❄️ Winter Break Reminder ❄️

PACT will be closed for Winter Break from December 19, 2025, through January 4, 2026. 

We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, January 5, 2026!

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) published the Dual Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules regarding the Health Standards. This opens a public comment period. Instructions for commenting are included with the notice. You can find a copy of the notice and the proposed rules in the State Register. The Statement of Need and Reasonableness (SONAR) describes the standards review committee’s process of writing the proposed standards and why each Anchor Standard (also known as rules) is needed and reasonable. The SONAR is available on the MDE Health Standards page at Health Standards Review and Revision. Written comments will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. CST on February 9, 2026.

The Minnesota Academic Standards in Health are not considered final until published in the State Register with a formal Adoption of the Rule. The 2025 Academic Standards in Health are anticipated to be implemented in the 2028-29 school year.

MDE, based upon input received during the comment period, may still make changes to the proposed rules. Following the comment period, the standards will be subject to approval by the governor and review by the Court of Administrative Hearings. If approved, MDE will publish a Notice of Adoption in the State Register.

If you have any questions, please send them to mde.academic-standards@state.mn.us.

Please do not park in the Allina Healthcare parking lot next door during dismissal. For the safety of all students, families are also asked to use designated crosswalks when entering or exiting campus. Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and orderly for everyone.