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2026-2027
2025-2026

SEPTEMBER 2026

Please note the Following Information this Month:

Upcoming Events
Attendance
Early Release Procedures
Parent Pick-Up & Drop-Off
PAC (Parent Advisory Council)
RHS Homecoming Spirit Week
Family Picnic Breakfasts
Picture Day
Conferences
Unity Day
Hawk Pride
School Donations
Every Meal

Upcoming Events

September 14: Spirit Week: PJ Day!
September 15: Spirit Week: Jersey Day!
September 15: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
September 16: Spirit Week: Neon Day!
September 17: Spirit Week: Dress Your Best Day!
September 18: Spirit Week: Royal Pride Day!
September 18: RHS Homecoming Game
September 28: Picture Day!
October 1-14: Fall Book Fair
October 8: Evening Conferences
October 13: Evening Conferences
October 14: No School | Conferences
October 15-16: No School | MEA
October 21: Unity Day

Attendance

The ISD 728 school board believes that regular school attendance is directly related to success in academic work, benefits students socially, provides opportunities for important communications between teachers and students, and establishes regular habits of dependability important to the future of the student. The purpose of the attendance policy is to encourage regular school attendance from Kindergarten through 12th grade. It is intended to be positive and not punitive.

Please review our district’s attendance policies and procedures HERE and our Student Handbook HERE.

Early Release Procedures

Early dismissals are discouraged. Students leaving a few minutes early often miss crucial last-minute instructions or reminders. Early dismissals should occur only in rare circumstances. Please schedule appointments outside of school hours whenever possible.

Students released from school before 3:45 p.m. are considered early releases.
The latest pickup time from the office is 3:00 p.m.
- No students will be released between 3:00 and 3:45 p.m. unless it’s a medical appointment or an emergency.
Parents/Guardians must call by 2:00 p.m. to change student transportation plans.
Please make an absence request via Campus Portal or call the office.
Your child will be released from class at the requested time.
A parent/guardian must use the intercom system by Door 1.
Wait for the office staff to acknowledge you and let you into the building.
Sign your child out at the kiosk, then wait in the vestibule.
Your child will meet you at the door after checking out with the office staff.

Parent Pick Up & Drop Off

Please take a few moments to review our updated parent pick-up/drop-off and walker/biker procedures.

Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

Regular Meeting Dates: (PVES Media Center | 6:30 - 7:30 pm)

Sept 15 | Oct 20 | Nov 17 | Dec 15 | Jan 26 | Feb 23 | March 16 | April 20 | May 18

Childcare has been set up for each meeting date. Pre-registration is required:

CLICK HERE to sign up.

Family Picnic Breakfasts

Mark Your Calendar

The date you attend depends on your last name:

Last Names A - K: Thursday, October 1
Last Names L - Z: Friday, October 2
Time: 8:30 am - 9:05 am
Arrival: Parking at PVES & PVMS available at 8:20 am; Doors open at 8:25 am.
No RSVP required to attend
Pre-purchased guest ticket required to eat breakfast

How to Buy Guest Tickets (order by September 18)

If you want to eat breakfast, you must buy a ticket in advance. There is a limit of 2 guests per student. Students DO NOT need to purchase breakfast.

Log into your Campus Parent Portal
Go to School Store (on the left).
Select Prairie View Elementary > General School Sales.
Choose Family Picnic Breakfast and fill out the info.
Add to cart and Check Out.

What to Know Before You Go

Seating: Since it's a "picnic," bring a blanket or chairs to sit on the gym floor.
Parking: Avoid the Bus Lot and the Early Childhood lot.
Food Policy: You can bring breakfast from home. Fast food is not allowed.

Picture Day: September 28

Student photos will be taken before orders are placed. Orders will be delivered directly to you.

Questions regarding orders or other concerns can be directed to Kemmetmueller Photography info@k-photography.com, (952) 473-2142.

Conferences

Sign-up email coming soon! We will schedule conferences online with our classroom teachers again, and all conferences will be in-person or virtual via Google Meet. Please watch your inbox for conference sign-up information. Conferences will be offered on the following dates/times:

Thursday, October 8 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, October 13 5:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday, October 14 8:30 AM-3:45 PM

School Donations

If you have extra school supplies at home, we will take them! Send them with your student or drop them off in the main office during school hours.

Our donation link is always open. Click the link below to donate to classrooms or general school funds. We appreciate your contribution and investment in our school.

Elementary School Donation

Unity Day

Unity Day at Prairie View Elementary is on Wednesday, October 21. We encourage all students and staff to wear orange that day. October allows our school to unite against bullying and show our commitment to kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

Hawk Pride

We teach/reteach, recognize, and celebrate Hawk Pride expectations: respectful, responsible, and ready. We acknowledge students verbally and with Hawk Pride tickets when they follow expectations. Our staff is focusing on helping students understand the ‘why’ behind following expectations and being specific in our acknowledgments. When students fill our school-wide container with Hawk Pride tickets, we celebrate with an all-school recognition. We also recognize individual students each Monday morning during our Hawk Pride ticket drawing. We draw ten names each week. When we select a student's name, we announce it over the PA system, and they choose from a menu of prizes. Don’t forget- we encourage students to wear Hawk Pride colors and/or clothing on Wednesday!

Every Meal

Weekend Food Program- sign up today!

PVES is excited to partner with Every Meal, a non-profit organization that works with local schools to implement weekend food programs. Families at PVES can sign up to receive food that will be distributed on Fridays. Food is packaged in bags and includes a variety of items such as chicken, tuna, pasta, rice, macaroni and cheese, chili/soup, and a range of fruits and vegetables.

Please complete THIS FORM if you are interested in participating. Once completed, you will be enrolled in the weekend food program with distribution beginning in September and continuing through the end of the school year. We place food in your child's backpack each Friday, or on the last day of the school week before a long weekend.

Please speak with your child once you have enrolled in the program so they know we will place food in their bag at the end of each week. We do this discreetly to protect your student's privacy. **If your student would prefer to pick up their bag of food from my office, please let me know,w and I can coordinate with them. **

This program is completely free, and your family's privacy is also protected. Please contact Amanda Hunter, Student Support Provider, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6113, amanda.hunter@isd728.org

2025-2026

SEPTEMBER 2025

Please note the Following Information this Month:

Upcoming Events
Attendance
Parent Pick Up & Drop Off
Picture Day
Conferences
APEX - Coming Soon!
School Donations
Unity Day
Hawk Pride
PAC (Parent Advisory Council)
Every Meal
Meet Our Student Supprt Staff

Upcoming Events

September 15: Spirit Week: Twin Day!
September 16: Spirit Week: Pajama Day!
September 16: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
September 17: Spirit Week: Hawk Pride Day!
September 18: Spirit Week: Wild West Day!
September 19: Rogers Royals Day!
September 19: RHS Homecoming Game
October 3: Picture Day!
October 8: Third Grade Field Trip
October 9-15: Fall Book Fair Sign to Volunteer!
October 9: Evening Conferences
October 10: APEX FUN RUN!
October 14: Evening Conferences
October 15: No School | Conferences
October 16-17: No School | MEA
October 22: Unity Day
November 5: Picture Retakes

Attendance

All schedule modifications must be reported directly for attendance, using one of the options below, not to your student's classroom teacher. Schedule modifications, including upcoming vacations, illnesses, appointments, tardiness, early pick-up, or changes to students' end-of-day plans.

