Poplar Bridge Contact Information
| Main Office Open, from 8 - 4 p.m. | 952-681-5400 | jhayle@isd271.org |
| Attendance | 952-681-5402 | pbattendance@isd271.org |
| Health Office | 952-681-5408 | ehickson@isd271.org |
| Fax | 952-681-5401 | |
| Roberto Cantu, Principal | 952-681-5450 | rcantu@isd271.org |
| Julia Hayle, Secretary | 952-681-5403 | jhayle@isd271.org |
| Kristie Christiansen, Kids’ SAFARI | 952-681-5407 | kchristiansen@isd271.org |
| Renee Piersa, PTA President | poplarbridgeptsa@gmail.com | |
| Julia Hayle, Web Editor | 952-681-5403 | jhayle@isd271.org |
| Tom Bennett, School Board Ambassador | 612-991-6260 | tbennett@isd271.org |
| Mary Goetz, LGSW, contract, Washburn Center Therapist | mary.goetz@washburn.org |
Harassment and Violence Reporting Form
Bloomington Public Schools maintains a firm policy prohibiting all forms of harassment and violence. Use this form to report issues relating to harassment and violence.
Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know, is in a mental health crisis or at risk of suicide, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org/chat. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) is free and confidential and available 24/7.
Building Security
In order to ensure the safety of all Poplar Bridge students and staff, anyone entering the building must report to the office to sign in. Visitors must wear a visitor badge while on school premises. The main entrance (north door) is the only door open during the school day.
Computer Science Immersion programs in BPS provide a deeper dive into computer science. The computer science Immersion program provides opportunities for students to learn computer science in the context of other subject areas, exemplifying computer science’s vast impact on all disciplines.
Our teachers integrate elements of science, technology, engineering, art, and math across the curriculum. In addition we host two STEAM Activity Days each year to offer special opportunities to students. We value our partnerships with Richardson Nature Center, Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, and Science From Scientists.
All grade 5 students have the opportunity to participate in band and orchestra.
The focus of this program is to provide on-site child care and enrichment opportunities for students, before and after school hours. Students build friendships, independence, and confidence through a variety of activities. The staff facilitates a warm and secure environment for students. Kids’ SAFARI is a fee-based program that is open from 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 3 - 6 p.m.