2026-27 School Calendar & Parent Information

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2026-27 School Calendar & Parent Information

ALEXANDRIA SCHOOL BOARD SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION 2026 The filing period for the school board election and special election closed on June 2nd.

Eight candidates filed for five open seats: • Position #2: Maddie Elliott and Nevin Brede • Position #3: Shawn Reilly • Position #4: Laura Knudsen, Sarah Moore, and Wendy Hoff • Position #5: Maureen Eigen •P osition #6 (Special Election for the remaining two years of a four-year term): Kyle Momsen A primary for Position #4 will be held on August 11 to select two candidates for the November 3 General Election ballot.

All candidates for Positions 2, 3, 5, and 6 will be placed on the ballot for the November 3 General Election.

New directors take their seats in January, and the Board elects new officers at that time.

Superintendent Rick Sansted (left) pictured with current school board members Maureen Eigen, Angie Krebs, Shawn Reilly, Laura Knudsen, Alan Zeithamer, Tracy Capistrant, and Kyle Momsen.

CALLING ALL FAMILIES We welcome and invite all families to actively participate in our learning community! Family engagement leads to a positive impact on students socially, emotionally, and academically.

Our school Parent Advisory / Connection teams help build relationships between families, schools, and community by: • Creating a welcoming climate and culture • Building trust through meaningful relationships • Engaging in frequent, two-way communication • Connecting families with resources • Facilitating shared decision-making • Supporting student learning and engagement Contact your school principal to learn more about specific opportunities at your child’s school.

Find school board meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and live stream links at: alexschools.org under District / Board of Education.

CALENDAR INFORMATION The 2026-27 School Calendar and Parent Information publication was printed with the most recent information available at the time of printing. Times and dates for events ocessionally need to be rescheduled and some events are not scheduled until the school year is already underway. As you receive newsletters, daily bulletins, or sports schedules from individual schools, remember to verify and update the school calendar information as necessary.

ANNUAL NOTICES School districts must provide certain annual notices as required by law. The annual notices content area on the district website will help you better understand your rights. We encourage parents and guardians of our students to review the information.

Please contact your child’s principal with any questions or concerns about the information contained in these notices.

You may also check the district’s website at www.alexschools.org for information throughout the school year.

Due to limited space, only varsity sports schedules are reflected within the calendar. Separate sports schedules are available at the Alexandria Area High School Activities Office and can be downloaded from the Central Lakes Conference website, gobound.com/mn/schools/alexandria.

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TRANSPORTATION Riding the bus is a privilege Riding the school bus is a privilege, not a right. Safety is the first priority for the Transportation Department. Students are expected to follow the same behavioral standards while riding school buses as are expected on school property or at school activities, functions, or events. Please review the School Bus Safety Rules posted on the district website with your child.

The School District School Bus Safety Rules are posted on every bus. Enforcement of the rules is necessary for the safety of all passengers. It is the school bus driver’s responsibility to report unacceptable behavior to the Transportation Office and School Office. All school rules are in effect while a student is riding the bus or at the bus stop. Any student who violates the student conduct and/or school bus safety rules is subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the District Discipline Policy and may result in the denial of transportation privileges upon notification of the parent or guardian.

Important Back to School Information Busing information, including bus numbers, bus stop location, pickup times and drop-off times, will be available via ParentVUE about the 2nd week of August. If you don’t have bus information in ParentVUE, or something does not look correct, please call the Transportation Department at (320) 762-3317. Reminder, the stop may not be at your house but should be nearby as we group students to neighborhood stops. Also, if your junior or senior student needs bus transportation, you must make that request by contacting the Transportation Department.

NUTRITION

CLOSINGS & DELAYS School closings due to severe weather or other emergencies will be announced to families through the District’s phone/email messaging system, on the district website at alexschools.org and Facebook page, KXRA (1490 AM), and KIKV (100.7 FM) radio, and WCCO 4, KSTP 5, KMSP 9 and KARE 11 television stations. Weather closings and delay notices are usually made no later than 10 pm and no earlier than 5:30 am. The success of this system depends on accurate contact information obtained from school records. If your information has changed, or you are not receiving notifications, please contact the school office to update your phone numbers in Synergy.

The closing or delay of the start of school due to inclement weather is an in-depth process that involves many factors to reach a decision that ensures school operation and keeps students safe. Transportation personnel check road conditions considerably, but the school district is vast, with different types of terrain. As the weather is often unpredictable, the process is never completely foolproof. Typically, after-school and evening activities are also canceled when school is canceled. Even if school is in session, parents are asked to assess their particular situation and determine whether or not it is safe for their child(ren) to attend school on a specific day.

SERVICES

The Alexandria Public Schools Meals program serves breakfast and lunch at all schools each school day. Meal accounts are debit accounts and a positive balance must be maintained.

You may also qualify for additional benefits such as activity scholarships and more. Your school district receives funding based on meal benefit applications.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE FREE TO ALL STUDENTS The state of Minnesota passed into law that breakfast and lunch are free to all students for the upcoming school year. This does not include second meals or à la carte. You will still need to pay for any negative meal balance carried over from last school year. This new provision is not retroactive.

SECOND MEALS & À LA CARTE PAYMENTS Parents can easily access their student’s accounts online, make a meal payment and set limits anytime 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Simply click on “Students and Families” on our district website and from there go to “My AlexSchools Portal”. Payments can be made with VISA, Mastercard or Discover. Your payment may take up to 1 business day to be processed. You can also make a cash or check payment at your student’s school or at our Food & Nutrition office at 1410 South McKay Ave.

MEAL, ACTIVITY SCHOLARSHIPS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS - AVOID THE APP GAP Breakfast and lunch are free for all students for the 2026-27 school year, however the meal benefit application needs to be completed to receive additional family benefits and additional funding for your school.

