Runner Recovering, Open Enrollment and Awards: Wayzata School District Report

A wrap up of happenings in the Wayzata School District for Maple Grove residents

Remodel of Former Osseo Elementary School Building Moves Forward

The District 279 School Board recently awarded a remodeling construction bid and work started at the beginning of April at the former elementary school.

VIDEO: Bobcat Mascot Kicks Boards at Cedar Island Elementary in Maple Grove

World TaeKwonDo's "Break-a-Board" activity was part of the school's 2013 Bobcat Bash.

ISD 279 Leader Semifinalist for South Metro Superintendent Position

Osseo School District's Assistant Superintendent for Leadership, Teaching and Learning Dr. Teri Staloch will interview for a position with the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools District.

Osseo Run for Girls State Basketball Title Cut Short With Loss to Hopkins

The Orioles lost 73-50 during the 2013 Class AAAA semi-final game March 14.

Photos: Osseo Defeats Saint Paul Central to Advance to State Girls Basketball Semi-Finals

Osseo beat Saint Paul Central 63-56.

Maple Grove Teen to Receive Caring Youth Award

Sydney Fine will be honored with 20 other students for their efforts serving the community.

Rush Creek Students Use Skype to Learn From Author

Author Dori Butler encouraged Rush Creek Elementary School students to write and read.

Maple Grove Senior High to Host Boys Head Hockey Coach Stakeholders Interest Meetings

The meetings will take place Monday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 13 in the Maple Grove Senior High auditorium.

Osseo High Opportunities in Emergency Care Team Places First in State Competition

The group competed with 28 other teams.

Osseo Math Team Takes State Title in Junior High Math League

Congratulations to the Osseo Junior High School math team!

Osseo Area Schools Adopts 2014 Budget, Will Cut $3 Million Next Year

In a 5-1 vote, District 279 School board members agreed to focus on cutting dollars in the areas of transportation, administration and activities supplies, among other categories.

Osseo School District 279 Schools Closed Today, March 5

Winter Storm Saturn has dumped enough snow on the Maple Grove area to cancel school today for the Osseo School District 279 as well as several private and charter schools.

Maple Grove Students Excel in Speech Competition, Prepare for National Tournament

A number of Maple Grove Senior High School students are preparing for the national qualifying tournament in St. Cloud.

TONIGHT: District 279 Set to Decide on 2013 Budget Cuts

After community feedback meetings, surveys, and two work sessions, school board members are scheduled to make a decision on the proposed budget cuts that will impact the district over the next two years.

Photos: Maple Grove Girls Basketball Team Falls to Champlin Park

The Crimson lost in their final season game, 66-52.

Maple Grove, Osseo Students Named to Northwestern College Dean's List

The students received the recognition for the fall semester of 2012.

District 279 Revises Budget Proposals, Reduces Impact to Athletics

After two lengthy work sessions, school board members propose to make more non-instructional budget cuts. A final budget decision will be made in March.

Maple Grove Senior High Head Hockey Coach Stefano Won’t Return Next Season

The news of coaching change reportedly came on the heels of the final game of the season against Centennial High School Thursday in which Maple Grove lost.

Maple Grove, Osseo Students Receive University of Wisconsin-Stout Chancellor's Award

Fifteen students received the honor in the fall of 2012.

Harlem Shake, More Building Expenses: Wayzata School District Report

A roundup of happenings in the Wayzata School District for Maple Grove residents.

Photos: Section 5AA Hockey: Orioles Lose, Crimson Advance to Semifinals

The Maple Grove Senior High School boys hockey team will face Centennial High School on Wednesday.

Beacon Academy Delays Plans for Grade Expansion

Input from a recent PTO meeting and discussions at this week’s school board meeting influenced the decision.

Osseo, Maple Grove Boys Hockey Teams Prepare for Section Quarterfinals

Both hockey teams will compete in the section 5AA tournament this weekend.

Tickets Now Available for Hennepin Theatre Trust SpotLight Program

Maple Grove Senior High School students will be recognized at the award ceremony.

Osseo Area Schools Bus Breaks Down in Negative Temperatures

Children made it safely to school after the Feb. 19 bus breakdown.

District 279 Begins Budget Workshop Process

The Osseo Area Schools community feedback forums came to a close last week. Now, school board members are reviewing comments and getting questions answered in two workshop meetings.

Maple Grove Students Named to University of Kansas Fall 2012 Honor Roll

Both Maple Grove Senior High and Wayzata High School graduates made the list.

Maple Grove Senior High Dance Team Wins Class 3A State Jazz Title

The Crimson beat out defending champions, Wayzata High School, in Feb. 15 competition.

Maple Grove, Osseo Students Named to Bethel University Dean's List

More than 20 students were named to the fall 2012 academic achievement list.

Photos: Homecoming Royalty at Heritage Christian Academy in Maple Grove

The week of Heritage Homecoming included victories for the boys and girls basketball teams.

District 279 Looks to Cut More Than 70 Teachers in Next Two Years

If the budget proposal is accepted, and no additional revenue is received, Osseo Area Schools will need to reduce staff, leading to larger class sizes.

Maple Grove High School Athletes Prepare for State Tournaments

Students from Maple Grove Senior High School are preparing to compete with the best of Minnesota this weekend.

Off-Ice Discussion Around Maple Grove Hockey Still Heated

The incident was addressed at a recent Osseo School District School Board meeting. The Maple Grove Senior High boys varsity hockey players were also reportedly asked for feedback about coaches.

Osseo Area Schools Teacher Nominated for Teacher of the Year

Education Minnesota nominated 135 teachers in total for the award.

Post Reports District 279 Looks to Implement $1.5 Million Tech Levy

The restructured dollars would be used for technology, according to the Sun Post.

Photos: Maple Grove Senior High Sno-Daze Pep Fest

The 2013 Sno-Daze king and queen were crowned, musicians performed and a spirit jug winner was announced.

Photos: Osseo Orioles Get Pumped Up at Sno-Daze Pep Fest

On Friday, Osseo Senior High School students dedicated an hour to school spirit during a pep fest.

District 279 Budget Proposals Suggest Cutting $3 Million Next Year

If the proposal is adopted, cuts would be made to athletic programs, staff development, special and gifted education and transportation.

Possible Wayzata High School Expansion, Elementary Boundary Changes: Wayzata School District Report

A roundup of happenings in the Wayzata School District for Maple Grove residents.