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.
Congratulations, Class of 2022!
Relive the incredible celebration by viewing photos from the Dakota Ridge graduation.
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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District 196 is facing an important decision on facilities that has implications for every school in the district
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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.
Independent School District 196 is ranked fourth of the 50 Minnesota employers that made Forbes’ annual list of Best-in-State Employers for 2022.
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The Educational Benefits applications ensures students have access to nutritious meals and provides critical funding for schools.
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Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2022 are scheduled for May and early June, during which 2,117 students will graduate.
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