Back-To-School 2025-26

Each year, Lakeville Area Schools families are required to review, confirm and update their household and student information for back-to-school. Families will be asked to verify contact information and student health information. 

You will not be able to review your student's teacher or class schedule until the check-in is completed.

We appreciate your support in updating this critical information so that we can best serve you and your students. 

How to complete the Check-In

Step 1: Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account

Click here to learn how to sign into your Parent Portal.

If you need help logging into the Parent Portal or need your password reset, please contact Student Information Services by submitting a ticket, or at 952-232-2092.

Step 2: Select 'MORE' from the menu along the left side of the screen

Step 3: Select 'Enrollment and Check In'

Step 4: Select 'Start' next to 'Kindergarten-12th Grade Enrollment for 2025-2026 School Year - Annual Household Check In'

Step 5: Select 'Begin Registration'

Important information to know before you get started:

• The Annual Household Check-In link can only be completed by the Primary Household.
• The Primary Household is the one assigned to the address and the school the student attends. For example: If you have two households and your student attends Cherry View Elementary, the Primary Household is the one with the address in the Cherry View attendance boundary.  
• If your students live in more than one household, the link will be active for the parent/guardian that lives in the household that is currently indicated as the child's primary household only

We appreciate your support in updating this critical information so that we can best serve you and your students. 

Complete the Check-In

Student Immunizations for 2025-26 School Year

Minnesota law requires all children enrolled in school to be immunized against certain diseases from birth to 18 years of age, or to file a legal medical or conscientious exemption (Statute 121A.15, Rule 4604.0400). In Lakeville Area Schools, each student must have documentation that they have received certain immunizations or documentation of an exemption submitted before the first day of school (see policy webpage).

As we approach the beginning of the 2025-26 school year, now is a good time to schedule an updated physical for your child and to check if your child’s immunizations are up to date. This chart shows what vaccines are required by the State of Minnesota by age/grade: Are Your Kids Ready? and When to Get Vaccines, Grades K-12  (Chart for Birth - Kindergarten). This information is especially important for students entering kindergarten, 7th grade, 12th grade, and newly enrolled students.

If your child’s immunizations are out of date, you can use this form to document vaccines as well as medical or non-medical exemptions and return it to the school nurse before the start of the 2025-26 school year.

Educational Benefits

Educational benefits include more than just free/reduced-price meals! Qualifying families may receive the following benefits:

• CT/SAT/AP fees

• Activities and athletics fees

• Home Internet

• College application fees,

• School parking passes, planners, gym uniforms, etc.

• And more!

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Who qualifies?

Eligibility can be based upon:

• Income

• Foster Child - Single person qualification - not entire household

• Receipt of any of these benefits:

  • SNAP

  • MFIP

  • FDPIR

  • Medicaid

Important Note: Families who qualify for Educational Benefits (Free/Reduced-price meals) should still plan to fill out an application for next school year, beginning July 1, 2025. This ensures that you will still receive discounts on other programs/fees and ensures the district doesn’t lose critical funding for students.

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How to Apply

Option 1: Apply online 

Option 2: Complete the paper form

• English | Español | Soomaali | Français | Hmoob | Română | русский
• Turn in your applications to your school office, the District Office, or mail it to:

Lakeville Area Schools
Attn: Student Nutrition
17630 Juniper Path, Suite A
Lakeville MN, 55044

• We will also accept faxed applications at 952-469-6054 or email a signed and scanned copy to julie.wharton@isd194.org.

Once received, applications will be processed within 10 days. Any charges incurred prior to approval of an application are the responsibility of the family.

We’re here to help! Please call 952-232-2061 if you need assistance filling out the application.

Consent to Share Information Forms:

Consent to Share Form (English) | Consent to Share Form (Spanish)

Lakeville Area Schools is excited to launch ParentSquare, our new district-wide communications platform designed to keep parents/guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with the district. It provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents/guardians to:

• Receive all district, school and classroom communications via email, text, or mobile app
• Sign up to volunteer
• Schedule parent-teacher conferences
• And much more . . . all in one centralized place!

Activate Your Account

All parents/guardians will receive an invitation email or text to join ParentSquare on July 11, 2025. Please click the link in your email/text to activate your account. It takes less than a minute. 

Learn More

Click here to read our full article with sign-in instructions, tutorials, and additional helpful resources. 

ParentSquare Resources 

 

Student Nutrition launched a new webpage this summer on the district website. It is a great resource for menus, payments, special dietary needs, educational benefits, and more. We encourage you to check it out!

With the launch of the new Student Nutrition webpage, breakfast and lunch menus will be switching to a fully-digital format through LINQ Connect. This new system will continue to provide essential nutrition and allergen information for all meals and will be easily accessible on any smart device. Menus can be viewed and bookmarked on the Student Nutrition webpage or via LINQ Connect. On the Student Nutrition webpage, simply click your school's logo to view your menus. 

In case you missed the Student Nutrition email that went out in early August, here is a link to the Welcome Back letter.

