Back to School

• 2024-2025 School Supply Lists
• Keep in mind, many schools have supply "kits" also available. Check your school website for information on those options, as some do raise money for schools

• Open House Info

• Bus routes, bus stop locations and pick-up and drop-off addresses are available in Parent Portal starting the week of August 19, 2024.
• Once logged in, look under ‘More’ and then ‘Transportation’ for details.
• If you submitted a request before June 30, 2024 and details are not showing, please call ISD 728 Transportation at (763) 274-7238.
• If no information is showing, please plan to provide transportation for your student until routes have been assigned. Split households, Northwest Suburban riders, or those with pre-arranged transportation circumstances may not be shown in Parent Portal.
• Check Parent Portal again after August 30, 2024, to see if any route, time or stop changes have been made to begin the new school year.
• More information can be found at isd728.org/transportation

Ride Safe: Bus Rules and Expectations

• Riding the bus is a privilege and not a right. Please review bus expectations with your students. Students will receive this information during the first weeks of school as part of School Bus Evacuation drills, required under Sec. 123B.90 MN Statutes
• Bus Safety & Expectations

• During the 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session, lawmakers signed into law the Free School Meals program for students. All students are eligible for one reimbursable breakfast and one reimbursable lunch per school day free of charge. A complete breakfast is available to students every day in the school cafeteria. To learn more and to view breakfast serving times for each school, visit the District website
• Menus for lunch and breakfast are available on the District website or through the Nutrislice app. Please select the appropriate school and meal to view the options
• A la carte options will be available for students to purchase from the District Food Service program. Parents/Guardians have the option to limit these selections for their student(s) by completing the No A la carte Request Form available on the District website under Food Service  

Apply Now for Educational Benefits

• ISD 728 will continue to collect the Application for Educational Benefits to determine if students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Students qualifying for benefits increase federal and state funding to support learning experiences for ISD 728 students. Please help ISD 728 students by completing the application! Qualifying for benefits also helps your family reduce fees in other areas of your child’s school experience. Please apply!
• The online Application for Educational Benefits is now available for the 2024-2025 school year directly through Parent Portal. You can print a paper copy from the website or obtain one in the school offices. A new form needs to be completed each school year, and you can apply anytime throughout the year if your circumstances change

Campus Online Payments

• It is only necessary to have funds available in your student’s food service account if they intend to purchase extra food items (a la carte). Students without money in their account will not be able to purchase extras. When you log into Parent Portal, parents/guardians will see the Food Service tab in the menu. On this tab you can view individual meal account balances, view daily meal purchases in real time, make secure payments anytime, and sign up to receive low balance e-mail notifications
• NOTE: If an account balance falls below $0.00 you will automatically receive a notification from ISD 728.  For more information, please visit the District website

Student Barcode

• ISD 728 utilizes a unique Barcode for each student and is used to account for meals served to students. Currently enrolled students have received a barcode. New students will be assigned a barcode after they register and enroll. Barcodes will follow students throughout their years in ISD 728
• These barcodes will be issued by your child’s school prior to the first day of meal service. Depending on your child’s age and school building, this scannable barcode may also be used for things such as book check out in the media center or other uses in the school. Please have your child retain their issued Student Barcode for use at school
• Policy 534: School Meals

Fee Reduction Documentation for the 2024-2025 School Year 

• The District is not allowed to share Educational Benefit program status for individual students across departments within ISD 728. Since the District is participating in the National School Lunch/School Breakfast Program, a federally-funded program, we must adhere to the federal guidelines and regulations regarding program confidentiality
• The current guidance requires parents/guardians to give “Express Permission” for us to disclose their student’s income eligibility. Express Permission means that parents/guardians will need to provide us with their Free & Reduced Eligibility Status Letter if they would like a reduction/waiver for fees such as: Athletics, Activities, Fieldtrip, and AP Testing, etc. Parents/Guardians are mailed this letter after they have submitted an Application for Educational Benefits for the year, or have been directly certified through the County Health and Human Services process. This letter is also accessible to parents/guardians in Parent Portal

