Back to School Information - Detroit Lakes Public Schools (2024)

• Roosevelt Elementary: August 30, 12:00-6:00 PM (Parents need to sign up for a timeslot. Families will receive instructions to sign up in the mail.)
• Rossman Elementary: August 30, 12:00-6:00 PM (Parents need to sign up for a timeslot. Families will receive instructions to sign up in the mail.)
• Detroit Lakes Middle School: August 30, 4:00-6:00 PM
• Detroit Lakes High School: August 30, 5:00-7:00 PM
  • Freshmen: 5:00 PM
  • 10th - 12th: 6:00 PM
• Detroit Lakes Alternative Learning Center:
  • Returning Students: August 30, 4:00-5:00 PM
  • New Students: August 30, 5:00-6:00 PM
• Laker Transitions: Not Applicable
• Lincoln Education Center:
  • M/W AMand M/W/F AM- August 30, 5:00-6:00 PM
  • T/TH AM - August 31, 4:00-5:00 PM
  • M-F AM, M-F PM, and Full Days 1 & 2 - August 31, 5:00-6:00 PM

District Calendar and Important Dates:

• September 5 - First Day of School K-12
• September 5 - First Day of Lincoln Early Childhood Classes: Full Day 1 & 2, M-F AM, M-F PM, T/TH AM
• September 6 - First Day of Lincoln Early Childhood Classes: M/W/F AM and M/W AM
• September 11 - Freshman Parent Information Night: 6:00-7:00 PM
• September 13 - Freshman Parent Information Night: 6:00-7:00 PM
• October 24/26 - Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences
• November 2 - Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
• November 7 - Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
• November 20 - High School Parent Teacher Conferences
• February 29 - Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
• March 5 - Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
• March 12/14 - Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences
• March 25 - High School Parent Teacher Conferences
• May 24 - Graduation

Early Dismissal:

• October 18, 2023
• November 22, 2023
• January 31, 2023
• March 27, 2023

Click here for the district calendar with all early releaseand no school days.

Check out what your student will need for the learning ahead. Save Receipts for School Supplies! Minnesota Revenue offers two valuable tax benefits for parents who purchase school supplies for their K-12 students, the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction. Learn more here.

📕Detroit Lakes High School & Detroit Lakes Alternative Learning Center: Students are expected to have general school supplies available on the first day. Suggested examples: Backpack, writing utensils (pens/pencils), highlighter, notebooks, & folders. DLHS & ALC students in 9th-12th grade have many class offerings available and therefore diverse schedules with different needs. Students should follow advice from their teachers in regard to unique school supplies and will be given this information the first week of school.

• Roosevelt Elementary: Doors open at 7:30 AM, Dismissal at 3:25 PM
• Rossman Elementary: Doors open at 7:30 AM, Dismissal at 3:25 PM
• Detroit Lakes Middle School: Doors open at 7:30 AM dismissal 3:28 PM
• Detroit Lakes High School: Doors open at 7:15 AM - Dismissal 3:30 PM
• Detroit Lakes Alternative Learning Center: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM M-Th, 7:30 AM - 12:20 PM F
• Laker Transitions: Building Hours 7:30 AM-3:30 PM, Student start/end times individualized based on need.
• Lincoln Education Center: 8:00 -11:30 AM classes (doors open 7:50 AM); 12:00-3:30 PM classes (doors open 11:50 AM); Full Day 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

If you would like Busing for your Student, please fill out the Transportation request form. This does need to be done as soon as possible, before August 6, 2023. You will be receiving a call/email giving you the information before school starts.

Transportation Form

Our health staff are available in school buildings to assess learners’ well-being related to accidents, injuries, or illness. They are also responsible for handling chronic health conditions, immunizations, allergies, medication, and screenings.

If your child has a chronic health condition or needs emergency medication that the nurse's office should be aware of, please contact your child's school health office prior to your child attending.

Required vaccinations for school: Who needs vaccines, when

Vaccine exemption form: https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/immunize/basics/imzform.pdf

If your child needs prescription or over-the-counter medication during school hours, a School Medication Authorization Form must be completed.

For diet-related needs, please contact Food Services.

Is your child ill? Should I send them to school? Use this reference: Hennepin County Child Care Manual

Hearing and Vision screenings are conducted each fall for grades K, 1, 3, and 5. You will be notified if your child does not pass the screening. If you have concerns about your child's hearing and vision, you can request a screening at any time during the school year. Contact your child's health office.

Starting school year 2023-24, we are joining Minnesota’s Free School Meals Program. All students can get one breakfast and one lunch free of charge each day at school.

Milk taken for a Lunch brought from home, Extra milk, other Ala Carte options and Non-Students still incur a charge. Your account must maintain a positive balance for purchasing these items.

Breakfast:

MN Free Program

Non- Student $3.00

Lunch:

Elementary (PK-5) $MN FREE

Middle School (6-8) $MN FREE

High School (9-12) $MN FREE

Non-Student $5.25

Milk Only &0.50 includes milk for lunches brought from Home

Juice Only $0.50

Entrée* Only $2.50

Side Only $1.25

*Meals that do not qualify for Entrée only pricing include Salads, Taco in a Bag, Nachos, Asian or Italian Buffet. (this list is not all inclusive)

Although no application is required to receive this free meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important! Your child(ren) may qualify for other benefits like reduced fees at school. Your application may also help the school qualify for education funds, discounts, and other meal programs.

Complete and Application for Educational Benefitsonline through Skyward Family Access Login Page or download an application andreturn it to:

Mail to:

or

email to FoodService@detlakes.k12.mn.us

Application for Educational Benefits

• 9th Grade: August 30 at Back to School Night
• 10th -12th Grade:August 22nd from 10am-3pm

A fun and exciting place for children from Kindergarten - Grade 6 to receive care while enjoying outdoor activities, indoor play, crafts, and gym games. The program runs from school dismissaluntil 5:30 pm.

Enrollment Form