You're not alone: Basic needs assistance

Please consult the following local resources that aid in helping you access daily necessities:

Agencies, Schools and Communities (ASC) Coalition in Washington County - a resource list for families on food, housing, economic support, mental health, crisis resources and COVID-19.
Community Thread – access to services such as check-in phone calls, food and medical supplies/medication delivery, and transportation to essential medical appointments.
MSP COVID Mutual Aid - offering resources and assistance to others in need
St. Croix Family Resource Center - helps youth and families with sustainable housing, financial stability, and healthy community connections
United Way – assistance accessing food, paying housing bills, or other essential services: Dial 2-1-1 or text the letters MNCOVID to 898-211
Valley Outreach – food delivery, financial assistance, and other basic needs

For more information about mental health, substance abuse, and other resources for you and your family, please visit the Chemical Health blog.

Additional Resources:

Understanding the COVID-19 Pandemic - Information, Services and Resources from Washington County
Informacion sobre la Pandemia COVID-19 - Informacion en Espanol de Washington County

Return To School Plan

Middle School Return

Middle School Return

Following the state’s updated Safe Learning Plan, middle school "On The Dial" students will return to our buildings for in-person learning. Students will come back to school Monday through Thursday and continue to learn from home on Fridays for the remainder of the school year.

Return to School Timeline (revised 2/25/21):

Feb. 16: Grade 6-12 students previously identified for intervention return for in-person support.
- Students who have been formally identified due to lack of academic progress will be invited to return to school. Impacted families will be contacted with more information.
March 1: All 6-8 graders return to school

What A Return To School Will Look Like

We’ll be following the state’s latest guidelines and mitigation strategies to welcome back students and staff as safely as possible. Many of the protocols in place during hybrid learning will remain - like regular cleaning and disinfecting of high touch areas and use of face coverings for all students and staff. We’ll be offering regular COVID-19 testing to our staff and based on the Minnesota Department of Health’s recommendation, we’ll be encouraging students and families to be tested every two weeks as well. Learn more about testing options for families.

Here’s a few things that will look different for in-person learning:

All of our On The Dial students will be coming to school together, so classrooms and cafeterias will be more full than they were this fall. Whenever possible, 6 feet of physical distancing will be maintained between students. When 6 feet cannot be met, students will be separated by a minimum of 3 feet.
Teachers and staff will maintain 6 feet of physical distancing with one another and with students when possible, or use a plexiglass barrier.
School buses will be running at or near capacity. Windows on buses will be cracked to help with air flow.
Students will have assigned seats on the bus and in the cafeteria.

Current On the Dial Learning Model

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Attendance for students

Daily attendance is expected for all students. In person attendance will be taken by the teacher and at home attendance will be based on online activity,

Caring for Chromebooks

District-issued Chromebooks are to be used for school activities. Only Stillwater Area School students can log into district-issued Chromebooks.

Daily schedule for Oak-Land Middle School students

Maintaining structure and routine is important for students in distance learning, but we also recognize the need for flexibility when learning from home.

Daily schedule for Stillwater Middle School students

Maintaining structure and routine is important for students in distance learning, but we also recognize the need for flexibility when learning from home.

Free COVID saliva testing site at Stillwater Armory

Need a COVID-19 test fast? A free saliva testing site has been established at the Stillwater Armory.

Free reading and math tutoring from Scholar Squad

Let’s face it. COVID-19 has made everything challenging this year, especially learning. Reading Corps and Math Corps have launched a new initiative to help!

Get a free COVID test delivered to your house

Minnesota and Vault Medical Services have teamed up to offer at-home COVID-19 saliva testing for any person who believes they need to be tested, with or without symptoms, at no cost.

Get free meals even when you're learning from home (opens in new window/tab)

Whether your kids are still in school or moving into distance learning, they can still get free breakfast and lunch every day thanks to special federal funding.

Grading for middle & high school students

Grading practices from the spring are no longer applicable. Traditional grading practices are back in place.

I'm worried about my child (opens in new window/tab)

If your family is anything like most families, everyone is feeling the stress of this very unusual school year. We are here to help.

Introducing Distance Learning 2.0

Distance learning will look much different than it did this spring. We've used your feedback to change the way we'll teach and students will learn.

You're not alone: Basic needs assistance

If you're struggling to meet basic needs (like food, housing, finances) please consult the following local resources that aid in helping you access daily necessities.