As we close out the 2025-2026 school year, we want to extend our sincere gratitude to our students, families, and staff for making this year a success.

To our students: thank you for your hard work, resilience, and willingness to learn and grow each day. Your accomplishments and growth throughout the year have been inspiring, and we are so proud of all you have achieved.

To our families: thank you for your partnership, encouragement, and support. Your involvement and commitment play a vital role in the students' success.

To our staff: thank you for your dedication and compassion to our students as your efforts makes a lasting difference in the 916 school community.

We hope everyone has an opportunity to rest, recharge, and enjoy the summer break. We look forward to seeing everyone for the 2026-2027 school year!
20 days ago, Northeast Metro 916
A photo collage of students, staff, and families through the 2025 to 2026 school year with text on the side that says, "Thank you!"
Auditory Oral Program threw an End of Year Celebration for the students and their families. It was a day full of celebration and recognition for the students, families, and staff. We would also like to congratulate the student who graduated from the program and wish them all the best! Here's to new adventures and looking forward to what next school year brings! ✨🎓
20 days ago, Northeast Metro 916
Student in a picture frame with text and a graduation hat with text that says, "Congratulations".
Students, staff, and families waiting for celebration to start.
Principal giving a speech during ceremony.
Students, staff, and families watching principal give speech.
Staff giving a certificate and congratulating them on graduating.
Student and staff holding a certificate of achievement.
Congratulations to the student graduates from Karner Blue Education Center! ✨🎓

We celebrate everything you've achieved as you reached this important milestone. Keep dreaming big, work hard, and believe in yourself as you step into a new chapter. We can't wait to see all the great things you will accomplish!
20 days ago, Northeast Metro 916
A blue banner that has gold balloons on it and text that says, "We are so proud of you."
Principal making a speech during graduation ceremony.
Principal handing student a certificate during graduation ceremony.
Principal handing student a certificate during graduation ceremony.
Principal handing student a certificate during graduation ceremony.
Principal handing student a certificate during graduation ceremony.
Principal handing student a certificate during graduation ceremony.
Staff and student taking a picture together.
Student taking picture with family.
We also want to celebrate the students who graduated throughout the school year from Work Experience Life Skills (WELS)!

Throughout the year, all of you have demonstrated your perseverance, growth, and determination as you worked toward your goals. We are proud of what you accomplished and excited for everything that lies ahead in your journey. Congratulations! ✨🎓
20 days ago, Northeast Metro 916
Staff and student graduate smiling while taking a photo.
Three students taking a picture together in celebration of the student graduate.
Student graduate holding a diploma and smiling for the picture.
Staff and student sitting down at a table that has a diploma in celebration of the student graduating from school
Staff and student taking a picture together in celebration of the student graduating.
Staff and student smiling and taking a picture together in celebration of the student graduating.

Congratulations to the South Campus 2026 Graduates and Transitioning Students!

Yesterday, not only did we celebrate a graduation but also students that will be transitioning to various schools and programs. Your determination, growth, and unique strengths have inspired everyone around you. We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited for the bright future ahead.

22 days ago, Northeast Metro 916
Presentation screen with graduation gowns and text that says, "South Campus Graduation celebrating graduates and transitioning students 2026."
Audience waiting for a graduation ceremony to start.
Principal giving speech during graduation ceremony.
Staff and students in graduation gowns listening to the speaker.
Student hugging student graduate in celebration.
Superintendent congratulating student graduate.
Audience clapping for the end of the graduation ceremony.
Student holding certificate and standing in front of backdrop that says, "Congrats."
Family and student graduate smiling for camera.
Staff with student graduate and smiling for a picture.

Congratulations to the middle school graduates from Pankalo Education Center!
We're so proud of all you've achieved and the person you've become. As you begin the next chapter in your education, continue to be curious, confident, and true to yourself. Keep reaching for your goals—we can't wait to see what you'll accomplish next!

24 days ago, Northeast Metro 916
Presentation screen with text that says, "Welcome to Middle School Graduation" with the Pankalo school logo.
Student graduate walking into the graduation ceremony.
Student graduate walking into the graduation ceremony.
Student graduate walking into the graduation ceremony.
Staff giving speeches during the graduation ceremony.
Student graduate with a certificate in their hands.
Audience clapping and people taking photos with their phone.
Principals congratulating the student on graduating with a certificate.
Student graduates walking out from the graduation ceremony.
Congratulations to Class of 2026!
Quora Secondary School graduates achieved an exciting milestone through their hard work, dedication, and perseverance. We are all proud of each and every one of you as you step into the beginning of an amazing journey. Congratulations Quora Secondary School graduates! ✨🎓
27 days ago, Northeast Metro 916
Families sitting down as they wait for the graduation ceremony to start.
Student graduates, staff, and families listening to the principal give a speech.
Student graduate giving a speech at graduation.
Audience listening to student graduate giving a speech.
Staff in the back of the room watching the student graduate give a speech.
Student graduate walking up to staff during graduation.
Graduate and principal shaking hands.
Graduate and principal shaking hands.
Graduate and staff shaking hands in celebration.
Group photo of staff and students smiling in front of the graduation sign.
Congratulations to our graduates from 916 Mahtomedi Academy, East View Academy, and Metro Heights Academy! We celebrate your achievements, your growth, and the bright futures ahead. Congratulations as you take the next step toward an amazing future! 🌟🎓
28 days ago, Northeast Metro 916
Student graduates, staff, and families attending a graduation.
Student graduates, staff, and families attending a graduation.
Student graduates, staff, and families attending a graduation.
Student graduates, staff, and families attending a graduation.
Student graduate speakers sitting as they get ready to speak.
Student graduate giving a speech at graduation.
Student graduate giving a speech at graduation.
Student graduate giving a speech at graduation.
Student holding their high school diploma.
Student holding their high school diploma.
This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, May 25 due to Memorial Day. We will see everyone back on Tuesday, May 26!
about 1 month ago, Northeast Metro 916
A speaker phone that says "Important remind that there is no school on Monday, May 25 due to Memorial Day."
This is a reminder that there is no school on Friday, May 8 due to professional development day for staff.
about 2 months ago, Northeast Metro 916
A speaker phone with text saying, "Important reminder for no school on May 8 due to professional development day for 916 staff."
Last Wednesday, Northeast Metro 916 held The Annual District Art Show. Artwork of various mediums were displayed from nail art, metal work, photos, paintings, ceramics, and more. There was even a cookie decorating table as a fun activity and sweet treat! Thank you to the staff who set up the art show and everyone who attended as well. Seeing the 916 community come together to celebrate the students' imagination and effort makes this event truly special.
about 2 months ago, Northeast Metro 916
A wall of 3D printed triangles that are bound together by binder rings and each triangle has artwork by students and staff.
A big camera made from paper and cardboard with photos to the side of it.
A table with nail art and metal artwork.
A group of people looking at student artwork on the wall.
A group of people standing around and talking with each other.
Two people looking at student artwork on the wall.
Staff, students, and families doing an art activity at a table.
A wall of various student artwork hanging on a wall.
A table full of artwork that contains ceramic mugs and bowls and handmade plushies.
Artwork of under the sea with seashells, treasure, and students as scuba divers.
Happy Staff Appreciation Week!