• Being at school has a significant impact on a student’s academic success starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school
• Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school safely every day and understand why attendance is important for success in school and on the job. ISD 728 attendance policies are in full effect for the 2024-2025 school year
• Students will be responsible for attending all school days including classes, study halls, and advisories each and every day. Parents and guardians will be tasked with ensuring students attend school and informing the school of a student absence, working cooperatively with school staff to solve any attendance problems that may arise
• The attendance policy can be found at isd728.org/attendancepolicy. The policies and terminology here can assist parents and guardians with any responsibilities and problem areas that might arise during the school year
• Any parent from an ISD 728 school can report an early dismissal, late arrival or absence via the following Attendance Reporting Options including Attendance Reporting Phone Line at (763) 241-3555 or via the Parent Portal. This is a central hub that all ISD 728 building attendance staff can access
• Please review this police closely, as Truancy and Educational Neglect are mandated Child Protection reports under the Reporting ACT

• Parent Portal allows you to view your student's assigned school fees and school meal account balances and cafeteria purchases.
• To pay assigned fees or add meal account funds with a credit or debit card, the District accepts online payments directly through Infinite Parent Portal.
• On your first visit, you may need to add your payment method or setup recurring payments for the new school year.
• Visit isd728.org/onlinepayments for more information

Username for ISD 728 Parent Apps

• Parent Portal usernames are based on your primary email address on file, currently the email address you received this message at
• If your regular password is not working, or you have not yet accessed your account, click on the Forgot Password option on the login screen to set your password through your email (employees check their @isd728.org email)
• Note that each parent app has its own password, though you can choose to make them the same

Infinite Campus Parent Portal 

• ISD 728 provides Parent Portal to monitor and participate in the educational process with real-time access to household information including announcements, absence reporting, attendance, meal accounts, online payments, transportation, report cards, schedules, student assignments/grades, and more
• This Parent Portal also allows you to select options for receiving communications from your schools and connects with other systems like Seesaw and Schoology online student learning. Please note that some information will not be available until the school year begins. Student schedules and access to Schoology courses are typically available following school open house
• Before school starts, please take a moment to login and review your household’s information at isd728.org/portal for bussing and family/emergency contact information

• Step-by-step instructions are available at isd728.org/families/campus-parent-portal/household-updates

• Visit the guide to learn more about using Parent Portal 

Schoology Parent Access (Grade 3-12) 

• Online classroom access will be available after your student’s open house date. Grade 3-12 student’s digital classrooms are accessible through a Schoology parent account using the same Email Address username.
• If your password isn’t working, or if this is your first visit, choose the “Forgot your password” link to set up your password. View a step-by-step instructions and information here.

Seesaw Family App Access (Grade K-2)

• After your open house date, your grade K-2 child's teacher will send you Seesaw parent access information for classroom engagement.
• This parent access will allow you to receive daily class communications and expectations, and allow you to view completed class work. You can learn more about SeeSaw here.

GoGuardian Parent App (Grade 4-12) 

• Visit GoGuardian Parent App for information on how parents and guardians can monitor their children's school issued chromebook browsing activity, as well as to adjust filtering and internet access when used out of school

• Website Filtering: Allows guardians to block students from accessing specific websites during out of school hours

• On Demand or Scheduled Internet Pausing: Allows guardians to schedule periods of paused internet access for students during out of school hours

ParentLink Parent Notification System for Announcements & Closings

• ParentLink notifications are used to notify all parents/guardians for urgent district communication like school cancellations, as well as school newsletter and announcements
• Phone numbers provided in Campus Parent are used when calling the student’s primary household, including cellular and work numbers. Mobile numbers will be the first number used. If the mobile number is not provided or the call is not answered, a call will be attempted to the other phone numbers available such as household phone and lastly work phone number. This helps us contact you as quickly as possible without leaving multiple messages. In the event of an in-school emergency, all available phone numbers may be called simultaneously
• Text messages and emails will also be sent when calls are made. If you prefer not to receive text or email messages, please update your preferences using the isd728.org/families/campus-parent-portal/household-updates instructions

