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Welcome, students and families, to an exciting next step in learning and growth.

If you’re returning to Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools, it’s great to have you back. If you’re new to our school district, we can’t wait to meet you. Our school district takes a personalized approach to learning with a path for every student that inspires people of all ages to think, achieve and care. Thank you for choosing our district. If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please call 320-253-4703 or send an email.

Visit Us

We are excited to welcome you to Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools! We prioritize our students receiving a personalized approach to learning by providing quality programming and a caring, competent staff. The only way to really get to know us is to come visit our schools.

With three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, our students have plenty of room to grow academically and personally. Come see for yourself!

Early Childhood

Mississippi Heights Elementary

Pleasantview Elementary

Rice Elementary

Middle School

High School

Adult Basic Education

We can't wait to meet you!

Discover Our Community

We are comprised of multiple communities throughout Sauk Rapids and Rice in central Minnesota. Together, we support students in every challenge and accomplishment during their time at Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools and in their future.

To further provide unforgettable classroom experiences and opportunities for every one of our students, the Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation helps our students flourish. Built upon the power of passionate students and inspired teachers, the foundation provides opportunities for our students by funding special projects that go beyond the district's operating budget.

Stay Connected

We invite the members of Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools to see what our students are achieving every day. Stay up-to-date with what's happening in our community:

Get Involved

PATH of the Storm

All of our schools in the Sauk Rapids-Rice district participate in the “PATH of the Storm” PBIS program. Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is a school-wide, data-drive system to promote positive behavior among our students. Learning productive behaviors is a critical part in our students' development, so we teach our behavioral expectations in the same manner as we would math or reading. Students are not expected to automatically know how to behave in certain situations or environments. We provide the support they need to learn those behaviors and carry them into their futures. The systems we have in place encourage positive behavior and reteach expected behaviors to struggling students.

Our “PATH” acronym includes the following behavioral expectations:

P= Prepared
A= Accepting
T= Trustworthy
H= Helpful

How can parents help?

Learning is not constricted to the walls of our schools, and we encourage parents to promote positive behavior at home. You can accomplish this by reviewing PATH expectations with your child to reinforce their importance. Show interest in your child's day by asking about it when they return home. Take time to celebrate their achievements and milestones!

Assisting your child in being prepared for school and getting a good night's rest will help set them up for days full of learning. Encourage your child to do their best both academically and behaviorally. Practicing positive phrases (please, thank you, I'm sorry) will help your student carry those phrases into school behavior.

Volunteer

Whether you have students just starting out in elementary school, ready to graduate or just have a willingness to make a difference in our schools, we encourage you to consider volunteering. The volunteer program is an integral part of the educational setting and your work with staff, students, parents and community members makes a difference for all students. Right now, however, due to COVID-19, our district has very limited access to buildings and volunteer opportunities. These will expand in the future, so please reach out if you would like more information about volunteering at a later time.

While volunteering may not be possible right now, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools always welcomes applications for substitutes in various positions. Find out more.

Visit our Volunteers page to see volunteer opportunities and programs throughout our schools.

Unity Day

Together against bullying — united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion.

Make it ORANGE and make it end! On Unity Days (once per month) we make an extra effort to spread the message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion by wearing ORANGE. We want our schools to be an expressive place for all students. United we are strong!

Unity Day dates are listed on the district calendar.

Why Orange?

“ORANGE provides a powerful, visually compelling expression of solidarity,” said Paula Goldberg, Executive Director of PACER Center. “When hundreds of individuals in a school or organization wear orange, the vibrant statement becomes a conversation starter, sending the unified message to kids to know that they are not alone." The bright orange brings attention to bullying and prompts conversations to stop the behavior. Bullying is never acceptable behavior.

For more information on Unity Day and PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, visit their page.

Go Storm!

Let's get started

We are new to the district

We are so excited for you to join us here at Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools! Follow these steps to start on this new adventure.

