School and Community Resources

Lakeville Area Schools is dedicated to ensuring all of our students and families have access to the resources and support they need. Our dedicated community-based partners are also here to provide additional support for students and families who may be in need.

Summer Resources

Summer Academic Services

Summer iPad Resources

Summer Meal Assistance

Families with students in the Lakeville Area have several options for meals this summer. The Open Door will provide meals in Lakeville and Burnsville. Families and students can also use the Free Meals for Kids app to get meals this summer. Additionally, state and other local agencies are providing meal and grocery support.

The Open Door Mobile Lunch Box

The Open Door will provide wholesome, healthy food and meals for K-12 students free of charge through a Mobile Lunch Box curbside pickup program at several locations in Lakeville and Burnsville throughout the summer.

June 11 - August 23, Monday through Friday

(Closed June 19, July 4 and 5)

Times & Locations:

- 11:00-11:20 a.m.
  - Lakeville Court Apartments -- 20390 Dodd Road, Lakeville 55044
- 11:30-11:50 a.m.
  - Connelly's Mobile Home Park -- 16962 Kenrick Ave #45, Lakeville 55044
- 11:55-12:15 p.m.
  - Queen Anne Courts -- 76 Jeffrey Road, Lakeville 55044
- 12:25-12:45 p.m.
  - Sunny Acres Manufactured Home Community -- 15800 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville 55306
- 12:55-1:05 p.m.
  - Southwind Village North -- 15025 Greenhaven Dr., Burnsville 55306
- 1:10-1:20 p.m.
  - Southwind Village South -- 15201 Greenhaven Dr., Burnsville 55306

To receive updates, text ORANGE to 651-370-8095.

For more information on The Open Door, please visit: theopendoorpantry.org.

S-EBT Benefits

During the pandemic, the federal government provided pandemic-related Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) benefits for qualifying students who learned remotely and did not have access to school lunch. It also provided an amount to each qualifying family to be used over the summer. That summer funding is now permanent (S-EBT), and all students attending an in-person school who qualify for free or reduced-price educational benefits between July 1, 2023 and August 31, 2024 are eligible to receive $120 ($40/month) to purchase food over the summer. S-EBT is jointly implemented by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).

Breakfast and lunch are free this year for all students, but this funding is only available to students who qualify for free & reduced-price educational benefits and attended a school participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)* in school year 2023-2024.

*All Lakeville Area Schools except Lakeville Online Academy participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Learn more and see if you qualify here.

Free Meals for Kids App

Do you need assistance with meals in the summer? Use these resources to find a summer meals site near you:

Download the Free Meals for Kids app
- Android
- Apple

United Way

Call 651-291-0211 (Twin Cities Metro) or 1-800-543-7709 (Greater MN)

Food Resources in Local Communities

Find meal sites and Open Door Mobile Lunch Box locations in Apple Valley and Rosemount
Find summer meal locations in Burnsville

Additional Summer Meal Resources

Call the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY
Call the 211 Hotline. From a cell phone – Twin Cities Metro Area: 651-291-0211, Greater Minnesota: 1-800-543-7709, TTY: 651-291-8440.
Call the Minnesota Food HelpLine at 1-888-711-1151, available from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Central Time.
Text "Food" to 304-304. Spanish speakers, text "comida" to 304-304.

Ready, Set, Achieve!

Lakeville Area Community Education Summer Programs

Year-Round Resources

Tax Credits for K-12 Educational Expenses

The Minnesota Department of Revenue offers two state tax benefits to families with students in Kindergarten through grade 12: the K-12 Education Subtraction and the K-12 Education Credit.

These benefits can reduce families’ income taxes and increase tax refunds if they retain receipts for their children's qualifying education-related expenses. Qualifying expenses may include paper and notebooks, pens and pencils, rentals, and purchases of educational equipment, among others. Most Minnesotans are eligible for both the K-12 Education Subtraction and the K-12 Education Credit, subject to certain income limits.

Learn more on the K-12 Education Subtraction and Credit webpage.

K-12 Education Subtraction and Credit Informational Flyer

(Informational flyer also available in Hmong, Karen, Somali, and Spanish)

Educational Benefits - More than Meals

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!

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

Impportant 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, 2023. This ensures that you will still receive discounts on other programs/fees and ensures the district doesn’t lose critical funding for students.