Northeast Metro 916 is proud to celebrate Staff Appreciation Week with sincere gratitude for each and every one of you. The care, dedication, and heart you bring to your work does not go unnoticed—they are what makes the 916 community strong. Thank you for showing up each day with commitment, compassion, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
about 2 months ago, Northeast Metro 916
Collage of Northeast Metro 916 staff in celebration of staff appreciation week.
This week is National Assistant Principal Week! Thank you for being the steady support system for students, staff, and families—balancing challenges with compassion and leading with dedication every single day.
3 months ago, Northeast Metro 916
Image of Northeast Metro 916 Assistant Principals in celebration of National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week.
We had an incredible time at the fifth annual 916 Career and College Fair! Students from East View Academy, Metro Heights Academy, 916 Mahtomedi Academy, Quora Secondary School, and WELS attended the event.

Students were able to talk to industry and college leaders from around the metro. A few of the tables had interactive tools from their careers, like a court reporter or a VR program for painting. Students also had the opportunity to attend panels from career professionals. #916happyandproud
3 months ago, Northeast Metro 916
Students and staff walking around talking to career professionals and college vendors in a conference room.
A career professional showing a student how to use a stenograph.
Students in a classroom listening to a career professional talk about their career.
A student talking to a college vendor.
A student talking to a technical college vendor who is showing them a pamphlet.
A student trying on virtual reality headset while a career professional holds the controller for them to use.
A student speaking to a college vendor who is showing them a booklet.
Students and staff walking around talking to career professionals and college vendors in a conference room.
Students sitting in a classroom and listening to a career professional talk about their career.
This a reminder that there is no school due to Spring Break. We all hope you have a great spring break and will see staff and students after the break!

District: March 9-13
916 Mahtomedi Academy: March 9-20
Bellaire Education Center: March 9-27
4 months ago, Northeast Metro 916
Green square graphic of a speaker phone stating an important reminder that there is no school due to it being spring break.
This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, February 16 and Tuesday, February 17. Have a great weekend and we will see everyone back on Wednesday, February 18.
4 months ago, Northeast Metro 916
Graphic image with a speakerphone saying important reminder. Text says no school on February 16 and February 17, 2026.
This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20.
5 months ago, Northeast Metro 916
A picture of a fog horn with the words "important reminder!" next to it. The words under this image read "No School - January 19, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20 Professional Developement Day for 916 Staff. At the bottom of this graphic is the 916 school logo of a diamond.
This is a reminder that there is no school from December 22, 2025 to January 2, 2026. We hope everyone has a good winter break and we will see everyone back in the new year on Monday, January 5.
6 months ago, Northeast Metro 916
Graphic with winter-themed snowflakes and a megaphone icon that reads, “Important Reminder! No School – Winter Break. December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026.” Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916 logo at the bottom.

Last week Northeast Metro 916 Career and Technical Center held their 916impaCT Information Night! Staff, student ambassadors and industry partners shared their impaCT through engaging activities and program information. Visitors could also participate in a bingo activity where they visit a program, learn about them, and win a prize when they earned a bingo!

If you would like information from the 916impaCT Information Night, you can view the slideshow here.

6 months ago, Northeast Metro 916
Staff and student sitting at a booth smiling.
A group of people watching a presentation.
Staff and students sitting at a booth smiling.
Staff engaging with student and family about program.
Students performing an EMT activity with guests.
Staff handing out an item.
Staff talking with guests at booth.
Staff and students at a booth smiling.
Staff and students at a booth smiling.

Northeast Metro 916 Career and Technical Center was featured in an article by Press Publications. They welcomed Jessica Weaver, an instructor of Auto Body Collision Technology at Dakota County Technical College (DCTC), into their Automotive and Auto Body Careers classroom. It was an exciting opportunity for students to learn from a new perspective and ideas. This collaboration with Jessica Weaver helped students grow, connect, and made learning even more meaningful.

Read the full article here by Press Publications.

7 months ago, Northeast Metro 916
Students in an automotive and auto body class