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.

Serving meals in the 2020-21 school year
Free Meals for all Students for the 2020-21 School Year USDA has extended waivers to allow us to serve free meals to kids ages 18 and under for the entire 2020-21 school year. Children do not need to be enrolled in Intermediate District 287 to participate.If your child is over 18 and enrolled in a program at one of our district schools, they also qualify for f ... Read more

287 Student Safety Coach Model
In 2017, District 287 replaced School Resource Officers with Student Safety Coaches (SSCs) and built a school safety model focused on relationships, de-escalation, and healing-centered approaches. A Strategic Priority: The SSC model is part of the District's move to become a racially conscious, trauma-sensitive and healing-centered school district. Learn more ab ... Read more

Watch 287 school board meetings live
Beginning in March 2020, Intermediate District 287 will conduct virtual board meetings. Members of the public can live stream the meetings beginning at 6:30 p.m. the evening of each meeting. Closed captioning is available on all live streams. Live Stream Now - (The District 287 Youtube Channel will automatically stream the school board meeting once it begi ... Read more

Join the 287 Team
We're always on the search for passionate and talented educators and staff. Check out careers at 287!

COVID-19 Family Relief Fund
The Hennepin County Children’s Mental Health Collaborative (CMHC) created a COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund. $50,000 is available to support Hennepin County families caring for children/youth living with mental health symptoms, diagnoses, or conditions.  A family can apply for a maximum of $500 in one-time relief funding. Please see the COVID-19 Relief Fund ... Read more