How to Apply

Apply online
Complete the paper form
English | Español | Somali | русский
- Take a photo or scan the completed application and email it to julie.wharton@isd194.org.
- Mail it or drop off at the District Office: 17630 Juniper Path, Suite A, Lakeville, MN 55044.

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

Food Support

Second Harvest Heartland

Find help locating food resources in the area through Second Harvest Heartland.

Second Harvest Heartland can also help you find out if you are eligible for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Groceries can be expensive and SNAP can help with that.

To find out if you are eligible, use Second Harvest Heartland's SNAP tool.

Learn more about SNAP by going to this link. You will find fact sheets in multiple languages. Choose your language to learn more.

Open Door Pantry

Contact the Open Door Pantry to make an appointment to pick up food at a location that is convenient for you.

360 Communities

Find a food shelf in your area with 360 Communities Network of food shelves.

No Kid Hungry

Use the No Kid Hungry meal finder website to find free meals for kids under 18 years old near you.

Pandemic-EBT Benefits for Families

Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals may be eligible for Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) to purchase food for days the student is not physically present in school due to a COVID-19 impact. To be considered, households must submit an application for free or reduced-price meals or be approved for Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. P-EBT benefits are effective starting on the approval date of the application for free or reduced-price meals. Families who received P-EBT benefits last summer are not automatically eligible; eligibility is based on the current school year.

More Information from the MN Department of Human Services

P-EBT Information from the District

P-EBT for Lakeville Area Schools Students
P-EBT for Homeschool / Virtual Learners

Housing Support

Dakota County residents may call the Housing Crisis Line at 651-554-5751 if they need emergency shelter or Information on community housing resources and referrals.

Scott County residents may call CAP Agency, (952) 496-2125 if they need community housing resources and referrals.

Know Your Rights

If your family lives in any of the following situations:

In a shelter or treatment facility
In a hotel, motel or campground due to loss of housing or economic hardship
In a car or other motorized vehicle
Couchsurfing/moving from place to place
Doubled-up with another family due to loss of housing or economic hardship
In housing that is unsafe (no running water, heat, electricity, etc.)
In a public or private place that is not meant as a sleeping place

Your children have a right to:

Stay in the same school even if you move to find housing
Receive transportation to and from school
Enroll in school immediately even if you do not have proof of residency, school records, or other documents
Receive a free, appropriate public education
Participate in extracurricular activities
Receive free meals at school
Receive academic help to stay on track in school

If your family is experiencing homelessness, including living with another family or in a temporary living facility due to loss of housing or financial hardship, please call 952-232-2072 or email megan.reikowski@isd194.org

Printable PDFs are available in multiple languages.

Mental, Chemical and Behavioral Health

Lakeville Area Schools has Student Support Services staff in every building that provides confidential support for students with mental, chemical or behavioral health concerns, student engagement, and attendance. If you are concerned about your child, please fill out this form, contact your child’s school, or contact Lisa Holien at lisa.holien@isd194.org or studentservices@isd194.org. Additionally, Lakeville Area Schools offers referrals for school-based mental health therapy services for students based on identified needs and availability.

Student Support Services Request for Contact Form

In case of a mental health emergency, Dakota County residents should call Dakota County Crisis Response at 952-892-7171. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Scott County residents should call Mental Health Center Intake at 952-496-8481 during regular business hours.

Multilingual and Multicultural Support

Language Help

Call 952-232-2098 or email languagehelp@isd194.org if you need language support or would like someone to assist you in connecting with district or community supports listed on this page.

Learn more about language supports availaible to families here: isd194.org/languagehelp

School Success Liaisons

Lakeville Area Schools has a team of school success liaisons who are available to support families and students with cultural expertise. Contact a School Success Liaison.

Technology Support

Lakeville Area Schools has a limited number of wif-fi hotspots which will be provided for free and prioritized for families who qualify for educational benefits or for whom the cost of internet would be a burden. If you need a reliable internet connection and you qualify for educational benefits (free and reduced price meals) please fill out this form.

Families who do not qualify for free internet through the district can still receive assistance in applying for low-cost Internet solutions through Internet Service Providers.

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. If your household is eligible, you can receive:

Up to a $30/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals
Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)

For more details, please use this link: https://www.fcc.gov/acp

In This Section