Transportation Update: January 'Return to Learn'

Food Service Update for January

Per the Governor’s announcement on December 16, 2020, the District will begin to transition back to in-person learning for certain grade levels beginning January 19, 2021. As we prepare to have select students return to our campuses, the meal service program will also undergo a change.

Updated Message from the Superintendent Regarding Westwood Elementary

Message from the Superintendent: Governor's Announcement

Governor Tim Walz announced today that he recognizes the importance of having students, especially our earliest learners and those who are elementary-aged, back in schools, and will thus begin to allow school districts to bring students back in a phased approach beginning January 18, 2021...

Food Service Update for November / December

As we make the transition to Distance Learning, ISD 728 will continue to offer free meals through the USDA extension.

Assistance Available to Families of Minnesota Veterans

Students who are children of Vets may be eligible for financial assistance for Distance Learning materials.

ISD 728 Students Transition to Distance Learning

As the number of COVID-19 cases has risen, we have shared information with staff, families and communities regularly, collaborated with public health officials, and worked tirelessly to keep our students in school as much as possible. Unfortunately, all criteria used to determine the appropriate learning model for ISD 728 now requires a move to distance learning for all of our students (E-12).

Parent Guidance for Learning Model Transitions

As you know, starting November 16, 2020, elementary students (Grades K-5) will be transitioning from the face-to-face learning model to the hybrid learning model and secondary students (Grades 6-12) will be transitioning from the hybrid learning model to full distance learning.

Upcoming Learning Model Transition Recap

As we move closer to our date to transition students to different learning models amid this latest surge in the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to provide definitive communication about what will happen in the next several days.

Middle and High School Students to Move to Distance Learning November 16, 2020

This communication contains important information about the need for middle and high school students to begin Distance Learning November 16, 2020...

How Did ISD 728 Get Here: The Decision to Move Elementary Students to Hybrid

What influenced the District's decision to change learning models in November? Find out more here.

Message from the Superintendent: ISD 728 Learning Model Change

It weighs heavy on my heart that I have to share some disappointing news. As an educator, administrator, and parent, I wholeheartedly believe our children learn best in a face-to-face, in-person model. Unfortunately, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to rise in all five of our counties and throughout all of our communities. (County Data and COVID cases in our state).

NEW: COVID-19 Positive Test After Hours Form

Learn about a positive COVID-19 Test after school hours, during the weekend or during a non-school day?

ISD 728 Campus Guidance for Football Games

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) guidelines limit attendance to 250 spectators at football games.

District, Community Celebrate Groundbreaking at New Middle School

Minnesota State High School League OKs Volleyball, Football for Fall

Royals, Elks and Thunder will compete in October

Free Meals Returning for ISD 728 Students

ISD 728 has qualified for an extension of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Minnesota Department of Education’s free meal program for all currently enrolled ISD 728 students.

Hassan, Otsego, and Prairie View to remain Face-to-Face for Now

On September 10, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Health recommended all schools within Wright County consider moving to a hybrid model due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 Rates in Wright County Increase, Possibly Impacting Instructional Model at Hassan, Otsego, and Prairie View Elementary

ISD 728 officials continue to work closely with public health officials to monitor COVID-19 trends and rates.

August 21, 2020: Message from the Superintendent: Back to School

Thank you for your continued support and engagement, we are proud to work with you as we navigate the pandemic and provide quality opportunities for our children. After much work and collaboration, we are proud to announce that we will be able to begin the 2020-2021 school year in...