Survey: District 279 Athletics, Mentor Programs Favored for Budget Cuts

Residents in the Osseo School District can provide more input on Feb. 6, Feb. 7 and Feb 11.

Maple Grove Senior High Dance Team Advances to State

The Section 2AAA Tournament was held Saturday, Feb. 2 at Wayzata High School.

Area Schools to Participate in Conference Music Festival

Bands and choirs from 11 schools will flock to Armstrong High School Monday for the Northwest Suburban Conference Music Festival.

Maple Grove Senior High Gears Up for Sno-Daze

Festivities begin Monday, Feb. 4.

ISD 279 Teachers 'Dog-Tired' From Workload

In letters to District 279, teachers told school board members that the application of Standards Based Grading is creating an "onerous workload" and less consistency across classrooms.

District 279 Says Professional Development, Teacher Input Will Help Address Grading Concerns

Superintendent Kate Maguire says that recent concerns about Standards Based Grading brought up by teachers at a January school board meeting are being evaluated.

Photos: Osseo Senior High v. Blaine High School Boys Basketball

The Orioles dominated the Bengals for a 66-26 win.

VIDEO: Tour of Heritage Christian Academy

A YouTube video profiles Heritage Christian Academy in Maple Grove.

Osseo Senior High Artists Receive State Recognition

Two Osseo Senior High students were recognized by the Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards.

Video: Maple Grove High School Varsity Cheer Team Takes First Place

The Maple Grove High School varsity cheer team took first place in the medium varsity non-tumbling division at the UCA Spirit of America Championship at the Mall of America.

Osseo Basketball Players Surpass Career Milestone

Two student athletes passed the 1,000-point mark.

Maple Grove Parents Advocate for School Funding

Members of a group called District 279 Strong Schools, Strong Communities invite residents to a free event at the Maple Grove library to learn about the importance of school funding.

Maple Grove Senior High Shares Action Plan Following Boys Hockey Team Incident

School officials: “Following the recent situation involving some members of the hockey team, we know there is additional work to do.”

Read: Letter to Maple Grove Senior High Parents

Principal Sara Vernig: "I want to share with you our school's plan for moving forward following the recent investigations into the behavior of some members of our hockey team."

Maple Grove Youth Stars in Stages Theatre Company Play

Maple Grove Junior High School student Jack Alexander plays the role of an army ant in a performance at the Stages Theatre Company this winter.

Hundreds of Teachers Rally Against Standards Based Grading

Teachers pleaded with school board members Tuesday night to amend or end Standards Based Grading practices, among other initiatives.

Osseo, Maple Grove Graduation Rates Exceed National and State Averages

Even though Minnesota uses tougher measurement standards, Osseo and Maple Grove High School rates are still better than most.

2013 Volunteer Opportunities in Maple Grove Schools

Are your children looking for ways to volunteer in local schools?

Update: Maple Grove High School Boys Hockey Coach Reinstated After Administrative Leave

Osseo School District official following Gary Stefano's brief administrative leave: "Earlier this evening, we concluded our investigation and we’re pleased to report that Mr. Stefano has been reinstated to his head coaching position."

Life Changing Program Gives Students Second Chance to Succeed

Osseo Area Schools’ STRIVE program, led by the Rotary Club of Maple Grove, works to help struggling students graduate.

Updated: 13 Maple Grove Boys Hockey Players Reportedly Suspended for Several Games

Osseo School District: "The off-campus incident that was reported to school officials this week took place in mid-December."

Retired School Board Member Reflects on Years Spent With District 279

After nine years of serving on the Osseo Area Schools school board, Kim Green is grateful for the experience.

Study: NW Metro Schools Are 'Losing White Students' to Nearby Districts

The University of Minnesota Law School study says open enrollment causes more segregation in Osseo, Robbinsdale and Anoka-Hennepin school districts.

Osseo Senior High Sno-Daze Royalty Named

Sno-Daze week for the Orioles begins Monday, Feb. 4, with a dance on Saturday, Feb. 9.

Photos: Maple Grove Dance Team Wins NWSC Dance Championship

The team won their 10th championship Saturday and then had an opportunity to meet Abby Lee from Lifetime's "Dance Moms"on Sunday.

Rush Creek Students Give to CROSS

Kids collected more than 2,000 pounds of food for the local nonprofit.

Osseo School District Schools See Uptick in “Influenza-Like Illnesses"

The district started seeing the increase in mid-December 2012.

ISD 279 School Board Learns About Standards Based Grading Concerns

A presentation showed that teachers and students are working through issues with the grading scale and assessment writing.

New Osseo School Board Members Welcomed To ISD 279

Three school board members took the oath of office during a recent school board meeting.

Maple Grove Senior High School Students Recognized for Theatrical Work

A musical theater program created by The Hennepin Theater Trust draws attention to local student performers.

Photos: Maple Grove Boys Hockey Team Shuts Out Osseo

The Crimson beat the Orioles 8-0.

Photos: Crimson Girls Basketball Team Topples the Orioles

Maple Grove's Angie Davidson scored 31 points during the game against Osseo in the Jan. 4, 2013 game.

Photos: Osseo Boys Basketball Team Wins Over Maple Grove

The Orioles beat the Crimson 74-68.

Osseo School District Superintendent Receives Positive Evaluation

ISD 279 School Board says standards based grading is an “area of concern” during the annual evaluation of Superintendent Kate Maguire.

Osseo School District Proposed 2013 Legislative Platform

The ISD 279 School Board recently approved a proposed legislative platform for 2013, which includes supporting a policy to eliminate state-imposed GRAD tests.

Elm Creek Elementary Students Collect Coins for Hurricane Sandy Relief

The students sent more than $300 to the American Red Cross.

Afterschool Connections at Maple Grove Junior High

The new Afterschool Connections Project at Maple Grove Junior High is an anti-bullying effort.

ISD 279 Staff Recognized as TIES Exceptional Teachers

Two teachers received the honor in December.

Photo: School Supply Drive for Students Connecting through International Service

Several Osseo School District fifth graders will be traveling to Sonora, Mexico to deliver the school supplies.

Cedar Island Elementary Buddies Gather For Gingerbread

Second graders and kindergartners at the Osseo School District school in Maple Grove made gingerbread houses as part of a mentoring program.