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Snapshot: South View students heard the story of the many unknown black American women who were vital contributors to NASA's role in the space race from Duchess Harris, author of Hidden Human Computers: The Black Women of NASA. Harris' grandmother was one of those women.
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EHS improves U.S. News & World Report ranking in state
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U.S. News & World Report has ranked Edina High School fourth in Minnesota in their 2017 “Best High Schools” list, up three places from its statewide ranking last year. EHS was also awarded Gold Medal status as one of the top 500 schools in the nation, based on college readiness of its students.
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South View Academic Triathlon team is state champ
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A team of five seventh graders from South View Middle School won first place at the 2017 Minnesota U.S. Academic Triathlon State Tournament. The team consists of members Peter Mans, Cordelia Fleming, Ian Katan, Maren Fullerton, and Aman Nath.
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City recognizes EPS students, volunteer
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Four EHS students and a long-time classroom volunteer were honored at the City of Edina’s annual Volunteer Recognition Reception held at Braemar Golf Club earlier this month.
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Supt. Dressen honored at retirement event
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Performances by the EHS Marching Band and choir were two of the surprises for retiring Superintendent Ric Dressen at an open house in his honor May 3. An appearance by a Mystery Hornet turned out to be incoming superintendent, Dr. John Schultz. Family, colleagues and friends from past and present came to thank Ric for his service and to wish him well in retirement. View a
Flickr album of photos from the event.
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Students reflect on Bdote seminar at Fort Snelling
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Two EHS students offer their insights following the Bdote Seminar at Fort Snelling State Park. The seminar, part of the Pre-AP English 10 class, featured a Native American poet and a Dakota language teacher. The seminar includes classroom discussions and walks in the state park.
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- Condolences to Cathy Zajac, Valley View vocal music teacher, on the recent passing of her mother-in-law.
- Condolences to Karen Uhler, Valley View social studied teacher, on the recent passing of her mother.
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West Metro Schools Credit Union offers WINcentive
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Check out the new account offered by the West Metro Schools CU. See contact information at right or stop in and visit them in Room 322 of the Edina Community Center.
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May 1 Special Meeting/Work Session highlights
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At its special meeting/work session on May 1, the Edina School Board:
- Accepted bid for districtwide security technology, which came in under budget
- Discussed next steps for study of school start and end times
- Discussed plans for the November 2017 operating levy
The next regular meeting of the School Board is May 15, 2017 at 7 p.m. in the Edina Community Center, Room 349.
A complete agenda and meeting materials will be available online by 5 p.m. on the Friday prior to a regularly scheduled (Monday) meeting. Watch video of past School Board regular meetings on the district website.
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Author visits give students insight into writing process
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Students throughout the district have the opportunity to learn how writers are inspired and how they bring their books to life when authors visit school media centers throughout the school year. Media centers are also home to maker spaces and events like Read Aloud Days.
Read more and follow media centers on Twitter at #EPSReads
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TONIGHT - May 4 , 7-9 p.m. | Looking Through a New Lens, Normandale Elementary Auditorium
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Join us for our fourth community conversation as we review what we have learned together this year and discuss where we go next on our district equity journey. This event will include table talks facilitated by Edina High School students exploring how we can all work to be more inclusive to students and families of all races and cultures.
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May 9, 3:15-4:45 p.m., Concord Principal Forums, Concord Elementary
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The three final candidates will spend approximately 30 minutes with parent, student and teacher groups, sharing a bit about themselves and answering questions about their professional experiences, their leadership vision, and what they would like bring as the next leader of Concord Elementary. Click here for more information.
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May 11 & 12, 7 p.m. EHS Choir Happenin' Concert, Fick Auditorium
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Click
here
for ticket information.
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May 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Edina Youth Climate Summit, EPAC & EHS Commons
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A day of action for youth by youth. (Adults welcome in support of youth.) Hosted by the Edina High School Project Earth and the Edina Student Environmental Leadership Council. Come for interactive workshops, discussions, food! Event is fee but registration is requested -
click here
. For more information about the Youth Climate Summer, view the flyer or the
Facebook
page.
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May 15, 7 p.m. | EHS Symphonic & Varsity Band Concert, EPAC
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May 15, 7 p.m. | EHS Synchronized Swim Show Synchrodelic, South View Pool
Tickets are $5 payable at the door.
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May 15, 7 p.m. | School Board Meeting, ECC Room 349
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May 17-20, 7 p.m.; May 20, 1 p.m. Matinee | EHS Current Jam, Fick Auditorium
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