About NorthStar
NorthStar Public Schools (Formerly KIPP MN Public Schools) is a one-of-a-kind school committed to creating a safe and nurturing learning environment where our K-8 students thrive academically, build skills and positive traits, and recognize their full potential.
With our new niche, our students will develop real-life skills in business, finance, and entrepreneurship that will unlock opportunities to build financial wealth.
BUSINESS & FINANCE
Our Business & Finance focus, will give our students a unique advantage to prepare them for successful future endeavors. Business and financial literacy are essential skills that span across all career pathways, empowering students to make informed decisions, achieve financial independence, and thrive in their personal and professional lives.
CREATE BUDGETS
INVEST IN THEIR FUTURE
MANAGE CREDIT
DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS
TRANSFORM IDEAS INTO REALITY
build core academics
Want to Pre-order uniforms?
Students receive 1 FREE uniform shirt and 1 FREE uniform sweatshirt. If families would like to pre-order additional uniform shirts or sweatshirts, please complete this form by September 4th.
Our gray uniform shirts cost $10 each and uniform sweatshirts cost $15 each. Additional uniforms shirts and sweatshirts will need to be paid for before distributing to students.
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Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 3:50pm
Early Release Days*: 9:00am - 1:00pm
*specific days noted on our 2026-27 school calendar
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Arrival: Student arrival is from 8:40-9:00am. Students should not be dropped off prior to 8:40am.
Dismissal: Students are dismissed at 3:50pm. Parent pick up is on 50th Avenue.
Early Release Days (as noted on calendar): Students are dismissed at 1:00pm
Tardy: Students who arrive after 9:15am are marked tardy and need to check in at the front office.
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Students receive free school meals, which include a hot breakfast and lunch. To access school menus, CLICK HERE.
Allergies / Dietary Restrictions: If your child has any allergies or dietary restrictions, please contact our School Nurse at nurse@northstarpublicschools.org
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Students receive one free uniform shirt. School uniforms are required for all students and consist of a NorthStar uniform shirt and black or khaki pants.
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Transportation Details will be give at our Back to School Night on Tuesday, August 18th.
Transportation Changes: To make changes to your child’s transportation, contact the front office at 612-287-9700. (Transportation changes will take 7-10 days to implement)
Daily Transportation Changes: All transportation changes for the day must be made by 12:00pm on regular school days or by 10:00am on Early Release Days.
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To log into our JMC Parent Portal to complete 2026-27 online registration for existing families, CLICK HERE.
Students are automatically enrolled from year to year, but we ask families to please complete online registration to verify contact and health information, review school documents, and confirm student consent forms.
Parent Portal Support: If you need help with logging into the JMC Partent Portal, contact our front office at 612-287-9700.
OUR licensed faculty
Heidi Allen
Elizabeth Anderson
Justin Dornbusch
John Ford
Minisha Frederick-Childress
Alexander Grosz
William Wesley
Alison White
Kelly Zender
CONTACT US
(612) 287-9702
STUDENT SUPPORT
NorthStar Public Schools serves students in special education. Our holistic approach serves the needs of children with mild to moderate disabilities including speech and learning delays. Our goal is to individualize content for students while allowing them to access the least restrictive environment.