Step 1: Create a Skyward Account

We process new student enrollments online using Skyward Family Access. You will need to request a login account using a valid email address or phone number.

If you provide an email address, your login and password will be sent to this email address.
If you provide only a phone number, you will setup your login information.

Step 2: Get the link in your email

Use the link in the email (or the login information you setup associated with your phone number) to log in and begin the process. The email will be sent from do.not.reply@isd47.org, be sure to add this email address to your valid email recipients to avoid it being affected by your spam filter.

Step 3: Submit enrollment documents

During the online registration process, you will be asked to upload the following documents. Any documents that are missing may delay enrollment.

Proof of Residency: Examples include a recent utility bill (gas, water, electric, phone) or mortgage or rental agreement
Immunization Record
Birth Certificate
Recommended Health Information Form (for students in kindergarten and grade 7): Complete and sign by a physician. This form or a printout form your physician's office are acceptable.

The following forms are needed only if they apply to your student(s)

Early Childhood Screening if this did not take place in the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District
IEP/Special Education (SPED) Records
Educational Benefits Application (otherwise known as Free and Reduced Lunch)
Families in Transition Form
Transportation Request and Change Form.

Please Note

As a district we are working diligently to plan for a successful new school year and, to do this effectively, we need to work together. We recognize that there are times when it is more convenient for your student to attend a school different from the school in your attendance boundary. We would like to accommodate this when possible. We ask that all families who request a school outside of their attendance areas do so by April 30, 2023.

Find your attendance area
The district will work to accommodate as many requests as possible, but to facilitate planning and balance class sizes across the three elementary schools, requests after April 30 will be allowed only if there is space at the requested school. Please reach out to Tracey Fiereck by calling 320-258-1803 with any questions you may have.

We are a current family in the district

Step 1: Login to Skyward Family Access account

If you do not have an existing Skyward Family Access account, see the "We are new to the district" tab.

After logging into Skyward Family Access, choose "New Student Online Enrollment" in the left hand column.

If you are returning to Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools after attending school in another district, your previous Skyward Family Access account may still be available. Please contact the school your child will attend for login information.

Step 2: Submit enrollment documents

During the online registration process, you will be asked to upload the following documents. Any documents that are missing may delay enrollment.

Proof of Residency: Examples include a recent utility bill (gas, water, electric, phone) or mortgage or rental agreement
Immunization record
Birth certificate
Recommended Health Information Form (for students in kindergarten and grade 7): Complete and sign by a physician. This form or a printout form your physician's office are acceptable.

The following forms are needed only if they apply to your student(s)

Early Childhood Screening: Only if this did not take place in Sauk Rapids-Rice
IEP/Special Education (SPED) Records
Educational Benefits Application (otherwise known as Free and Reduced Meal Application)
Families in Transition Form
Transportation Request Form

We do not live in the district

If you do not live in the district but want to be a part of Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, we encourage you to complete an Open Enrollment Form. You can return the completed form to the district office at 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. You can also fax the form to 320-255-1914 or scan and email it to amy.dierkes@isd47.org.

Open enrollment paperwork may be submitted between October 1 and January 15 each year for consideration the following year.

Additional Enrollment Documents

During the online registration process, you will be asked to upload the following documents. Any documents that are missing may delay enrollment.

Proof of residency: Examples include a recent utility bill (gas, water, electric, phone) or mortgage or rental agreement
Immunization record
Birth certificate
Recommended Health Information Form (for students in kindergarten and grade 7): Complete and sign by a physician. This form or a printout form your physician's office are acceptable.

The following forms are needed only if they apply to your student(s)

Early childhood screening: Only if this did not take place in Sauk Rapids-Rice
IEP/special education (SPED) records
Early Childhood Special Education Enrollment Option for Nonresidents Form
Open Enrollment Form
Educational Benefits Application (otherwise known as Free and Reduced Meal Application)
Families in Transition Form
Transportation Request Form