District News

Fall 2020-2021 Reopening Plan

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Please access our COVID-19 Information page for information regarding the start of the 2020-21 school year.


​Distance Learning Survey (Due August 19)

Learning Models

​Face Covering Guidelines

​Childcare for Tier 1 Workers Form

​Food Service Week of Sept. 28
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Holdingford Elementary School Named a Minnesota School of Excellence

Holdingford Elementary has been validated as a Minnesota School of Excellence by the Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association. This prestigious honor was awarded to Holdingford for its commitment to modern teaching and learning.

A great deal of work went into the process to be considered for this award. Sincerest congratulations go to Mr. Stang and the entire elementary staff. It truly "takes a village" and this award is yet another reason that we are proud to be Huskers!

Employment Opportunities

Holdingford Public Schools is currently seeking qualified applicants for various positions. The district has the following positions available.​
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  • Full Time Sub Teacher
  • Long Term Sub 1st Grade
  • Night Custodian
  • JH Volleyball Coach
  • ECFE Paraeducator
  • Reading Tutor
  • ELL Teacher (waiver can be attained if the license is not held)

For more information please check out the employment page. If you are interested, please contact Linda Zapzalka at 320-746-4307.

Holdingford School Board Sets Baseline Learning Model

Holdingford Public School will start the 2020-21 school year with "in-person" learning for grades PreK-12. This decision was made be examining the district and county information. The school district will continue to monitor the data and information and make any changes that are needed.

7-12 Grade Picture Day

2020-21 Early Childhood Screening

​Early Childhood Screening Schedules now open and available:
If you need to schedule or reschedule from a previous cancellation, please call the Elementary Office at 746-4462.   Dates available are as follows:

Friday, November 13, 2020
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Monday, January 18, 2021
Thursday, April  1, 2021

MSHSL Approves Four Season
​Approach for 2020-21

2020 Fall Season update.  The MSHSL has adopted a four season approach to this year's 2020-21 activity schedule. 
FALL SEASON
Girls and boys cross country season will start on Aug. 17th.  Only 3 teams will be allowed to participate in meets.  
Girls swim and dive season will start on Aug. 17th.  Meets can only have 2 teams participate.  
Competitions dates will be limited for cross country and swim and dive. 
Volleyball season has been moved to March 15th through May 15th.  Competitions will be limited.
Football season has been moved to March 15th through May 15th.  Looking at the possibility of a 6 game schedule. 
Volleyball and Football can practice during the fall season.  We will follow the MSHSL guidelines.  
WINTER SEASON
At this time the winter season will remain normal. 
SPRING SEASON
Track, softball and baseball season has moved the start date to May 15th through July 15th.  Possibility of allowing spring season to practice this fall.

Fall School Planning 

The State of Minnesota guidelines for the restart of school will now be announced on July 30th. Detailed plans regarding what it will mean for our school district will follow days later. This will allow our teams to work through the exact details of the guidelines.

Enrollment Information

On July 15th, the Holdingford School Board voted to temporarily close open enrollment options for Holdingford School effective July 24, 2020. Any applications received up to and through July 24 will be honored. 

This decision has no impact on students who are currently enrolled at Holdingford through open enrollment. Those students would continue to be enrolled.

The decision was made due to the uncertainty of the fall and a need to ensure clear enrollment numbers when planning education scenario options required by the state. 

If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the school at 320-746-4307.

**Graduation Information**


Link to Commencement Video
Link to Graduation Parade Video

New Website for Lunch and Breakfast Menus

Menus for breakfast and lunch are now available on Nutrislice.  The new menu format will allow families to access the menus more easily from their computers or mobile devices via the app.  Many of the foods have complete nutrition information and photos so young students can see what an item will look like.