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

Supporting Students: Racial Justice
Many in our community feel fear, rage, pain, grief, anger, sadness, disgust, numbness, despair, and many other emotions related to racial violence. The events to come in the weeks to follow may only exacerbate an already tremendously painful reality. We are not OK. Our students are not OK. Our staff are not OK. Communities that are Black, Indigenous, and ... Read more

COVID-19 vaccines for 16- and 17-year-olds
English: COVID-19 vaccines for 16- and 17-year-olds Spanish: Vacunas COVID-19 para jóvenes de 16 y 17 años Somali: Tallaallada COVID-19 ee 16 iyo 17-jirada The ‘Roll Up Your Sleeves, MN’ Campaign provides COVID-19 vaccines for Minnesota youth ages 16 and 17. The vaccine clinic runs Tuesday, April 27 through Saturday, May 1.  Appointments will be prior ... Read more

P-EBT Cards Info
Students who are eligible for free or reduced-priced meals and all students enrolled at North Education Center, who did not opt out, will receive Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) funds during the 2020-2021 school year. P-EBT funds can be used to buy healthy food for your student and family.  The P-EBT benefit amount will be based on your students' date of enrollment at our ... Read more

District 287 Superintendent Search
Given Superintendent Lewandowski's retirement at the end of the 2021-22 school year, the School Board is beginning the search for a new Superintendent. The early notice gives the District ample time for an effective transition. While we are very early on in the process, it's our goal to keep the District 287 community informed about the search process each step o ... Read more

Superpower Spotlight: Centering our Voices One Story at a Time
  We are centering the voices of our District 287 community one story at a time. Watch and read about the powerful moments happening in our schools and homes. Students, parents and caregivers, staff, and all in our community are invited to submit stories here. Let's share about the super-sensational things happening with student learning. Did you spot som ... Read more

Spring Virtual Events
English: Spring Virtual Events Español/Spanish: Eventos virtuales de primavera Soomaali/Somali: Dhacdooyinka xilliga gu'ga Intermediate School District 287 has several online events coming up for families: April 8, 6 pm - Breaking Down the IEP Process for Families April 15, 6 pm - Vaping April 22, 6 pm - Social Media April 29, 6 pm - Increasin ... Read more