District 279 Foundation

09/17/2026

Save the Date for A Night Out 2027!

08/27/2026

Check out one of our Trustees talking about the Strong Start Initiative with CCX!
https://ccxmedia.org/news/newsmakers-strong-start-initiative-helps-equip-new-teachers/

08/24/2026

Our first Strong Start grants were presented today! Good luck to these brand new educators!

08/14/2026

Thanks for sharing our story! We are excited for a Strong Start to the school year!

Back-to-school for new teachers is an exciting time. They create a fun and welcoming environment for their students to learn in. But sometimes making that classroom atmosphere can be expensive,

08/03/2026

As you may remember, the Foundation decided to sunset the Reading is Fun 5K. For more than a decade this event helped thousands of scholars access books and resources that make learning come alive, and we are so grateful for everyone that ran, walked, or volunteered over the years. This year we are carrying the same mission forward in a new direction: the Strong Start Initiative.

In our NEW Strong Start Initiative, District 279 Foundation provides additional supports to brand new educators.

Did you know that natuonal research shows the average teacher spends $895 out of pocket to prepare their classroom for the school year.

Imagine being a brand new teacher and spending that much before you even have your first paycheck? We couldn’t either! District 279 Foundation has committed $20,000 to brand new educators in the Osseo Area Schools to create welcoming learning environments that inspire and prepare scholars this Fall.

To support brand new educators, you can contribute directly through the District 279 Foundation website: www.district279foundation.org/strongstart.

05/05/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation week!

Hip hip HOORAY for TEACHERS! We appreciate, today and everyday, the amazing educators out there! Wishing you a very special Teachers Appreciation Day! Tag a wonderful teacher in the comments below.

05/05/2026

Are you a current Osseo Senior High School graduating senior? Are you planning to attend Hennepin Technical College or North Hennepin Community College in the Fall of 2026? Then you should apply for the scholarship listed below!

Deadline to apply is Friday, May 22, 2026.
Link to apply:

02/10/2026

The District 279 Foundation is hosting a Flash Silent Auction starting today at Noon and closing tomorrow at Noon.

Click here: https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000001DUfWLIA1/events/vevt:3e12867b-2685-4af3-89e9-4816cbf573a3/auctions/silent-auction

A few quick details to know:

- No remote bidder pass is required to participate.
- If you’re bidding and not receiving text notifications or outbid alerts, please check your phone’s spam or filtered messages, as some auction texts may be routed there.

It’s a fun, quick way to support the Foundation and check out some great items — don’t miss out!

Thank you for your support.

02/07/2026

We hope you all had an amazing time in our Winter Wonderland last night. Please post your pics here. We are still tallying the results so stay tuned!