Please complete an online meal application found on our district website. Click on Departments and then Food and Nutrition Services. Applications are valid for 1 year only and must be completed prior to the new school year to receive benefits for the start of school. Applications can be completed after the start of school, however families are responsible for any meal fees before the application approval date.

À LA CARTE À la carte foods are meant to supplement a student’s meal based on their individual needs. These foods are not covered under a student’s meal benefits and do cost extra. You can put limits on your student’s purchases by logging into “Parent Vue”. From there, go to “Food Service”, select “Students” and “Customize Student Settings.”

MENUS Daily menus along with nutritional information are at your fingertips! Download the district mobile app to easily access menus, nutritionals, allergen info and more.

OUR FOOD PHILOSOPHY Alexandria Food and Nutrition Services’ goal is to foster positive eating habits that last a lifetime for students. The foods we provide go above and beyond the minimum standards set by USDA. As much as possible, we source foods with real ingredients that minimize additives, preservatives and anything artificial. Food that tastes fresh with lots of flavor!

We also believe that to truly teach lifelong habits, students must understand how foods fuel their bodies as well as open up new flavors and foods to them to experience. Every Tuesday, in our cafeteria during lunch, we offer a new food for students to taste and learn why it’s good for them.

Please visit our website to learn more about food philosophy and our continued work toward optimizing our students’ health so they can reach their full potential!

QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR STUDENT OR FAMILY ID NUMBER OR ACCOUNT BALANCE? Call the Food & Nutrition Services office between the hours of 7:30AM-4:00PM at (320) 762-3315 ext. 4980.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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VARSITY SPORTS SCHEDULE Girls Soccer 8/22 @ Zimmerman ..............................9:00am 8/27 Monticello...................................... 7:00pm Girls Tennis 8/26 Triangular @ Bemidji................12:30pm

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Football 8/29 Scrimmage......................................9:30am Boys Soccer 8/27 @ Monticello.................................. 7:00pm 8/29 Hopkins........................................... 4:00pm Home games denoted in Red

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AAHS....... Alexandria Area High School DMS......... Discovery Middle School CCA.......... Carlos Cardinal Academy GES........... Garfield Elementary School LES........... Lincoln Elementary School MES.......... Miltona Science Magnet 4 5 6 Elementary School VES........... Voyager Elementary 11School 12 13 WES.......... Woodland Elementary School 18 EEC........... Early Education Center 19 20 DO............ District Office 25 26 27 PAC........... Performing Arts Center BCLC........ Bridgeway Career Learning Center TBD.......... To Be Determined

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CCA Kindergarten Parent Sessions, 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., OR 6:00 p.m.

Opening Day for Fall Sports New Certified Week Aug 17-20 School Board Meeting DO - 7:00 p.m.

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DMS Fall Activities Player/Parent Meeting, 6:00 p.m., DMS Main Gym

Kindergarten Kamps CCA 8-11 a.m.; GES 8-11 a.m.; WES 8-11 a.m.; MES 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

VES Kindergarten Kamp 8:00-10:30 a.m. and 12:00-2:30 p.m.

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ECFE Fall Open House 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

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Elementary K-5 Open House 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

CCA/GES/MES/LES/VES Picture Days AAHS Open House, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

DMS Open House, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

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Girls Soccer 9/1 @ Rocori ..............................................7:00pm 9/3 @ Moorhead.......................................7:00pm 9/8 @ Willmar.............................................5:00pm 9/10 Detroit Lakes......................................5:00pm 9/14 STMA.....................................................7:00pm 9/15 @ Fergus Falls.....................................7:00pm 9/17 Brainerd................................................7:00pm 9/22 @ Bemidji ...........................................7:00pm 9/24 St. Cloud...............................................7:00pm 9/26 Elk River................................................2:00pm 9/29 @ Sartell...............................................7:00pm

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VARSITY SPORTS SCHEDULE Volleyball 9/1 Sartell....................................................7:00pm 9/3 @ Willmar ............................................7:00pm 9/10 Fergus Falls..........................................7:00pm 9/11 Tourney @ Marshall..........................5:00pm 9/12 Tourney @ Marshall........................10:00am 9/15 St. Cloud Apollo................................7:00pm 9/17 Bemidji.................................................7:00pm 9/22 @ Moorhead.......................................7:00pm 9/24 @ Detroit Lakes .................................7:00pm 9/29 St. Cloud Tech.....................................7:00pm

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Football 9/4 Chanhassen........................................7:00pm 9/11 @ Monticello.......................................7:00pm 9/18 Sartell (Homecoming) ....................7:00pm 9/25 @ Elk River...........................................6:00pm Boys Soccer

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AAHS....... Alexandria Area High School DMS......... Discovery Middle School CCA.......... Carlos Cardinal Academy GES........... Garfield Elementary School 1 Lincoln 2 Elementary 3 4 School 5 6 LES...........

MES.......... Miltona Science Magnet 8 Elementary 9 10School 11 12 13 VES........... Voyager Elementary School 15 16 17 18 19 20 WES.......... Woodland Elementary School EEC.22 .......... Early Center26 27 23Education 24 25 DO............ District Office 30 PAC.29 .......... Performing Arts Center BCLC........ Bridgeway Career Learning Center TBD.......... To Be Determined

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WES Muffins in the Morning 7:15-7:45 a.m.

