Participate in a 3-part series of community conversations based on the book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Discuss how smartphones and social media are affecting young people's mental health, and explore ways to keep our kids safe and healthy in today's world.

Register here and request a free book or childcare at the events.

The Owatonna Public Schools School Board will meet Wednesday, January 22, to determine the process for selecting a new superintendent following Superintendent Elstad's announcement of his retirement from public education.

Future updates will be posted to the superintendent search webpage.

Preschool Open House
Tuesday, January 28
4:00-6:00pm
Owatonna Education Center - 333 East Main St

2025-2026 preschool registration opens January 21.

If you have a child who will attend kindergarten in the fall of 2025, now is the time to register your child.

On the enrollment page, you will find answers to kindergarten frequently asked questions and the link to begin the enrollment process.

A reminder that there is no school Monday and Tuesday, January 20-21.

Monday-Friday (days when there is school)
- November 6-March 7, 5-9pm
- March 10-May 2, 6-9pm

Yearlong program or day pass available for this indoor track at Owatonna High School.

Find details and register here.

The community is invited to join Superintendent Elstad for “coffee and conversation” at the Owatonna Public Schools District Office, 333 East School Street. Enter through the door on Grove Avenue.

Friday, January 24
8:30-9:30am

Find all athletic schedules on the Big 9 website. 

Purchase online tickets for home games and activities on owatonnaactivities.com. 

Student and adult activity passes are available for purchase at owatonnaactivities.com. 

Senior citizen passes are available free to those who reside within the Owatonna Public Schools district boundaries. Please stop by Owatonna High School with your ID to receive your pass.