Frequently Asked Questions

Our free, public STEM magnet program serves families who live within the Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD) member districts: ISD 728 (Elk River, Otsego, Rogers, Zimmerman), Anoka-Hennepin, Brooklyn Center, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose, Fridley, Osseo, and Rockford. Students may apply in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade through the online NWSISD magnet application.

STEM pathway priority: Students continuing from Weaver Lake, Tatanka, University Avenue, or Rogers Elementary receive priority in the lottery if they apply by the priority deadline. Once accepted at Salk for this grade span, students do not reapply each year.

Yes. Transportation is provided for students accepted through the NWSISD lottery who live within the seven-district collaborative boundaries.

Note: Families inside Salk Middle School’s regular attendance zone do not need to apply through the lottery; enroll via standard registration.

Salk features integrated STEM programming. Students experience STEM practices in all classes—English language arts, social studies, math/science, allied arts, music, and physical education—with additional STEM activities in our multi-grade advisory.

Yes. Applicants with a sibling currently attending and continuing next year receive sibling priority in the lottery if they apply by the priority deadline. Sibling applications are then randomized within that priority tier.

Yes. Seats are limited and our program typically has a wait list. Submitting by the priority deadline (usually late December) significantly improves the chance of placement. You can decide after you receive an assignment.  Learn more and apply online: nws.k12.mn.us