We serve the unique learners of 11 member school districts in the West Metro. Our trauma-responsive and healing-centered schools support the academic, emotional, and behavioral needs of students to thrive in school and life.

District 287 Final Safety Decisions
District 287 Families, It has been a tragic year for our District community related to school safety. As a trauma-informed school district, we know that when people fear for their physical or emotional safety, it compromises all other aspects of our work, in particular, our responsibility to educate and serve the mental health needs of students. As we continue ... Read more

Masks will be required beginning Monday, May 9 through the end of the school year. 
Dear 287 Families, Given an increase in positive cases at 287 sites and guidance from epidemiologists for our medically vulnerable population, masks will be required beginning Monday, May 9 through the end of the school year.  We are hopeful that the decision to require masks for the remainder of the school year will help to slow the spread of COVID-19 and ... Read more

Safety Incident at ABEC – New Safety Update
Dear 287 Families, I wanted to make you aware of a safety incident at Ann Bremer Education Center (ABEC), one of our schools, in Brooklyn Park. ABEC was placed in a hard lockdown this morning because it was reported that a student had a gun in their jacket. We investigated and found a loaded gun. The weapon was secured immediately, was not used, and no one was ... Read more

2022-2023 District 287 School District Calendar
The 2022-2023 school year calendar is now available! You are welcome to view it online or ask your school to print off a copy that you can keep at home.  View the 2022-2023 Calendar  First day of school: Tuesday, September 6, 2022  Last day of school: Thursday, June 8, 2023. No School Days for Students September 5 October 20-21  Novem ... Read more

287’s Next Superintendent – Marcy Doud
The Intermediate District 287 School Board is excited to formally recognize its incoming Superintendent, Marcy Doud, who officially begins the role on July 1, 2022. Starting this week, you may see incoming Superintendent Doud around the district as she joins leaders for informal site visits and attends special events like graduations or school family fun nights. ... Read more