Please review our district’s attendance policies and procedures HERE.

Parent Pick Up & Drop Off

Please take a few moments to review our updated parent pick-up/drop-off and walker/biker procedures.

Picture Day: October 3rd

Student photos will be taken before orders are placed. Orders will be delivered directly to you.

Questions regarding orders or other concerns can be directed to Kemmetmueller Photography info@k-photography.com, (952) 473-2142.

Volunteers Needed! CLICK HERE to sign up.

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Conferences

Thursday, October 9 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, October 14 5:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday, October 15 8:30 AM-3:45 PM

APEX FUN RUN!

Our Apex leadership program and fundraiser starts on September 30th, 2025!

Apex offers an exceptional two-week interactive leadership program, complemented by a fitness-focused event fundraiser, which enables schools nationwide to raise funds in a healthy manner. During the fun-filled program, Apex encourages the development of leadership habits, good character, and physical fitness.

Every student at our school participates in the daily leadership and character lessons, receives daily lesson silicone wristbands, enjoys classroom & school-wide rewards, and takes part in the celebratory, high-energy fitness event, regardless of financial participation in the fundraiser.

We will need volunteers for our fun run for all grades on Friday, October 10! Please look for this request soon!

School Donations

If you have extra school supplies at home, we will take them! Send them with your student or drop them off in the main office during school hours.

Our donation link is always open. Click the link below to donate to student lunch accounts, classrooms, or general school funds. We appreciate your contribution and investment in our school.

Elementary School Donation

Unity Day

Unity Day at Prairie View Elementary is on Wednesday, October 22. We encourage all students and staff members to wear orange on this day. October allows our school to unite against bullying and show that we are united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

Hawk Pride

We teach/reteach, recognize, and celebrate Hawk Pride expectations, which are respectful, responsible, and ready. Students are acknowledged verbally and with Hawk Pride tickets when they are following expectations. This year, our staff is focusing on helping students understand the ‘why’ behind following expectations and being specific in our acknowledgments of students. When our students have filled our school-wide container with Hawk Pride tickets, they are recognized with an all-school celebration. In addition, individual students are recognized each Monday morning during our Hawk Pride ticket drawing. We draw ten names each week. When a student's name is selected, their name is announced over the PA system, and they choose from a menu of prizes.

Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

Regular Meeting Dates: (PVES Media Center | 6:30 - 7:30 pm)

Sept 16 | Oct 21 | Nov 18 | Dec 16 | Jan 27 | Feb 24 | March 17 | April 21 | May 19

Childcare has been set up for each meeting date. Pre-registration is required. CLICK HERE to sign up.

Upcoming PAC Events & Information:

PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL INFORMATION HANDOUT

Every Meal

Weekend Food Program- sign up today!

PVES is excited to partner with Every Meal, a non-profit organization that works with local schools to implement weekend food programs. Families at PVES can sign up to receive food that will be distributed on Fridays. Food is packaged in bags, offering a variety of items such as chicken, tuna, pasta, rice, macaroni and cheese, chili/soup, and a range of fruits and vegetables.

Please complete THIS FORM if you are interested in participating. Once completed, you will be enrolled in the weekend food program with distribution beginning in September and continuing through the end of the school year. Food is placed in your child's backpack each Friday, or the last day of the school week prior to a long weekend.

Please speak with your child once you have enrolled in the program, so they know that food will be placed in their bags at the end of each week. This is done discreetly to protect your student's privacy. **If your student would prefer to pick up their bag of food from my office, please let me kno,w and I can coordinate with them**

This program is completely free, and your family's privacy is also protected.

Please contact Sara Johnson, Student Support Provider, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6115, sara.johnson@isd728.org

Meet Our Student Support Staff!

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OCTOBER 2025

Please note the Following Information this Month:

Upcoming Events
Attendance
Parent Drop Off
Picture Re-take Day
Conferences
elearning Days
APEX
Art to Remember
Fall Festivals
Unity Day
Family Picnic Save the Dates!
Hawk Pride
Staff Shoutouts!
Every Meal
PAC (Parent Advisory Council)

Upcoming Events

October 9-15: Fall Book Fair (Sign to Volunteer!
October 14: Evening Conferences
October 15: No School | Conferences
October 16-17: No School | MEA
October 20: Kindergarten Fire House Field Trip
October 22: Unity Day
October 28-30: Fire Prevention Presentations
October 31: Fall Festivals
November 3: No School | Staff Development
November 5: Picture Retakes
November 11: Veterans’ Day Program

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Book Fair

Picture Retakes

Veteran’s Day

Attendance

All schedule modifications must be reported directly to attendance, not to your student's classroom teacher, including early releases, late arrivals, illnesses, and vacations. Please review our district’s attendance policies and procedures HERE and Why Attendance Matters.

Parent Pick Up & Drop Off

Please take a few moments to review our updated parent pick-up/drop-off and walker/biker procedures.

Picture Re-take Day: November 5th

Student retakes will be taken before orders are placed. Orders will be delivered directly to you.

Questions regarding orders or other concerns can be directed to Kemmetmueller Photography info@k-photography.com, (952) 473-2142.

Conferences

Tuesday, October 14 5:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday, October 15 8:30 AM-3:45 PM

If you are unable to sign up for a conference date/time online, please contact Deb Denzer at 763-274-6270. Thank you for supporting your child’s education.

Unity Day

Unity Day at Prairie View Elementary is on Wednesday, October 22. We encourage all students and staff members to wear orange on this day. October allows our school to unite against bullying and show that we are united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

Fall Festivals

Please review our Fall Festival letter HERE.

Veteran’s Day Program

We are excited to welcome you to Prairie View Elementary School to celebrate and share our appreciation for Service Members and Veterans of the United States Military. Please join us for a program at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025.

Please complete this form by November 1.

*Due to seating limitations, we ask that only Veterans attend*

If you have questions about this, please email brooke.levendoski@isd728.org.

APEX

THANK YOU to all who participated in our APEX Fundraiser. We raised $58,955 for our school! We will celebrate next week by turning Principal Sampson into a Human Sundae!

