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To keep our community informed about district matters, MPS is providing the following update.

Help us congratulate MPS Shines winners for March 2026!

SUN Bucks is an income0-based food support program that provides families with $120 per eligible school-aged child to buy summer groceries. Families must allow data sharing with state agencies to receive it; opting out by April 20, 2026 means no benefits.

Minneapolis Public Schools is celebrating an increase in the overall 4-year graduation rate for specific groups including students who identify as American Indian with a 12-percentage point increase from 46% to 58% and students who identify as Black or African American with a 2-percentage point increase from 67% to 69%.

Mark your calendars for this year's MPS high school graduation ceremonies.

In March, MPS celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Thanks to Coach Jacki Wincek, students with physical and intellectual disabilities are getting a chance to be part of the team through unified and adapted sports. Her efforts to include everyone even won the attention of Special Olympics North America.

There is no school Friday, March 27 and spring break is March 30 through April 3. Kids can get free meals and snacks and many community sites, and Minneapolis Parks have dozens of activities available every day.

Register for the spring Check It Out Chess Tournament and join us for a day of fun competition at Anwatin Middle School on April 11.

MPS calls severe weather day for Monday, March 16. No school for pre-K through grade 5 and e-learning for grades 6 through 12.

There will be no school March 20, March 27 and March 30 through April 3. 

Help us congratulate MPS Shines winners for February 2026!

MPS student‑athletes delivered outstanding performances at the state wrestling and swimming and diving tournaments.

Join us March 11 at North High for Passing the Torch – an evening of community, conversation and connection between Minneapolis youth interested in the arts and local artists, makers and movers.

You're invited to the Special Education Resource Fair Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Davis Center, 1250 W. Broadway Ave N.