Welcome to Oneka Elementary
Ensuring students are immersed in authentic and unique experiences that honor diversity and serve our community and world.
Oneka is a neighborhood school that serves the Hugo area within the White Bear Lake School District. Oneka serves grades K-5. Our staff is committed to working together to challenge each student to reach their greatest potential.
Our Mission
The mission of Hugo and Oneka Elementary, a trusted leader in student-driven, innovative education, as part of a growing, thriving, tight-knit community that acknowledges our past and embraces our future, is to empower lifelong learners in a loving, compassionate, inviting environment where all feel safe to explore and take risks, by fostering:
- A climate that celebrates and respects diverse people and ideas
- Curious, passionate and confident students who advocate for their own learning
- Social and emotional health and wellness
- Educational opportunities that are authentic, compelling, and relevant
- Active engagement in local and global citizenship