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Welcome to Turning Point Alternative Learning Program!
Our Mission
Through a loving, caring, and supporting environment, we offer a quality and dynamic education that meets the needs of each individual student. We support the individual and wholistic growth of the students by building relationships, listening and always being present.
News & Announcements
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Sherburne County is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan—and they want to hear from you.
Residents, businesses, and community partners are invited to share how severe weather affects our area and ideas for reducing future impacts. Public input is a required and important part of this process.
Click here to read the full press release and learn how to provide feedback.
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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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Make a difference for the Class of 2026!
Last year, our amazing community came together to award 83 scholarships to Monticello’s graduating seniors. Now, we’re ready to do it again—and we need you to help make it happen!
We’re looking for at least 80 volunteers to review and score scholarship applications March 20 - April 3. Each volunteer will read 8–10 applications and essays, helping recognize students’ stories, achievements, and post-secondary goals.
✅ Fully virtual
📧 All materials and scoring rubrics provided via email
⏱️ Flexible and meaningful way to give back
📅 Sign up by March 11: forms.gle/nFBp1s4SBLXRipP69
Join us in shaping students’ futures. Your time and perspective truly matter.
🔹 Please note: If you have a child or relative in the Class of 2026, we kindly ask that you wait until next year to participate. Thank you for your understanding!
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Students in Monticello High School’s Youth Service class recently participated in their annual service-learning project focused on compassion, empathy, and community impact.
As part of the project, students first explored the Science of Kindness, learning how acts of kindness positively affect both individuals and communities. They then applied this learning in a meaningful way by creating fleece tie blankets to donate to the Monticello Cancer Center for patients currently receiving medical care.
This year marks the fourth consecutive year MHS Youth Service students have completed this project. Through their hands-on efforts, students not only developed teamwork and service skills, but also experienced the powerful connection between learning and giving back.
The donated blankets will provide comfort and encouragement to patients during a challenging time, serving as a tangible reminder that their community is thinking of them.
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We encourage families to complete the Application for Educational Benefits. Completing this short form not only provides direct benefits to families—such as summer grocery benefits, utility discounts, and test fee waivers—but also ensures that schools receive critical federal funding.
Multiple Ways to Qualify - Families may qualify if they:
- Meet income requirements
- Participate in programs such as SNAP, MFIP, or FDPIR
- Have children in foster care, Head Start, or who are homeless or migrant
- Are directly certified through qualifying assistance programs
How to Apply
Families can complete the Application for Educational Benefits directly here. (Click on the Application for Educational Benefits tab.)
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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!