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ALBERTVILLE | ROGERS | ST . MICHAEL
STMA Schools : Putting students fi rst
The St . Michael-Albertville School District serves 6,984 students in preschool through age 22 at eight schools and includes the communities of Albertville , St . Michael , Otsego , Hanover and Monticello Township .
The district ’ s long-standing tradition of excellence can be attributed to its commitment to putting students first . This value is an essential ingredient to their success and guides them in making decisions every day .
The STMA approach to supporting the student is best reflected in the district ’ s vision statement : “ STMA Schools will be the pride of our community , educating the whole student , with excellence in academics , arts , activities and athletics through the empowerment of a world-class staff .” ACT scores rank STMA above students in Minnesota and the nation . Individually , science ranks in the top 7.1 %, math in the top 6.1 % and reading in the top 7.8 %.
Students also excel in athletics , arts and activities as is evident by students and teams consistently being recognized year after year at the local , regional , state and national levels . These highly successful programs do not happen by chance . They are a collaborative effort by many and are rooted in hard work , dedication and commitment . Over 960 community education classes are offered for ages birth through adulthood .
STMA maintains sound fiscal practices and retains a solid financial condition . All Minnesota school districts are
8 | CROW RIVER COMMUNITY GUIDE | 2025 required to have an independent audit firm conduct an annual financial audit at the close of each fiscal year . STMA received an “ unmodified opinion ” in the FY2024 audit , the best opinion the auditor can issue .
STMA welcomes and encourages parents and community members to be involved , informed and exercise an active voice in the education of students and the operations of the school district . The district believes in a collaborative approach and values transparency and stakeholder feedback .
STMA invites and encourages families and community members to engage in the decision-making process by serving on any of the 19 school and district advisory councils . Visit the Opportunities for Engagement webpage on the district ’ s website for additional information including advisory focus , meeting frequency , facilitator name and contact information , and more .
STMA strives for a bright future by honoring its roots and not resting on its laurels . By increasing academic achievement for all students , while offering numerous opportunities for students and maintaining sound fiscal practices , the school district continues to be the pride and center of the community .
The School Board meets at 6 p . m . on the first and third Monday each month at St . Michael-Albertville Middle School West , 11343 50th St . NE , Albertville , 763-497-3180 .