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NOVEMBER 2026

VARSITY SPORTS SCHEDULE Girls Hockey 11/13 @ Hill-Murray................................. 5:00pm 11/14 @ Maple Grove............................. 3:00pm 11/17 @ Moorhead.................................. 6:00pm 11/19 Willmar............................................ 7:00pm 11/21 Wayzata........................................... 2:00pm Home games denoted in Red

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Woodland Elementary, set on 48 acres, provides flexible learning indoors and outdoors. The campus features a community garden, wooded trails, and an outdoor classroom for hands-on experiences. Staff cultivate a supportive and engaging environment where students gain confidence, explore curiosity as inquisitive thinkers, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

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AAHS....... Alexandria Area High School DMS......... Discovery Middle School CCA.......... Carlos Cardinal Academy GES........... Garfield Elementary School 1 2 1 3 2 4 3 5 4 6 5 7 LES........... Lincoln Elementary 1 School 2 3 4 MES.......... Miltona Science Magnet 6 7 School 8 9 6 8 7 9 810 911101211131214 3 10 4 11 5 Elementary VES........... Voyager Elementary School 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 14 15 16 18 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 WES..........13 10 17 11 12 Woodland Elementary School Early Education 21 22Center 23 2022212322242325242625272628 EEC...........20 17 24 18 25 19 DO............ District Office 28 Arts 29Center 30 31 26 2729283029 30 31 PAC...........27 Performing 24 25 BCLC........ Bridgeway Career Learning Center 31 TBD.......... To Be Determined

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2027 VARSITY SPORTS SCHEDULE Boys Basketball Girls Basketball 12/3 @ Tech.............................................. 7:15pm 12/1 St Cloud........................................... 7:15pm 12/8 Willmar............................................ 7:15pm 12/3 STMA................................................ 7:15pm 12/11 Brainerd........................................... 7:15pm 12/4 @ Willmar........................................ 7:15pm 1 2 12/15 Fergus Falls....................................

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7:15pm 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12/29-12/30 @ Granite City Classic ........... TBD 12/22 @ Detroit Lakes............................. 7:15pm 17 18 Boys 19 Hockey 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 21 22 23Boys24Swimming 25 26& Diving 27 Falls....................................

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24 25 12/1 26 Fergus 27 28 29 30 28 6:00pm 29 30 31 28 12/3 @ Bemidji........................................ 6:00pm 12/17 @ Sauk Rapids-Rice.................... 6:00pm 31 12/4 @ Detroit Lakes............................. 7:00pm Gymnastics 12/8 @ St. Cloud..................................... 7:00pm 12/10 @ Willmar........................................ 6:00pm 12/10 River Lakes..................................... 7:00pm 12/17 Bemidji............................................ 6:00pm 12/12 @ SLP/Coon Rapids..................... 3:00pm 12/22 Brainerd.......................................... 6:00pm 12/15 @ Brainerd...................................... 7:00pm Nordic Ski 12/18 @ Duluth East................................ 7:00pm 12/29 @ Willmar............................................... TBD 1 2 1 Marshall.......................

2 3 12/19 @ Duluth 2:00pm 12/31 @ Apollo.................................................

TBD 1 12/22 @ STMA........................................... 7:00pm Wrestling 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 4 5 Girls 6 Hockey 7 8 9 10 12/4 Triangular @ Bemidji.................. 5:00pm 9 10 1112/812 Triangular 13 14@ Fosston..................

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7:00pm 12/3 Bemidji............................................ 5:00pm 12/12 Alex Duals....................................... 5:00pm 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 18 19 12/5 20 Minnetonka...................................

21 22 23 24 2:00pm 12/15 @ Mora............................................. 5:00pm 23 24 2512/18 26@ Pequot 27 28 29 27 1:00pm 28 29 30 7:00pm Lakes. ............................

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30 12/11 Holy Family Catholic................... 7:15pm 12/19 @ Pequot Lakes.............................9:30am 30 31 12/14 Sartell/SRR...................................... 7:00pm 12/22 Home Triangular.......................... 5:00pm 12/15 Brainerd........................................... 7:00pm Dance Team 12/17 @ Detroit Lakes............................. 7:00pm 12/4 @ St Cloud Tech........................... 7:00pm 12/19 @ Roseau........................................ 3:00pm 12/5 @ Rocori...........................................9:00am 12/29 @ Brainerd...................................... 7:00pm 12/12 @ Eastview Invitational...............9:00am 12/30 Eagan............................................... 2:00pm 12/22 @ Sartell.......................................... 7:00pm

1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Miltona Science Magnet School (K-5) learning on 12 4 acres 5 of 6 forest, 7 8 with 9 hills, 10 trails, meadows, 6 7emphasizes 8 9 10environmental 11 12 9 10 11and 12 wetlands.

13 14 15 15snowshoes, 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 fruit trees, Science13is integrated with weekly outdoor use skis, 11 12 lessons.

13 14 Students 15 16 17 14 15 16 into 17 all 18subjects, 19 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 GPS and20 cameras. create our19 environment.”

16 devices, 17 18 19 21 22Motto: 20 21 22 23 24 20“Branching 21 22 23out 24to 25 26 an appreciation of18 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 30 31 ABBREVIATIONS

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AAHS....... Alexandria Area High School DMS......... Discovery Middle School CCA.......... Carlos Cardinal Academy GES........... Garfield Elementary School LES........... Lincoln Elementary 1 2 School 3 4 MES.......... Miltona Science Magnet 6 Elementary 7 8 School 9 10 11 VES........... Voyager Elementary School 14 15Elementary 16 17 WES.13 ......... Woodland School18 EEC.20 .......... Early Center24 25 21Education 22 23 DO............ District Office PAC.27 .......... Performing Center31 28 29Arts30 BCLC........ Bridgeway Career Learning Center TBD.......... To Be Determined

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Boys Basketball 1/8 @ Fergus Falls................................ 7:15pm 1/5 @ Elk River...................................... 7:00pm 1/11 @ Buffalo......................................... 7:00pm 1/7 Detroit Lakes................................. 7:30pm 1/19 @ St Cloud...................................... 7:15pm 1/8 @ Brainerd...................................... 7:15pm 1/22 Willmar............................................ 7:15pm 2 Moorhead.

