Inspiring Growth
Building Character
Empowering Future
Star of the North Academy - School Spotlight
Star of the North Academy is a tuition-free K–8 public charter school focused on academic excellence, character development, and a safe, structured environment where every student is supported to succeed.
Enrichment & experiences
Learning comes alive through hands-on experiences, field trips, clubs, and enrichment programs that connect classroom learning to the real world. These opportunities help students explore interests, build confidence, and strengthen social skills.
Academics That Inspire
Our curriculum is designed to engage students through meaningful instruction, critical thinking, and hands-on learning. Teachers work closely with students to meet individual learning needs and encourage curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.
Upcoming events
Aug 17 - Monday
First day for Teachers & Staff
Aug 17 - 28
PD for All Staff
Aug 27 - Thursday
Open House
Aug 31
First Day of School
Trimester 1 Starts
Sep 7 - Monday
Labor Day – No school
Sep 15 -26
WIDA Screener
Sep 22- 26
FastBridge – KG
Sep 22- 30
NWEA Testing
Oct 9 - Friday
Family BBQ Event
Oct 15 -16
Teacher Workshops – No School
Oct 22 - Thursday
Conference [Evening]
Oct 23 - Friday
Conference – No School
Nov 3 -6
Presidential Physical Fitness Test
Nov 25
Trimester 1 Ends
Nov 26 -27
Thanksgiving – No School
Dec 1
Trimester 2 Starts
Dec 23 -31
Winter Break – No School
Jan 1 - Friday
New Year – No School
Jan 4 - Monday
School Resumes
Jan 18 - Monday
MLK Day – No School
Jan 19 -29
NWEA Testing
Jan 25 -29
FastBridge Testing
Jan 29 - Friday
Annual Culture Night
Feb 4 - Thursday
Conferences [Evening]
Feb 5 - Friday
Conferences – No School
Feb 8 - Monday
WIDA Access Testing Starts
Feb 15 - Monday
President’s Day
Feb 26 - Friday
Trimester 2 Ends
March 5 -12
Spring Break – No School
March 15 - Monday
Trimester 3 Starts
March 25 - Thursday
STEM Fair
April 19 - 30
MCA Testing [Math & Reading]
May 3 -7
MCA Science Testing
May 17 -19
Break – No School
May 21 - Friday
Bike Day
May 24 -26
NWEA Testing
May 26 -28
FastBridge Testing
May 31 - Monday
Memorial Day – No School
Jun 1 - Tuesday
Sports Day
Jun 2 - Wednesday
8th Grade Graduation
Jun 3 - Thursday
End of the Year Assembly
Jun 4 - Friday
Kindergarten Graduation
Last Day of School
Jun 7 - Monday
Last Day for Teachers
Experience The Star Of The North Schools
East Bethel Campus
1562 VIKING BLVD NE, EAST BETHEL, MN, 55011
Phone: 763-450-5560
Coon Rapids Campus
1313 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Phone: 763-762-4645