Introducing the Securly Home App

We are excited to announce our district is using Securly to keep students safe on their school-issued devices. As part of our commitment to your student’s safety, we’re giving all of our schools’ parents/guardians access to the FREE Securly Home app. 

Watch the short video below to learn more about the Securly Home app and how you can use it. (Vídeo en español.)

With the Securly Home app, you can:

• Get a real-time view of your student’s online activity.
• Block specific categories, such as social media and gaming, on your student’s school device when it is home.
• Set offline schedules for your student’s internet like dinner and bedtime. 
• Be notified of any flagged activities pointing to self-harm or bullying related to your student. 
• Pause internet access on your student’s school device when it is at home with the touch of a button.

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App Access Coming Soon

All Lakeville Area Schools parents/guardians can expect an email within the next few days inviting them to download the Securly Home app. Upon receiving this email, please complete the following steps:

1. Click the link found in your invitation email to download the app for Apple or Android.
2. Open the app and click the “get started” button.
3. Enter the email address you have listed as your primary email address* in Infinite Campus and click the “Get instant access” button.
4. Check your email from your phone, click on the link, and that’s it! Your account is ready to go.

*When registering for Securly Home, make sure you are using the primary email address you have listed in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Don’t remember your primary email address? Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal > Go to Profile Options > Settings > Contact Preferences > Email Address (Primary)

Don’t have a smartphone? Access Securly Home through the web portal. Upon receiving your invitation email, visit securly.com/parent-login, click ‘get instant access’, enter your primary email address from Infinite Campus, and click the ‘get instant access’ button again. Check your email, click on the link, and that’s it! Your account is ready to go. 

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Resources

• App Walkthrough Guide (Guía de la aplicación en español): Use this guide to learn how you can get the most out of the Securly Home app.
• Frequently Asked Questions

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Having an issue accessing the Securly Home app? Submit a support ticket here.

Lakeville Area Schools is committed to ensuring every child is ready for a successful school year. If you need school supply assistance, this event is for you! Free immunizations needed for school are also available. This year's Ready, Set, Achieve will be held August 21, 2025 from 12-4 p.m. at Lakeville North High School. Learn more.

At Lakeville Area Schools, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and positive climate in all of our schools, where all students feel comfortable and ready to learn. Together, we can make a difference by staying alert and acting quickly when safety concerns arise. If you see something, say something, do something.

View or download this flyer to learn more about safety and security measures in place at Lakeville Area Schools.

Lakeville Area Schools is committed to the safety of our students, staff and community. If you see something, say something, do something. 

You can submit an anonymous tip, one of the many safety measures in place to keep our schools safe. Learn more about how to submit tips on our Anonymous Tip Reporting page.

In order to ensure that district and law enforcement personnel can respond promptly to safety concerns, please do not use the reporting tool for non-safety personnel complaints or complaints about school or district operations. To communicate non-safety related concerns or complaints, contact us at isd194@isd194.org.

Our anonymous tip reporting tool is not an emergency 911 service. If emergency assistance is required, always and immediately contact 911.

Submit an Anonymous Tip

View the elementary, middle school, and high school handbooks for the 2025-26 school year by clicking the buttons below. Please note that minor edits may be made to the handbooks before the start of the school year. 

Elementary Handbook

Middle School Handbook

High School Handbook

We contract for bus service in partnership with Schmitty and Sons Bus Company. Lakeville Area Schools provides free transportation for special education students, and regular education students who qualify, which includes:

• K-5 students to students who live 0.8 miles or more from their elementary school
• 6-12 students who live 2 miles or more from their secondary school
• Students who live in a designated safety zone

Transportation zones can be found by using the Attendance Area Finder. 

Students who qualify for free transportation do not need to register. Bus assignments will be posted in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal the week before school starts. 

Families living within Walker Zones: 

If the transportation zone information indicates you live in a “pay-to-ride zone,” you have the option to pay a transportation fee. You may register and pay the fee online in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal through the School Store (School Store Instructions). 

• 2025-26 School Year Cost: $500 per student.
  Families who qualify for Educational Benefits may be eligible for reduced prices. 
• For instructions on registering in the Infinite Campus Portal, please refer to these step-by-step instructions on paying Transportation fees.

Transportation Webpage

Click here for English and Spanish student academic calendars, the Lakeville Area School Board meetings calendar, the Facility Use Planning calendar, and for a detailed online calendar.

Attendance Matters

Being in school, on time, every day is critical for your student’s success in school. With just two missed days each month, students can easily fall behind and have less academic success over the course of the school year and their academic career. Absences can also impact entire classrooms if teachers have to slow down learning to help students catch up.

It is recommended that students miss no more than nine days of school each year to stay engaged, successful and on track to graduation. Families can help their students succeed at all grade levels by building the habit of good attendance early in elementary school and paying attention to their attendance in middle and high school to keep them on track.

The Minnesota Free School Meal Program began during the 2023-24 school year (July 1, 2023). This program provides free breakfast and lunch for students in Minnesota on school days. A la carte items will still be available to students for a charge, just like they are now.

Families who qualify for Educational Benefits should still plan to fill out an application for next school year, beginning July 1, 2025. This ensures that you will still receive discounts on other programs/fees and ensures the district doesn’t lose critical funding for students.

