Oshki Ogimaag Community School – “New Leaders” Community School
Oshki Ogimaag Community School is a K-6 Charter School authorized by Osprey Wilds. The mission of Oshki Ogimaag Community School is to to create a learning environment of excellence based upon traditional teachings. Rooted in Anishinaabe language and culture we will:
- Prepare students through hands- on, community-based projects to be lifelong learners that reach their personal and academic potential.
- Preserve the Anishinaabe language and culture.
- Contribute to the wellness of future generations.
Important Dates:
May Reminders
OOCS Board
- OOCS Board Meeting
- Date and Time: Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 at 4:30pm
- Location: OOCS Conference Room
Enrollment
Enrollment is open for the 2025-2026 School Year!
OOCS is serving grades Kindergarten through 5th grade for the 2025-2026 school year!
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Resources
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE
Information on how to obtain assistance for MN health care options are here at MN DHS:
Applying for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare.
Mental Health Care Assistance
Information on obtaining Mental Health care for your child, yourself or someone you know can be found by calling Grand Portage Health Clinic 475-2235, Human Services 475-2453, Sawtooth Clinic 387-2330, Cook County Hospital 387-3040. If you are experiencing a Mental Health crisis and need immediate help please call or text 988.
Step-Up Days May 9 and May 23!
🌿 Step Into OOCS! 🌿
We’re excited to welcome prospective students and families to our Step-Up Days at Oshki Ogimaag Community School!
If your child will be entering Kindergarten through 5th grade in the 2025–2026 school year, we’d love for you to join us! Come explore our vibrant learning community where students are valued, supported, and inspired to grow through:
✨ Culturally rooted teaching
✨ Personalized, hands-on learning
✨ Deep connections to land, language, and community
📅 May 9th, 8:00–11:30 AM
📅 May 16th, Full Day
📍 Grand Portage, MN
Whether you’re curious about enrolling or just want to learn more, stop by, say hello, and see what makes OOCS so special!
📞 Questions? Visit oshkiogimaag.org or send us a message.
💚 Rooted in tradition. Growing through community. Learning with purpose.
Information
OOCS is a Recipient for School Finance Award
The School Finance Award is awarded annually by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Division of School Finance, to recognize schools for meeting statutory deadlines for submission of audited fiscal financial data and reporting criteria. Out of 575 eligible reporting entities, 451 met the qualifying criteria for the FY 2021 School Finance Award. Congratulations OOCS on receiving this award once again!