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Welcome to Monticello Nature Based Program!
Monticello Nature-Based Education is part of the Monticello Public Schools located at the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park. We currently provide classes for Pre-K, kindergarten, 4th and 5th grade students. Nature Based students are immersed in the outdoors each day. Students learn and play outside, using their environment to achieve the same learning standards as their peers do in a brick-and-mortar setting. Nature is our classroom!
*All roster spots for 2026-27 Nature Based Kindergarten program are filled.
School Hours:
8:00 AM- 2:10 PM
Staff Hours:
7:20 AM- 3:20 PM
News & Announcements
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As we count down to the Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony on June 5, 2026, we’re opening the district archives and taking a trip down memory lane.
We’re kicking things off with the Commencement Ceremony of 1985! Take a peek into the past and see how Commencement traditions, styles, and celebrations have evolved over the years.
Watch Here, or you can scan the QR code: https://youtu.be/_YqbGZ8b6wE
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Check out our latest Magic Happenings Newsletter!
This newsletter highlights a variety of positive and informational topics from throughout the Monticello School District this past month. It also features a letter from Superintendent Olson and some upcoming activities information.
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Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now OPEN! Please click here to visit our enrollment page and register online.
This online registration is for both Eastview Education Center and consideration for our Nature Base Kindergarten class. It is important to register early so that we are able to plan for staffing and class sizes.
If you have any questions, please contact the Eastview Main Office at 763-272-2900.
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Eastview Education Center is excited to welcome future preschool students and their families to our Preschool Open House on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
This event is a great opportunity to explore our preschool programs, meet the teachers, and get a glimpse of the engaging learning environment we offer.
Preschool registration opens online on March 5 at 8:00 a.m. at monticello.ce.eleyo.com.
We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, check out the flyer.
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Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open.
Have questions? Contact us at 763-272-2803—we’re here to help.
We look forward to welcoming your family to our school community!
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Come be a part of the Magic!
Learn more about working in Monticello School District and apply for an opening today!