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Thanks for another great school year!
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Summer Communications
The Buzz will publish once more on June 15, then will take a hiatus until August. We plan to keep you informed through our print newsletter, EPS Experience, through Update in 80, our video construction updates, and through the District website and social media.
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Snapshot: Twenty-three district employees were honored at a luncheon on May 31 as they retire from their positions with Edina Public Schools. They represent many schools and nearly every area of the district’s work and, in total, have contributed 415 years of dedicated service to students and families. View more photos from the event.
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The Big Move: District readies for summer construction
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This year, the last day of school looms large for more than the usual reasons. Tomorrow is The Big Move. Teachers and staff at seven district schools will pack up their learning spaces and step aside as construction teams move in, beginning the most intense period of Next Gen Facilities construction.
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Minnesota Loons take EHS unified soccer team under their wing
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Eleven members of the Edina High School Unified Soccer Team signed contracts May 24 to play as the first official Minnesota United Unified Team, a program operating through Special Olympics. EHS has numerous unified activities that bring together students with special needs and general education students for athletics, fine arts and social activities.
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Students launch hand-made canoe for first time
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Students from Valley View and South View middle schools took to the water May 22 to launch a canoe they built as part of a Community Education Services class. The partnership with
Urban Boat Builders taught students valuable skills in engineering and woodworking, as well as teamwork and collaboration. After the launch, the canoe was sold to raise money for
Edina Give and Go. See more
photos from the launch.
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Seniors present May Term projects
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Edina High School was abuzz Wednesday evening, as seniors presented their May Term projects to family, friends and community members. Check out
photos from the event.
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New Concord principal excited to build on school's success
Edina Public Schools proudly announces the hiring of Susan “Susie” Prather as the next principal of Concord Elementary. Prather will replace Tony Washington, who is leaving Concord at the end of the school year. Prather was selected from a strong pool of candidates in a process that included input from students, staff, parents and community members.
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Familiar face to assume new assistant principal role at EHS
Edina Public Schools proudly announces the hiring of Jennifer “Jenn” Carter as the newest assistant principal at Edina High School. Carter, who currently serves as dean of students at EHS, will become the schools’ fourth assistant principal along with Jenny Johnson, Michael Pretasky and Troy Stein.
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Watch the latest construction update video
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District to launch new website
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As we wrap up another great school year, we are looking forward to a busy summer. New District and school websites will feature improved navigation and updated content, in addition to being mobile responsive. We will continue to make updates after the new site is launched, and we thank you for your patience as we strive to serve you better.
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Many of the district's schools will be closed for the summer and staff relocated as construction projects continue. The West Campus (Edina High School and Valley View Middle School) will be closed, as will South View Middle School; and Concord, Cornelia, Countryside and Normandale elementary schools. There will be no early education programming this summer at Edina Community Center (ECC) as the Early Learning Center is also under construction. Click
here for office locations and contact information.
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June 12 Board Meeting Preview
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The Board will meet in a work session, agenda to be determined, at 5 p.m.
Tentative agenda items for the regular meeting at 7 p.m. include:
Reports and Discussions
- Strategic Update: High school and middle schools
- Construction update from Kraus-Anderson
Action Items
- Approval of preliminary 2017-18 budget
- Proposed increase in high school activity participation fees
The next regular meeting of the School Board is June 12, 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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June 1 | K-12 Last Day of School
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June 5, 7 p.m. | EHS Commencement, U of M Mariucci Arena
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