Back to School 2025-2026
Here's your first stop to prepare your student and family for a successful school year!
The first days of school are:
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Tuesday, September 2 - Grades 9-12
- Wednesday, September 3 - Grades 6-8
- Thursday, September 4 - Grades K-5
- Thursday-Friday, September 4-5 - Preschool
- Monday, September 8 - Adult Education
Open Houses/Classroom Connections
Prekindergarten-5th Grade
- Classroom Connections for Prekindergarten-5th grade at all elementary schools and Owatonna Online
August 28, September 2, September 3 (no Classroom Connections for kindergarten on Sept. 3).
Middle School
- Owatonna Online Virtual Open House - Grades 7-8
Tuesday, August 26, 3:00 - 4:00pm
- Owatonna Middle School - Parent/Student Information Day
Thursday, August 28, 7:30am - 5pm
- Owatonna Middle School - 6th Grade Orientation
Tuesday, September 2, 7:50am - 2:20pm
High School
- Owatonna Area Learning Center Open House
Monday, August 25, 3:00 - 6:00pm
- Owatonna High School 9th Grade Orientation
Tuesday, August 26, 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Owatonna High School 10th-12th Grade Student & Family Open House
Tuesday, August 26, 1:00 - 5:00pm
- Owatonna High School New Student Information Meeting (10th-12th grades)
Tuesday, August 26, 2:00 - 3:00pm
- Owatonna Online Virtual Open House - Grades 9-12
Tuesday, August 26, 4:15 - 5:15pm
Adult Education
- Adult Education Open House
Tuesday, August 26, 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
resources
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BUS INFORMATION
Visit the Owatonna Bus Company website for access to their parental portal to find bus routes and estimated drop-off/pickup times.
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UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION
Visit our Parent Portal to update your contact information and complete the annual update.
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1:1 TECHNOLOGY
Learn about our 1:1 technology program for every student.
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Find school supply lists for the coming year.
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SCHOOL MEALS
All in-person students receive free breakfast and lunch under the Minnesota Free School Meal program.
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PARENT PORTAL
Keep up with your child's grades, schedule, and attendance through the Parent Portal.
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OHS FALL ACTIVITIES
OHS fall activities registration is open. Find information on the OHS activities website.
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EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
Complete an Application for Educational Benefits to be considered for benefits such as reduced activity fees.
daily schedules
Elementary
Begins 8:10 am | Ends 2:40 pm
Middle School
Begins 7:50 am | Ends 2:20 pm
High School
Begins 8:20 am | Ends 2:50 pm
Student Handbooks
Please review the 2025-2026 student handbooks that are relevant to your family.