Northview's Online Book Fair is Here!
Our Book Fair is going online this year—with a Virtual Fair! It runs from November 30-December 13. Discover new books with your kids. Bonus: Each purchase supports our school library.
Magnet application window for 2021-22 school year now open
Submit an application by Jan. 6, 2021, to be considered for one of the five elementary magnet schools and by Feb. 10, 2021 for Valley Middle School of STEM.
Restart 2020: District 196's plan to safely return to school
Find information about the 2020-21 school year and stay updated as the situation changes. This page will be updated regularly.
Northview Unity Day 2020
Northview students and staff celebrated Unity Day by wearing orange to show that we are together against bullying, and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
After-Hours COVID-19 Reporting
This questionnaire asks about student health and potential exposure to COVID-19. It will screen for potential COVID-19 related symptoms and exposures in an effort to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
PJ Day Hybrid Style
We had fun with our first Student Council sponsored dress up day. We got to wear our jammies all day long. It was so fun to be comfortable and cozy!
PJ Day Digital Style
We had fun with our first Student Council sponsored dress up day. Even though we weren't in the building we were able to participate digitally. We got to wear our jammies all day long. It was so fun to be comfortable and cozy!
HOME OF THE NORTHVIEW ALL-STARS
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SCHOOL NEWS
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In recognition of this important declaration, we encourage District 196 families to explore the rich history of indigenous people around the United States and in Minnesota.
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Each school will share site-specific details about the change at their building. There will be no school for all preschool and elementary students only Nov. 19 and 20.
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Applications must be submitted by Jan. 6, 2021, for elementary magnet schools and by Feb. 10, 2021 for Valley Middle School of STEM. Applications for the School of Environmental Studies are accepted throughout the year.
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The district has a process and timeline for determining when to shift to a different learning model based on multiple data points and factors.
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Northview school pictures are scheduled for October 28th (Digital Academy), October 29th (Cohort A) and October 30th (Cohort B). Please place your order online before picture day. Digital Academy students should sign up to schedule a time.
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Both calendars are based on an all in-person learning model, although the district does plan to continue to offer the 196 Digital Academy as an all distance learning option for families.
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Register now for fall learning opportunities. As always, the safety of you, your family and our staff is our primary concern.
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District 196 students are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch every school day, whether in school or distance learning at home. A la carte items available at school are not included in this program.
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Quick Start Guides are being issued with the iPad and are also available online. The Quick Start Guide is also available in English, Spanish and Somali. Parents can use this guide to identify their child's password and connect the iPad to WiFi.
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What happens if the iPad issued by the school gets damaged? In previous years the district offered an Optional Protection Plan for $20/device. The decision was made for this school year, 2020-21, to automatically enroll ALL iPads in this coverage at no cost to families.
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