2024-2025 School Year - August 2024

Dear 622 families, 

Welcome to the 24-25 school year. We are starting some grades on different days this year to provide a smooth transition for incoming 6th and 9th ­grade students. This day will provide an orientation to welcome them to their new schools without older students in the building. Kindergarteners will have a different start date as well (see below). 

Sept 3 - Grades 1-6, Grade 9 
Sept 4 - Grades 7-8 and10-12 and Webster K-12 
Sept 5 - Kindergarten 
Sept 10 - ECSE and Pre-K 

To the left is a summary of student-related policies. Please review these behavior expectations with your student before school begins. We expect a few policies to be approved 
at the August school board meeting. These policies will be shared with families. To view the entire 622 Student & Family Handbook, use the QR code or visit the Back-to-School webpage. 

Remember, we offer all students free breakfast and lunch every school day. However, additional meals, ala carte items, and milk for bag lunches require payment. 

Be sure to watch for additional beginning-of-the-year information from your child's principal. Thank you for your support of District 622. 

District 622 Student Responsibility Policies

All students have the right to an education, the right to learn, the right to due process under 
law, and shall be afforded all rights provided under federal and state law. Students also have certain responsibilities that contribute to the quality of their educational experience. The Student Responsibilities Policies cover the expectations for student behavior, how we conduct ourselves in school and how we treat one another. We hope the adults in our students' lives will instill these same expectations and model the behaviors we expect our students to use. If you have any questions, please visit the district website at isd622.org/about/policies to see the rationale and full policy documents or contact your school administration. 

•    404 Employment Background Check
•    413 Harassment and Violence
•    417 Chemical Use and Abuse
•    418 Drug-free Workplace-School
•    419 Tobacco-free Environment
•    430 Racial Equity
•    501 School Weapons
•    502 Search of Lockers
•    504 Student Dress and Appearance
•    505 Distribution of Non-School-Sponsored Materials
•    506 Student Discipline
•    514 Bullying Prohibition
•    515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
•    516 Student Medication
•    520 Student Surveys
•    522 Student Sex Nondiscrimination
•    524 Internet Acceptable Use
•    526 Hazing Prohibition
•    533 Wellness
•    534 Unpaid Meal Charges
•    535 Gender Inclusion
•    536 Service Animals in Schools
•    613 Graduation Requirements
•    709 Student Transportation Safety

As new policies are approved they will be added to the handbook and communicated to families.

Find back-to-school info at isd622.org/about/handbook 

The District 622 online student and family handbook is a one-stop spot to find important back-to-school information and links to the most current information throughout the school year. 
The handbook includes: 

•    Superintendent's Message
•    School Board
•    Student Responsibility Policies
•    Enrollment
•    Schools & Buildings
•    Delays, Dismissals & Closings
•    Staying Informed & Connected
•    Student Information
•    District Calendar
•    622 Testing
•    Nutrition Services
•    School Health Services
•    Student Support
•    Transportation
•    Technology
•    Health & Safety
•    Wellness
•    Community Education
•    Get Involved

Application for Educational Benefits can reduce fees Breakfast and lunch are free for all students 
in Minnesota. However, students must pay if they want an additional entree, milk for bagged lunches, or anything from the ala carte menu. 

Even though meals are free for all students, we encourage families to complete the Application for Educational Benefits to receive reduced fees and discounts. Use the QR code to fill out the meal application on LINQ Connect. 

622 receives important funding for student programs based on the number of forms completed, so please fill out the application even if you don't think you'll qualify. There are discounts for those who qualify, including reduced fees for athletics and activities, swimming lessons, driver training, and community education courses, in addition to other discounts.