In The Know

October 17, 2018

SNAPSHOT: The action often continues into the evenings all around the district! Upper photos, Creek Valley Students enjoy Grandparents/Special Persons Day at the Book Fair. Lower photos, Cornelia Principal Lisa Masica reads to students before she camps our for the evening, paying off a challenge she issued to her students about their reading goals.

Latest Headlines

Busy EHS bands offer two upcoming concerts The Edina High School Concert Band will share the stage with the Medalist Concert Band, one of the premier adult bands in the Twin Cities, on Monday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. in Fick Auditorium. The concert is part of the Medalist Concert Band’s celebration of its 50th anniversary season.

EHS Concert Band selected for two prestigious performances The Edina High School Concert Band will perform at two prestigious music conferences this winter -- The National Band Association-Wisconsin Chapter Conference, and the Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter Clinic.

EPS In Focus: Building Bridges Thousands of toothpicks and a whole lot of Elmer’s Glue were the tools Concord Elementary fifth graders used to show their learning and teamwork at the conclusion of a month-long bridge project.

School Board Update Oct. 15 School Board Meeting Highlights Highlights from the Oct. 15 regular meeting of the School Board include: The Board accepted the report from the MMKR audit firm regarding the completion of the audit of the 2017-18 school year. The audit was deemed “clean” with no compliance issues identified – the highest rating available. The audit firm and the School Board complemented the district Business Office team for this accomplishment in light of the installation of new accounting technology. The Board also approved several student trips, policy updates, and the district medical insurance plan.

Q&A Sessions are held as requested. View more information about Q&A sessions and the form to submit questions. Questions must be submitted by 3 p.m. one week prior to each session. Sessions are held at 6:30 p.m., prior to a regular Board meeting.

Meeting schedule, dates and times are subject to change. For the most current information, view the Board Meeting calendar , and meeting notices and agendas on the district website. (Agendas are posted three days prior to meetings.)

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In the News

Short film aims to 'spark' careers for women in STEM KMSP featured a story about Harper Yang, freshmen at Edina High School. She was recently cast in a five-minute film called "Spark Moments."

Upcoming Events

Check the Community Bulletin Board for postings about fundraisers and other opportunities!

Oct. 17: Early Release Day

Oct. 18 & 19: No School

Oct. 22: EHS Concert Band with Medalist Concert Band, 7 p.m., Fick Auditorium; $5 admission at door, free for all EPS band students

Oct. 27: EHS Varsity Band Carnival Concert - 6 p.m. Games and "Instrument Petting Zoo"; 6:30 p.m. Concert; Kids 12 and under free, $3 general admission at the door.

Nov. 2-3, 8-10: EHS Thespians present: The Drowsy Chaperone , 7 p.m., EPAC; also 1 p.m. Nov. 10.; See ticket info

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