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Dear ISD 549 Families,  I wanted to take a moment to give you an update on the recent increase in confirmed Covid-19 cases in our county, as well as our communities within the school district. The 14-day case rate for Otter Tail County hit 41.56 this week, and the number is anticipated to climb higherRead more

Minnesota is proud to offer free at-home COVID-19 saliva testing for people who believe they need to be tested, with or without symptoms. The tests are available to Minnesota residents of Otter Tail County and Becker County, among other counties listed in the link below. People can order a test online that will be shippedRead more

We were notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) of two lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), one in a member of the Prairie Wind Middle School and one at the Heart of the Lakes Elementary School. The exposure date at the PWMS was October 20th and 21st, while the exposure dates ofRead more

Parents/Guardians of PHS students: Your student is required to do self-attendance in Infinite Campus for all days that they are e-Learning (Cohort A – Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; Cohort B – Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays). They have been given instructions on this but we are still having many not doing this. If you could pleaseRead more

In assessing our district needs in the event that Heart of the Lakes Elementary and Prairie Wind Middle School grades 5 and 6 would move to a hybrid model, we are working with community members on how best to meet the needs of families and students with childcare during this time. If there is aRead more

For the link to the recorded FAFSA Presentation, Click HereRead more

For all senior and/or junior parents or students wishing to learn more about the Financial Aid and FAFSA process, please join the Zoom session to have your questions answered. Topic: Financial Aid Presentation Time: Oct 8, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73584794909?pwd=WTVaVXlwbnJDdWprM1lCNEljdmRPdz09 Meeting ID: 735 8479 4909 Passcode: 2unbiJRead more

Fall Conferences for students in Grades 7-12 will be held on Thursday, October 8th.  To sign-up for a phone or virtual conference for your child(ren), Click Here To watch a short video with sign-up instructions, Click Here For a Conferences letter from Mr. Zimmerman, Click HereRead more

Yellowjacket Activities update from Mr. Anderson: Activities Update 10/4/2020 Please subscribe to the YELLOWJACKET ACTIVITIES YouTube channel, as that is the site where you will be able to catch our Yellowjacket Activities via livestream this fall and winter. Go Jackets!Read more