E-Learning Days

E-Learning Days are intended to provide access to learning on days when there are school cancellations due to inclement weather. These days cannot replace the face-to-face time students have with their teachers, but it can provide continuous learning when school is canceled. E-Learning Days also eliminate the need for makeup days at the end of the school year, helping families plan summer activities. Read more…

Hard copies will be sent home with your student on October 20th.

Art to Remember

I am excited to start a new school year with your child and am looking forward to creating many new art projects together! I will be teaming up again with Art to Remember to raise additional funds for the art room. Art to Remember transfers children’s artwork onto wonderful keepsake items, such as mugs, necklaces, key chains, and more! Ordering information will go home with your child at the end of October. I hope this fundraiser gives you a unique way to collect, enjoy, and appreciate your child’s artwork. Not only do Art to Remember products make great gifts for friends and family members, but every purchase you make supports our school. I plan on making art class a fun experience for your child and am eager to see where their imaginations can take them!

Thanks,

Carly Christensen, PVES Art Specialist

Family Picnic - Save the Dates!

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Hawk Pride

We continue to teach/reteach, recognize, and celebrate Hawk Pride expectations, which are respectful, responsible, and ready. Students are acknowledged verbally and with Hawk Pride tickets when they are following expectations. This year, our staff is focusing on helping students understand the ‘why’ behind following expectations and being specific in our acknowledgments of students. When our students have filled our school-wide container with Hawk Pride tickets, they are recognized with an all-school celebration. In addition, individual students are recognized each Monday morning during our Hawk Pride ticket drawing. We draw ten names each week. When a student's name is selected, their name is announced over the PA system, and they choose from a menu of prizes.

Staff Shout Outs!

If you see a Prairie View Elementary staff member demonstrating a district core value please share it with us, so we can shout it out! Click HERE to give a Staff Shout Out!

Every Meal

Weekend Food Program- sign up today!

PVES is excited to partner with Every Meal, a non-profit organization that works with local schools to implement weekend food programs. Families at PVES can sign up to receive food that will be distributed on Fridays. Food is packaged in bags, offering a variety of items such as chicken, tuna, pasta, rice, macaroni and cheese, chili/soup, and a range of fruits and vegetables.

Please complete THIS FORM if you are interested in participating. Once completed, you will be enrolled in the weekend food program with distribution beginning in September and continuing through the end of the school year. Food is placed in your child's backpack each Friday, or the last day of the school week prior to a long weekend.

This program is completely free, and your family's privacy is also protected.

Please contact Sara Johnson, Student Support Provider, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6115, sara.johnson@isd728.org

PAC | Parent Advisory Council

Regular Meeting Dates: (PVES Media Center | 6:30 - 7:30 pm)

Oct 21 | Nov 18 | Dec 16 | Jan 27 | Feb 24 | March 17 | April 21 | May 19

Childcare has been set up for each meeting date. Pre-registration is required. CLICK HERE to sign up.

NOVEMBER 2025

Please note the Following Information this Month:

Upcoming Events
You’re Invited: Cultural Event Exchange
Veterans’ Day Program
Grades Available on Parent Portal
Yearbook
Outdoor Clothing Guide
Attendance/Early Release
Parent Drop Off
elearning Days
Hawk Pride
Staff Shoutouts!
Every Meal
PAC (Parent Advisory Council)
Lost & Found

Upcoming Events

November 18: Parent Advisory Council Meeting
November 20: You're Invited: Cultural Art Exchange
November 27-28: No School | Fall Break
December 5: No School | Teacher Workshop
December 16: Parent Advisory Council Meeting
December 22-January 2: No School | Winter Break

You’re Invited: Cultural Arts Exchange

The PVES PAC invites you to a Cultural Arts Exchange event at PVES on Thursday, November 20th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

This is a FREE event designed to celebrate the vibrant cultures within our school community. Bring your family and explore the world through engaging stations featuring art, crafts, and music organized by volunteer families. Don't miss this celebration of diversity!

Volunteers Needed! Help Make the Cultural Arts Exchange Event a Success!

An event this exciting needs a great team behind it! We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help ensure the smooth operation of our Cultural Arts Exchange event. We need assistance with a variety of tasks before, during, and after the event. Your time and assistance are invaluable and make a huge difference! Please sign up using the link below. CLICK HERE to volunteer.

Veterans’ Day Program

We welcomed Veterans and Service Members of the United States Military to celebrate and share our appreciation. It was a wonderful program, enjoyed by all! Thank you to those who serve our country and joined us to celebrate.

Grades Available on Parent Portal

Student grades will be live on Parent Portal on December 8th.

Yearbook

Yearbooks are available for purchase HERE by April 9th.

Outdoor Clothing Guidelines & Donations

Winter is here! Please be sure students are dressed appropriately to go outside every day. Please refer to the outdoor guide for reference.

In addition, if you have gently used children’s mittens, gloves or hats to donate to our school for students in need, please bring them to the main office.

Attendance/Early Release

All schedule modifications must be reported directly to the attendance office, not to your student's classroom teacher, including early releases, late arrivals, illnesses, and vacations. Please review our district’s attendance policies and procedures HERE and Why Attendance Matters.

Parent Pick Up & Drop Off

Please take a few moments to review our updated parent pick-up/drop-off and walker/biker procedures.

E-Learning Days

E-Learning Days are designed to provide access to learning on days when schools are closed due to inclement weather. These days cannot replace the face-to-face time students have with their teachers, but it can provide continuous learning when school is canceled. E-Learning Days also eliminate the need for makeup days at the end of the school year, allowing families to plan summer activities more easily. Read more…

Hawk Pride

We teach/reteach, recognize, and celebrate Hawk Pride expectations, which are respectful, responsible, and ready. Students are acknowledged with verbal praise and Hawk Pride tickets when they are following expectations. When our students have filled our school-wide container with Hawk Pride tickets, they are recognized with an all-school celebration.. In addition, individual students are recognized each Monday morning during our Hawk Pride ticket drawing. We draw ten names each week. When a student's name is selected, their name is announced over the PA system, and they choose from a menu of prizes.

Staff Shout Outs!

If you see a Prairie View Elementary staff member demonstrating a district core value please share it with us, so we can shout it out! Click HERE to give a Staff Shout Out!

Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

Regular Meeting Dates: (PVES Media Center | 6:30 - 7:30 pm)

Nov 18 | Dec 16 | Jan 27 | Feb 24 | March 17 | April 21 | May 19

Childcare has been set up for each meeting date. Pre-registration is required. CLICK HERE to sign up.

Every Meal Weekend Food Program- sign up today!

