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Enroll in the Crookston Public Schools, a district committed to the success of our students, families, and community. Learn more! COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE “The teachers and staff at our elementary schools make an incredible effort to foster a positive learning environment for all students. We feel very fortunate for their encouragement, patience, and commitment to our daughter's growth and development over this past school year.” “We are so thankful to the Crookston kindergarten teachers for their dedication and commitment in building a solid foundation for our children’s education.” - Brittney Osen “It has been a privilege and joy for all four of our children to have attended Crookston High School over the past nine years. We have watched them grow into confident individuals as a result of the extensive amount of opportunities available in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our kids have learned strong leadership and communication skills and developed valuable character traits that have and will prepare them for success in life after high school.” - Leah & Chris Winjum “The teachers and staff at our elementary schools make an incredible effort to foster a positive learning environment for all students. We feel very fortunate for their encouragement, patience, and commitment to our daughter's growth and development over this past school year.” 1/3 IND IT AST 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.

School Board Agenda July 7, 2025 Agenda - Special Meeting July 14, 2025 Interim Interviews Agenda July 23, 2025 Agenda --Special Meeting July 29, 2025 Agenda August 7, 2025 Agenda - Special Meeting August 25, 2025 Agenda September 22, 2025 Agenda October 13, 2025 Agenda - Special Meeting October 27, 2025 Agenda October 31, 2025 Agenda - Special Meeting November 18, 2025 Agenda - Special Meeting Coming Soon

College readiness Preparing for College *College means any school or program after high school. Getting to college can be stressful. You may think you need to have everything figured out before you pick a school and you may also be worried about the cost. Here are some steps to guide you along the journey. 9-12th Grade- Focus on your classes and your grades. All your grades accumulate for your cumulative GPA and credit totals. Your GPA can be an important factor on future opportunities, depending on what you want to do. Use your YouScience Profile Results to explore your aptitudes, interests, and career matches or use the O*NET Online Website- https://www.onetonline.org when searching careers. Job Shadow- If or when you have an idea of a career you'd like to know more about. Contact someone in that field or at the business/organization to ask about getting a job shadow scheduled. This is where you go and meet with an individual in that career and spend time observing what they do or have a conversation about their education background, what they do on a daily basis, etc. Choosing a college- Spend time looking online for schools that ‘fit’ what you are looking for. Use this college checklist and comparison sheet (to the right and in google classroom). Once you have chosen a few schools you are interested in, make a list of the schools and when their application deadlines are. Visit the College- Once you’ve chosen some options for college, make arrangements to visit those schools. Do this by calling the admissions office and setting up a date and time. CHS also has a lot of college representatives come to the high school. If you are unable to visit the campus, take advantage of them coming to you. Paying for College- Talk with your student and or family about how you are going to pay for school. Will the student need to pay for school, will the family be able to contribute? Work and Save Money Search for Scholarships (See link to the right) Education Investment Accounts More Resources Paying For College/Financial Aid High School Timelines Seniors Juniors College Applications College Comparison Worksheet ACT- (American College Test) ACT Score Report Order Your Transcript Athletics in College NCAA DI NCAA DII NCAA Elegibility Center NAIA NCSA College Application Process Use this guide to help you in your application process. Seniors- We recommend you apply by Christmas of your Senior year unless your school has an earlier deadline for applications. October is 'College Knowledge Month' in MN. Many colleges/universities in MN will waive their application fee during the month or period of time in October. Check the MN College Fee Waiver list in google classroom and to the right. Ready to Apply? Go to the website of the school you'd like to apply to. Click on Apply to begin the application. You may have to pay an application fee. If you have any questions about the fees, please talk to your School Counselor After you submit your application: (your application is not complete until the school has all the required materials listed on your application requirements for that school, call the admissions office if you have questions) Send your HS Transcript-Order your transcript through Parchment (see link to the right or on the homepage of the CHS website) Make sure you pay your application fee Send tests scores if needed. Not all colleges require the ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer exam. Check the application requirements. Sending Your ACT Score- Go to www.act.org , login to your account and request to send score. (If you have not created an account before you will need to create an account with your ACT ID that was on your ACT score report you received in the mail) Application Completed- Make a folder in your email for each school and organize the emails. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)- www.studentaid.gov 7. Search for Scholarships- See the Paying for College page on the right menu above 8. Accepting a school- Once you get a letter of acceptance, you will need to pay attention to the deadline for acceptance. A lot of schools let you wait until May 1 to accept. I would recommend the sooner the better, but make sure you think through your choice, and the financial situation. Send Transcript (again)- Send your transcript to your school of choice the end of Semester 2 so they receive your Final and Official Transcript. *If you took college classes, you will need to request your college transcript from the college your credits are from. Call the Admissions office on how to do this.