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Log into LINQ Connect to view your student, payment information, recurring payments, notifications and more. 

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Your child’s nutrition and meal experience are very important to us. When they eat well, they feel better and are more focused learners. We strive to serve fresh, delicious and nutritious foods with clean labels that have been minimally processed that also appeal to our students.

• Find lunch menus here or download the LINQ Connect App (Apple Store | Google Play Store)

• Information on food allergies and special dietary needs

Student Nutrition Webpage

Annual Cost: $25 per student. Reduced price options are available based on Educational Benefit Status.

Coverage begins upon receipt of the payment. Payment must be submitted via the Infinite Campus School Store by October 17, to have coverage for the school year. New families joining the district will have 2 weeks from enrollment to add coverage.

The protection plan does not cover lost devices and lost, stolen, damaged or inoperable charging cords. 

Device Protection Webpage

We are excited to share an updated 1:1 student device take-home policy. This plan will allow school staff to teach students responsible use of the device and develop digital citizenship skills before the devices are brought back and forth each day. 

For Students in Grades K–5

After the MEA break in October, your student may begin bringing their district-issued device home. Devices will only be sent home when there is a specific educational reason, such as to complete homework, work on a project, or for a Flex Learning Day. Your school will inform you in advance if your student will be bringing their device home. Before student devices are brought home, your school will also send you more information outlining expectations and best practices for supporting your student's device use at home.

For Students in Grades 6-12

Students in grades 6–12 will continue to be able to take their devices home throughout the school year to support their learning, collaboration, and access to digital resources beyond the classroom. To ensure responsible use, teachers will provide instruction on device care and digital citizenship at the beginning of the school year. Your school will also share resources with you including expectations for at-home use and helpful tips.

Follow these links to sign in to the Student/Parent Portal

As a supporter of your child’s education, it is important that you have your own Parent Portal account so you can better understand, monitor and participate in the educational process with real-time access to your student’s information, including:

• Assignments

• Attendance

• Bus stop

• Payments and fees for field trips, transportation, activities, student parking, AP exams, yearbooks, etc.

• Report Cards

• Schedules

• School/District Announcements

Log Into the Parent Portal

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How do I get an account?

Infinite Campus Parent Portal accounts are set up for parents/guardians when you enroll in any school in the district. 

• If you recently enrolled, look for an automated email from messenger@isd194.org, sent within a few days of when you enrolled your student(s). Follow the Parent Portal access instructions in the email. 

I’m not sure if I have an account 

• You can send a picture, scan or fax your photo ID to SISsupport@isd194.org or your school's office manager and instructions on accessing your account will be emailed back to you.

I forgot my username or password

Usernames and passwords can be set or changed using the Forgot Username or Forgot Password option at the Infinite Campus Parent Portal login page, without needing to contact support.  If you are still having difficulty logging in, please request assistance by emailing SISsupport@isd194.org.

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Parent Portal Guides

• How Look up Student ID number - (English / Español)
• How to Mark and Check Attendance - (English)
• Cómo usar el Portal para Padres de Infinite Campus (Español)

Seesaw is a platform that PreK - Grade 5 students can use to showcase what they’re learning and doing at school with their families. Students can add voice recordings, photos, videos, drawings, notes and much more. Families can see all of this, connecting them to their child’s classroom.

Log Into Seesaw

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What is Seesaw? An Introduction for Families:

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How Do I?

• Log in with a Seesaw Home Learning Code
• Get an Introduction to Seesaw
• Use the Seesaw app
• Switch Between Seesaw Classes
• View School Announcements
• Insert Shapes
• Open Seesaw Family Notifications
• Join a Webex Meeting
• Make sure my video links play

Schoology is a learning management system where teachers can post assignments, class documents, resources, and calendar events. It can also serve as a digital extension of the classroom, enabling online discussion of course content, submission of assignments, and more. Schoology is used by students in grades 6-12.

Log Into Schoology

• Student Sign-On Page
• Parent Sign-On Page
• How to Create a Parent Schoology Account

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Difference Between Parent and Student Schoology Accounts

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How Do I?

• Schoology Help Center
• Login to Schoology on my iPad
• Use the Schoology iOS App as a Student
• Use the Schoology iOS App as a Parent
• Set up a Parent Schoology account
• Español: Uso de su cuenta de Schoology para padres/tutores
• Reconnect my Google Drive to my Schoology account
• Open, edit and submit a Schoology assignment
• Use the Schoology Calendar as a Digital Planner
• Make sure my video links play
• Access an assignment, complete it in Notability, and submit it back to your teacher in Schoology

LinQ Connect (formerly Titan) has all your student, meal payment information, recurring payments, and notifications. 

If you don’t already have a lunch account, you can create one by visiting linqconnect.com and selecting Register in the top right corner. 

Review these FAQs about logging into and using LinQ Connect. 

Scan the QR codes below or visit your app store to download today. For additional information and tools please visit their parent resource center. 

 

Learn more about the Here Comes the Bus app for tracking your child's bus.