Schools - Oakdale - Lake Elmo Review

In a Jan. 18 press release, Hill Murray School on Larpenteur Avenue in Maplewood announced it received a $3.2 million gift from alumni. It’s the second largest gift in school history. 

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District 622 is asking students in grades 5, 8, 9 and 11 to participate in the 2019 Minnesota Student Survey (MSS). Federal law requires the district to notify parents of this school activity.

District 622, which covers North St. Paul, Maplewood and Oakdale, is currently gathering feedback on the draft proposal of its Phase II Facilities Master Plan.

School District 622 Realtor & City Leader Open House to be held on Tuesday, Dec 4. Realtors and city leaders will once again come together to discover what is new and exciting in District 622. 

The community is invited to attend a District 622 facility input meeting in December. The district invites you to come and learn about proposed ideas for Phase II of its long-term facilities plan.

Choo Choo Montessori in Maplewood is now a participant in the CHild and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled children at the 2617 Duluth St. site in Maplewood. 

The community around Oakdale Elementary School, 821 Glenbrook Ave., have started a GoFundMe page to help kids who don’t have enough money in their lunch accounts. The fundraising effort is also for helping students who may need other supplies.

Hill Murray is one of two schools in the state participating Zero Robotics competition, a challenging and innovative event coordinated by Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Periodic table celebration: Hill Murray School will create artwork as part of a 150 year anniversary celebration of the Periodic Table.