Independent School District 196

Founded in 1960, Northview Elementary is a part of Independent School District 196, which operates more than 15 elementary schools. The school serves more than 650 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It offers a program called Character Counts, which provides an opportunity to students in grades one through five to participate in character clubs that focus on character traits of respect, trustworthiness, citizenship, fairness, responsibility and care. Its students participate in discover classes that are designed to embellish thinking skills, creativity, curriculum goals and problem solving skills. The school implements the Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences into each of its offered courses. Northview Elementary is located in Eagan, Minn.

Located in Woodbury, Minn., Middleton Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through grade six. The school has a parent-teacher association that raises funds for several projects, conducts monthly meetings and plans family activities. The association also sponsors book and fun fairs. Middleton Elementary School offers classes in several subjects, such as math, science, social studies, physical education, language arts and English. It also offers lessons in art, media and music. The elementary school is a part of South Washington County Schools, which operates several educational institutions. The school district includes Cottage Grove Elementary School, Pine Hill Elementary School and Park High School.

Established in 1965, Gideon Pond Elementary School provides academic education to more than 500 students in kindergarten through grade six. It is a part of Independent School District 191. The school offers a special course for hearing impaired children and Title I programs. The school's curriculum includes language arts, math, science, basic skills, social studies and physical education. The Gideon Pond Elementary school offers various after-school activities, such as, choir, chess and computer clubs. It has a library and media center that offers a collection of books and other study materials to enrich and support the educational program. Gideon Pond Elementary School operates Project K.I.D.S., which offers before- and after-school care programs. In addition, the school offers a variety of educational, recreational and developmental activities. Gideon Pond Elementary School is located in Burnsville, Minn.