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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

​School Board Policies are under continual review, and as such, the policies on the website may not always reflect very recent changes. School Board Policies 100 SCHOOL DISTRICT 101 Legal Status of the School District 102 Equal Educational Opportunities 103 Complaints-Students, Employees, Parents, Other Persons 104 School District Mission Statement 108 Grievance Procedure 200 BOARD OF DIRECTORS - SCHOOL BOARD 201 Legal Status of the School Board 202 School Board Officers 203 Operations of the School Board - Governing Rules 203.1 School Board Procedures: Rules of Order 203.5 School Board Meeting Agenda 204 School Board Meeting Minutes 205 Open Meetings and Closed Meetings 206 Public Participation in Meetings/Complaints About Persons at Meeting and Data Privacy Considerations 207 Public Hearings 208 Development, Adoption and Implementation of Policies 209 Code of Ethics 210 Conflict of Interest - School Board Members 211 Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Members, Employee or Student 212 School Board Member Development 213 School Board Committees 214 Out-of-State Travel by School Board Members 300 ADMINISTRATION 301 School District Administration 302 Superintendent 303 Superintendent Selection 304 Superintendent Contract, Duties, Evaluation and Organization Chart 305 Policy Implementation 306 Administrator Code of Ethics 307 Administrator Self Performance Appraisal Policy 400 EMPLOYEES / PERSONNEL 401 Equal Employment Opportunity 402 Disability Nondiscrimination Policy 403 Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of School District Employees 404 Employment Background Checks 405 Veteran's Preference 406 Public and Private Personnel Data 406 Consent to Release Data (form) 407 Employee Right to Know - Exposure to Hazardous Substances 408 Subpoena of a School District Employee 409 Employee Publications, Instructional Materials, Inventions and Creations 410 Family and Medical Leave Policy 412 Expense Reimbursement 413 Harassment and Violence 413 Harassment and Violence (Form) 414 Mandated Report of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse 415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults 416 Drug and Alcohol Testing 416 Drug and Alcohol Testing (form) 417 Chemical Use and Abuse 418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School 419 Tobacco-Free Environment 420 Students and Employees with Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and Certain Other Communicable Disease and Infectious Conditions 421 Gifts to Employees and School Board Members 422 Policies Incorporated by Reference 423 Employee - Student Relationships 424 License Status 425 Staff Development 427 Workload Limits for Special Education Teachers 430 Jury Duty 432 Animals in the School 435 Absence Due to Unforeseen Circumstance 500 STUDENTS 501 School Weapons Policy 502 Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions and Student's Person 503 Student Attendance 504 Student Dress and Appearance 505 Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees 506 Student Discipline 507 Corporal Punishment 507.5 School Resource Officers 508 Extended School Year for Certain Students with Individualized Education Programs 509 Enrollment of Nonresident Students 510 School Activities 511 School Fundraising 512 School-Sponsored Student Publications and Activities 513 Student Promotions, Retention and Program Design 514 Bullying Prohibition Policy 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records 516 Student Medication 516.5 Overdose Medication 517 Student Recruiting 518 DNR - DNI Orders 519 Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies 520 Student Surveys 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination 522 Student Sex Nondiscrimination 523 Policies Incorporated by Reference 524 Technology Use in District 593 524 Technology Use in District 593 (Form) 525 Violence Prevention - (Applicable to Students and Staff) 526 Hazing Prohibition 527 Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles; Patrols, Inspections and Searches 528 Student Parental, Family and Marital Status Nondiscrimination 529 Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students 530 Immunization Requirements 531 The Pledge of Allegiance 532 Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEPs from School Grounds 533 Wellness 534 Unpaid Meal Charges 600 EDUCATION PROGRAMS 601 School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals 602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day 603 Curriculum Development 604 Instructional Curriculum 605 Alternative Programs 606 Textbooks and Instructional Materials 607 Organization of Grade Levels 608 Instructional Services - Special Education 609 Religion 610 Field Trips 611 Home Schooling 612.1 Development of Parental Involvement Policies for Title I Programs 613 Graduation Requirements 614 School District Testing Plan and Procedure 615 Testing, Accommodations, Modifications and Exemptions for IEPs, Section 504 Plans and LEP Students 616 School District System Accountability 618 Assessment of Student Achievement 619 Staff Development for Standards 620 Credit for Learning 623 Mandatory Summer School Instruction 624 On-Line Learning Options 700 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS SERVICES 701 Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget 701.1 Modification of School District Budget 702 Accounting 703 Annual Audit 704 Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System 705 Investments 706 Acceptance of Gifts 707 Transportation of Public School Students 708 Transportation of Nonpublic School Students 709 Student Transportation Policy 710 Extracurricular Transportation 710.1 Use of Buses for School Sponsored Activities 711 Video Recording on School Buses 712 Video Surveillance Other than on Buses 713 Student Activity Accounting 714 Fund Balances 720 Vending Machines 721 Grant Guidance Federal Reserve Sources 723 Care of Receipts 724 Short Term Loans 726 Financial Reports and Statements 727 Support Services Goals 728 Public Use of School Records 729 Safety Program 730 Emergency Closings 731 Insurance Management 732 Building and Grounds Management 733 Food Services Management 734 School Lunch Policy 735 Use of School Cars 736 Use of School Service Vehicles 800 BUILDINGS AND SITES 801 Equal Access to Facilities of Secondary Schools 802 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material 805 Waste Reduction and Recycling 806 Crisis Management 807 Health and Safety 815 Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 900 SCHOOL DISTRICT - COMMUNITY RELATIONS 901 Community Education 902 Use of School District Facilities and Equipment 903 Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites 904 Distribution of Materials on School District Property by Nonschool Persons 905 Advertising 907 Rewards Please note that policies are under continual review, and as such, the policies on the website may not always reflect very recent changes .