PVES is excited to partner with Every Meal, a non-profit organization that works with local schools to implement weekend food programs. Families at PVES can sign up to receive food that will be distributed on Fridays. Food is packaged in bags, offering a variety of items such as chicken, tuna, pasta, rice, macaroni and cheese, chili/soup, and a range of fruits and vegetables.

Please complete THIS FORM if you are interested in participating. Food is placed in your child's backpack each Friday, or the last day of the school week prior to a long weekend. This program is completely free, and your family's privacy is also protected.

Please contact Sara Johnson, Student Support Provider, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6115, sara.johnson@isd728.org

Lost & Found

Items will be set out during the Cultural Arts Exchange on Thursday, November 20th. Parents are also welcome to sign in with the main office to check the lost & found anytime during school hours. Please encourage your student to claim lost belongings before everything is donated at the end of the day Wednesday, November 26th.

DECEMBER 2025

Please note the Following Information this Month:

Upcoming Events
Volunteers
You're Invited! Family Picnic Breakfast
Hat Day - Thank you!
Walk Boundary Students
Yearbook
Outdoor Clothing Guide
Lost & Found
Alice
Attendance
Parent Drop Off
elearning Days
Hawk Pride
Staff Shoutouts!
PAC (Parent Advisory Council)
Every Meal

Upcoming Events

December 15: Merry Mix! Donate to Staff Holiday Fun
December 16: Parent Advisory Council Meeting
December 19: Pajama Day!
December 22-January 2: No School | Winter Break
January 7: 4th Grade Kindness Retreat
January 19: No School | MLK Day
January 20: No School | Teacher Workshop
January 23: Family Picnic Breakfast (Last Names A-K)
January 30: Family Picnic Breakfast (Last Names L-Z)

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

FAST Testing Volunteers

You're Invited: Family Picnic Breakfast
Roll into a Good Book!

Friday, January 23: Family Picnic Breakfast (Last Names A-K)
Friday, January 30: Family Picnic Breakfast (Last Names L-Z)

Breakfast Time: 8:30-9:15 am

Parking at PVES/PVMS: Beginning at 8:20 am | Doors Open: 8:25 am

Event Details:

Must purchase a ticket in advance to eat breakfast.
No RSVP required to attend.
Limit 2 guests.
No food from outside vendors is allowed.
No parking in the Bus Lot or Early Childhood lot.
Bring a blanket or chairs to sit in the gymnasium.
Bring a book to enjoy during breakfast.

Purchase a Guest Breakfast:

Please pay for your breakfast tickets by logging into Campus Parent Portal

School Store (left hand side)
Prairie View Elementary
General School Sales
Family Picnic Breakfast
Complete requested information
Add to cart
Click on cart (top left) to check out

We look forward to seeing you!

Hat Day - thank you!

Thank you for your participation and support with Hat Day. Student Council will be donating over $400 to Gifts Anonymous!

Hawk Pride

We continue to teach, reteach, and recognize Hawk Pride at our school. Students are so close to being recognized for showing Hawk Pride with our next allschool celebration.

Staff Shout Outs!

If you see a Prairie View Elementary staff member demonstrating a district core value please share it with us, so we can shout it out! Click HERE to give a Staff Shout Out!

Walk Boundary Students

If your address falls within our assigned walk boundaries, unless otherwise stated in your beginning-of-year transportation arrangements, your student must walk home promptly at the end of the school day. They may not wait to see if their parents are coming to pick them up before deciding to walk home. Crossing guards are scheduled to ensure student safety immediately after the school day ends.

Yearbook

Yearbooks are available for purchase HERE by April 9th - they make great Holiday gifts!

Outdoor Clothing Guidelines & Donations

Winter is here! Please be sure students are dressed appropriately to go outside every day. Please refer to the outdoor guide for reference.

In addition, if you have gently used children’s mittens, gloves or hats to donate to our school for students in need, please bring them to the main office.

Lost & Found - New Procedure

If students lose something in their classrooms, flex areas, specialist areas, the cafeteria, or on the playground, they should look for it in their grade-level basket, located in the grade-level wings.

The only items stored in the gray carts near the main entrance come from after-school activities.

ALiCE Drill

ISD 728 continues a partnership with ALICE Training Institute this school year. The acronym stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. ALICE prepares us with proactive, options-based strategies for addressing threats on campus, while remaining age- and ability-appropriate.

All ISD 728 teachers, staff, and administrators have been trained in the ALICE protocols. Students will be reviewing this information with their teachers and other school staff again after winter break. During this time, students will receive an overview of the program and participate in a drill with a classroom teacher. Students will be able to ask their teachers questions about the drill and will have access to any on-campus mental health services, including other student support specialists as needed.

In advance of this review, we are asking parents to watch these video presentations that will be shared with our grade K-2 & 3-5 students:

Please speak with your student(s) after the ALICE training and ask them about what they learned. You can find more information on ALICE, talking points, and school emergency procedures (including how to respond) on the ISD 728 Prevention & Safety Department website.

Our school district provides parents with the option to opt their child out of these classroom drills. If you choose to opt out of your child, alternative safety education will be provided through less sensorial safety training methods.

Please contact me if you have any questions or wish to opt your child out of this drill.

Sincerely,
Kari Samspon
Prairie View Principal
kari.sampson@isd728.org

Attendance

Parent Pick Up & Drop Off

Please take a few moments to review our updated parent pick-up/drop-off and walker/biker procedures.

E-Learning Days

E-Learning Days are designed to provide access to learning on days when schools are closed due to inclement weather. These days cannot replace the face-to-face time students have with their teachers, but it can provide continuous learning when school is canceled. E-Learning Days also eliminates the need for makeup days at the end of the school year, allowing families to plan summer activities more easily. Read more…

Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

Regular Meeting Dates: (PVES Media Center | 6:30 - 7:30 pm)

Dec 16 | Jan 27 | Feb 24 | March 17 | April 21 | May 19

Childcare has been set up for each meeting date. Pre-registration is required. CLICK HERE to sign up.

Every Meal Weekend Food Program- sign up today!

PVES is excited to partner with Every Meal, a non-profit organization that works with local schools to implement weekend food programs. Families at PVES can sign up to receive food that will be distributed on Fridays. Food is packaged in bags, offering a variety of items such as chicken, tuna, pasta, rice, macaroni and cheese, chili/soup, and a range of fruits and vegetables.

