BUILDING OUR FUTURE
INVESTING IN SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY
Bond Referendum, May 9, 2023
Picture Day!
School pictures will be taken on Wednesday, November 15, retakes will take place on Tuesday, December 5. Order online on mylifetouch.com
Picture Day ID: TBD
Apply today for Educational Benefits Program
Formerly known as the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Program, approved applications are more than just for meals but also provide your school with critical funding.
District 196 adds texting as an option for communication
Parent/guardians can now choose to receive text messages about important updates, weather cancellations or delays and school reminders by texting "Y" to 67587.
Welcome to Dakota Ridge School!
We are a community engaged in developing the unique skills of individual students through creative programming and collaboration!
SCHOOL NEWS
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Twelve residents of Independent School District 196 filed candidacy for the School Board during the two-week filing period that ended Aug. 15 and will vie for four open seats in the Nov. 7, 2023 School Board election.
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For the fifth year in a row, Independent School District 196 is included on Forbes’ annual list of Best-in-State Employers.
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