Twin Lakes Elementary Earns National Blue Ribbon School Award

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, announced Tuesday, September 21, 2021, Twin Lakes Elementary School in Elk River had been named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School.

Serve on the Superintendent Student Advisory Group!

Provide feedback and a student perspective to the Superintendent about district-wide topics, possible systemic changes, and ways to best fulfill the District’s mission, vision and strategic plan.

Message from the Superintendent: Return to Learn Plan 2021-2022

We are looking forward to a more typical start to the 2021-2022 school year and are excited to have our students and families back in our buildings. We also welcome our former and new Online728 students and families to the 2021-2022 school year.

In-Person Open Houses Return at ISD 728 Schools

Looking for Open House info? It's all here!

Message from the Superintendent: ISD 728 COVID-19 Update

As the start of the school year approaches, we at ISD 728 are here to inform you of some continuing updates as we prepare for the 2021-2022 school year.

ISD 728 2021-2022 School Supply Lists

From Zebras to Otters, Royals to Elks - here are the school supply lists for our Middle and Elementary schools around ISD 728.

Message from the Superintendent: Summer Update

With summer traditions like Independence Day and community celebrations coming to an end, we at ISD 728 understand that many families are now turning their attention to Back to School.

ISD 728 Job Fair: Thursday, July 29, 2021

Join our team!

ISD 728 School Summer Access and Device Collections

As we approach the last day of the current school year, Wednesday, June 9, 2021, we need your help to return internet hotspots and student devices ...

2021-2022 School Planning Survey

Do you have a grade K-7 student participating in the Distance Learning model? Take our 2021-2022 Planning Survey !

Message from the Superintendent: May 7, 2021

Sherburne County Vaccination Opportunity at Elk River High School

Sherburne County Health and Human Services is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination event on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Elk River High School from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This vaccination opportunity is available to all students in ISD 728 ages 16 and older, as well as to interested parents/guardians of students.

VIDEO: ISD 728 Superintendent Update: March 2021

Watch Superintendent Dan Bittman give an update on COVID-19, athletics, activities, recent events, prom and graduation.

The Heart of Handke: Elk River's Oldest Education Building Turns 90

Since 1930, Elk River’s Handke Center - known to many as the “Handke Building” - has been the heart of education in the community.

ISD 728 Celebrates School Board Dedication, Accomplishment

ISD 728 leadership and staff joined the Minnesota School Boards Association in celebrating Minnesota School Board Recognition Week February 22-26, 2021.

Elementary School Learning Model Change Form: Deadline is Feb. 28

This Learning Model Change Form is intended for parents and guardians of elementary school students who would like to change the learning model that their children will be participating in from March 8 through the end of the school year.

Learning Model Change Timeline

ISD 728 will provide one more opportunity for families with elementary aged children to switch to the Face-to-Face Model prior to the Third Trimester and for families with middle and high school children to switch in March prior to the Fourth Quarter.

All Students Back in Class Feb. 22 as 10th Grade Moved Up

Gov. Tim Walz has moved forward with returning secondary students, allowing ISD 728 to welcome back our sophomores sooner!

ISD 728 Explains: How Did We Get to a Point Where Students Can Come Back? 

Middle and High School Students Able to Return

On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, District Officials met with representatives from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), county public health officials, and our Regional Support Team (RST) to request approval to bring students in Grades 6 - 12 back to school in a face-to-face learning model...