Please contact Sara Johnson, Student Support Provider, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6115, sara.johnson@isd728.org

JANUARY 2026

Please note the Following Information this Month:

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Winter Conferences
eLearning
26-27 Kindergarten Registration
Family Picnic
Volunteers
Yearbook
Outdoor Clothing Guide
Attendance
Parent Drop Off
elearning Days
Staff Shoutouts!
Every Meal
PAC (Parent Advisory Council) & Childcare
Lost & Found

Upcoming Events

January 19: No School | MLK Day
January 20: No School | Teacher Workshop
January 27: PAC Meeting, 6:30pm
January 30: Family Picnic Breakfast (Last Names L-Z)
February 5-18: Winter Book Fair
February 12: Evening Conferences
February 13: No School | Staff Development
February 16: No School | Presidents’ Day
February 17: No School | Conferences
February 24: PAC Meeting, 6:30pm
February 26: Bookswap Event, 5:30-7:30
March 6: Family Picnic Breakfast (Last Names A-K)

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

FAST Testing Volunteers

Family Picnic (sign up on the day opposite your last name)

4th Grade Snowshoeing

Winter Book Fair

Winter Conferences

We will schedule conferences online with our classroom teachers again. All conferences will be in-person or virtual via Google Meet. Please watch your email for additional details and to schedule. Conferences will be offered on the following dates/times:

Thursday, February 12 5:00-8:00 PM
Tuesday, February 17 8:30 AM-8:00 PM

eLearning

Please use this link to access eLearning boards in the event of an eLearning day.

26-27 Kindergarten Registration

Starting Kindergarten is a big milestone in a child’s life and is an important decision for all families. Click HERE for more information on the eligibility and enrollment for Kindergarten in Minnesota.

If a child in your household can begin Kindergarten for the 26-27 school year, we ask you to visit our online portal at www.isd728.org/register to complete the registration process as soon as possible.

Valentine Message

Valentine’s Day is approaching! Students will be able to exchange cards in the classroom again this year. While treats are optional, we highly encourage sending non-food items—such as pencils, stickers, or erasers—to ensure our celebration is safe for students with allergies. If you do choose to send a food treat, please select an option that is allergy-friendly. Please note that all treats will be sent home with students and will not be consumed at school. We appreciate your help in ensuring all students feel included!

Yearbook

Yearbooks are available for purchase HERE by April 9th.

Outdoor Clothing Guidelines & Donations

Winter is here! Please be sure students are dressed appropriately to go outside every day. Please refer to the outdoor guide for reference.

In addition, if you have gently used children’s mittens, gloves or hats to donate to our school for students in need, please bring them to the main office.

Attendance

Parent Pick Up & Drop Off

Please take a few moments to review our updated parent pick-up/drop-off and walker/biker procedures.

Hawk Pride

We continue to teach, reteach, and recognize Hawk Pride at our school. Students are so close to being recognized for showing Hawk Pride with our next allschool celebration.

Staff Shout Outs!

If you see a Prairie View Elementary staff member demonstrating a district core value please share it with us, so we can shout it out! Click HERE to give a Staff Shout Out!

Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

Regular Meeting Dates: (PVES Media Center | 6:30 - 7:30 pm)

Jan 27 | Feb 24 | March 17 | April 21 | May 19

Childcare has been set up for each meeting date. Pre-registration is required. CLICK HERE to sign up.

Every Meal Weekend Food Program- sign up today!

PVES is excited to partner with Every Meal, a non-profit organization that works with local schools to implement weekend food programs. Families at PVES can sign up to receive food that will be distributed on Fridays. Food is packaged in bags, offering a variety of items such as chicken, tuna, pasta, rice, macaroni and cheese, chili/soup, and a range of fruits and vegetables.

Please contact Sara Johnson, Student Support Provider, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6115, sara.johnson@isd728.org

FEBRUARY 2026

Please note the Following Information this Month:

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Book Swap
Winter Conferences
Update: Trimester 2 Report Card Timeline
Music Performances
eLearning
26-27 Kindergarten Registration
AI Essentials for Parents
Yearbook
Special Education Advisory Council
Outdoor Clothing Guide
Attendance
Parent Drop Up & Off
Hawk Pride
Staff Shoutouts!
PAC (Parent Advisory Council) & Childcare
Every Meal Weekend Food Program - sign up today!

Upcoming Events

February 2-20: Book Swap Donation Collection
February 5-18: Winter Book Fair
February 12: Evening Conferences
February 13: No School | Staff Development
February 16: No School | Presidents’ Day
February 17: No School | Conferences
February 24: PAC Meeting, 6:30pm
February 26: Bookswap Event, 5:30-7:30
March 6: Picnic Breakfast (Last Names A-K)
March 10: 1st Grade Field Trip (Johnson | Haller | Chasteen)
March 12: End of Trimester 2
March 13: No School | Staff Development
March 17: PAC Meeting, 6:30pm
March 24: 1st Grade Field Trip (Rehnblom | Goihl | Tweeten)
March 30: No School | Teacher Workshop
March 31: Report cards available online
March 31-April 3: No School | Spring Break

2026-2027 District Calendar

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Family Picnic

Book Swap

Book Swap

February is ‘I Love to Read’ month & PAC will be celebrating by organizing our annual Book Swap!

The Book Swap allows students to exchange books they no longer read with other books that have been donated.

Feb. 2nd- Feb. 20th: Donation Collection Period

Feb. 26th | 5:30-7:30pm: PVES Cafeteria for the BookSwap, bookmark stations and creation of our literary mural for the school See flyer below for additional information.

Winter Conferences

All conferences will be in-person or virtual via Google Meet. If you haven't signed up for a conference, please contact Deb Denzer at 763-274-6270. Thank you for supporting your child's education. Conferences will be offered on the following dates/times:

Thursday, February 12 5:00-8:00 PM
Tuesday, February 17 8:30 AM-8:00 PM

Free Fluoride available during conferences, see informational flyer in sidebar.

Update: Trimester 2 Report Card Timeline

As we approach the end of Trimester 2 on Thursday, March 12, we wanted to make you aware of the timeline for report cards, which is slightly different this year due to the layout of our 2025-26 academic calendar. Trimester 2 report cards will be available to view on Tuesday, March 31.

Music Performances

4th Grade Celebration

10:15-10:45 | Monday, June 1 (DD1)

3rd Grade Performance

10:45-11:45 | Friday, May 22 (DD1)

2nd Grade Informances

12:00-12:30

April 28 (DD3)- (Suggs)

April 29 (DD4)- (Peterson)

April 30 (DD5)- (Levendoski)

May 1 (DD1)- (Tibbits)

May 5 (DD3)- (Brooks)

May 6 (DD4)- (Rusterholtz)

May 7 (DD5)- (Frater)

eLearning

Please use this link to access eLearning boards in the event of an eLearning day.

26-27 Kindergarten Registration

AI Essentials for Parents

We invite you to explore our AI Essentials for Parents Video, which outlines how ISD 728 is safely integrating artificial intelligence to empower students while prioritizing data privacy and critical thinking.

Yearbook

Yearbooks are available for purchase HERE by April 9th.

