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Budget Reductions, Sno-Daze Photos: Osseo School District Report

A wrap up of happenings in the Osseo School District 279 for Plymouth residents.

In northern Plymouth, a portion of the city’s residents lives in the Osseo School District. 

To keep you in the loop with what is going on in District 279, Plymouth Patch provides an update on some of the district happenings. 

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District 279 Looks to Cut More Than 70 Teachers in Next Two Years

If the budget proposal is accepted, and no additional revenue is received, Osseo Area Schools will need to reduce staff, leading to larger class sizes. 

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Photos: Maple Grove Senior High Sno-Daze Pep Fest

The 2013 Sno-Daze king and queen were crowned, musicians performed and a spirit jug winner was announced. 

Maple Grove Senior High Dance Team Wins Class 3A State Jazz Title

The Crimson beat out defending champions, Wayzata High School, in Feb. 15 competition. 

District 279 Budget Proposals Suggest Cutting $3 Million Next Year

If the proposal is adopted, cuts would be made to athletic programs, staff development, special and gifted education and transportation. 

Osseo Area Schools Bus Breaks Down in Negative Temperatures

Children made it safely to school after the Feb. 19 bus breakdown. 

District 279 Begins Budget Workshop Process

The Osseo Area Schools community feedback forums came to a close last week. Now, school board members are reviewing comments and getting questions answered in two workshop meetings. 

Photos: Osseo Orioles Get Pumped Up at Sno-Daze Pep Fest

On Friday, Osseo Senior High School students dedicated an hour to school spirit during a pep fest. 

Off-Ice Discussion Around Maple Grove Hockey Still Heated

The incident was addressed at a recent Osseo School District School Board meeting. The Maple Grove Senior High boys varsity hockey players were also reportedly asked for feedback about coaches. 

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