There is a lot going on in Edina Public Schools, so we are sending this special issue of the e-newsletter so you don't miss a thing! |
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Community Ed has fun in the sun
Community Ed camps are in full swing, and the heat is not stopping them from having fun! There are 424 summer camps and classes available for students pre-k through high school. Visit the Community Education website for information about classes, camps and options for students of all ages.
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Edina Public Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Toya Pryor as the next principal for Valley View Middle School. Currently, Pryor is an associate principal at Wayzata's Central Middle School. She brings 21 years of experience in educational leadership and classroom teaching.
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Edina Public Schools is exploring options for its Hornet logo image after receiving a cease and desist letter in March from Michael Otto, the creator of the current Hornet logo copyright. The copyright agreement, signed in 1981, gives Otto rights to determine how the image is used and which vendors the District may contract with for uniforms and spirit wear that include the Hornet logo.
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Just like roadwork in Minnesota, summer is construction season in school districts. Here is a brief look at projects happening around EPS this summer:
- Concord Elementary - Replacement of playground, including an additional bike rack and removal of a number of trees, with replacement trees to be planted in the fall.
- Valley View Middle School - Completing the second year of mechanical upgrade project; completing work on new grounds shed.
- South View Middle School - Installation of new sound system and video display board in swimming pool facility.
- Click link above for more...
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Teacher, students receive recognition for recent achievements
The awards and recognition keep coming! Here is news of Edina Excellence received this month!
Ryan Longley, EHS biology teacher, has been selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars. A role model to students, Longley was nominated by her former Edina student for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in the profession.
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Mark Ghergetta, Keerthi Kaashyap, Stephen Kanti Manhanty, Garv Khurana, Adwin Shi, Bob Zhang, and Henry Zheng competed on the Minnesota All-State Math Team at the American Regions Mathematic League Competition against teams from around the country and world.
Ananth Veluvali, junior at Edina High School, took first place at the National Catholic Forensic League championship in extemporaneous speaking. Ananth became the first Minnesota student to win the NCFL tournament in ten years, and the first Edina student to win a national title as a junior.
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Visit the 2021 Summer Programming Dashboard for links to information about independent learning opportunities, free meal pick up, COVID protocols and monitoring and more. Bookmark the dashboard page for easy reference all summer long.
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6th Grade Parents: Get ready for technology Boot Camp!
District Media and Technology Services (DMTS) will offer their annual eLearning2 Boot Camp this summer, for parents of incoming 6th graders. Boot Camp helps parents prepare for the 1:1 technology their students will have in secondary school, with information about student learning tools, device maintenance, and appropriate use of technology.
Boot Camp sessions will be offered in-person and virtually on various dates and times in July and August. Watch for an email in early July with details!
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Anyone who has completed the COVID-19 vaccination series and is exposed does not need to quarantine if ALL the following are true:
- The COVID-19 exposure was at least 14 days after their vaccination series was fully completed.
- They do not currently have any symptoms of COVID-19.
This includes staff and students. Be sure to notify your school Health Office with your student's vaccination dates if they have received a COVID-19 vaccine.
Links to important COVID resources
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Highlights from June 21 Board Meetings
Work Session:
Regular Meeting (Agenda page number noted):
Reports and Discussion:
- Technology GAP Analysis Report (p. 267)
- Test the Nest: Student COVID Testing Pilot Evaluation (p. 272)
Among action items, the Board approved the following:
- PreK-12 Comprehensive Literacy Plan (p.329)
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Youth Development Plan (p. 357)
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2021-22 Final Budget (p. 362)
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Next Regular Meeting of the School Board: Monday, July 19 |
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Dates and full agendas for Regular Meetings and Board Work Sessions are posted in the Agenda and Minutes section of the School Board Meetings page three days prior to the meeting. Meeting agendas, dates and times are subject to change. (Click the Bookmark icon on the far upper right of the PDF to navigate through the document.)
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Monday, Aug. 30 - First Day of School, Gr. 1-12
Tuesday, Aug. 31 - First Day of School, Kindergarten
Wednesday, Sept. 8 - First Day of School, Early Learning Center, ECSE
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