97 Minnesota Schools Recognized as Champions of Positive School Culture, Student Behavior
MDE to Honor Schools at Upcoming PBIS Summer Institute in August
MINNEAPOLIS — Today, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) celebrates 97 schools representing 41 districts across the state for their sustained commitment to Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Additionally, MDE recognizes nine districts for districtwide efforts. These schools and districts have demonstrated exceptional leadership in increasing student achievement, improving school climate, and engaging in the community.
PBIS is an evidence-based framework grounded in providing instruction and support for positive and cooperative behaviors, and supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of all students.
For over two decades, Minnesota schools and districts have embedded PBIS into their strategy to create positive and supportive learning environments. This year’s honorees exemplify the dedication and perseverance required to implement and sustain PBIS practices over time. PBIS improves student outcomes, reduces disciplinary incidents, and increases student engagement. This recognition reflects the Walz-Flanagan Administration’s commitment to investing in education and making Minnesota the best state for kids by supporting educators as they create a welcoming learning environment for all students.
To recognize these outstanding achievements, MDE will honor the following schools and districts at the 2026 PBIS Summer Institute on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at MDE, during which presenters will share their success stories on implementing PBIS.
Schools
Northern Minnesota Region—53 Total Schools
- Apollo High School—St. Cloud Area School District 742
- Becker Intermediate School—Becker Public Schools
- Big Lake Middle School—Big Lake Schools
- Cambridge Intermediate School—Cambridge-Isanti Schools
- Cambridge Middle School—Cambridge-Isanti Schools
- Cambridge Primary School—Cambridge-Isanti Schools
- Cambridge-Isanti High School—Cambridge-Isanti Schools
- Clearview Elementary—St. Cloud Area School District 742
- Cohasset Elementary—Grand Rapids Area Schools
- Discovery Community Elementary School—St. Cloud Area School District 742
- East Rapids Elementary School—Grand Rapids Area Schools
- Foley Elementary School—Foley Public School District
- Foley Intermediate School—Foley Public School District
- Independence Elementary STEM—Big Lake Schools
- Isanti Intermediate & C-I STEAM School—Cambridge-Isanti Schools
- Isanti Middle School—Cambridge-Isanti Schools
- Isanti Primary School—Cambridge-Isanti Schools
- Ivan Sand Community Middle/High School—Independent School District 728
- K-8 Cambridge-Isanti Online—Cambridge-Isanti Schools
- Katherine Johnson Education Center—St. Cloud Area School District 742
- Lake Park Audubon Elementary—Lake Park Audubon Independent School District 2889
- Lakewood Elementary—Duluth Public Schools
- Liberty Elementary School—Big Lake Schools
- Lincoln Elementary School—St. Cloud Area School District 742
- Lincoln Elementary School—Independent School District 728
- Madison Elementary School—St. Cloud Area School District 742
- Meadowvale Elementary School—Independent School District 728
- Mississippi Heights Elementary School—Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
- North Junior High—St. Cloud Area School District 742
- Ogilvie Elementary School—Ogilvie Public Schools
- Otsego Elementary School—Independent School District 728
- Parker Elementary School—Independent School District 728
- Paynesville Area Elementary School—Paynesville Area Schools
- Prairie View Elementary—Independent School District 728
- Prairie View Middle School—Independent School District 728
- Princeton Intermediate School—Princeton Public Schools
- Riverview Intermediate School (Sartell, MN)—Sartell-St. Stephen Schools
- ROCORI High School—ROCORI School District
- Rogers Elementary STEM Magnet School—Independent School District 728
- Rogers High School—Independent School District 728
- Rogers Middle School—Independent School District 728
- Sauk Rapids-Rice High School—Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
- Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School—Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
- St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East—St. Michael-Albertville
- Talahi Community School—St. Cloud Area School District 742
- Tech High School—St. Cloud Area School District 742
- The Academies—Freshwater Education District
- Twin Lakes Elementary—Independent School District 728
- Washington Elementary—Cloquet Public Schools
- Westwood Elementary—Independent School District 728
- Westwood Elementary School—St. Cloud Area School District 742
- Zimmerman Elementary School—Independent School District 728
- Zimmerman Middle/High School—Independent School District 728
Metro Twin Cities Region—25 Total Schools
- 279Online—Osseo Area School District 279
- Basswood Elementary—Osseo Area School District 279
- Bloomington Transition Center—Bloomington Public Schools
- Cedar Island Elementary School—Osseo Area School District 279
- Cedar Ridge Elementary School—Eden Prairie Public Schools
- Chanhassen High School—Eastern Carver County Schools
- Chaska High School—Eastern Carver County Schools
- Cologne Academy—Cologne Academy
- Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion─Eden Prairie Public Schools
- Eden Lake Elementary—Eden Prairie Public Schools
- Falcon Ridge Middle School—District 196
- Forest Hills Elementary—Eden Prairie Public Schools
- Hidden Oaks Middle School and Twin Oaks Middle School—Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
- Hilltop Primary—Westonka Public Schools
- Laketown Elementary—Waconia Public Schools
- Lakeville South High School—Lakeville Area Schools
- North View Middle School—Osseo Area School District 279
- Oak Point Elementary—Eden Prairie Public Schools
- Osseo Area Learning Center—Osseo Area School District 279
- Pinewood Community Elementary School—District 196
- Prairie View Elementary—Eden Prairie Public Schools
- Shirley Hills Primary School—Westonka Public Schools
- Sojourner Truth Academy—Sojourner Truth Academy
- Thomas Lake Elementary—District 196
- Weaver Lake Elementary: A Math, Science, and Engineering School—Osseo Area School District 279
Southern Minnesota Region—19 Total Schools
- Cleveland Elementary—Cleveland Public School
- Fulda Elementary—Fulda Public Schools
- Jackson County Central Middle School—Jackson County Central Schools
- Jefferson Elementary School—Winona Area Public Schools
- Kasson-Mantorville Elementary School—Kasson-Mantorville Schools
- La Crescent-Hokah Middle School—La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools
- La Crescent-Hokah Elementary—La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools
- Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Secondary—Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial
- Pleasantview Elementary—Jackson County Central—Jackson County Central Schools
- Riverside Elementary—Jackson County Central Schools
- Sibley East Elementary—Sibley East Public Schools
- Sumner Elementary School—Austin Public Schools
- TCU Montgomery PreK-8—Tri-City United Public Schools
- TEAM Academy—TEAM Academy
- Tri-City United Le Center K-8—Tri-City United Public Schools
- Washington-Kosciusko Elementary—Winona Area Public Schools
- Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Elementary School—Waterville-Elysian-Morristown District 2143
- Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Middle School—Waterville-Elysian-Morristown District 2143
- Winona Middle School—Winona Area Public Schools
Districts
MDE is recognizing nine districts for having at least 60% of schools in their district implement PBIS.
Northern Minnesota Region
- Cambridge-Isanti Schools
- Duluth Public Schools
- Foley Public School District
- Independent School District 728
- Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
- St. Cloud Area School District 742
Metro Twin Cities Region
- Bloomington Public Schools
- Eden Prairie Public Schools
Southern Minnesota Region
- Waterville-Elysian-Morristown District 2143
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