CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI SCHOOLS
Cambridge-Isanti Schools , home to the Bluejackets , has unmatched community support . Our vibrant school community serves approximately 5,450 students in grades preschool-12 . We have ten schools : two primary schools ( preschool-2 ), two intermediate schools ( 3-5 ), two middle schools ( 6-8 ), one high school ( 9-12 ), C-I STEAM School ( K-5 ), C-I Online ( K-12 ), a multi-age special programs campus , adult education building , and early childhood and community education programs .
In partnership with our community , our mission is to educate , empower and inspire every student , every day , to achieve their full potential . Our emphasis on personalized learning , community partnerships and highly qualified staff have earned the district high ratings for quality education . Guided by our Bluejacket values — honesty , respect , responsibility , self-discipline and compassion — our focus on positive behavioral intervention and support ( PBIS ) is state-recognized as exemplary .
Our 2025 Strategic Plan has four priorities : student growth and academic success , fostering personal relationships to support student learning , improving mental health and well-being for all students and staff , and partnerships with our community .
Cambridge-Isanti School Board meetings are held at 6:30 p . m . on the third Thursday of each month after the first Monday , at the Education Services Center ,
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Community Room 121 A and B . The school board acts on behalf of district residents as it governs the adoption of policies and district initiatives , and monitors the success of student achievement and district goals for the benefit of all stakeholders . Board meetings and special sessions are posted on the district website . Members are elected for four-year terms unless a vacancy exists in an unexpired term . Current members of the school board are Heidi Sprandel , Carri Levitski , Nicole Johnson , DeEtta Moos , Kevin Gross , Tim Hitchings , and Mark Solberg .
C-I Schools Community Education department provides community members of all ages with enriching and engaging lifelong learning opportunities . The Early Childhood department offers classes and activities for families , early childhood screening , and preschool programs with a variety of class schedules to meet all families ’ needs . Early Childhood programs support and strengthen families from the birth of a child to kindergarten entrance . Adventure Center is an out of school time program that offers safe , engaging , and fun spaces for students in grades preschool-5 to be before and after school , on non-school days , and during the summer . Adult Education includes GED testing and preparation , one-on-one study sessions to increase literacy or math skills in preparation for college coursework , and English
Learner courses . In addition , we offer a variety of youth and adult recreation and enrichment classes and activities year-round for community members of all ages . These include activities such as indoor walking , pickleball , swim lessons , art , cooking , and wellness classes , and ongoing professional development and certification courses . See more information about all of our programs , events , and classes at www . c-ischools . org / community-ed .
The renowned Richard G . Hardy Performing Arts Center provides world-class entertainment close to home . Located at Cambridge-Isanti High School since 1999 , the 720-seat Hardy Center hosts a diverse set of shows each year , including student musical and theater performances , local dance and theater shows , Grad Band performances , and many others .
Access the latest news and events , enrollment materials , school board meeting information , and more by visiting www . c-ischools . org .
C-I ONLINE
Cambridge-Isanti Schools Online is one of Minnesota ’ s few K-12 online schools , accepting enrollment from anywhere in the state . Online may be the answer if your child is looking for an alternative school setting . C-I Schools Online believes that ef-
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