Stillwater schools weigh boundary changes

Nov 13 Developing Twin Cities 1 source

Stillwater Area Public Schools outlined three attendance-boundary scenarios to prepare for new Lake Elmo and Bayport elementary schools opening next fall, with scenarios affecting either 135 or 39 students. An open house is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at Oak-Land Middle School, a School Board study session is Dec. 2, and a final decision is expected Dec. 16; the district also listed the current Lake Elmo Elementary for $5 million and plans to consolidate central services into the current Andersen Elementary building in Bayport.

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Three boundary scenarios: one affects 135 students; two affect 39 students each
Target minimum enrollment of 400 per elementary school to support staffing and program efficiency
Key dates: Open house Nov. 13 (6 p.m.); School Board study session Dec. 2; final decision Dec. 16
New schools: Lake Elmo ES (150,000 sq. ft., 10928 10th St. N.) and Bayport ES (98,000 sq. ft., 1003 Fifth Ave. N.) opening next fall
Facilities: Current Lake Elmo ES listed for $5M; Central Services Building to be sold; central staff to move into current Andersen ES

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Stillwater schools consider boundary changes

Twin Cities by Mary Divine November 13, 2025