District News

BHM Schools is closed until Tuesday, May 5, and we will begin distance learning on Monday, April 6. During this time, staff could be working remotely, and we recommend that you communicate with them through email.

Beginning March 27-April 3, the district will have Spring Break as scheduled. Distance learning will begin for BHM Schools on Monday, April 6 through Thursday, April 30. Teachers will report May 1 and May 4 to prepare for students returning back to school on Tuesday, May 5. More information will be shared with our families in the next couple of days regarding material and technology pick-up on Friday, March 27. Future updates and announcements will be made through our parent/staff notification system, on our Facebook page and here on our website. We appreciate everyone's patience during this time.

Attention Class of 2033!

February 4, 2020

Let’s get ready for kindergarten! If your child will be 5 by September 1, 2020, you can enroll your child for the 2020-21 school year in BHM Schools. All incoming kindergarten students need to complete ECFE screening– call 763.682.8408 or visit ECFE Screening for more information. Find out when your neighborhood school is hosting their registration night.

Magnet School Registration Open

December 16, 2019

Early enrollment is open until March 6, 2020 for the BHM magnet schools through Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD): Buffalo High School Arts Magnet School, Montrose Elementary School of Innovation STEAM School and Tatanka Elementary STEM School. Find the application here: www.nws.k12.mn.us. After Early Enrollment is closed, it will reopen again March 16-April 17, 2020. Click to read more about NWSISD and all the magnet opportunities for your child in BHM Schools.

New Staggered Start Days for Grades 6-12

May 31, 2018

Beginning this fall, to help with student transitions, students in ALL elementary schools and only students in grades 6 and 9 will begin on the first day of school--Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Students in grades 7-8, 10-12, Phoenix Learning Center and PRIDE Transitions will now begin on the second day of school--Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Read more...

Montrose and Northwinds Earn Reward School Designation

October 10, 2016

The Minnesota Department of Eduction (MDE) has named Montrose Elementary School of Innovation (MESI) and Northwinds (NES) Elementary School 2015-16 Reward Schools for having demonstrated exceptional student outcomes and success in closing achievement gaps. While NES is celebrating for the first time, MESI is celebrating for the second year in a row.

Montrose Elementary School of Innovation

March 1, 2016

Just 10 years ago, the world didn't have app designers or social media managers. Who created and filled those jobs-students. Montrose Elementary Principal Tony Steffes and his staff have started to challenge the "traditional" educational experience. They have found new ways to engage students in learning that is relevant for today's world and the unknown future to come. Little by little they are infusing more and more technology into the classes, which has allowed kids to be more creative.