All District 196 stakeholders are invited to attend one of three meetings Nov. 15, 16 and 17 to get information about facilities, equipment and space needs in District 196, and provide feedback on possible improvements being considered to meet those needs in the state’s fourth largest school district.

The Educational Benefits applications ensures students have access to nutritious meals and provides critical funding for schools.

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.

English: Quick Start Guide

Spanish: Quick Start Guide

Somali: Quick Start Guide

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.

This year it is more important than ever for families go into the Parent Portal and update Infinite Campus.  It is essential that  email addresses and emergency contact information are updated annually. Go to the Parent Portal. Click on Infinite Campus. Then follow the set up instructions. 

Our eyes are a form of nonverbal communication and give helpful information about how we are feeling and thinking. A fun and easy game to play is to have your kids practice guessing emotions hidden under masks/facial coverings as you practice wearing them at home.

Here is a fun way for you to help your beautiful children to gear up for whatever this school year holds- Hybrid or Digital Academy! Take the “Back to School Kindness Challenge” from our friends at Doing Good Together.

Back-to-School Challenge