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Community Education. "Strengthening families through support and education." Early Childhood Family Education. Safety Town. Summer Camp Community Education STRENGTHENING FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND SUPPORT Early Childhood Family Education Safety Town Online Adult Education Courses (ROCC) Adult Basic Education Adult Enrichment Adult Enrichment Adult Enrichment ENROLL TODAY! Click image to start SAFETY TOWN Safety Town is a comprehensive safety education program for children who are age eligible to enter kindergarten. It is a one week, 15 hour summer program that introduces children to the following safety issues: Home Safety How & When to Dial 911 Farm Safety Bus Safety Bicycle Safety Playground Safety Water Safety Boat Safety Fire Safety Animal Safety Pedestrian Safety

Crookston Public Schools is committed to excellence in everything that we do. We believe that this commitment to excellence drives innovation and enables us to ensure a challenging and rewarding student experience. Crookston School Board Superintendent Search Superintendent Search Update 12.1.2025 Crookston Public Survey Report FINAL 12.29.25 Virtual Zoom Q & A with MSBA (12.10.25 @ 4pm) Vacancy Information Timeline IMMIGRATION CONCERNS: JANUARY 2026 IND IT AST Committed Committed Committed Committed to EXCELLENCE EXCELLENCE EXCELLENCE EXCELLENCE CORE VALUES COMMUNICATION Crookston Public Schools will excel in communicating with students, parents, staff, and community. HIGH EXPECTATIONS Crookston Public Schools will be a place in which high expectations are set for our students and staff. rELATIONSHIPS Crookston Public Schools will excel in building strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community. SUPPORT SYSTEMS Crookston Public Schools will provide a strong system of mental health and academic support for students and families.

Members of the School Board are elected by the general public of Independent School District #593. School board member elections will be held every two years in the even-numbered years with the November General Election, with three school board members elected for terms of four (4) years each. Board Members Lorri Capistran Treasurer, 2024-2028 Phone: (218) 289-7407 Email: lorricapistran@isd593.org Tim Dufault Chair, 2010-2026 Phone: (218) 289-0457 Email: timdufault@isd593.org Mike Theis Clerk, 2019-2028 Phone: (218) 280-1396 Email: miketheis@isd593.org Patty Dillabough Director, 2014-2026 Phone: (218) 281-1156 Email: pattydillabough@isd593.org Jaclyn Tiedemann Director, 2024-2028 Phone: (218) 280-1713 Email: jaclyntiedemann@isd593.org Marcia Meine Director, 2023-2026 Phone: (218) 289-4195 Email: marciameine@isd593.org Members of the School Board are elected by the general public of Independent School District #593. School board member elections will be held every two years in the even-numbered years with the November General Election, with three school board members elected for terms of four (4) years each. Reports & Policies Annual Reports & Publications School Board Policies School Board Minutes 2025-2026 2024-2025 2023-2024 2022-2023 Agenda 2025-2026

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Crookston Public Schools is your education destination! We offer a quality preschool program, high preforming elementary school and rigorouse and expansive curriculum. Worlds Best Workforce. MN Attendance Law. Lead Water Management Plan. Annual Notifications. Budget Publications District P i r a t e ride ndividuality espect ctive Community eamwork quality School Board Human Resources Registration Home/Nonpublic Schools Digital Archive New Additions Adopted Budget 2025-2026 2024-2025 2023-2024 Audited Financial Statements 2024-2025 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2022 Budget Publications 2025-2026 2024-2025 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020 2018-2019 2017-2018 Annual Notifications Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Achievement and Integration Plan Local Literacy Plan MN Attendance Law Annual Asbestos Notification Annual Pesticide Notification Lead Water Management Plan Annual IAQ Notification Crookston Public Schools is committed to excellence in everything that we do. We believe that this commitment to excellence drives innovation and enables us to ensure a challenging and rewarding student experience. We offer a wide range of programming to support struggling students, develop gifted students, and prepare students for an ever changing world. We offer AP, college in the high school, and PSEO classes to students at the High School Level. At the elementary levels we offer before and after school childcare to help meet the needs of our families. Our goal is to promote strong communication, a culture of high expectations, develop solid relationships, and ensure exceptional systems of support for our students. We have a wide range of programming from our Early Childhood Family Education and Preschool programs to our college level courses, Orchestra, Construction Trades, Family and Consumer Sciences at the high school level. Crookston Public Schools is your education destination! Crookston Public Schools runs a 4 STAR Preschool that provides parents with choices of either half day or full day Preschool for 4 year olds and half day 3 year old Preschool Programmin Quality Preschool Washington and Highland Elementary School are two of the Top Preforming Elementary Schools in our region. In addition to strong academics programming we offer: Title I in Math and Reading Gifted and Talented Program Before and After School Care Science Club STEM High Performing Elementary School FACS Arts Industrial Technology Welding Woods CAD Robotics Small Engines College in the Classroom Rigorous and Expansive Curriculum

