Back to School

The online calendar includes district-wide events throughout the school year. Families can also filter the calendar by school to view school-specific events and activities.

For a quick overview, the academic calendar one-pager for the 2026-27 school year is available in both English (here) and Spanish (here).

The 2027-28 proposed calendar is here. Please note: The board has not officially voted to approve the calendar, but we post it online for families who need to plan ahead.

Online District Events Calendar

26-27 Academic Calendar - English

26-27 Academic Calendar - Spanish

27-28 Proposed Academic Calendar

Each school has a welcome-back event or orientation event before the school year starts. See details for each school listed below.

Bus registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open.

Students who were registered for bus service during the 2025-26 school year do not need to register again. Their bus registration will automatically carry over into the 2026-27 school year.

Families only need to complete a new registration if:

• Their student is new to School District 197
• Their family has moved or changed addresses
• Their student has a new daycare location
• Their student was not registered for the 25-26 school year
• Their student was inactive from the bus for 10+ days
• Their student attends a non-public school (Saint Joes, Community of Saints, West Heights, Academic Arts)

Students who still need to register should complete registration by August 1, 2026, to help ensure transportation is available for the start of the school year. Late registrations may result in bus service beginning after the third week of school in the order received or alternative transportation arrangements. Learn more here.

How to Register

• Fill out the online registration form 
• Download English bus registration form
• Download Spanish bus registration form

Bus cards with route information will be mailed the week of August 24. Parents can log into the MyRide K12 on August 24 to see the bus schedule. Visit the Transportation site for My Ride K-12 login instructions.

Preschool Families
Contact the Early Learning Center at 651-403-8390 for bus registration.

Mark your calendars with these fun community-wide events:

• Warrior Rally: Friday, September 25, 4-6 p.m., in the District Office parking lot

• Warrior 5K: Saturday, September 26, 9-11 a.m. at Two Rivers High School

• Homecoming Game and Parade: Friday, October 2.  Parade begins at Garlough at 5pm and ends at Two Rivers; football game is at 6:30pm

• Makers Market: Saturday, November 14, at Two Rivers High School

Warrior Rally: 
This fun, family-friendly event takes place every year to bring the school community together! The rally features games, bounce houses, food, and a chance for our youngest students to learn about all the great activities and club offerings at Two Rivers High School. 

Warrior 5K: 
Join us for the 16th Annual ISD 197 Educational Foundation Warrior 5K! This fun, community-based event awards prizes for the top three runners in a variety of age categories and is a primary fundraiser for the Foundation, which provides grants to all of the schools in ISD 197 from early learning to the high school. 

Makers Market:
The Makers Market celebrates local artists and small businesses, providing an opportunity to connect with community members while getting a head start on shopping for unique holiday gifts. In partnership with School District 197 Community Education, City of West St Paul, and City of Mendota Heights. 

Two Rivers Showcase
Join us for the 2026 Two Rivers Showcase on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Seventh and eighth-grade students and their families are invited to experience Two Rivers firsthand through student-led building tours, an activity fair, a presentation from the counselors, and a session on advanced coursework options. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with representatives from all departments, including Special Education and English Language Learners. 

Fifth Grade Preview Nights
To help support the transition to middle school, our Fifth Grade Preview Nights for fourth-grade families will be in January again this year. Join us to meet teachers, tour the school, learn about the middle school experience and curriculum, and connect with other students and families. Event dates are:

• Heritage E-STEM Magnet School - Thursday, January 14, 2027 from 5-7 p.m.
• Friendly Hills Middle School - Thursday, January 14, 2027 from 5-7 p.m.

While all students will receive free breakfast and lunch under Minnesota’s Free School Meals program, it is still important for families to complete an Application for Educational Benefits each school year. These applications help determine funding for school programs and supports, and eligible families may qualify for additional benefits such as reduced or waived athletics and activities fees.

The online application for the 2026–27 school year will open July 1, 2026. Families are encouraged to check back at that time to complete the form and learn more about additional discounts and benefits that may be available through outside organizations. Paper applications will also be available at schools this fall, and additional reminders will be included in back-to-school communications.

If you have other questions or need help, please call the Child Nutrition Department at 651-403-7320 or visit their webpage here.

Middle school and high school students in School District 197 can participate in a variety of athletics and activities throughout the school year. Below are a few important updates and opportunities for students and families as we prepare for the 2026–27 school year.

