Friday, September 24, 2021

  • Nico Allen, brother to Sasha and an 8th grade student at CMS, won second place for junior individual website for the 2021 National History Day Contest. His project was “The Greatest Adventure in Advertising: How the Committee on Public Information Sold War to the American People and the World.”

  • EPHS has 11 National Merit Semifinalist students, up from 9 last year.

  • Since the 2018/2019 school year, EPHS has increased the number of students enrolled in at least one AP course from 29% to 45%, and a record number of 855 students took at least one AP exam in Spring 2021. Go Eagles!
COVID-19 Safety Protocols for a Safer Classroom
We want to remind you of some important safety protocols that you can take at home. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Remember to keep students home from school if they are not feeling well. You can find helpful resources by following the Safe Learning Plan button below.

COVID-19 Dashboard is Available
Eden Prairie Schools' COVID-19 data dashboard is posted and updated weekly. The dashboard can be accessed by following the button below.
Volunteers Needed for EPHS Careers Class 
EPHS Careers classes are looking for a group of diverse guest speakers to share with our students about their careers. The classes can either be in-person or online.

The students truly benefit from this experience, and they always have positive feedback. For more information or to sign up as a guest speaker, please contact any of the following staff members:

  • Eric Gajdostik – egajdostik@edenpr.org
  • Karen Brettingen – kbrettingen@edenpr.org
  • Margot Cowing – mcowing@edenpr.org
EP Cross Country Race - Thursday, October 7, 2021
All Eden Prairie district students in grades 3-5 are invited to participate in the EP Elementary CC Race on Thursday, Oct 7 at the Round Lake Park. The park is located at 16691 Valley View Rd.
Early Voting Polls Open
EP residents can vote in a special election for a new school board member. Early voting takes place at the Administrative Services Center located at 8100 School Road in Eden Prairie.

The public can vote between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, now through November 1. For more information, please visit the School Board page and click on "Elections."
COVID-19 Information, Vaccine Clinic Dates and Locations
Vaccination is the best protection against COVID-19. Eden Prairie is providing information about upcoming vaccination clinics as a service to our community. They are completely optional. The Pfizer vaccine is available for children 12 years and older.

Eden Prairie High School
Friday, September 24, 2021 (first dose)
Friday, October 15, 2021 (second dose)
Time: 12-6 pm
Address: 17185 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55346

Oak Point Elementary
Monday, September 27, 2021 (first dose)
Monday, October 18, 2021 (second dose)
Time: 2:30 to 7 pm
Address: 13400 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie MN 55347

Parent/Guardian Permission Process:
  • For students ages 12-15, a parent/guardian needs to accompany the child to the vaccine appointment.
  • For students ages 16-17, minors can receive verbal confirmation via a phone call at the time of the appointment.  
  • For more information, please contact the Navigation Center line at 612-348-8900.
 
Registration is available up to 14 days before the first vaccine date and up to 21 days before the second vaccine date. For help registering please call 612-348-8900. Help is available in English, Spanish, Somali and Hmong.

To view the information brochure, please find them below:
Ray Trejo, standing next to his bus outside the Transportation building in Eden Prairie.
From Scientist to Bus Driver to Teacher: Ray Trejo reflects on his journey back to Eden Prairie
Retirement never suited Ray Trejo. He wanted to get back into teaching, and Eden Prairie was calling him home.
 
That’s when two back-to-back yellow school busses, with the sign “Now Hiring: School Bus Drivers” appeared at Eden Prairie High School.
October 6 – EPHS Conferences
October 11 – EPHS Conferences
October 12 – CMS Conferences
October 14 – CMS Conferences & Elementary Conferences
October 15 – No School
October 19 – Elementary Conferences
October 21 & 22 – No School: MEA