Eagle Excellence

Seven EPHS students received Best in State from the Verizon Innovative Learning App Challenge for their app "GovBuddy". Azul Bolanos Portilla (12), Nia Colebrooke (12), Angela Lin (12), Mina Kim (9), Colleen Thompson (10), Lauren Unzen (11) and Amber Zillmer (11) are the app creators and award winners.

Congratulations to Cedar Ridge sixth graders Victoria Schwob, Lori Derouin, and Brinley Hopper for placing first in Minnesota at the Wonder League Robotics Competition 9-12 age bracket. The Wonder Workshop coding kits were provided by a grant awarded from FEPS.

Congratulations to Sally Pearson and Nathan Volz who were selected as the Eden Prairie Schools’ 2017 Triple A Award nominees. The Triple A Awards recognize seniors who have excelled in the classroom, on the athletic field and in the fine arts.

Congratulations to juniors Alexa Dobchuk and Isaac Nebeker who were named the Eden Prairie High School ExCEL Award Nominees. ExCEL is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, who show leadership qualities and volunteer in their community.
Paraprofessional Recognition Week
Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed the week of Jan. 23, 2017 as Paraprofessional Recognition Week. We want to extend our gratitude to all the district's paraprofessionals for the great work they do in our schools. Please enjoy the photo slideshow highlighting the great work our paraprofessionals do. 
Kindergarten Registration
If you missed the kindergarten registration night at your child's school, registration can take place Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center (8100 School Road) in the Central Registration Office. Questions? Call 952-975-7008 or email register4EP@edenpr.org. Learn more at www.edenpr.org/kindergarten.

Volunteer at the K-8 Science Fair March 3
Join Eden Prairie Community Education on this great day of learning and achievement as a science fair judge. No experience necessary! Judges will have the opportunity to review up to six projects and provide meaningful feedback to each student. Come to the science fair to learn, listen, and celebrate our students’ passion for science! Sign up to volunteer at www.edenpr.org/sciencefair.
Parents Invited to Equity Forum
Eden Prairie Schools is partnering with over 40 school district superintendents to develop a collective education plan to address integration, access, opportunity and educational achievement. All parents of participating districts have been invited to a community conversation that will inform the work of superintendents as they create a plan and recommendations for new local and statewide policies and practices. The event is called, Reimagine Minnesota, and will be hosted on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School (15860 Fish Point Rd SE, Prior Lake). 

Personalized Learning Dept. Offers Two Free Parent Courses
The Eden Prairie Schools Personalized Learning Department is also offering two free courses for parents on Kids & Social Media and Personalized Learning.