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7:15pm 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1/21 @ Bemidji........................................ 7:15pm 1/30 @ Elk River...................................... 2:00pm 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 17 18 19 20 1/2616@ Willmar. .......................................

7:15pm Boys Swimming & Diving 1/29 Sartell. . .............................................

7:15pm 1/7 @ Brainerd......................................

6:00pm 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Boys Hockey 1/12 Bemidji............................................ 6:00pm 28 29 1/14 30 31 28 1/5 Willmar............................................ 7:00pm Fergus Falls.................................... 6:00pm 1/7 @ Sartell.......................................... 7:00pm 1/21 Detroit Lakes................................. 6:00pm 1/9 Duluth Denfeld............................. 2:00pm 1/28 @ St Cloud...................................... 6:00pm 1/12 @ Fergus Falls................................ 7:00pm Gymnastics 1/14 Bemidji............................................ 7:00pm 1/7 Fergus Falls.................................... 6:00pm 1/16 @ Elk River/Zimmerman............ 2:00pm 1/16 @ Cretin Derham Hall........................ TBD 1/19 St. Cloud.......................................... 7:00pm 1/19 @ St Cloud/SRR............................. 6:00pm 1/21 @ Moorhead.................................. 6:00pm 1/21 @ Sartell.......................................... 6:00pm 1 1 2 3 4 5 1/26 Brainerd........................................... 7:00pm 1/28 Detroit Lakes................................. 6:00pm 7:00pm 2 31/28 4Detroit 5 Lakes.................................

6 7 8 6 7 Nordic 8 9Ski 10 11 12 Girls Hockey 1/14 @ Sauk Rapids...................................... TBD 9 101/5 11@ Willmar.

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1:00pm 7:00pm Wrestling 16 171/8 18@ Duluth.........................................

19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 1/9 @ Grand Rapids/Greenway...... 3:00pm 1/5 @ Perham........................................ 5:00pm 23 24 26 Falls....................................

27 28 29 27 28 29 1/1225Fergus 7:00pm 1/9 30 @ Chisago Lakes............................9:00am 1/14 @ Bemidji........................................ 6:00pm 1/12 Minnewaska.................................. 5:00pm 30 31 1/16 Breck School.................................. 2:00pm 1/14 Triangular @ Fergus Falls........... 5:00pm 1/19 @ St. Cloud..................................... 7:00pm 1/23 Big Ole Invite .................................9:00am 1/26 Moorhead....................................... 7:00pm 1/26 Triangular @ Moorhead............. 5:00pm 1/28 @ River Lakes................................. 7:00pm 1/28 @ Sauk Rapids-Rice..................... 6:30pm Girls Basketball Dance Team 7:15pm 1/9 Home2Invite....................................9:00am 1 3 4 1 21/5 3Sauk4Rapids-Rice.

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6 7Elementary 8 9 10 11prioritizes 12 Voyager (K-5) strong student connections conduct 15 support 16 17 and 18 social-emotional 19 20 21 12 13 Located 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 responsibility, through positive behavioral lessons.

13 14 15 honesty, 16 17 kindness, 18 19 and fairness – is reinforced 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 on20 17 acres with the William F. Banke Memorial Marsh, the school offers nature learning opportunities for students, parents, and staff.22 23 24 25 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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AAHS....... Alexandria Area High School DMS......... Discovery Middle School CCA.......... Carlos Cardinal Academy GES........... Garfield Elementary School 1 2Elementary 2 3 School 4 15 26 3 LES...........1 Lincoln MES.......... Miltona Science Magnet 7 8 9 9 School 10 11 812 91310 7 7 8Elementary VES........... Voyager Elementary School 15 16 16 1714 181519162017 1414 15 WES.......... Woodland Elementary School EEC. ..........22 Early Center 21252226232724 22Education 2121 2323 24 DO............ District Office 28 29 30 2828 293030Arts31 PAC. ..........29 Performing Center BCLC........ Bridgeway Career Learning Center TBD.......... To Be Determined

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VARSITY SPORTS SCHEDULE Boys Basketball 2/4 @ Fergus Falls................................ 7:15pm 2/6 Winter Lakes......................................... TBD 2/9 Sauk Rapids-Rice.......................... 7:15pm 2/18 @ Apollo.......................................... 7:15pm 2/23 @ Rocori.......................................... 7:15pm 2/25 @ Moorhead.................................. 6:00pm 2/26 Bemidji............................................ 7:15pm Boys Hockey 2/2 Sauk Rapids-Rice.......................... 7:00pm 2/4 @ Buffalo......................................... 6:00pm 2/6 @ Roseau........................................ 3:00pm 2/9 Sartell............................................... 7:00pm 2/12 @ Monticello.................................. 7:00pm Girls Basketball 2/2 Fergus Falls.................................... 7:15pm 2/5 Detroit Lakes................................. 7:15pm 2/6 Winter Lakes......................................... TBD 2/9 @ Monticello.................................. 7:00pm 2/11 @ Brainerd...................................... 7:15pm 2/13 Orono............................................... 1:30pm 2/16 Bemidji............................................ 7:15pm 2/19 Rocori............................................... 7:15pm

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Boys Swimming & Diving 2/2 SC-Melrose..................................... 6:00pm 2/4 @ Sartell.......................................... 6:00pm 2/13 CLC Home..................................... 10:00am Gymnastics 2/6 CLC Home....................................... 1:00pm Wrestling 2/4 Home Triangular.......................... 5:00pm 2/5 @ St Cloud ..................................... 5:00pm 2/11 Home Quad................................... 5:00pm 2/19 Team Sections @ Sauk Centre.5:00pm 2/26 Indiv Sections @ Fergus Falls... 5:00pm 2/28 Indiv Sections @ Fergus Falls.......... TBD Home games denoted in Red

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APS offers an outstanding all-day, every day kindergarten program. From the very first day, we are dedicated to sparking your child’s curiosity, building confidence, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning in a caring and supportive environment.