Warrior Summer Strength and Speed Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for Warrior Summer Strength and Speed for student-athletes entering grades 6 through 12 in the 2026-27 school year. Led by Two Rivers coaches, this program focuses on warm-ups, weight training, speed and agility, and overall athletic development. Sessions run Monday through Thursday, June 8, through August 6, at Two Rivers High School.

Program Details:

• Dates: June 8 – August 6 (Monday–Thursday)
• Location: Two Rivers High School Fitness Center
• Cost: $85
• Session Options:
  • Football/Wrestling (High School): 7:00–8:30 a.m.
  • High School: 8:00–9:30 a.m.
  • High School: 9:00–10:30 a.m.
  • Middle School: 10:00–11:30 a.m.
• Registration: Register online here
• Learn more: Visit TRwarriors.com

Fall Athletics Registration

Registration for middle school and high school fall sports opens July 1, 2026.

New this fall: Fifth grade students can now participate in cross country.

Fall Sports Start Dates

• High school: Practice begins as early as August 17. Find more information at trwarriors.com.
• Middle school: After the 2026-27 school year begins in September. Check the middle school athletics page for updates.

Sports Physicals

A current sports physical is required for participation in athletics and activities. Physicals must:

• Be dated within the last three years, and
• Remain current for the entire season

Sports Physicals at Warrior Care

High school students can complete sports physicals during the school day at Warrior Care, the school-based health clinic located in the Two Rivers Health Office. You can now make appointments online here.

Sports Physicals Summer Clinics

Warrior Care will be providing sports physicals for middle and high school students at Two Rivers High School on the dates below.

• Wednesday, June 17, 9am-5pm
• Wednesday, July 8, 9am-5pm

You can make appointments online here.

A printable copy of the sports physical form is available online.

New Registration Platform

We’ve moved from EduTrak to Affinety, a platform designed to make registration easier for families. Affinety serves the same purpose as EduTrack—registering for athletics and activities—but offers a more streamlined experience. Families can now browse all available programs in one place (with eligibility clearly noted), check sports physical status, and manage registrations more easily. Please note, the software system is in the process of constant updates and enhancements, so we appreciate your patience as we help improve the site. Please contact Dustin Boll at dustin.boll@isd197.org with questions or issues regarding registration.

Getting Started with Affinety
When visiting the site for the first time, select 'Create New Account' and enter your preferred email. From there:

• If your email is recognized (Infinite Campus email), you’ll receive a link to set up your password
• If your email is not recognized (email not in Infinite Campus), you’ll continue with the account creation

- Payment information from EduTrak will not carry over. You will need to re-enter payment information in Affinety.
- Instructions on account creation and registration can be found here. 

Go to the Affinety Site

Attending High School Activity and Athletic Events

Event Tickets:

• Students (K–12): $5 (K–8, must be accompanied by a paid adult at the event)

• Adults (18+): $10
• Seniors (65+): FREE

Activity Passes:

• Adult: $100 (18+)
• Student: $35 (current TRHS students)
• Youth: $35 (K–8, must be accompanied by a paid adult at the event)

Tickets available at www.trwarriors.com/tickets.

Every student in grades K-12 in School District 197 receives one complete breakfast meal and one complete lunch meal each school day at no cost. If your student wants seconds, just a milk, or à la carte items, they will need money in their account.

Items that would incur a charge to a student’s account:

• Additional cartons of milk

• Snack items

• Second entrée

• Meals that do not meet the minimum requirements

Visit the Child Nutrition webpage to manage your student’s meal account, view menus, and complete the Application for Educational Benefits. For questions or assistance, please contact the School District 197 Child Nutrition Department at 651-403-7320 or kelly.wegener@isd197.org.

Preschool:
Early Learning Center: Thursday, October 27 and 28. Retake Day: Wednesday, Thursday, December 9
Pilot Knob Preschool Location: Same day as Pilot Knob Elementary

Garlough: Thursday, September 17. Retake Day: Thursday, October 22.

Mendota: Tuesday, September 15. Retake Day: Wednesday, October 21.

Moreland: Tuesday, October 13. Retake Day: Wednesday, November 18.

Pilot Knob: Friday, October 2.

Somerset: Thursday, September, 17. Retake Day: Thursday, October 29.

Friendly Hills: Wednesday, September 30. Retake Day: Wednesday, October 28.

Heritage: Tuesday, September 29. Retake Day: Tuesday, October 20.

Two Rivers:  Thursday, September 17. Retake Day: Thursday, October 22.