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.

PACER Event for Parents/Guardians this Summer
We want to let you know about an opportunity for parents & guardians this summer.   PACER Center is hosting two virtual training sessions for parents/guardians of children or young adults (aged 5-20)  with a disability and currently receiving special education services on an IEP in Minnesota.   Selected Parent Leader Trainees wil ... Read more

Masks recommended, not required, beginning Monday, June 13
287 Families, Thank you for trusting us to serve your amazing students this school year. We look forward to seeing some of you during summer school in the coming weeks and months. We wanted to share our updated safety guidelines for the summer.  Masks recommended, not required, beginning Monday, June 13: Given low COVID-19 case rates in District 287 and a ... Read more

Meals will NOT be free for all students for the 22-23 school year
Dear 287 Families, We wanted to inform you that beginning next school year the USDA has determined that meals will NOT be free for all students. A qualifying meal application will need to be completed to obtain free or reduced-price meals during the 2022-23 school year. Meal applications will be available online beginning Mid-July, 2022. Paper applicatio ... Read more

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

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 New 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. “I pride myself in building strong, welcoming communities for students, staff, and families. The greatest thing we can do to support equitable learning environments is listen, build relationships ... Read more