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Viking Elementary has been validated as a Minnesota School of Excellence (SOE) by the Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA). This prestigious honor was awarded to Viking Elementary for its commitment to modern teaching and learning. Click here to view press release
Welcome to Pelican Rapids Public Schools and our Pelican Rapids community!
As a graduate of Pelican Rapids, I left to see the world. However, as we started our family and talked about our daughter growing up with opportunities and experiences to develop lifelong friends in the safety of a supportive, positive community, I discovered we could only find that by coming home to Pelican Rapids. When I was the very Proud Principal of The Viking Elementary School, I was able to learn more about our schools and how our community developed over the years.
I am honored and humbled by the trust placed in me by the School Board in my appointment as Interim Superintendent. I will to continue to support our students, parents, staff and community. Pelican Rapids Public Schools works with our families and businesses to provide opportunities for our children to learn and grow.
There are many characteristics and features highlighting our uniqueness. We offer opportunities to learn about and experience diverse cultures not often associated with small towns. Pelican Rapids Public Schools has a rich tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our state-of-the-art facilities include the Al Siegle Activities Center for our indoor sports and activities including a raised walking tracking that many visitors use during breaks in action while attending games and events, and the jewel we have in our Fine Arts Auditorium used for school and community performances and events. As a ‘Leader in Me™’ school district, our students learn and practice Stephen Covey’s ‘7 Habits’ honing their leadership skills to meet the challenges of today and those they’ll face tomorrow.
We hope you find our website helpful. If you have questions, thoughts, or concerns please feel free to contact me.
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Master School Calendar 2019-20
Elementary Prices
Breakfast $0.00
Lunch $1.80
Reduced Price $0.00
Adult Breakfast $1.80
Food Service Information Letter & Instructions
Application for Educational Benefits (free and reduced meals)
Application for Educational Benefits (free and reduced meals) Spanish
Application for Educational Benefits (free and reduced meals) Somali
Health Insurance and Breakfast Letter
We will continue to operate with a 4-day school week for the 2019-20 school year.
The school board has approved a change in the instructional day as a cost savings measure for the 2019-20 school year.
Minnesota statutes requires the following instructional hours per year. Pelican Rapids exceeds the state minimum. The district remains committed to providing a quality education for each of our students.
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Instructional Hours 2019-20 School Year |
State Mandated Hours |
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Viking Elementary |
1,039 hours |
Kindergarten 850 hours Grades 1-6 935 hours |
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Pelican Rapids High School |
1,025 hours |
Grades 7-12 1,020 |
For more information:
Minnesota Department of Education; MARRS Manual; APPENDIX B – INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS/LENGTH OF DAY (https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/schfin/MARSS/inst/)
2018 Minnesota Statues 120A.41 Length of School Year; hours of instruction (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/120A.41)
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Midwest Emmy Award Winners 2019!
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Watch this short video to learn more about Pelican Rapids Public Schools and some of the people and fantastic facilities that encourage our students to excel every day!
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Wow! Watch and see how we make it work together at Pelican Rapids Public Schools featuring our outstanding students, staff and facilities.
