Back-to-School Information
- Calendars
- Early Learning
- Schumann Elementary (K-2)
- Intermediate School (3-5)
- Middle School (6-8)
- High School (9-12)
Calendars
Visit the Calendars webpage for more calendars and information.
Download the 2024-25 school year calendar
District dates at-a-glance (see individual school tabs for open house/orientation dates)
- Tuesday, September 3:
- First Day of School for Grades 1-5
- Kindergarten Orientation
- Wednesday, September 4: First Day of School for Kindergarten
- Monday, September 30: Professional Day, No school K-12
- September 23-28: Homecoming Week
- October 17-18: State teacher convention, No school K-12
- November 8: Professional Day, No school K-12
- November 25: Parent-teacher conferences (afternoon/evening)
- November 26: Parent-teacher conferences, No school K-12
- November 27-29: Thanksgiving break, No school K-12
Early Learning
Mark Your Calendars
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Thursday, September 5 from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.: Early Learning Program Open House & Vehicle Fair (more details below)
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Monday, September 9: First day of Preschool
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Tuesday, October 1: First day of ECFE Classes (Early Childhood Family Education)
It's not too late to register for 2024-25 school year programs! Spaces are still available in select programs. Browse and sign up at oronocommunityed.com.
Important Information for Enrolled Families
In mid- to late August, you will receive an email containing essential information for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. This email will include necessary forms, teacher announcements, details about drop-off and pick-up procedures, information for using Seesaw, yearly calendars, and other important updates. For any immediate questions, please email earlylearning@orono.k12.mn.us or call our office at 952-746-5895.
Early Learning Open House & Vehicle Fair | September 5
Join us for our annual Open House & Vehicle Fair event on Thursday, September 5 from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. at the Discovery Center in Maple Plain
- Tour the preschool classrooms
- Meet the teachers & staff
- Check out some awesome vehicles from the Maple Plain Fire Department and West Hennepin Public Safety
- Enjoy a special performance by The Teddy Bear Band from 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) in Minnesota!
- Purchase and enjoy food from Al Chile Street Food
Schumann Elementary (K-2)
SE Calendar at-a-Glance (see details, below)
- Wednesday, August 21: SE Class Assignments, Bus Routes and Lunch PIN available through ParentVUE
- Thursday, August 29 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.: NEW! SIGN UP for Picture Day with LifeTouch on Open House day!
- Thursday, August 29 from 1-6 p.m.: Drop off medications and instructions in the SE health office, if needed.
- Thursday, August 29 from 4-6 p.m.: K-5 back-to-School Open House
- Tuesday, September 3:
- First Day of School for Grades 1-2
- Kindergarten Orientation
- Wednesday, September 4: First Day of School for Kindergarten
School Supplies
Order SE Supplies through School Tool Box
Class assignments | Bus Routes | Lunch PIN available in ParentVUE August 21
Log in to ParentVUE on August 21 to view classroom teacher assignments, bus routes, lunch/media center PIN, and to update parent/guardian contact information and emergency contacts.
School Pictures on Open House Day | Thursday, August 29 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
New this year! LifeTouch Picture Day will take place at Schumann Elementary on Thursday, August 29 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Families can sign up for an SE time block through the link below.
NOTES: Students need to take their picture at the school building they attend. Retakes are scheduled for Thursday, October 10, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
| Sign up for a Photo Time Slot | flyer: oRDER GR K-2 PHOTOS THROUGH LIFETOUCH |
K-5 Back-to-School Open House | Thursday, August 29, drop in from 4-6 p.m.
We invite you to save the date and choose a convenient time to visit during the Orono Schumann Elementary and Orono Intermediate School K-5 Back-to-School Open House on Thursday, August 29 from 4-6 p.m. At the event, you will meet teachers, explore classrooms and learning spaces, and start forming new relationships! In the cafeteria, students can practice entering their lunch pin and receive a snack in return. On the school bus, Kindergartners and new-to-district students can take a practice ride and learn a bit about bus safety. Students will bring their school supplies, find their locker, and have fun on the playground.
Note to Kindergarten families: We will also have 45-minute Kindergarten Orientation on Tuesday, September 3.
Note to all families: Grade-level curriculum presentations will be shared via email from your child’s classroom teacher in advance of the event. You’ll have a chance to review and then bring any questions about curriculum, classroom routines/daily schedule, recess, lunch, staff-to-home communication, and more. We look forward to welcoming your child(ren) and family for the 2024-25 school year! See you then!
MEDICATION: Please bring your child's medications and paperwork to the SE Health Office anytime between 1-6 p.m on August 29. Thank you!
Child Nutrition, Menus & Educational Benefits
School breakfast and lunch meals are fully funded for all students by the state of Minnesota. Please visit the Orono Child Nutrition website for more information and the new online link to sign up for Educational Benefits. Menus will be available through Nutrislice.
School Hours
The school day runs from 9:10 a.m. -3:40 p.m. Students can be dropped off at 8:55 a.m. or later.
End of Day-Dismissal
Students at SE have two options for end of day dismissal:
BUS: Bus Routes will be available on ParentVUE beginning August 21. Remember, bus passes are not issued the first two weeks of school. This practice allows for drivers to get routes/timing down. Questions about bus transportation, drop-off and pick-up? Please contact Orono Transportation.
