Reminder- there is no school for students on Monday November 4, 2024 due to teacher staff development. Have a great weekend.
ISD 595 would like to remind our families that election day is Tuesday, November 5th. Plan a time to get to your polling place and let your vote be counted. Passing along some information on the East Grand Forks City Sales Tax questions on the ballot. District students are users of the facilities that this money would go towards so we want voters to be informed. Thanks and have a great day.
"Are you interested in helping kids succeed? EGF schools are partnering with Purposity, a platform that connects the community to students who need additional support. Download the Purposity app or sign up on their website for quick and easy ways to meet student needs. We appreciate your support! Direct link: www.purposity.com/organization/eastgrandforkspublicschools"
Winter Gear Distribution. October 29-30. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM @ Columbia Mall in the old Finish Line Store located next to Tradehome Shoes.
Senior High Student Council is having their annual Trunk or Treat event on October 27th from 1:00-3:00 pm in the Senior High parking lot.
Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the East Grand Forks Civic Center on Friday, October 11th from 5 pm - 9 pm! This is a free event that is open to all members of the public!
Mark your calendars for October 26th at Central Middle School for the AIPC Halloween Masquerade Powwow from 12-3.
Please slow down with HARVEST in full swing! Talk with your child(ren) about being more alert with increased traffic.
THANK YOU to all of the hardworking and dedicated custodians of ISD #595! If you see one today, be sure to extend your appreciation for everything they do! #SchoolCustodianAppreciationDay
On Sunday September 29th the Green Wave Sports Boosters will be hosting the 3rd Annual Green Wave 5K Walk, Run or Roll! Beginning at the Senior High Parking Lot. On Site Registration and Bouncy Houses start at 11:00 AM; Kids Race starts at 1:00 pm; 5K starts at 1:30 pm.
Minnesota School Board Recognition Month
September 2024 – “Public School Boards Have Heart”
“September is School Board Recognition Month”
We all want our children to work hard and learn to be responsible members of the community. Every day, our East Grand Forks school board members are leading the way by example. They give hours of their time so our children can have a first-rate education. Thank a school board member today! Go Green Wave!
Mark your calendars for October 26th at Central Middle School for the AIPC Halloween Masquerade Powwow from 12-3.
East Grand Forks Public Schools RETURNING TEACHER SPOTLIGHT - Please welcome Melody Olstad. She is working as a Behavior Specialist at New Heights and South Point this year. Welcome BACK to the team!!
Community members in Polk County are invited to attend the upcoming Community Naloxone Training put on by Polk County Public Health. Wednesday September 25th from 4:45 - 5:45 at EGF Campbell Library.
East Grand Forks Public Schools NEW TEACHER SPOTLIGHT - Please welcome Kendra Jacobson. She is teaching preschool this year. Welcome to the team!!
🎗️REMINDER🎗️ To East Grand Forks Public Schools students, parents and staff. Every Wednesday will be an early release day. New Heights and South Point will release at 1:50 PM and CMS and Senior High will release at 2:15 PM.
Early Release Wednesdays start TODAY. Every Wednesday of the 2024-25 School Year students will be released early. New Heights and South Point dismiss at 1:50 PM and Central Middle School and Senior High dismiss at 2:15.
Minnesota School Board Recognition Month
September 2024 – “Public School Boards Have Heart”
East Grand Forks students benefit every day from the leadership and vision of our school board members. September is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month, so please take time to thank these dedicated school leaders. School board members devote hours of their time each week to provide leadership for our school district! #CelebrateSchoolBoards
Video at the below URL exemplifies what school board members do and their importance:
https://youtu.be/bl7CazzB3-8
East Grand Forks Residents,
City has asked the school to help get word out about funding that will help with with potential projects. Interested participants can give input through various means below.
Due to new legislation, a portion of fines paid to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has resulted in a one-time payment of $140,000 to benefit the East Grand Forks community and residents.
Join us at one of our upcoming events or complete the online survey to help Polk County Public Health and the City of East Grand Forks identify potential projects.
September 4th from 5-7 pm | EGF Showcase - River Street Parking Lot
September 6th from 9-11 am | Senior Center
September 9th from 6:30-8 pm | East Grand Forks Campbell Library
August 28 - September 13 | Online Survey- Complete Here
For more information on the MPCA violation and the resulting funding: https://bit.ly/3Mj6FD0
Our kids will be heading back to school Tuesday. Please pay attention and use extra caution in school zones. Help keep our kids safe!
