Frequently Asked Questions

Each site will be receiving KN95 masks. The supply is currently limited. KN95 masks are meant to be a well-fitted mask and disposable use, they can be used for a day or two. 

Local, state and federal educators and health professionals agree that students benefit from in-person learning academically and socially/emotionally. Given the latest COVID-19 information and guidance, the potential effects of masking, such as muffled speech and the inability to read lips, are outweighed by the positive benefits of in-person learning five days a week. Teachers have access to voice amplifiers to help curtail this impact. Accommodations can also be made on a case-by-case basis.

Face coverings/masks are recommended but not required outdoors.

Please talk with your student’s school nurse or the COVID-19/Risk Management team, riskmanagement@district279.org. Information can also be submitted via the COVID-19 Hub.

The district continues to share COVID-19 vaccine information with families. Hennepin County Public Health is offering a number of free COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Please visit their website for further details or to register. Call 612-348-8900 for help in English, Spanish/Español, Somali/Soomaali, and Hmong/Hmoob.

Osseo Area Schools employees are not required to be vaccinated, but it is encouraged. 

Yes, please refer to the update that was shared on the COVID-19 Hub early January. 

Please log in to ParentVUE to update your contact information, or call your student’s school. 

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Please fill out the form to order a test kit.

Changes will be done on a school by school basis unless a majority of the district is impacted. Staff and families will be notified at least a day in advance of any such shift whenever possible.

View the Minnesota Department of Health's COVID-19 dashboard for a list of schools reporting five or more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in students or staff who were in the building while infectious during a two-week reporting period.