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AAHS....... Alexandria Area High School DMS......... Discovery Middle School CCA.......... Carlos Cardinal Academy GES........... Garfield Elementary School 1Elementary 2 3 5 Black 6 History & LES........... Lincoln School 4 MES.......... Miltona Science Magnet 7Elementary 8 School 9 10 11 12 13“I Love to VES...........

School Read Month” 14Voyager 15 Elementary 16 17 18 19 20 WES.......... Woodland Elementary School EEC...........

Education 21Early22 23 Center 24 25 26 27 DO............ District Office 28Performing 29 30 31 PAC...........

Arts Center BCLC........ Bridgeway Career Learning Center TBD.......... To Be Determined

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DMS Orchestras Concert 6th / 8th | 7th / Stormy 6:30 p.m. / 7:30 p.m., DMS Gym

9-12 Registration

School Board Meeting, DO

6-8 Parent Conferences

FEBRUARY 2027

ECFE Spring Open House, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., EEC

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MARCH 2027

VARSITY SPORTS SCHEDULE Boys Basketball 3/2 Apollo.............................................. 7:15pm 3/4 Monticello...................................... 7:15pm

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To view varsity athletic schedules, visit: gobound.com/mn/schools/alexandria website, or view the Cardinal Connection at https://activities.alexschools.org/news/cardinal-connection Discovery Middle School supports the whole child during the unique developmental stage of grades 6-8. Staff prioritize positive student connections, social-emotional learning, and a strong sense of belonging within the school community. Students are valued for their individual insights, leadership abilities, and ideas as they transition from elementary to middle school.

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VARSITY SPORTS SCHEDULE Girls Softball 4/13 Sartell............................................... 4:30pm 4/15 @ Willmar........................................ 4:30pm 4/20 Fergus Falls.................................... 4:30pm 4/22 @ Detroit Lakes............................. 4:30pm 4/27 Bemidji............................................ 4:30pm 4/29 St. Cloud.......................................... 4:30pm Baseball 4/13 Willmar............................................ 5:00pm 4/15 @ Rocori.......................................... 5:00pm 4/20 Bemidji............................................ 5:00pm 4/22 St Cloud........................................... 5:00pm 4/27 @ Brainerd...................................... 5:00pm 4/29 Fergus Falls.................................... 5:00pm

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Track 4/3 CLC @ St. John’s.............................9:00am

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Boys Tennis 4/10 Home Quad................................... 4:30pm 4/13 @ Fergus Falls................................ 4:30pm 4/20 Sauk Rapids-Rice.......................... 4:30pm 4/22 @ Sartell.......................................... 4:30pm 4/27 Detroit Lakes................................. 4:30pm 4/29 @ Bemidji........................................ 4:30pm Home games denoted in Red

1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Early Education is Birth - 5-year-old programming and is part of APS Community Education. The team is 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 committed to providing quality educational opportunities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families.

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AAHS....... Alexandria Area High School DMS......... Discovery Middle School CCA.......... Carlos Cardinal Academy GES........... Garfield Elementary School LES........... Lincoln Elementary 1 2School3 4 MES.......... Miltona Science Magnet 6 Elementary 7 8School9 10 11 VES........... Voyager Elementary School 13 14 15 16 17 18 WES.......... Woodland Elementary School EEC...........

Education 20Early21 22 Center 23 24 25 DO............ District Office 27Performing 28 29 30 PAC...........

Arts Center BCLC........ Bridgeway Career Learning Center TBD.......... To Be Determined

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VARSITY SPORTS SCHEDULE Girls Softball 5/4 @ Sauk-Rapids Rice..................... 5:00pm 5/6 Rocori............................................... 5:00pm 5/11 @ Brainerd...................................... 5:00pm 5/18 @ Moorhead.................................. 5:00pm 5/20 @ Monticello.................................. 5:00pm Baseball 5/4 @ Detroit Lakes............................. 5:00pm 5/6 Sartell............................................... 5:00pm 5/11 @ Sauk Rapids-Rice..................... 5:00pm 5/13 Andover.......................................... 5:00pm 5/18 @ Moorhead.................................. 5:00pm

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EEC Big Vehicle Day, 9:00-11:00 a.m., EEC Parking Lot

Graduation, 5:30 p.m., AAHS Band & Choir Perform AAHS Gym. Ticket required.

Baccalaureate, 7:00 p.m., AAHS PAC AAHS Orchestra Performs

WES Kindergarten Graduation, 1:20-2:00 p.m.

WES Grade 5 Graduation, 1:20-2:00 p.m.

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FREE Summer Food Service Program FREE breakfast and lunch for all children, ages 18 and under, is served throughout the summer. Check the district website at www.alexschools.org for locations and hours of operation.

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AAHS....... Alexandria Area High School DMS......... Discovery Middle School CCA.......... Carlos Cardinal Academy GES........... Garfield Elementary School 1 Lincoln 2 Elementary 3 4School5 6 LES...........

MES.......... Miltona Science Magnet 8 Elementary 9 10 11 12 13 School VES........... Voyager Elementary School 15 16 17 18 19 20 WES.......... Woodland Elementary School EEC...........