Special Education Advisory Council

The Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) gives parents of students with disabilities a meaningful voice in shaping special education services and priorities in ISD 728. SEAC meetings are open to families, staff, and community members who want to learn more and engage in collaboration that strengthens our shared work.

Upcoming Meetings (click here to access informational flyer):

February 2, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 PM – Understanding Special Education in ISD 728
April 14, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 PM – Supporting Transitions and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

All meetings are held at the ISD 728 District Office, 11500 193rd Ave NW, Elk River.

Outdoor Clothing Guidelines & Donations

Winter is here! Please be sure students are dressed appropriately to go outside every day. Please refer to the outdoor guide for reference.

In addition, if you have gently used children’s mittens, gloves or hats to donate to our school for students in need, please bring them to the main office.

Attendance

Parent Pick Up & Drop Off

Please take a few moments to review our updated parent pick-up/drop-off and walker/biker procedures.

Hawk Pride

We continue to teach, reteach, and recognize Hawk Pride at our school. Students are so close to being recognized for showing Hawk Pride with our next all-school celebration.

Staff Shout Outs!

If you see a Prairie View Elementary staff member demonstrating a district core value please share it with us, so we can shout it out! Click HERE to give a Staff Shout Out!

Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

Regular Meeting Dates: (PVES Media Center | 6:30 - 7:30 pm)

Feb 24 | March 17 | April 21 | May 19

Childcare has been set up for each meeting date. Pre-registration is required. CLICK HERE to sign up

Every Meal Weekend Food Program- sign up today!

PVES is excited to partner with Every Meal, a non-profit organization that works with local schools to implement weekend food programs. Families at PVES can sign up to receive food that will be distributed on Fridays. Food is packaged in bags, offering a variety of items such as chicken, tuna, pasta, rice, macaroni and cheese, chili/soup, and a range of fruits and vegetables.

Please contact Sara Johnson, Student Support Provider, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6115, sara.johnson@isd728.org

MARCH 2026

Please note the Following Information this Month:

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming Appreciation Dates!
Music Performances
Lost & Found
Health Office Update
26-27 Kindergarten Registration
AI Essentials for Parents
Yearbook
Special Education Advisory Council
Attendance
Hawk Pride
Staff Shoutouts!
PAC (Parent Advisory Council) & Childcare
ALiCE
Every Meal Weekend Food Program - sign up today!

Upcoming Events

March 12: End of Trimester 2
March 13: No School | Staff Development
March 17: PAC Meeting, 6:30pm
March 24: 1st Grade Field Trip (Rehnblom | Goihl | Tweeten)
March 30: No School | Teacher Workshop
March 31: Report cards available online
March 31-April 3: No School | Spring Break
April 14-15: Reading MCAs
April 21-22: Math MCAs
APril 24: 4th Grade Field Trip

2026-2027 District Calendar

Appreciation Weeks!

Many appreciation dates are coming up for all of the folks who help make our school and community successful. Please take a moment to thank them!

April 3: Assistant Appreciation Day
April 19-25: Volunteer Appreciation
April 22: Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day
May 1: School Lunch Hero Day
May 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6: School Nurse Appreciation Day

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Hawk Pride Celebration

Update: Trimester 2 Report Card Timeline

Music Performances - Save the Dates!

4th Grade Celebration | 10:15-10:45 | Monday, June 1
3rd Grade Performance | 10:45-11:45 | Friday, May 22
2nd Grade Informances | 12:00-12:30 | Dates Below
April 28 - Suggs
April 29 - Peterson
April 30 - Levendoski
May 1 - Tibbits
May 5 - Brooks
May 6 - Rusterholtz
May 7 - Frater

Lost & Found

Lost and found items will be set out from 3/16-3/20 in our living room for parents to come in and claim. It will be donated at the end of the day on 3/20.

Puddle Season & Spare Pants Supply

With the warmer weather bringing out all the puddles, our supply of spare pants is running very low. To ensure we can properly support our students, the health office is implementing the following protocol for clothing changes:

Priority for Accidents: Remaining spare pants will be reserved strictly for students who have bathroom accidents.

Puddle/Mud Incidents: Clothing is not available in the health office for wet clothing.

Reminder to Families: It may be helpful to pack a labeled "just in case" outfit in backpacks until the grounds dry up.

Return Clothing: If you currently have items that belong to the health office, please return them clean, and ready for student use. If you have items (pants are our biggest need) please drop them off in the main office.

Thank you for your help in managing our limited resources so we can keep our students comfortable and clean!

26-27 Kindergarten Registration

AI Essentials for Parents

Yearbook

Yearbooks are available for purchase HERE by April 9th.

Special Education Advisory Council

Upcoming Meetings (click here to access informational flyer):

April 14, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 PM – Supporting Transitions and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

All meetings are held at the ISD 728 District Office, 11500 193rd Ave NW, Elk River.

Attendance

Staff Shout Outs!

If you see a Prairie View Elementary staff member demonstrating a district core value please share it with us, so we can shout it out! Click HERE to give a Staff Shout Out!

Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

Regular Meeting Dates: (PVES Media Center | 6:30 - 7:30 pm)

March 17 | April 21 | May 19

Childcare has been set up for each meeting date. Pre-registration is required. CLICK HERE to sign up

ALiCE Drill

Dear Prairie View Parents and Guardians:

ISD 728 is committed to providing the safest possible environment for its students and staff. To maintain a safe learning environment, we consistently collaborate with law enforcement to learn and implement best practices in school safety and security.

ISD 728 continues a partnership with ALICE Training Institute this school year. The acronym stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. ALICE equips us with proactive, options-based strategies for addressing on-campus threats while remaining age- and ability-appropriate.

All ISD 728 teachers, staff, and administrators have been trained in the ALICE protocols. Students will be reviewing this information with their teachers and other school staff next week. During this time, students will receive a review of the program and participate in a drill with a classroom teacher. Students will be able to ask their teachers questions about the drill and will have access to any on-campus mental health services, including other student support specialists as needed.

In advance of this review, we are asking parents to watch these video presentations that will be shared with our grade K-2 & 3-5 students:

I would encourage you to speak with your student(s) after the ALICE training and ask them about what they learned. You can find more information on ALICE, talking points, and school emergency procedures (including how to respond) on the ISD 728 Prevention & Safety Department website.

Please contact me if you have any questions or wish to opt your child out of this drill.

Sincerely,
Kari Samspon
Prairie View Principal
kari.sampson@isd728.org

Every Meal Weekend Food Program- sign up today!

PVES is excited to partner with Every Meal, a non-profit organization that works with local schools to implement weekend food programs. Families at PVES can sign up to receive food that will be distributed on Fridays. Food is packaged in bags, offering a variety of items such as chicken, tuna, pasta, rice, macaroni and cheese, chili/soup, and a range of fruits and vegetables.

