Student Fees

Materials and supplies that are part of the district's basic educational program are provided at no cost to students. This includes access to a district-issued Chromebook (grades 6-12) to support learning at school and at home. A list of recommended school supplies is available on the district website.

Minnesota law allows school districts to charge fees for certain optional programs, activities, or materials, including:

• Admission to optional extracurricular activities or events.
• Optional field trips that supplement the educational program.
• Materials for projects that students choose to keep and that exceed minimum course requirements.
• Security deposits for the return of school materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Optional items for purchase, such as yearbooks, class rings, graduation announcements, and student publications.
• Use or rental of musical instruments.
• Driver education or motorcycle safety courses.
• Transportation provided for optional activities or programs, when permitted by law.
• Lost, damaged, or unreturned textbooks, library books, Chromebooks, equipment, or other district property.

Families experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to contact their child's school. The district may waive certain fees or deposits when permitted by law and district policy.