22Early 23Education 24 Center 25 26 27 DO............ District Office 29 30 31 PAC........... Performing Arts Center BCLC........ Bridgeway Career Learning Center TBD.......... To Be Determined

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AAHS....... Alexandria Area High School DMS......... Discovery Middle School CCA.......... Carlos Cardinal Academy GES........... Garfield Elementary School 1 School 2 3 LES........... Lincoln Elementary MES.......... Miltona Science Magnet 5 Elementary 6 7School8 9 10 VES........... Voyager Elementary School 12 13 14 15 16 17 WES.......... Woodland Elementary School EEC..19 ......... Early 20Education 21 Center 22 23 24 DO............ District Office 27 28Arts 29 PAC..26 ......... Performing Center 30 BCLC........ Bridgeway Career Learning Center TBD.......... To Be Determined

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HEALTH SERVICES Alexandria Public Schools employs one Licensed School Nurse (LSN) district wide. A School Health Paraprofessional (SHP) or the building secretary will be responsible for your child’s health needs with oversight by the LSN. To promote good health for students and staff, Alexandria Public Schools has established the following procedures: Reporting Illness When your child stays home with an illness, call your child’s school health services office to report the absence. If your child has a communicable disease, such as chicken pox, or pink eye, please let the school health office paraprofessional know.

Returning to School after Illness or Injury Students may return to school when symptoms have resolved and they feel well enough to make it through the school day.

They should also stay home until it has been 24 hours since the last bout of vomiting and/or diarrhea and 24 hours fever free without the use of medications.

If your child has had an injury that may affect their school day, please contact the school health office to set up a return plan.

Send Home Policy If a student has a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, or is determined to be too ill to be in school for the day (diarrhea, vomiting, suspicious rash, chronic coughing, etc.) the parent/ guardian will be called to pick up their child.

Student Immunization Law According to the State Immunization Law, “All students must have a complete record of immunizations or a legal exemption form on file prior to attending school. This applies to all students enrolled in any of the district’s schools as well as Early Education Center preschool classes or Early Childhood Special Education.

Students entering kindergarten must show evidence of having the following immunizations or an exemption form: • Five (5) Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whopping Cough) • Four (4) Polio • Three (3) Hepatitis B • Two (2) MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) • Two (2) Varicella (Chicken Pox-either date of illness or date of immunization)

Proof of vaccination or exemption forms for the following boosters: • 7th Grade: Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis) & Meningococesl • 12th Grade: Meningococesl New exemption forms are required any time boosters or new vaccines are due.

Your child’s immunization records remain in the school system once enrolled. Be sure to update your child’s health file by sending written verification each time he or she has received another immunization.

Parents may get a legal exemption from the school law for medical reasons or conscientiously held beliefs. A notarized statement indicating which immunizations are objected to is neCessary before the start of the school year. Students who do not meet the requirements will be excluded from school according to the Minnesota State Immunization Law. For further information, visit the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) website, www.health.state.mn.us/immunize.

Medication Policy and Procedure Parents may request that the school district administer medication to their child when it is necessary during the school day.

The following procedure must be followed: • No medication is administered by health services personnel without specific written instructions from a healthcare provider. This includes all over the counter (OTC) medications, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen and cough drops, except as noted below.

• Parent/guardian and prescribing health care provider must sign the authorization sheet for prescription medications given during the school day by staff.

This form is found on the district website.

• Medications must be delivered in pharmacy-labeled containers by an adult. Students are not allowed to bring medications to school.

All medications brought to school must be kept in the health services office. An exception would be a medication kept with the student once approved by the school nurse with proper physician’s orders, i.e. inhalers, epi-pens or diabetes equipment and medication. OTC pain-relieving medication (acetaminophen and ibuprofen) can be carried by students in middle/high school, with the proper paperwork filed in the Health Office.

Vision and Hearing Screenings Vision and hearing screenings will be given to all children in grades 1, 3, 5, and 7 each year per MDH recommendations.

These screenings are typically conducted in September or early October. Parents/guardians will receive a referral letter advising them to consult a physician should a screening indicate a vision or hearing concern. In the event that your child should need glasses and that poses a financial hardship for your family, please contact the health services office at your child’s school to inquire about the “Have A Heart Fund” to assist with offsetting some of those costs.

Physical Exam Recommendations and Requirements Early childhood screenings are required before entering Kindergarten (refer to page 29). It is recommended that children have a physical exam before entering kindergarten, grades 4, 7, 10 and have a yearly dental exam.

Students who plan to participate in High School League activities must have a physical examination on file within the previous three years before the start of the activity’s season.

For more information, please contact Melissa Bright, Licensed School Nurse, at (320) 762-2141 ext. 4135.

• OTC medications must be in original containers.

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION

1410 South McKay Ave., Ste 201, Alexandria, MN 56308 | communityed.alexschools.org | Registration: alexschools.arux.app Alexandria Public Schools Community Education was a Minnesota community pioneer, beginning one of the first Community Education programs in Minnesota in 1971. Whether it’s academic, enrichment, social, emotional or recreational opportunities, APS Community Education programs have something for everyone.

