The Fall Community Education catalog is now available! Explore upcoming classes, activities, programs, and events for learners of all ages.

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Grant Funding

Granting Agency: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Grant Program:  No Child Left Inside

Grant Project Title: Bemidji Middle School Student Nature Adventure Program (SNAP)

Grant Award: $5000

Grant Period: Sept 15, 2026 - May 15, 2027

Leadership: Rachel Amdahl; rachel_amdahl@isd31.net 

Grant Project Staff: Mike Gunkel; mike_gunkel@isd31.net

As per Minnesota Statute 16B.98, Subd. 5(d), organizations receiving grant awards from the State of Minnesota are required to clearly post on the grantee's website the names of, and contact information for, the organization's leadership and the employee or other person who directly manages and oversees the grant for the grantee.

Permanent School Fund Information

This November, Minnesota voters will consider a constitutional amendment to modernize distributions from the Permanent School Fund. The proposal would increase funding for public schools, including an estimated $127,000 annually for Bemidji Area Schools, without raising income or property taxes. You can find more information on this issue by going to https://www.mnpsfamendment.org/

🍎 Welcome Class of 2039! 🍎

Kindergarten Registration for Bemidji Area Schools (2026-2027) is now open! Join us for an upcoming Open House from 4:00–6:00 PM:

🏫 March 17: Lincoln 🏫 March 19: JW Smith & Solway 🏫 March 24: Horace May 🏫 March 26: Northern

✅ Ready to Enroll? Register online at www.isd31.net/families/registration or email your documents (Birth Certificate, Immunizations, ID, and Proof of Residence) to registrar@isd31.net.

📞 Questions? Call 218-333-3100 ext. 31131