Permanent School Fund Information

This November, Minnesota voters will consider a constitutional amendment to modernize distributions from the Permanent School Fund. The proposal would increase funding for public schools, including an estimated $127,000 annually for Bemidji Area Schools, without raising income or property taxes. You can find more information on this issue by going to https://www.mnpsfamendment.org/

Now enrolling future Lumberjacks for tuition-free, full-day Kindergarten at Bemidji Area Schools!

Our Kindergarten program is a great place to start your child’s school journey. Register early to secure your spot and be part of upcoming Kindergarten connection events before school begins this fall.

Enrollment is open now—save your spot today!

Register online: https://www.isd31.net/families/registration

Questions? Contact the Registration Office at 218-333-3100

We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2039!

🍎 Welcome Class of 2039! 🍎

Kindergarten Registration for Bemidji Area Schools (2026-2027) is now open! Join us for an upcoming Open House from 4:00–6:00 PM:

🏫 March 17: Lincoln 🏫 March 19: JW Smith & Solway 🏫 March 24: Horace May 🏫 March 26: Northern

✅ Ready to Enroll? Register online at www.isd31.net/families/registration or email your documents (Birth Certificate, Immunizations, ID, and Proof of Residence) to registrar@isd31.net.

📞 Questions? Call 218-333-3100 ext. 31131

The Bemidji Education Association announced the recipients of its 2025 awards at the back-to-school gathering for all staff on Wednesday, August 27 in the High School auditorium. Each award recipient received a plaque and gold keychain engraved by Ken K Thompson Jewelry, a $75 gift certificate to the Green Mill restaurant, and a floral arrangement created by Bemidji Netzer Floral. The BEA sends its most sincere congratulations to our outstanding nominees and award recipients. 

From left to right:

Lay Educator of the Year - Brian Hazard - Volunteer reader in the second grade classrooms at Lincoln Elementary

Teacher of the Year - Jeff Brown - 6th grade social studies teacher at the Middle School 

Support Professional of the Year - Hannah Stull - Registrar at the Middle School 

Bemidji Area Schools are ready to welcome students back with orientation events for all grade levels. Elementary families will receive info by mail. Middle School sessions for 6th graders and their parents take place Tuesday, August 26, and 9th graders kick off high school orientation Thursday, August 28 from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. (transportation not provided). 🍎📘