Main Office: 320-762-3310 Programs & ServiCes • Director of Community Education Lynn Jenc..................................ext. 4271 • Early Education Center Coordinator April Larson..............................ext. 4241 • Shenanigans Coordinator Gracie Altmann.......................ext. 4289 • Youth Enrichment Coordinator Bobbi Kavanaugh..................ext. 4276 • Childcare Coordinator Kaitlyn Sander.........................ext. 4273 • Gymnastics Coordinator Nichole Boyden......................ext. 4238 • Recreation Coordinator Todd Johnson..........................ext. 4236 • Recreation/Aquatics/Facilities Coordinator Leonard Gabbert....................ext. 4279 • Adult Enrichment Coordinator Pam Henrickson.....................ext. 4229 • Adult Basic Education/GED/ELL Julie Fietek................................320-762-3312 • Community Education Secretary Melissa VanSickle...................ext. 1

• Early Childhood Family Education, Birth-5 years • Parent Education • Preschool, 3-5 years • Shenanigans Indoor Playground/Climbing Wall/Laser Tag • Alexandria Area Gymnastics • Youth Enrichment/Recreation • Compass, Childcare PreK-5th Grade • Adult Enrichment/Recreation • Adults & Students with Disabilities • Adult Basic Education/GED/ELL • Volunteer Services • Community Engagement through the Performing Arts • Outdoor Gear Rental The APS Community Education catalog is mailed to all district residents 3 times a year, Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer.

Is Your Child on the Census?

Please register your baby, toddler or preschooler on the Alexandria Public Schools Census (regardless of whether your child will attend public, private or home school). If you have moved within school district boundaries, changed your phone number or have a new baby, please call Alexandria Public Schools Early Childhood, 320-762-3305.

Early Childhood Screening This screening examination is a mandatory requirement for a student to attend Kindergarten or first grade in a public school. Screening is a simple and careful check of your 3 year old child in the following areas of development: speech and language, concepts, gross and fine motor, and social/emotional.

Vision, hearing and physical growth are

also screened. It is designed to evaluate the current development of your child and if needed, suggest resources to assist your child.

Community Education’s Early Education program offers developmental screening in the Early Education Center.

Provided your child is in our District’s census, you will receive an invitation to attend when your child is approximately 3 ½ years. There is no cost for early childhood screening.

If you have concerns or questions, please call the Early Education Center at 320-762-3305.

Shenanigans Indoor Playground Shenanigans Indoor Playground is the ideal place for all kids ages 1-12. It offers a series of parent/child activities devoted to the physical, emotional and social development of youth, while giving parents the satisfaction of a safe place for their kids to engage with other kids, slides, ladders, nets, mazes and imagination-inspiring play zones.

Outdoor Gear Rental We offer a wide selection of clean rental gear and yard games for outdoor adventures. Why buy, when you can rent! Outdoor Gear Rental has: Water, Camping/Hiking, Bikes, Yard Games, Hunting, and Snow Gear.

Adult Basic Education Alexandria Area Basic Education offers the following FREE programs and services: GED, Adult Diploma, ESL, Accuplacer & TEAS Prep, basic reading, writing and math, functional literacy skills, workforce preparation, digital literacy skills, and citizenship.

Anyone 17 years or older who is not presently enrolled in a secondary school and whose educational skills are below the 12th grade may take advantage of the FREE services. Enroll anytime. Flexible schedules. One on one assistance. Call 320-762-3312.

School Facility Use School facilities are available to community groups and organizations at times when the regular Prek-12 and Community Education programs are not scheduled. To reserve a school facility or for outdoor field reservations, call 320-762-3310 or communityed.alexschools.org/community-services/facilitiesrental 29

DISTRICT INFORMATION District Office 1410 South McKay Ave, Ste 201, Alexandria 56308 320-762-2141 Rick Sansted, Superintendent Maggie Timm, Supt’s Asst.

Jessie Hjelle, Director of Human ResourCes Trish Perry, Asst. Supt of Teaching & Learning Justin Dahlheimer Director of Finance & Facilities Michelle Bethke-Kaliher, Director of Student Support Services Sara Richards, Student Support Services Asst. Director Jill Johnson, Communications & Marketing Director Janeen Peterson, Food and Nutrition Services Director Wendy Fridgen, MARSS-Central Enrollment

Community Education 1410 South McKay Ave., Ste 201 Alexandria 56308 320-762-3310 Lynn Jenc, Director

Lincoln Elementary 1120 Lark St, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-762-3320 Attendance/Health: ext. 4804 Brendan Bogart, Principal

Early Education Center 1410 South McKay Ave., Ste 102 Alexandria 56308 320-762-3305 Attendance: ext. 1 April Larson, Coordinator

Miltona Science Magnet Elementary 271 Dale Ave, Miltona 56354 877-736-1419 Attendance/Health: ext. 4925 Trish Perry, Principal

Carlos Cardinal Academy 20 N Douglas Ave., Carlos 56319 320-852-7181 Attendance/Health: ext. 4900 Rick Sansted, Principal Garfield Elementary 303 Sanstead St E, Garfield 56332 320-762-3350 Attendance/Health: ext. 4952 Michelle Bethke-Kaliher, Principal

Voyager Elementary 203 Voyager Dr, Alexandria 56308 320-762-3325 Attendance/Health: ext. 4701 Dana Christenson, Principal Woodland Elementary 1410 South McKay Ave., Ste 101 Alexandria 56308 320-762-3300 Attendance/Health: ext. 4124 Heather Timm, Principal

Discovery Middle School 510 McKay Ave N, Alexandria 56308 320-762-7900 l Attendance: ext. 4300 Health: ext. 4311 l Guidance: ext. 4308 Troy Wunderlich, Principal Caitlin Hendricks, Asst. Principal Alexandria Area High School 4300 Pioneer Rd SE, Alexandria 56308 320-762-2142 l Attendance: ext. 4278 Health: ext. 4501 College & Career Center: ext. 4502 Chad Duwenhoegger, Principal Sara Kosters, Asst. Principal Bridgeway Career Learning Center 5398 South Broadway, Alexandria 56308 320-762-3360 Russ Hinrichs, Dean Transition Center 720 Broadway Street, Alexandria 56308 320-762-2142 Sara Richards, Asst. Director, Student Support Services

SCHOOL START & DISMISSAL TIMES Following are the start and dismissal times for Alexandria Public Schools: School

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Carlos Cardinal Academy

8:10 a.m.