School Board Minutes 2024-2025 June 23, 2024 July 22, 2024 August 26, 2024 September 23, 2024 October 28, 2024 November 25, 2024 December 9, 2024 December 9, 2024 - Truth in Taxation January 6, 2025 - Special Meeting January 27, 2025 February 24, 2025 March 24, 2025 April 28, 2025 May 7, 2025 - Special Meeting May 19, 2025

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Crookston Public Schools district staff. Washington Highland Meet the Team High School District Northern Lights Academy District Team Wendy Ault Payroll Specialist (218) 281-5313 Ext 2108 wendyault@isd593.org Randy Bruer Superintendent 218-281-2144 Ext 2102 randybruer@isd593.org Stacey Grunewald Nurse (218) 281-2144 Ext 2237 staceygrunewald@isd593.org Rick Niemela Transportation/Building & Grounds Director (218) 281-5444 Ext 2650 rickniemela@isd593.org Emily Scheresky Food Services Director (218) 281-5313 Ext 2110 emilyscheresky@isd593.org Kathy Stronstad Student Services Director (218) 281-5313 Ext 2101 kathrynstronstad@isd593.org Kevin Weber District IT (218) 281-2144 Ext 2206 kevinweber@isd593.org Cody Bannert School Resource Officer (218) 281-2144 Ext 2238 codybannert@isd593.org Dave Emanuel American Indian Liason (218) 281-5600 Ext 2406 daveemanuel@isd593.org Joe Hyde District IT 218-281-5600 Ext 2462 joehyde@isd593.org Robin Reitmeier Special Services Administrative Assistant (218) 281-5313 Ext 2104 robinreitmeier@isd593.org Blake Stoltman Business Manager (218) 281-5313 Ext 2105 blakestoltman@isd593.org Marilyn Wahouske Executive Asst. to the Superintendent/HR (218) 281-5313 Ext 2103 marilynwahouske@isd593.org

Notice of Filing Dates for School Board Election July 12, 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 593 shall begin on August 2, 2022, and shall close at 5:00 p.m. on August 16, 2022. The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. At that election, three (3) members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each. Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the school district clerk, 402 Fisher Avenue, Suite 593, Crookston, MN. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same primary or next ensuing general election. The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o’clock p.m. on August 16, 2022. DATED: July 12, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD Adrianne Winger Ind. School District 593 Clerk Anyone interested in filing, can see Marilyn Wahouske in the District Office. 1/0 < Previous Next >

Eat United Summer Food Program 2021 May 28, 2021 Crookston Public Schools, in partnership with the United Way of Crookston, will be offering free grab and go summer meals for all children this summer. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Eat United Summer Food Service Program will be served as a grab and go option only to avoid congregate settings. Meals are distributed out of Highland Elementary School’s main entrance on a first come, first serve basis. When: Monday through Thursday Starting Date: June 7, 2021 Ending Date: July 29, 2021 Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Serving Location (Grab and Go Only): Highland Elementary School 801 Central Avenue N. Grab and Go Meal Service Procedure Drive to the front of Highland Elementary School between 11:00am-12:30pm. Walk to the main entrance of the school. A school employee will meet you at the doors. The school employee will ask how many meals you will need. Children do not need to be present in order to pick up the meals. You will receive 1 breakfast and 1 lunch for each child 18 years and younger requesting a meal. Please note that if you will not be eating these items immediately, refrigerate for later consumption. Please follow CDC and MDH guidelines while picking up meals, to include wearing a mask and practicing social distancing. Meals will be handed out on a first come, first serve basis. Summer Lunch Menu 1/0 < Previous Next >