Owatonna Public Schools
District Newsletter
January 2020
#MissionMoment Spotlight
Mission Moment Spotlight: Carsyn Brady, Preston, Meier, Logan Norrid and the High School Football Team
Watch the short video below to hear how our student-athletes inspire excellence, every day.
School Board Accepts Donations for New High School
The Owatonna Public School Board met on Friday, December 20 at 7:00 AM for a special meeting to accept donations from Federated Insurance for the new high school. Mr. Jeff Fetters presented the Board with $20 million to use towards the construction of the new high school as well as funds to purchase land for the new high school site.
"Once again, Owatonna has set itself apart from other communities because of a strong belief that education is a cornerstone of a vibrant and successful community. I cannot thank Federated Insurance and the Rypka family enough for their ongoing commitment in the education of our children and the legacy that will be left for generations upon generations of proud Owatonna graduates moving forward. Today and every day, I am Owatonna Proud,” stated Jeff Elstad.
Federated Insurance CEO Jeff Fetters stated, “This is obviously a great day for the school board and for Owatonna High School, but I think about all of the kids waking up this morning and the facility they are going to have...We are excited for our kids, we are excited for our community.”
The Rypka family was also in attendance at the meeting and thanked for their donation and continued partnership. “The farm has been in the family for almost 120 years and I think this is a great continuation of this legacy,” stated Dixon Rypka. “We know this is the right thing for the city, and we’re very proud to be part of it,” continued Dann Rypka.
Kindergarten Registration Now Online
For the 2020-2021 school year, all registrations to Owatonna Public Schools, including kindergarten registration, will be completed online. The registration form is translated into English, Spanish and Somali.
CLICK HERE to register your child for kindergarten by February 15, 2020.
*Please Note: Using a cell phone to complete the online registration form is not recommended. If you do not have internet or a computer, you can visit Roosevelt Community School (122 East McKinley Street) or the Owatonna Public Library.
District Dashboard
Below is information provided under Safe and Caring Community related to student activities. When students actively engage with the school community by participating in school-sponsored activities, they help to build the relationships with fellow students and caring adults that underpin a safe and caring school community. Owatonna Public School District offers a wide range of opportunities for all students to pursue their passions and share their talents in school-sponsored activities.
We welcome you to explore the dashboard by clicking one of four commitment areas:
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Contact Us
Email: sbaumbach@isd761.org
Website: www.owatonna.k12.mn.us
Location: 515 West Bridge Street, Owatonna, MN, USA
Phone: 507-444-8600
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Twitter: @ISD761_Owatonna