The winning recipe for a healthy lifestyle includes good nutrition. The Nutrition Services department is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to students' health, well being and their ability to learn. We support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices.

Cambridge-Isanti Schools utilizes the "Offer versus Serve" method for meal service. This allows children to choose food items that are offered rather than requiring them to take all foods on the menu. Students must select a minimum of a half-cup of fruit or vegetable with each meal. Using this method reduces unnecessary food waste, acknowledges students' independent nature and ability to choose, and allows students to try new food without having to take the entire portion. Parents who discuss food choices and encourage children to eat a variety of foods have a positive impact on a child's nutrient intake.

All kindergarten students receive FREE breakfast everyday. Lunch prices vary and can be found on our Food Services page. Prices may change slightly for the 2021-2022 school year.

Families may pay for meals online through their Family Access account or on the Food Service page. Students may also bring money to the office by 10:00 each day to be added to the family meal account.

Don't forget to complete the Application for Educational Benefits after July 1, 2021 to apply for free or reduced lunches. Approval may also qualify you for reduced fees.

Adventure Center School Age Child Care is located in both the Cambridge Primary school and Isanti Primary school. We provide fee-based child care for children in grades Kindergarten to fifth grade before and after school.

Hours of operation:

• Before School - 6:00 - 7:45 am
• After School - 3:00 - 6:00 pm
• 6:00 am - 6:00 pm on most non-school days at the Cambridge Primary School site

Visit our Adventure Center page for more information and to register.

• A valid parent email
• Child's birth certificate, passport, or other approved official documentation
• Child's immunization records
• Proof of residency or Non-Resident Enrollment Agreement: This form must be completed if you live outside of the C-I Schools borders.
• Early Childhood screening
• Special Education Only: Copy of your Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
• Custodial documentation, if applicable

After gathering your documents, go to It's Time to Register below.

Early Childhood Screening (ECS) is required by the State of Minnesota for all children prior to kindergarten entrance. 

Watch a video from MDE on Early Childhood Screening, and schedule a free screening appointment.

If your child was already screened through Cambridge-Isanti Schools, we have their information on file. If your child was screened in another district, contact that district and have them fax, email, or mail your child's screening results to the school your child will be attending. For additional information, call (763) 691-6691 or email earlychildhood@c-ischools.org.

Cambridge-Isanti Schools has safety measures in place to keep students safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, while continuing to ensure an outstanding educational experience. Review the information on our Return to Learn page for more details.

We want students to become familiar with their new learning environment to support a healthy transition to school day success!

Kindergarten Roundup is an exciting time for parents and their kindergartners to meet the principal and teachers, check out the classrooms, and turn in additional registration forms. Attend the Roundup where your child will be attending.

Isanti Primary School
Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 5:30-7:00 pm

Cambridge Primary School
Tuesday, April 27 from 5:30-7:00 pm

School For All Seasons
Thursday, April 29 from 5:30-7:00 pm

• Literacy and language development
• Math, numbers, shapes
• Relationships and social & emotional learning
• Creative play, exercise, and large motor activities during recess
• Learning with specialists (art, media, music, phy ed)
• Science or social studies (active learning about the world around us)

All learning and activities are taught with our 5 character traits in mind. These strong core values will follow them throughout their time at Cambridge-Isanti Schools.

Respect      Responsibility      Compassion      Honesty      Self Discipline          

We welcome all students to Cambridge-Isanti Schools, whether you live inside district borders or outside! The enrollment process is the same with one additional form. Transportation from outside district borders will be provided by the family.

The Minnesota Department of Education requires a Non-Resident/Open Enrollment form to be completed for any student who resides outside of the Cambridge-Isanti School district. To verify your school district based on your street address, enter your address into the MN Pollfinder website.

If you are outside of C-I Schools borders, download and complete the Non-Resident form. The completed form can be uploaded into the Requested Documents area (under Non-Res Agreement) during enrollment, or you may drop off, fax, email, or mail it to your enrolling school.

Sending your child to kindergarten on the bus for the first time is a pretty big deal. You can trust our friendly, safe drivers to care for and guide your child from their first step on the bus. Visit our transportation page for more information.

On February 4, our primary school principals hosted a virtual Kindergarten Information Night. Watch the video to meet the principals and learn about the high-quality kindergarten options available at Cambridge-Isanti Schools.

Traditional Calendar Options  

View the Traditional School Calendar for 2021-2022

Cambridge Primary (CPS) and Isanti Primary (IPS) offer exceptional programming for families looking for a traditional school calendar option. These schools follow the regular school year starting on September 7, 2021 and ending on June 9, 2022. 

For the traditional programs, your primary school of attendance is based on your home address. Call the transportation department at 763-552-6287 if you are unsure which school to attend.

Year Round Option  

View the Year Round School Calendar for 2021-2022

School For All Seasons (SFAS) is located within Isanti Intermediate School and strives to incorporate STEAM (science, technology, environment, arts, and mathematics) into all core curriculum areas. SFAS follows a different calendar. School starts early on August 4, 2021 and ends on June 9, 2022. Between trimesters, students have about a 2 week break. Our year round option is available to all Cambridge-Isanti students in grades K-5.

For the year round program, busing is available for all students located within the Cambridge-Isanti School boundaries.

For more information, go to our school websites:

Cambridge Primary School   |   Isanti Primary School   |   School For All Seasons