Please contact Sara Johnson, Student Support Provider, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6115, sara.johnson@isd728.org

APRIL 2026

Please note the Following Information this Month:

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Field Trips
Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Upcoming Appreciation Dates
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Donations Needed!
Music Performances
Muffins in May
Food Drive
Bike Safety
Moving?
Class Placements
Yearbook - Cash Sales
Campus Fees
Media Center
1st Day School Supplies Fundraiser
26-27 Kindergarten Registration
AI Essentials for Parents
Hawk Pride
Staff Shoutouts!

Upcoming Events

April 20-24: Volunteer Appreciation Week!
April 21-22: Math MCAs
April 21: Parent Advisory Council Meeting
April 23: Kindergarten Information Night
April 27-May 1: Food Drive
May 8: Muffins in May - Family Picnic (Last Names A-K)
May 15: Muffins in May - Family Picnic (Last Names L-Z)
May 19: Parent Advisory Council Meeting
May 25: No School | Memorial Day
May 29: Ice Cream Truck
June 4: Last Day of School

2026-2027 District Calendar

Upcoming Field Trips

April 24: 4th Grade Field Trip
May 8: Kindergarten Field Trip
May 11: 2nd Grade Field Trip (Peterson | Suggs | Tibbits)
May 13: 2nd Grade Field Trip (Levendoski | Rusterholtz | Frater)
May 21: 3rd Grade Field Trip (onsite)

Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

Regular Meeting Dates: (PVES Media Center | 6:30 - 7:30 pm)

April 21 | May 19

Childcare has been set up for each meeting date. Pre-registration is required. CLICK HERE to sign up

Upcoming Appreciation Weeks!

Many appreciation dates are coming up for all of the folks who help make our school and community successful. Please take a moment to thank them!

April 19-25: Volunteer Appreciation
April 22: Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day
May 1: School Lunch Hero Day
May 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6: School Nurse Appreciation Day

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Donations Needed!

We would love to celebrate our wonderful staff during teacher appreciation week with a Nacho Bar and Desserts! Please drop donations to the main office at Prairie View Elementary anytime during school hours 7:30am-4:15pm by Tuesday, May 5th. Perishable items must be delivered the morning of the event, Wednesday, May 6th.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

STAFF APPRECIATION DONATIONS NEEDED!

We are also in need of volunteers for spring FAST testing and our upcoming Picnic Breakfast.

Spring FAST Testing Volunteers

Muffins in May: Spring Family Picnic Breakfast

Music Performances

4th Grade Celebration | 10:15-10:45 | Monday, June 1

3rd Grade Performance | 10:45-11:45 | Friday, May 22

2nd Grade Informances | 12:00-12:30 | Dates Below

April 28 - Suggs
April 29 - Peterson
April 30 - Levendoski
May 1 - Tibbits
May 5 - Brooks
May 6 - Rusterholtz
May 7 - Frater

Mark your Calendars for Muffins in May!

The date you attend depends on your last name:

Last Names A - K: Friday, May 8th
Last Names L - Z: Friday, May 15th
Time: 8:30 am - 9:15 am
Arrival: Parking at PVES & PVMS available at 8:20 am; Doors open at 8:25 am.
No RSVP Required

How to Buy Guest Tickets (order by April 30)

If you want to eat breakfast, you must buy a ticket in advance. There is a limit of 2 guests per student. Students do not need to purchase a breakfast.

Log into your Campus Parent Portal
Go to School Store (on the left).
Select Prairie View Elementary > General School Sales.
Choose Family Picnic Breakfast and fill out the info.
Add to cart and Check Out

What to Know Before You Go

Seating: Since it's a "picnic," bring a blanket or chairs to sit on the gym floor.
The Theme: Bring a book to read together while you eat!
Parking: Avoid the Bus Lot and the Early Childhood lot.
Food Policy: You can bring breakfast from home. Fast food is not allowed.

Food Drive

The Student Council is sponsoring its annual Food Drive from April 27 to May 1. All donations will be given to CAER of Elk River. Please bring unexpired, non-perishable food items.

Bike Safety

We need help keeping our students safe as they bike and walk to and from school daily. Please ensure your students do not arrive at the crossing to our schools before 8:55 a.m., when our crossing guards arrive to supervise and cross them safely, and take time to go over these bike safety expectations with your students.

Moving?

If you plan to move over the summer, please email us with your move date and new address.

Class Placement

Please complete the class placement form if you have specific information regarding your child’s classroom placement for next year. While we cannot honor specific requests for classroom teachers, we will use the information to assist us in placing your child in a classroom that complements his/her learning style. Please return this form to the school office by Friday, May 8.

Yearbooks - cash sales only

Online yearbook sales have closed. A limited quantity will be available for cash sale only ($35). Exact change can be sent to the front office.

Your order will not be confirmed until payment is received. Yearbooks will be distributed to all students at school on our scheduled yearbook signing day.

Campus Fees

Please check parent portal to confirm your student doesn’t have any outstanding fees for the 25-26 school year.

Media Center

The final week to check out books is May 4-8th. Students will only be allowed 1 book at this time. We strive to have all books returned by May 22rd. When all books are returned, we have to inventory them. Thanks for your understanding.

1st Day School Supplies Fundraiser by June 15th!

Parents, your 26-27 school supply kits are now available! Skip the store lines and start next year stress-free with the exact supplies your child’s teacher requested. Ordering now ensures you're ready for back-to-school, no guesswork and no last-minute shopping. Order today and cross one thing off your list! Click here to order!

26-27 Kindergarten Registration

AI Essentials for Parents

Hawk Pride

Thank you to all parents who volunteered for our Hawk Pride Inflatable Fun Celebration last month. Our students had an amazing time with this Hawk Pride recognition. As we head into the spring, we appreciate our families' support with students following our Hawk Pride Behavior Expectations at school. Also, we have been working on using our words, not our hands by using the strategies of Stopping, Breathing, and Sharing.

Staff Shout Outs!

If you see a Prairie View Elementary staff member demonstrating a district core value please share it with us, so we can shout it out! Click HERE to give a Staff Shout Out!

MAY 2026

Please note the Following Information this Month:

Upcoming Events
PAC (Parent Advisory Council) & Childcare
Transportation
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Donations - THANK YOU!
Music Performances
Food Drive - THANK YOU!
Bike Safety
Moving?
26-27 Kindergarten Registration
Yearbook
Campus Fees
Media Center
1st Fay School Supplies Fundraiser
Hawk Pride
Lost & Found
Staff Shoutouts!

