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Monticello Public Schools is excited to welcome families to the Back to School Bash on Wednesday, August 19, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. at the Monticello Middle School track.

This free community event will bring together students, families, local organizations, and community partners for an afternoon of fun and connection before the first day of school. Families can enjoy food trucks, bounce houses, RC car races, games, music, balloon art, community vendors, and a backpack giveaway, while also exploring local fire and police vehicles.

A special thank you to Polaris Chiropractic for partnering with Monticello Public Schools to help make this event possible. 

We look forward to welcoming families for an afternoon of fun, community, and back-to-school excitement!

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Get ready for a great start to the new school year! School supply lists for all schools in our district are now available.

Visit our School Supplies page to find your child's school and download the supply list you'll need for the 2026–27 school year. Planning ahead now can help ensure your student is ready for a successful first day.

We look forward to welcoming our students back for another exciting year of learning, growth, and achievement!

Families looking for nutritious meal options this summer can take advantage of the USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which provides free meals and snacks to children throughout Minnesota.

According to a June 11, 2026, news release from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), more than 715 meal sites across the state are participating in the program this summer. The federally funded program helps ensure children continue to have access to healthy meals while school is not in session.

The Summer Food Service Program is available to all children ages 18 and younger, as well as individuals over age 18 with mental or physical disabilities who participate in school programs. Most sites offer up to two meals per child each day, which may include breakfast, lunch, supper, or a snack.

Minnesota Commissioner of Education Willie Jett emphasized the importance of the program, stating, “Every child deserves access to healthy meals year-round. These summer meals programs provide critical support to families and help ensure children can grow, learn, and succeed, even when school is not in session.”

Families can find meal sites near them by:

• Download the Free Meals for Kids app provided by Hunger Impact Partners to your phone or device.  
• Visit MDE's SFSP Site Map or the SFSP Participation Report to view the Summer Meal sites in Minnesota.  
• View the USDA Summer Meals and Snacks For Kids Site Finder tool.
• Call the 211 Hotline (Dial 651-291-0211 or TTY at 651-291-8440). 
• Contact the Minnesota Food HelpLine at 1-888-711-1151 Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

For additional information about summer meal programs, visit the Minnesota Department of Education or USDA Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids resources.

Source: Minnesota Department of Education news release, June 11, 2026.

Check out our latest Magic Happenings Newsletter! 

This newsletter highlights a variety of positive and informational topics from throughout the Monticello School District this past month. It also features a letter from Superintendent Olson and some upcoming activities information. 

June Magic Happenings Newsletter (2026)

To read previous editions of our newsletter, visit the Magic Happenings page!