Highland Elementary School is located at 801 Central Avenue North in Crookston MN, 56716 and serves students grades 1-6. Highland Elementary School 1000014291 1/61 PTO TITLE I HANDBOOK CHILDCARE I CAN STATEMENTS SUPPLY LIST Contact Us: 801 Central Avenue North Crookston, MN 56716 Tel: (218) 281-5600 Fax: (218) 281-6166 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. IND AST IT MEET THE ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Chris Trostad Principal Phone: (218) 281-5600 ext. 2409 Email: christrostad@isd593.org Jana Hodgson Administrative Assistant Phone: (218) 281-5600 ext. 2401 Email: janahodgson@isd593.org Crystal Rock Administrative Assistant Phone: (218) 281-5600 ext. 2402 Email: crystalrock@isd593.org

Washington Elementary School is located at 724 University Avenue in Crookston MN, 56716 and serves preschool and kindergarten students. Washington School Early Childhood Programs Contact Us: 724 University Avenue Crookston, MN 56716 Tel: (218) 281-2762 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Announcements Schedule Handbook Standards Early Childhood Family Education Parent Advisory Council Washington Newsletter School Readiness Supply List 1/9 MEET THE ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Gina Gunderson Early Childhood Coordinator Phone: (218) 281-2762 ext. 2503 Email: ginagunderson@isd593.org Brenda Crane Administrative Assistant Phone: (218) 281-2762 ext. 2501 Email: brendacrane@isd593.org

Our school's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) exists to enhance the school experience for Washington students.  This group of volunteers sole purpose is to establish and nurture a close relationship between the parents, teachers, and students.   Washington Parent Advisory Council The shift in grades at Washington School also brings about a change in the title and purpose to the parent group associated with Early Childhood Family Education and School Readiness. The Parent Advisory Council is seeking a diverse group of parents to assist in program planning and decision-making at our school. Involved parents will be supported and empowered through advocacy skills as family engagement is strengthened. Community professionals will also be welcome to provide input and guidance. Meetings will be held at Washington School from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Please notify the office in advance if you plan to request care for your child during the meeting by calling 281-2762. Meeting Dates Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Contact Gina Gunderson Early Childhood Coordinator Phone: (218) 281-2762 ext. 2503 Email: ginagunderson@isd593.org What does PAC Support? Read-a-thon I Love to Read Month Staff Appreciation Week Classroom Enhancement PAC Family Picnic Harvest Festival Winter Fun Day

This page is for home educators residing within the Crookston Public Schools Area. Homeschools must comply with state requirements in accordance with the Minnesota Compulsory Law. Home/Nonpublic Schools This page is for home educators residing within the Crookston Public Schools Area. Homeschools must comply with state requirements in accordance with the Minnesota Compulsory Instruction Law. The Nonpublic Full Report Form (or the Letter of Intent to Continue to Provide Instruction if you have previously submitted the Full Report Form) must be submitted to Crookston Public Schools by Oct. 1 of each year or at any time during the year when the educational status of a school-age child changes. The law requires each public school district to annually report to the state the compliance status of all school-age children living within its boundaries. Please refer to the Minnesota Department of Education for more information about homeschooling. Home School Forms & Information Initial Registration Form for Unaccredited Nonpublic School - Due Oct. 1 Letter of Intent to Continue to Provide Instruction - Due Oct. 1 Aids to Nonpublic Schools Form - Due Oct. 1 List of State-Recognized Accrediting Agencies MDE Home School Q & A Home School Contacts Marilyn Wahouske 402 Fisher Avenue, Suite 593 Crookston, MN 56716 Phone: (218) 281-5313 ext. 2103 Email: marilynwahouske@isd593.org Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Randal Bruer 402 Fisher Avenue, Suite 593 Crookston, MN 56716 Phone: (218) 281-5313 ext. 2102 Email: randybruer@isd593.org Superintendent