Upcoming Events

May 19: Parent Advisory Council Meeting
May 25: No School | Memorial Day
May 29: Ice Cream Truck & RHS Senior Walk
June 1: 4th Grade Celebration
June 4: Last Day of School

2026-2027 District Calendar

Parent Advisory Council (PAC) - Meeting May 19 (PVES Media Center | 6:30 - 7:30 pm)

Childcare has been set up for each meeting date. Pre-registration is required. CLICK HERE to sign up

Transportation

In April, ISD 728 Transportation shared information with families regarding student transportation eligibility and needs for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.

If you have already completed a Student Transportation Request Survey for next school year, nothing further is needed. If a change or form is still needed, please complete the Student Transportation Request Survey before June 30, 2026 so that transportation can be established for the first weeks of school.

All eligible ISD 728 students enrolling in Kindergarten, who live within the District boundary AND attend their school of residence, will automatically be assigned to District transportation based on their PRIMARY HOUSEHOLD as listed in Campus Parent Portal for the 2026-2027 school year. In other words, if this is the plan for your student, you do not need to complete a Student Transportation Request Survey.

If your student needs transportation OTHER THAN FROM YOUR PRIMARY ADDRESS (i.e. daycare, alternate location, etc.) or your student falls under one of the criteria listed below, you MUST submit a Student Transportation Request Survey through the online process in Campus Parent Portal by June 30, 2026.

Student is in 11th or 12th grade and is needing transportation to and from school
Student needs different transportation (not just to and from their primary address such as daycare, AM vs PM are different, etc.)
Student is a magnet student (accepted at Rogers Elementary) living within ISD 728 district boundaries and needs transportation +
+Magnet students attending Rogers Elementary that live outside of the ISD 728 district boundaries should contact their school to ensure they are registered to ride on NWSISD transportation.
Student is open enrolled into ISD 728 and needs a bus stop location assigned ^
^For open enrolled students - bus stop locations are determined by space available on district buses - they are not determined by distance to your home and parent/guardian must transport the student to and from bus stop location.
Student does NOT need morning transportation or afternoon transportation, remove from ALL bus routes

If a Student Transportation Request survey is needed, the parent/guardian should:

Login to Campus Parent Portal
Select 'Message Center' (left-hand menu)
Select 'Surveys' (main menu)
Complete 2026-2027 Transportation Survey* (complete one form per student)

If a Student Transportation request or change is submitted after June 30, 2026, transportation may not be ready to begin the first days of school. More information about transportation is available at www.isd728.org/Transportation along with a printable form.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Donations

THANK YOU!!! Our teachers and staff had a wonderful week celebrating. Your donations made them feel very special and appreciated.

Music Performances

3rd Grade Performance | 11:00-11:30am | Friday, May 22

4th Grade Celebration | 10:15-10:45am | Monday, June 1

Food Drive

We were able to donate 486 pounds to CAER of Elk River!

Bike Safety

Moving?

If you plan to move over the summer, please email us with your move date and new address.

Yearbooks - cash sale only

Online yearbook sales have closed. A limited quantity will be available for cash sale only ($35). Exact change can be sent to the front office.

Your order will not be confirmed until payment is received. Yearbooks will be distributed to all students at school on our scheduled yearbook signing day.

Campus Fees

Please check parent portal to confirm your student doesn’t have any outstanding fees for the 25-26 school year.

Media Center

All books are due May 22nd. When all books are returned, we have to inventory them. Thanks for your understanding.

1st Day School Supplies Fundraiser

26-27 Kindergarten Registration

Hawk Pride

We had another all-school celebration last week- Extra Recess! During our last few weeks of school, we appreciate our families' support in helping students follow our Hawk Pride Behavior Expectations at school.

Lost & Found

Please stop by to claim lost belongings. All unclaimed items will be donated after June 4th.

Staff Shout Outs!

If you see a Prairie View Elementary staff member demonstrating a district core value please share it with us, so we can shout it out! Click HERE to give a Staff Shout Out!

JUNE 2026

Please note the Following Information this Month:

Upcoming Events
Lost & Found
Health Office -Medication Pick Up
26-27 District Calendar
Open House
Elementary Class Placements
School Supply Lists
First Day School Supplies Fundraiser
Summer Reading Challenge & Media Hours
26-27 Kindergarten Registration
Moving?
Tutoring
Staff Shoutouts

Upcoming Events

Friday, August 21: Class Placements live at 4pm

Wednesday, August 26: Open House
September 1: First Day of School for All Students

2026-2027 District Calendar

Health Office - Medication Pick Up

If your student did not bring home their medication from the health office, please plan to pick it up before noon on Friday, June 5th. If items are not picked up, they will be disposed of.

Open House

To help manage traffic and crowd sizes, we ask that families attend during their designated times based on last names:

Wednesday, August 26th

A-K- 5:00-5:45pm
NEW Student Welcome Area: 5:45-6:15 pm
L-Z- 6:15-7:00pm

Please make it a priority to attend Open House. Students may bring school supplies, explore the school, and meet their teacher. Additional Parking will be available at Prairie View Middle School.

If you cannot attend, please send school supplies on your student's first day of school. School staff will be available to help students find their classroom when they enter the building via the bus or main entrance.

Summer Reading Challenge & Media Hours

1st Day School Supplies Fundraiser

Elementary Class Placements

Elementary class placements will be live on Parent Portal August 21st at 4pm.

School Supply Lists

Official school Supply Lists are located HERE.

26-27 Kindergarten Registration

Lost & Found

Please stop by to claim lost belongings. All unclaimed items will be donated after June 4th.

Moving?

If you plan to move over the summer, please email us with your move date and new address.

Reading Tutor Needed!

Students who read have the power to succeed. Join our team at Prairie View Elementary as a Reading Tutor, and you can support students as they become stronger readers.

Reading Tutors serve during the school day and work with pairs of K-3 students to help them build skills and confidence. With great training and support from an onsite coach, you’ll use proven activities that help students improve as readers.

This is a paid AmeriCorps member position with Reading Corps. No teaching experience is required! All you need is a passion to help kids succeed. By giving your time as a tutor, you can make an incredible impact and help our students thrive!

Tutor Perks

A paycheck every two weeks
Additional money for college tuition or student loans. Tutors aged 55 and older may gift this to their child, grandchild, stepchild, step-grandchild, or foster child
Child care assistance – based on family size and income
Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment
Predictable schedule – daytime hours with no evenings or weekends
Time off over most school release days and holidays

Ready to make a difference for students in your community? Learn more and apply at Join.ReadingandMath.org.

Have questions? Email Join@Ampact.US or call 866.859.2825.

Staff Shout Outs!

If you see a Prairie View Elementary staff member demonstrating a district core value please share it with us, so we can shout it out! Click HERE to give a Staff Shout Out!

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