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A group of young students in colorful weatherproof suits stand at a scenic overlook during autumn. The children wear a mix of orange and blue raincoats while posing with outstretched arms, overlooking a lake and fall foliage. An adult supervisor stands with the group as they enjoy the outdoor educational activity.
Culinary students in black uniforms and red caps prepare food at an outdoor event on a sunny day. Workers wear black gloves while working at a serving station, with various cooking equipment visible on the counter.
 Two students in a classroom practicing violin together, focused on their sheet music. One student wears a gray sweatshirt with their hair in a bun while reading from a music stand.
A large white weather balloon hovers above a crowd of students gathered on a grassy field. A blue banner stands in the background, with a commercial building visible in the distance on a clear sunny day.
Two students collaborating on a woodworking project in a workshop. One student uses a yellow power drill while wearing safety glasses and an Under Armour hoodie, while another student in green examines a wooden beam.
Two young women with backpacks sit indoors and smile towards the camera. The woman on the left has light skin and blonde hair pulled back, wearing a pink hooded jacket. The woman on the right has medium skin and dark hair pulled back, wearing a camouflage hooded jacket. Other people and tables are visible in the blurred background.

Mission & Vision

About Us

Every student, every day will be empowered with learning opportunities for growth, creativity and curiosity, in preparation for their future in a global community.

Duluth Public Schools provides an academically engaging, safe and inclusive environment with high expectations and responsible use of resources. 

News & Announcements

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As you know, we are navigating challenging times as we have had to reduce our budget by $7.6 million dollars over a two-year period. We acknowledge the difficulty of this situation as we do our best to identify reductions that have the least impact on our ability to meet student needs. This collaborative effort is anchored in our Budget Reduction and Realignment Guiding Change document

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Split image featuring Rosie Loeffler-Kemp, a woman with blonde hair and glasses, smiling and holding an award with the Minnesota School Board Association logo. She is wearing a blue top and a patterned scarf. The left side of the image is a red background with white text listing her name and title: "Rosie Loeffler-Kemp, Minnesota School Board Association 2025 All-State School Board member." The right side shows her portrait against a blue fabric backdrop with a geometric pattern.

Duluth Public Schools is thrilled to announce that School Board member Rosie Loeffler-Kemp has been selected as a 2025 All-State School Board Member by the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA). This prestigious honor recognizes Loeffler-Kemp's exemplary service, leadership, and commitment to advancing education in Duluth.

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Duluth Public Schools will need to make $5 million in necessary budgetary adjustments for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. These adjustments are in response to financial challenges, including the end of federal pandemic relief funding, inflation, new unfunded legislative mandates, and rising special education costs.

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