School District 564 - A district committed to developing successful learners through relevant education and purposeful community partnerships.
School District #564
Thief River Falls Public School District #564 is spread over three counties covering 470 square miles and serves a population of approximately 14,000 people. It is the largest school district in the northwest corner of the State of Minnesota. Enrollment in the district is approximately 2100 students in grades Pre-K through 12 and the Area Learning Center. The district consists of an elementary school (Challenger), a middle school (Franklin), a high school (Lincoln), a magnet arts school (Northern Expressions School of the Arts) and an alternative education program (Northwest Area Learning Center).
Classes in the district start at approximately 8:20-8:30 a.m. and end at 3:00-3:04 p.m. each day depending on the school students attend. Most students are provided bus transportation. Hot lunch and breakfast programs are offered in all schools. The student calendar is set by the School Board each school year with classes traditionally starting the day after Labor Day in September and ending in early June.
The district employs 175 certified teachers and an equal number of support personnel. District support services include:
• Comprehensive Special Education Program
• Counseling services in all grade levels
• Drug Education Coordinator
• Diversity Program Coordinator
• Alternative Education Program for students at risk of dropping out
• Extensive Community Education Program which includes classes and activities as well as:
• Early Childhood Family Education
• Little Brother/Little Sister Program
• School Aged Child Care (Latch Key)
• Family Advocacy Program for Teens
• School Readiness for children ages 3-5
• School Enrichment Programs
Parent involvement opportunities include:
• CAC (Curriculum Advisory Council)
• PTSP (Parents, Teachers, Students in Partnership) Elementary Parent Group
• Parent Advisory Committees at all levels
• Formal Volunteer Program
Parents who are interested in registering their children in School District #564 should contact the administration office of the school they will be attending.
The mission of the Thief River Falls School District...
A district committed to developing successful learners through relevant education and purposeful community partnerships.
Vision Statement...
Thief River Falls Public Schools strive to:
• Lead our region with an integrated education that meets each student’s individual needs.
• Provide a safe, positive learning and work environment where we feel valued and challenged.
• Engage our families, community, and organizations in meaningful partnerships.
• Proudly support our mission through fiscal responsibility and well-maintained facilities.
Core Values…
Excellence: High achievement for all, in all that we do
Integrity: Aligning our actions with our values and beliefs
Accountability: To fulfill one's roles and responsibilities and be responsive to results
Respect: Pride in who we are, accepting our differences
Community: It's about all of us all of the time
Partnership: Engaging in relationships and action which empowers learning for ALL
Strategic Directions...
A. Developing guaranteed and viable curriculum, assessments, and student supports.
B. Leading through innovative learning, technologies, and partnerships.
C. Connecting with our families where they are
D. Providing a safe environment for the wellbeing of all students and staff.
E. Actively seeking and developing an exceptional workforce
F. Efficiently managing finances and facilities with purposeful, intentional alignment.