3:40 p.m.

Discovery Middle School

8:15 a.m.

3:05 p.m.

Garfield Elementary

7:55 a.m.

2:25 p.m.

Alexandria Area High School

8:25 a.m.

3:05 p.m.

Lincoln Elementary

8:15 a.m.

2:45 p.m.

Bridgeway Career Learning Center

8:25 a.m.

3:05 p.m.

Miltona Science Magnet Elementary

8:30 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

Transition Center (AM session)

8:00 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

Voyager Elementary

7:50 a.m.

2:20 p.m.

Transition Center (PM session)

12:15 p.m.

3:15 p.m.

Woodland Elementary

7:50 a.m.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION Special Education Special education services are available to address the educational needs of students with disabilities attending Alexandria Public Schools. Services are available to students identified with one or more of the following disabling conditions: • Autism Spectrum Disorder • Deaf & Hard of Hearing • Deaf-Blind • Developmental Cognitive Disability • Developmental Delay • Emotional or Behavioral Disorder • Other Health Disabilities

• Physically Impaired • Severely Multiply Impaired • Specific Learning Disability • Speech or Language Impairment • Traumatic Brain Injury • Visual Impaired

Licensed special education teachers work with classroom teachers and related service providers to ensure that each child within our District receives a free and appropriate public education. A child’s team includes a licensed teacher, administrator, and other support staff to meet the individual needs of the child. Support staff may include Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Social Workers, Deaf Hard of Hearing Teacher, Vision Teacher, and paraprofessionals.

All services are based on a child’s individual educational needs.

School District Related Policies Equal Educational Opportunity (Policy 102) It is the school district’s policy to provide equal educational opportunity for all students. The school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity and expression or age. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. This commitment is expressed in the Boardapproved equal educational opportunity policy in the following areas: • The school district prohibits the harassment of any individual for any of the categories listed above.

• This policy applies to all areas of education including academics, coursework, co-curricular and extracurricular activities or other rights or privileges of enrollment.

In compliance with Federal and State law, Alexandria Public Schools identifies and evaluates all students in its jurisdiction, ages birth through 22nd birthdate, suspected of having a disabling condition. The district regularly conducts “child find” activities, accepting referrals from classroom teachers, parents, physicians and numerous outside agencies. If you suspect your child may suffer from any of the disabling conditions listed above please contact your child’s building principal for more information. Parents who would like to refer a child ages 0-5 for a special education assessment should contact the Early Education Center Special Education Secretary at 762-3305 ext. 4243 or the Student Support Services Office at 762-2141 ext. 4297. Concerns related to programming issues should be reported to the building principal or to the Director of Student Support Services, Michelle Bethke-Kaliher at (320) 762-2141 ext. 4297.

• It is the responsibility of every school district employee to comply with this policy conscientiously.

• Any student, parent or guardian having any questions regarding this policy should discuss it with the appropriate school district official as provided by policy.

• A copy of the district’s grievance procedure for complaints of discrimination is available at all district buildings main offices, the district offices and on the district website, alexschools.org.

Student Disability Nondiscrimination (Policy 521) The purpose of this policy is to protect students with disabilities from discrimination on the basis of disability and to identify and evaluate learners who, within the intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), need services, accommodations or programs in order that such learners may receive a free appropriate public education.

In order to fulfill its obligation under Section 504, the Alexandria School District has a policy that states that no discrimination against any student with a disability will knowingly be permitted in any of the programs and practices of the school system.

For this policy, a learner who is protected under Section 504 is one who: has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of such person’s major life activities, including learning; has a record of such an impairment; is regarded as having such an impairment, or has an impairment that is episodic or in remission and would materially limit a major life activity when active.

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January 27 February 15 & 26 March 25-26 & 29 April 7 May 28 May 31

2-hour late start PreK-12 February Non-School Days March Non-School Days 2-hour late start PreK-12 Last Day of School for Students/ AAHS Graduation Memorial Day

December 23-January 3

December Non-School Days

January 18

November 26-27

November Non-School Days

January Non-School Day

October 15-16

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2-hour late start K-12

End of First Semester

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KEY DATES

Most Minnesota parents qualify for the K-12 subtraction, which reduces their taxable income. Parents under certain income limits may also qualify for the K-12 credit, which can refund up to 75% of their costs – even for parents who do not owe any taxes. Visit Revenue’s website for details.

These benefits can reduce parents’ taxes to increase their refund, but is only available for those who keep their receipts.

Purchases for most school supplies, field trips, and musical instruments for school band are eligible.

Save Receipts for School Supplies!

The Minnesota Department of Revenue offers two valuable tax benefits for parents who purchase school supplies for their K-12 students: the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction.

Scan the QR code below to complete the online application.

A new form must be completed each school year. Additionally, families who have completed an application and have experienced a change in household income or size are encouraged to complete a new application.

Benefits to your school district: The forms also support how much funding your child’s school receives for educational programs and technology.

First Day of School

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Federal Communication Commission.

HD iscounts on internet services and devices through the

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Benefits for you and your student:

Even though all students will receive free school breakfast and lunch this year, we still need income eligible families to complete the Application for Education Benefits to generate funds for our district as well as benefits for your family.

It’s more than a meal application!

Alexandria Public Schools - ISD 206 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or disability in admission to its programs, serviCes or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals or in any aspect of their operations. Alexandria Public Schools - No. 206 Career and Technical Education department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the programs available.

The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. Alexandria Public Schools - No. 206 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

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