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District 196 is facing an important decision on facilities that has implications for every school in the district
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Register now for these upcoming learning opportunities.
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Register now for these upcoming learning opportunities.
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All District 196 stakeholders are invited to attend one of three meetings Nov. 15, 16 and 17 to get information about facilities, equipment and space needs in District 196, and provide feedback on possible improvements being considered to meet those needs in the state’s fourth largest school district.
Independent School District 196 is ranked fourth of the 50 Minnesota employers that made Forbes’ annual list of Best-in-State Employers for 2022.
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The Educational Benefits applications ensures students have access to nutritious meals and provides critical funding for schools.
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Register now for these upcoming learning opportunities!
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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!
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Interested in your student continuing to learn fully online next school year? Explore our new virtual school, 196Online.
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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.
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