Student Device Access (Grade 5-12) 

• Returning Devices to School: As we return to the new school year, students should bring their existing school issued devices back to their current school, charged and ready to use. This includes students moving between schools such as 8th grade moving into 9th grade
• Devices that are damaged but usable will continue to be used, to be repaired or replaced later in the school year. If a student’s device is no longer in a usable condition, or they do not yet have a device, available device distribution options will be communicated through the student’s school or be available during the first week of school

Student Device Plan Sign-Up (REQUIRED for ALL Grade 5-12 Students)

• Parents/Guardians must use Parent Portal to indicate each of their grade 5-12 student’s device needs by September 1, 2024 to help us prepare for return to school
• Grade K-4 students do not need a plan at this time, unless their school has communicated a 1-to-1 device program
• Visit isd728.org/Device-Plan to see the sign-up process, including optional device protection for accidental damages or theft

Student Account Access (Grade K-12) 

• Students have access to their school’s resources through their own school account. Student login username and passwords are available in the Parent Portal under More, Logins (help)
• Please help students learn/practice their username and password.
• In order for students to access their digital learning resources, students Grades 3-12 can visit the Getting Started Guide at bit.ly/welcomeISD728 to learn how to access:

  • RapidIdentity Go!

  • Chromebooks

  • Schoology

  • Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, etc)

  • Campus Student

Student Apps Through RapidIdentity Go!

• RapidIdentity Go! portal allows students to access most classroom digital resources using a single username and password, eliminating the need to remember multiple logins or navigate personal bookmarks. Some apps may be limited as grade levels are updated and systems are prepared for the new school year. Instructional delivery by teachers will not be available outside school days
• ISD 728 uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning. Technology vendors and software is utilized to support work as we help all students develop the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world
• An inventory of curriculum, testing, and assessment tools is available at isd728.org/apps, including what student data is shared with online providers and links to terms of service and data privacy agreements
• Teachers may begin using additional apps in their classrooms, notifying you during the school year

Have Questions or Need Help?

• Visit our Digital Learning@728 website for video tutorials, handouts and presentations to assist you in navigating these resources. Optionally view the one-page summary: Bit.ly/ISD728

• If your email address has changed or you are unable to login to Parent Portal, please contact us through the Parent Portal Support Request form for assistance

2024-2025 Visitor/ Volunteer Tracking in 728 Buildings

• ISD 728 is pleased to announce that we will be using Navigate 360’s Visitor Management System at all of ISD 728 schools. This system will help build on the district’s campus safety efforts by better allowing us to track visitors in our schools and provide a consistent way to aid in keeping away people who may present a danger to our students and staff. We want to share some information with you about the Visitor Management System and what you can expect when you visit
• Upon being let into the school, all visitors will be asked to scan a government-issued ID at a kiosk in the front office. The system will capture the visitor's name, date of birth, and photo. Visitors will select the reason and specific location of their visit and see the front office staff for a wearable badge prior to entering the building. 

Thank you, in advance, for your understanding and support of enhancing school safety protocols in our district.

• ISD 728 will again offer a Senior (62+) Activity Pass for the 2024-2025 school year. The pass includes free admission to all regular season home games for one year and is available to any District 728 resident who is at least 62 years of age. The pass is not valid for conference, state or section tournaments. Other exclusions may also apply
• If you were a Senior (62+) Activity Pass holder last school year, you will need to pick up a new pass to be used during 2024-2025 events. Please visit any of the High School Offices or the District Office during normal business hours to obtain a pass. You will need to provide a current ID showing your address within ISD 728 District boundaries to obtain your pass

• School Districts are required by state and federal regulations along with the Minnesota Department of Education to share the following annual notices:

To view our annual notifications please visit our website at: isd728.org/families/annual-notifications