Prior Lake Savage Area Schools

Prior Lake Savage Area Schools, registered as Independent School District #719, is a U.S. local government educational entity located in Prior Lake, Minnesota, serving the southern metropolitan area of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The school district is a registered entity in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), with registration active through March 25, 2026, and has been receiving federal grant awards focused primarily on educational support and community development programs. As a school district, it provides comprehensive K-12 educational services to students in the Prior Lake and Savage areas, with a demonstrated commitment to innovative educational approaches and community engagement.

The district has received multiple federal grant awards, predominantly from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, including annual Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) from 2021 to 2025. Additionally, the school district has received several sub-awards from Minnesota state agencies, including the Department of Education and the Department of Agriculture. These sub-awards have supported diverse initiatives such as COVID-19 emergency relief funds (ESSER II and III), urban area security initiatives, and a notable farm-to-school program focused on integrating locally sourced foods into school nutrition services. The farm-to-school grant specifically aimed to expand locally produced food offerings, educate students about local agriculture, and create partnerships with local farmers. Other sub-awards have been technical in nature, with various numbered awards indicating ongoing state-level educational support and funding mechanisms for the school district's operational and educational programs.