSchoolsTeacheroftheYearnominees2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738619190/district279org/rvm9ys3sz6psmjnatkof/OsseoAreaSchoolsTeacheroftheYearnominees2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738619190/district279org/rvm9ys3sz6psmjnatkof/OsseoAreaSchoolsTeacheroftheYearnominees2025.png","width":900}])
Four Osseo Area Schools educators were named candidates for the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award.
- Maple Grove Middle
- OALC
- Oak View
- Park Center Senior
Four Osseo Area Schools educators were named candidates for the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award.
- Maple Grove Middle
- OALC
- Oak View
- Park Center Senior
![Winter Weather Alert January 21, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737411174/district279org/i4ujxeabg583rjibvdwy/Jan21weatheralert.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737411174/district279org/i4ujxeabg583rjibvdwy/Jan21weatheralert.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737411174/district279org/i4ujxeabg583rjibvdwy/Jan21weatheralert.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737411174/district279org/i4ujxeabg583rjibvdwy/Jan21weatheralert.png","width":940}])
Our district is temporarily moving to eLearning tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 21, because of the extreme cold expected during arrival time that the National Weather Service strongly suggests our community avoid for safety reasons.
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