Houlton Elementary School

Founded in 1969, St. Paul Academy and Summit School is a coeducational, nonsectarian, college preparatory day institution for students in kindergarten through grade 12. The school has an enrollment of more than 870 students. Its academic curriculum features classes in a variety of subjects, such as language arts, mathematics, social studies and science, as well as French, German, Chinese and Spanish. St. Paul Academy and Summit School administers art, music, band, orchestra, choir, drama and physical education programs. It operates book, business, film and intercultural clubs. The school maintains various library facilities that house books, videos and DVDs, as well as offer online resources. It provides communication, problem solving and analytical skills development classes for students. The school also offers a range of advanced placement courses. It has a parents association that sponsors nonathletic and after-school activities for students. In addition, the school provides opportunities for students to participate in basketball, soccer, volleyball and football. St. Paul Academy and Summit School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States. It is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.

Oak Hills Elementary School, located in Lakeville, Minn., is governed by Lakeville Area Public Schools. The school offers classes to students in grades kindergarten through five. Its kindergarten curriculum includes reading, writing, listening, speaking, study skills, mathematics, health and music classes. The school offers various special activities, including fitness exercises, gymnastics, diabetes walk and outdoor recreation classes. Its range of activities include a ski club, student council, peer helpers, band, school patrol group and summer reading club. Oak Hills Elementary School conducts a wide range of after school activities, such as drawing and science programs, schoolhouse chess, arts club and sporting activities.