WELCOME!
Michael Dowling School, Urban Environmental Magnet is a K-5 environmental magnet school. We are an E-STEAM school (Environmental, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) with a GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design) philosophy. Our unique historic school is located on 20+ acres of land along the Mississippi River in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, and is a DNR (Department of Natural Resources) School Forest site. At Dowling, we provide a balanced, comprehensive program that maximizes each student’s learning.
Scroll down for the latest news, or view upcoming events on our calendar at the right. You’ll also find general location and contact information in the lower right corner of this page. Use the search field at the top, or the links at the left, to find out more about GLAD, E-STEAM, individual classrooms, and other details about Dowling School. Bookmark us and check back regularly for updates.
Students who are participating in summer programs, summer school or returning to MPS in the fall are encouraged to keep their device over the summer.
Salaan Qoysaska,
Waxaan ku soo dhawaanay dhamaadka sanad dugsiyeedka, waxaan rabaa inaan idinla wadaago faahfaahin kusaabsan goorta iyo sida aad usoo qaadan lahayd alaabta ardaydu ay kaga tageen iskuulka markii dhismayaasha iskuulka uu xiray gudoomiye Walz.
Saludos Familias,
Mientras nos acercamos al fin del año escolar, me gustaría compartir con ustedes algunos detalles de cómo ustedes podrán recoger las pertenencias de su de sus estudiantes; las cuales puede que hayan dejado dentro del edificio escolar cuando la escuela fue cerrada por el gobernador Waltz.
Greetings Families,
As we approach the end of the school year, I want to share with you details on when and how you will be able to retrieve your student’s belongings that may have been left behind when school buildings were closed by Governor Walz.
Visit the Minneapolis Public School website.
Here you will find information about distant learning, COVID-19 Resources (meal pick up sites & mental health support), and the CDD.
Marker Pass video
Staff on Dowling Grounds video
How to Talk With Your Children About the Coronavirus
Free temporary services in response to Covid-19
USI opened their WiFi network in Minneapolis for those that may need temporary internet access.
MPS has activities for families to help keep their children learning during school closures.
The district has updated the system to allow all parents/guardians to receive notifications from SchoolMessenger.
New bee hive at Dowling School!
3900 W. River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Grades: K-5 School Day: 8:40-3:10
Dr. Lloyd Winfield, Principal
e-mail: lloyd.winfield@mpls.k12.mn.us
*Concerns or problems with transportation should be reported to both the school office and the Transportation Department