About Bridge View School
At Bridge View School, our highly dedicated, resourceful, and caring staff create a meaningful school experience tailored to the unique learning needs of our students.
Bridge View School is a federal setting 4, K-12, specialized special education school that serves the learning needs of students with severe and profound low-incident developmental disabilities. Bridge View educates students with severe and profound developmental disabilities ages 5 through 18.
The students are the heart of the program. Special accommodations and modifications empower students to progress in the general curriculum. Students are prepared for post-school success in community involvement, work opportunities, job training and life skills. Bridge View is a one-story, barrier-free school. A caring and dedicated staff works closely with parents to set achievable goals.
We help students learn to communicate, make choices, understand the world they feel and see, and what they have the potential to be. All kids "fit in" and are welcome at our school because of the nurturing environment. Because of the many specialized services at Bridge View School, there are no barriers, only challenges that can be overcome.
Mission Statement: We exist to provide an enriching, individualized education for students in grades K-12 with significant developmental cognitive disabilities to be transition ready.
Our Vision: A premier school that educates students with exceptional disabilities.
Special Features:
- Close student to staff ratios
- Small class sizes
- Speech and Language Services
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Adaptive Physical Education
- Music Therapy
- Home Economics
- Pool Therapy
- Full-time nursing coverage
- Full-time social work services
- Deaf and Hard of hearing supportive services
- American Sign Language support with a therapeutic pool, air conditioning/climate controlled environment, gymnasium, an outside playground and play field. Student work and achievements are proudly displayed throughout our main hallway and lobby.
350 South Colborne Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-293-8640
Grades: K-12
Office Hours: 8:45 a.m.- 4:30 p.m
Student Hours: 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Principal: Lisa Carrigan
Early Arrival/Departure:
Please send a note or call the office before you pick up the student.You must sign the student in-and-out in the student book located on the counter in the office area.
Visitor Policy
Parents and other visitors need to check in at the office and obtain a visitor badge.
Bus Transportation
Curb-to-curb school bus transportation with an aide is provided for all students. School buses begin arriving at 9:15 a.m. and departing at 4:00 p.m.
Health
Full-time school nurse