Back-to-School Information for 2025-26 School Year
Back-to-School information is in the annual District Calendar and on this webpage! Comprehensive information about district policies, programs, guidelines, school information and more is in the "Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook."
Important Dates for Back-To-School 2025-26
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August 22 - CHHS New Student/Freshman Orientation, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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August 27 - Family Center Open House, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
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August 28 - Highland Elementary Orientation, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
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August 28 - North Park School for Innovation Orientation Day 1, 2:30-6:00 p.m.
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August 28 - Valley View Elementary Orientation Day 1, 2:30-6:00 p.m.
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August 28 - Columbia Academy Orientation Day 1, 2:30-6:00 p.m.
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August 28 - Columbia Heights High School Open House, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
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August 29 - North Park School for Innovation Orientation Day 2, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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August 29 - Valley View Elementary Orientation Day 2, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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August 29 - Columbia Academy Orientation Day 2, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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September 2 - First Day of School
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September 2 - PreK 4 Orientation
- September 3 - PreK 4 Starts
Important Links:
Update Your Information in Parent View
CA and Valley View Uniform Order
Visit the "Families" Drop-Down for More Helpful Links
The internet/tech agreement link was sent to a parent/guardian of the student via email
Immunization Records
Students entering elementary and secondary school for the 2025-2026 school year must meet the Minnesota State Law immunization requirements (121A.15, subdivision 1). Students must show they have had the required immunizations or file a legal exemption
Emergency Weather Closings
CHPS has an established process for closing schools during extreme weather. School closings are announced on KARE11 (channel 11), WCCO (channel 4), KSTP (channel 5) and Fox 9 (channel 9). Families are also notified by automated telephone calls to phone numbers they have on file, a mass email, the District website and posts on Facebook and Instagram (@CHPSisd13). Please note if none of the above are activated, school is in session.
Tip: Look for the "Weather Alert" grapic on our website.
Communications
CHPS is committed to providing timely and effective communication across multiple channels. In addition to various publications, the District sends out weekly CHPS Update emails and occasional all-calls to keep families up to date on important information. The District also maintains a Facebook and Instagram (@CHPSisd13) account to provide relevant information and fun updates. Schools utilize additional platforms like ParentVUE and Seesaw to communicate with families. We encourage all families and community members to subscribe to the District's HylanderCONNECT monthly emails to stay connected on all things CHPS, from press releases to important announcements. For more information on how CHPS communicates with its community, visit the Communications Department Webpage.