Note: Middle School and Sawtooth Elementary will be running a regular schedule that day.
Cook County will be playing Kittson County Central on 11/6 at 6pm at Grand Rapids High School Football Field.
Tickets must be purchased in advance for the game via an electronic device. Printed tickets will not be accepted for the game. Tickets are available to purchase via MSHSL.org/tickets
Cook County Public Schools Winter Sports Parent–Athlete–Coach Meeting for Grades 7-12 will be held on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Pam Taylor Gymnasium at Cook County Public Schools.
This meeting is required for all athletes and families participating in the following winter sports:
Basketball
Nordic Skiing
Alpine Skiing
Important information about the upcoming season will be shared, including team expectations, schedules, and participation requirements.
Registration for winter athletics is now open through both the Parent and Student Portals. Please be sure registration is completed prior to the start of practice.
We look forward to seeing everyone on November 5th as we prepare for another great winter season!
RESCHEDULED for Tuesday, November 18th
Help send Cook County students to Spain in 2026!
Spaghetti dinner will be on Tuesday, November 18 from 4:30-6:30 pm in the Cook County Schools Cafeteria.
$10 for spaghetti, garlic toast & drink
Scholastic Book Fair now on November 11 and November 18 from 3:30-6:30 pm
Football Playoff Game
Saturday, October 25th at 2 pm at Lyle Anderson Field
$5 for students, $10 for adults
Since it is a playoff game there are no passes.
Come cheer on the Vikings as they take on North Woods!
Here is the link to redeeem the 10% off.
https://click.m.lifetouch.com/?qs=aef8ea40e3a4204bbd6825f852dfa37bb7b5509370dbbb78cea5f57b214e22c3794ef11e27b091b4211ff497dc2d0cad326ce5a2f6778119b18c35f829687594
Here is the link to the Smilesafe program.
https://click.m.lifetouch.com/?qs=aef8ea40e3a4204b0cbc4b19589a43fcce1eb76a2250876229faec971093d7588950ae47d43a4ef06166c75806428636626f35a1ea15ee54e4227319a2aab1fb
The series, starting September 30, will cover the college application process and general financial aid information, details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students, and other ways to pay for college.
Formerly called “Ready Set FAFSA”, this series has been renamed “College Planning Series” to include college planning topics beyond the FAFSA.
All sessions will have simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, Somali and Hmong.
Students who attend a session or watch one of the recordings will be eligible to win a $1,000 scholarship (2 available)!
Higher education professionals will be available during each meeting to answer live Q and A.
These sessions are a collaborative effort between the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC The College Place and Minnesota Goes to College.
Information for families about registering for the series is available at https://mngoestocollege.mn.gov/mngoestocollege/students/attend-virtual-event
ISD 166 Picture Day Information
There will be a mandatory meeting for parents, athletes, and coaches participating in Volleyball, Football, and Cross Country on Sunday, August 10th at 6:00 PM in the Pam Taylor Gymnasium.
This meeting will cover important information regarding the upcoming fall sports season, including schedules, expectations, eligibility, and team policies.
For more details or questions, please contact Steven Anderson at standerson@isd166.org.