Drive up, Pick up - CarRiderPro:
- If your student(s) are enrolled at Orono Schumann Elementary only, you will pick them up in the Orono Schumann Elementary CarRiderPro line pick up location behind Schumann Elementary entering from Old Crystal Bay Rd. N.
- If you have students enrolled at both Orono Schumann Elementary and Orono Intermediate School, you will pick up in the Orono Intermediate School back loop, using the County Road 112/Wayzata Blvd. entrance that leads to the cul-de-sac behind Orono Intermediate School (see map below.)
- If your student(s) are enrolled at Orono Intermediate School only, you will pick them up in the Orono Intermediate School front loop, entering off of Old Crystal Bay Road.
If your family has not been issued a CarRider Pro Tag and you will be picking up your student, please email jeanine.weisbeck@orono.k12.mn.us so a tag can be issued to your family. The district provides one tag for free. Additional tags are $5.00. If you have lost your tag or need to order additional tags, you may do so through My Payments Plus.
Intermediate School (3-5)
IS Calendar at-a-Glance (see details, below)
- Wednesday, August 21: IS Class Assignments, Bus Routes and Lunch PIN available through ParentVUE
- Thursday, August 29 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.: NEW! SIGN UP for Picture Day with LifeTouch on Open House day!
- Thursday, August 29 from 1-6 p.m.: Drop off medications and instructions in the IS health office, if needed.
- Thursday, August 29 from 4-6 p.m.: K-5 Back-to-School Open House
- Tuesday, September 3: First Day of School for Grades 3-5
School Supplies
Order IS supplies Through School Tool Box
Class assignments | Bus Routes | Lunch PIN available in ParentVUE August 21
Log in to ParentVUE on August 21 to view classroom teacher assignments, bus routes, lunch/media center PIN, and to update parent/guardian contact information and emergency contacts.
School Pictures on Open House Day | Thursday, August 29 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
New this year! LifeTouch Picture Day at the Intermediate School will take place on Thursday, August 29 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Families can sign up for an IS time block that works best for their schedule.
NOTES: Students need to take their picture at the school building they attend. Retakes are scheduled for Thursday, October 10, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
| SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT | FLYER: ORDER GR 3-5 PHOTOS THROUGH LIFETOUCH |
K-5 Back-to-School Open House | Thursday, August 29, drop in from 4-6 p.m.
We invite you to save the date and choose a convenient time to visit during the Orono Intermediate School K-5 Back-to-School Open House on Thursday, August 29 from 4-6 p.m. At the event, you will meet teachers, explore classrooms and learning spaces, and start forming new relationships! In the cafeteria, students can practice entering their lunch pin and receive a snack in return. On the school bus, new-to-district students can take a practice ride and learn a bit about bus safety. Students will bring their school supplies, find their locker, and have fun on the playground.
Note to all families: Grade-level curriculum presentations will be shared via email from your child’s classroom teacher in advance of the event. You’ll have a chance to review and then bring any questions about curriculum, classroom routines/daily schedule, recess, lunch, staff-to-home communication, and more. We look forward to welcoming your child(ren) and family for the 2024-25 school year! See you then!
MEDICATION: Please bring your child's medications and paperwork to the SE Health Office anytime between 1-6 p.m on August 29. Thank you!
Child Nutrition & Menus
School breakfast and lunch meals are fully funded for all students by the state of Minnesota. Please visit the Orono Child Nutrition website for more information on 2024-25 meals and the online application for Educational Benefits. Menus will be available through Nutrislice. Any questions related to school meals can be directed to jacklyn.deroma@orono.k12.mn.us.
School Hours
The school day runs from 9:10 a.m. -3:40 p.m. Students can be dropped off at 8:55 a.m. or later.
End of Day-Dismissal
Students at OIS have two options for end of day dismissal:
BUS: Bus Routes will be available on ParentVUE beginning August 21. Remember, bus passes are not issued the first two weeks of school. This practice allows for drivers to get routes/timing down. Questions about bus transportation, drop-off and pick-up? Please contact Orono Transportation.
Drive up, Pick up - CarRiderPro:
- If your student(s) are enrolled at Orono Schumann Elementary only, you will pick them up in the Orono Schumann Elementary CarRiderPro line pick up location behind Schumann Elementary entering from the four-way stop on Old Crystal Bay Rd. N.
- If you have students enrolled at both Orono Schumann Elementary and Orono Intermediate School, you will pick up in the Orono Intermediate School back loop, using the County Road 112/Wayzata Blvd. entrance that leads to the cul-de-sac behind Orono Intermediate School (see map below.)
- If your student(s) are enrolled at Orono Intermediate School only, you will pick them up in the Orono Intermediate School front loop, entering off of Old Crystal Bay Road.
If your family has not been issued a CarRider Pro Tag and you will be picking up your student, please email melissa.thompson@orono.k12.mn.us so a tag can be issued to your family. The district provides one tag for free. Additional tags are $5.00. If you have lost your tag or need to order additional tags, you may do so through My Payments Plus.
Middle School (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Please visit the Orono High School Student Life webpage for back-to-school information. Students will typically need their device, notebooks, paper, and a pen or pencil for each class. On the first day of school, individual teachers will explain any materials needed for their specific class—no need to purchase a lot of supplies in advance.