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New Attendance Boundaries Kick Off Fall 2026

New attendance boundaries go into effect at district elementary and middle schools the 2026-27 school year. Please double-check whether or not your household is impacted by using the 2026-27 school finder tool.

Last spring, a multi-month community engagement process helped to determine the new attendance boundaries. Please refer to the board report for details. As shared, changes were needed because of a significant enrollment imbalance. The community’s support of Building a Better Future limited adjustments to elementary and middle schools.

Our team is here to support you and your family in making a smooth transition. Please reach out with any questions via BetterFuture@district279.org or 763-391-8990.

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Next steps in the transition process

November 2025:
Students impacted by attendance boundary changes received a mailed letter and follow-up email that provides information about the upcoming change and the student's new school for 2026-27. For students who will be in fifth or eighth grade next year, there will also be information shared about the option to remain in their current school for 2026-27.

Spring and summer 2026:
Welcome events will take place at all district elementary and middle schools to help new incoming students feel comfortable and welcome in their new school environment.

Sept. 8, 2026:
First day of school for 2026-27 with new attendance boundaries in place.

Welcome event schedule

Elementary Schools:

Basswood: March 18 and Aug. 26 9:30 a.m. new family events
Fair Oaks: School carnival April 17 5-7 p.m. and Family Fitness Night May 13 5-6:30 p.m.
Garden City: April 23 5-6:30 p.m. kindergarten and new family orientation
Oak View: Feb. 18 new family event
Palmer Lake: May 21 4:15-5 p.m. (in conjunction with Multicultural Night 5-7 p.m.)
Park Brook: April 20 Family Information Hour 4-5 p.m.
Rush Creek: Wednesday, May 13 5:30-7:00 ice cream social and book fair
Zanewood Community: A STEAM School: May 21 5-6:30 p.m. (in conjunction with STEAMFest)

Middle Schools:

Brooklyn Middle STEAM School: April 30, 3:30-7:30 p.m. (alongside STEAM Creativity Fair and multicultural event)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why did attendance boundaries need to change?

Are the Osseo Area Schools attendance boundaries changing for families living just outside the district?

Were high schools impacted in the approved attendance boundaries?

Why wasn’t a new middle school a part of the 2023 Building a Better Future request?

When was the last time attendance boundaries were changed districtwide at elementary and middle schools prior to this?

What did the attendance boundary change process look like?

What was the timeline for the attendance boundary change process?

How do I find out if my household is impacted by the new attendance boundaries?

What criteria was used to determine the approved attendance boundaries, and scenarios proposed during the change process?

How many students are proposed to be impacted and how will that shift demographics throughout our schools?

How long will the new attendance boundaries last?

Will phasing-in or any special considerations be made?

What's the difference between open enrollment and in-district transfer?

Will the currently restricted in-district transfer and open enrolled schools remain the same after the new attendance boundaries are implemented?

My family has open enrolled into Osseo Area Schools, will my child’s school change?

Do current in-district transfer families need to re-apply?

Shouldn’t Weaver Lake have been turned back into a traditional school in this attendance boundary change process?

Was the distribution of special education services taken into consideration?

If my student is eligible for transportation, when will bus stop information be shared?

Will school start and end times change as a result of the approved attendance boundaries?

Will the walk distances remain the same?

What will happen to staff ?

Is the curriculum different across district schools?

What about class sizes? Will they be minimized?

Will changing schools be disruptive for students?

I want my child to attend a preschool program in Osseo Area Schools. How will the attendance boundary changes impact my preschool-age child?

My child has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and receives Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services. How will attendance boundary changes affect my child’s services?

My child currently attends a preschool program in Osseo Area Schools. Do I need to complete the kindergarten enrollment process and how will my kindergartner be impacted by attendance boundary changes?

Are there specific school board policies that were followed as part of this attendance boundary change process?

What are the ways to stay informed?

Where is information on the new elementary school and other facility improvements a part of Building a Better Future?

I'm not sure of my household's current school assignments. Is there a way I can find out?

Do I have any options to send my student to a different elementary school besides our zoned attendance school for 2026-27?

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I heard certain grade levels have the option to stay at their current school for 2026-27. Is that correct?

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