In The Know | Oct. 5, 2017

Snapshot: Hornet Pride was on display at the 2017 Homecoming Parade last week. The day was capped off with an Edina win over Shakopee at Kuhlman Field.

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EHS grads out-perform state, national peers on college readiness benchmarks Edina High School (EHS) graduates are well prepared for post-secondary options, averaging scores about five percent higher than state and national peers, according to the 2017 College Readiness Report recently released by ACT. Read more

31 EHS students on National Merit Commended list

Edina Public Schools is pleased to announce that 31 Edina High School (EHS) seniors have been named National Merit Commended Students. While these students will not continue in the competition for 2018 National Merit Scholarship awards, they are among the top five percent of more than 1.6 million students who entered the competition. Read more

Calendar survey seeks input for planning committee

Edina Public Schools is seeking input as planning begins for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 academic year calendars. A survey has been emailed to students in grades 6-12 as well as all district parents and staff to gather feedback on calendar preferences. The survey will close on Oct. 18. Check your spam filter if you do not see the survey in your inbox. If you have not received the survey, email susan.tennyson@edinaschools.org. Data collected from this survey will be used to inform the District's Calendar Committee, comprised of staff, parents and administrators, which in turn will develop calendar options according to the School Board's parameters for calendar decision making here .

'How to Talk with Children About Race' kicks off EPS community conversations series

Edina Public Schools (EPS) will kick off its second year of Looking Through a New Lens series of community conversations in November with a two-part discussion called “How to Talk With Children About Race.” The conversations will happen on two evenings, each of which will focus on a different age group. Read more

District Statement regarding criminal investigation The following information was sent to high school families and staff on Oct. 3: The Edina Public Schools has learned that a search warrant has been issued for Mr. Joel Nasset, EHS social studies teacher, and a criminal investigation is underway. The District is also conducting its own investigation of Mr. Nasset pursuant to policy and law. While data privacy limits the District’s sharing of additional information, Mr. Nasset has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the District’s investigation and will not be teaching any classes or attending school functions during this time. Any action related to Mr. Nasset’s status as a district employee will be determined after the District has conducted its investigation. We understand that any such news about a school district employee is unsettling. We take all allegations against our staff seriously and remain committed to providing safe, enriching learning environment for all students. To that end, we have secured a high quality substitute teacher who is very familiar with our school having worked at Edina High School for the past couple years. The District thanks the community for its patience and understanding as it works through this situation.

Levy Referendum Community Conversations planned

Families, staff and community are invited to come together to learn more about district finances and have conversation about Edina Public Schools’ future at upcoming Operating Levy Community Conversations: Thursday, Oct. 12, 9:30 a.m., Edina Senior Center, sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Edina Thursday, Oct. 12, 7-8:30 p.m., Edina Community Center, Room 349, planning for live stream and interactivity through social media Tuesday, Oct. 24, 7-8:30 p.m., Edina High School, Community Room Additional information about the Operating Levy Referendum, including tax impact and frequently asked questions can be found on the district website .

Videos provide district background, operating levy information

As part of the district's referendum communications, EPS is providing information about district finances, programming and the Operating Levy Referendum in a series of videos. View the first two below and watch for more on the district website, Facebook and Twitter.

School Financing and EPS Fiscal Responsibility

Sustaining Quality Programming 

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Get your flu shot! Community Flu Shot Clinic Oct. 17 at ECC

EPS families can get flu shots at a vaccination clinic held by the Bloomington Public Health Department on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Edina Community Center, room 170. Persons must be 6 months of age or older. (Note that the nasal spray vaccine is not available.) The flu shot clinic will run from 4-6 p.m. Be sure to bring your insurance card or Medicare Part B to the clinic. Most insurance plans are accepted. Those without insurance can still get vaccinated for the flu -- no one will be turned away.

Student Voice

EHS students witness biennial 'Mock Crash'

By Lily Jones and Morgan Sheehy, EHS Zephyrus Reporters Sirens. Screams. Cries. Edina High School students were not prepared for the tragic scene that took place on Thursday, Sept. 21. Tears filled students’ eyes as they witnessed the tragic fate of their fellow classmates. The audience stood silent as they watched intently and tried to fathom that this could happen to any one of them. Read more

School Board

Sept. 25 Meeting Highlights Sept. 25 Work Session highlights: Discussion about next steps with the district's Transportation Efficiency Study. Superintendent Schultz will gather data per the Board's direction and assess options for future discussion and district planning. Sept. 25 Board Meeting highlights: Presentation on Nov. 7 Operating Levy Referendum Update on Learners Edge (parent portal) Approval of: Preliminary tax levy 2017 payable 2018 (final levy certification occurs in December) Oct. 2 Work Session Highlights Discussion on School Board Community Engagement and Communications The next regular School Board meeting is Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Edina Community Center, Room 349. 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.

Oct. 9 Board candidates forum to be live-streamed

Learn more about the 12 candidates for four open positions on the Edina School Board at the second of two candidate forums, Monday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m., Edina Community Center, Room 349, sponsored by the Edina Parent Leadership Council . If you are unable to attend, watch the forum live here . Links to individual candidate information is available on the district website at www.edinaschools.org/board election Video from the LWV-E Sept. 18 candidate forum is available here.

Save the Date

Oct. 6 | Edina Education Fund Socktoberfest , 5:30-9:30 p.m., Braemar Golf Dome Oct. 9 | School Board Candidate Forum, 10 a.m., ECC Oct. 12 | Levy Referendum Community Conversations, 9:30 a.m., Edina Senior Center; 7 p.m. ECC Room 349 Oct. 17 | Community Flu Clinic, 4-6 p.m., ECC Room 170 (Door 2, 3 or 4) Oct. 18 | Early Release Day - School day ends 2 hours early Oct. 19-20 | No School

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