School District 622 Volunteer Handbook 2018-2019 school year | Page 3

Table of Contents
Welcome to District 622 3
Volunteer Program Mission 7
Volunteer Coordinator Contact Information 8
Becoming a Volunteer 10
Volunteer Support 11
School District Guidelines 1​ 2
Tips for Working with Students 1​ 5
RSVP (for Volunteers 55 and Older) 1​ 6
Welcome to District 622
Welcome to the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District – “We commit each day to develop and
empower lifelong learners who thrive in diverse communities.” With our mission in mind, District 622 provides
lifelong educational opportunities for residents of all ages.
Encompassing 42-square miles, District 622 includes all or portions of seven communities within the Twin Cities
metropolitan area – North St. Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale, Lake Elmo, Landfall, Pine Springs and Woodbury.
Serving more than 81,000 residents, the district includes nine elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools
(6-8), two high schools (9-12), two early childhood education centers, a learning center, a transition program and
a senior center. The district’s wide-variety of Community Education programs serve residents of all ages.
Residents of the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District community can be proud of the high-quality
programs and services the district provides. From highly trained early-childhood professionals in our District 622
Preschool, to nationally-recognized programs at the high school level, District 622 is always striving to be the best.
District 622 offers something for everyone, and staff members work hard to help each student find success.
Staff members work with families and teachers to choose the most appropriate school programs and settings.
High Potential students are identified through parental input, teacher referral and standardized test scores.
Student Services provides support for children with special needs.
Extracurricular and athletic activities as well as educational experiences for students of all ages help enrich the
educational experience.
For parents of secondary students, District 622 has implemented the Parent Portal system, which allows parents
to access their student’s academic information online, from anywhere, at anytime.
The efforts of a high-quality staff are visible in student success. District 622 students regularly receive national and
state recognition for achievement in arts, academics, community service and athletics.
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