May 16, 2022

A Message from the Principal Hello EPHS Families, I’m excited to share that our 9th & 11th graders will be joined by Keith Hawkins this Wednesday.  Freshmen will be in the PAC from 9:00 am to 10:00 am and juniors from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.  Keith works with schools and organizations across the country on creating climates where everyone can thrive.  We decided to bring him in this spring to help our students prepare for their transitions into next year now–our juniors will be taking the helm as leaders of our school before we know it.  The Class of 2025 has moved through middle school and their first year of high school under extraordinary conditions.  Both classes will really develop their voices at higher levels next year.  Keith will help our students think about the EPHS culture they want and the role their choices will play in that pursuit.  I encourage you to have a conversation with your teens before and after they hear Keith about these messages.   I hope you had a great weekend and have plans for an even better week ahead.  Please keep in touch as we accelerate through the finish line these next four weeks! Robb

22-23 PARKING INFORMATION All student parking permits are purchased online using MyPaymentsPlus. Parking registration can be found under the Activities tab by clicking on this direct link: https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome. Please refer to this email (sent to families on May 3rd) for more information.

CLASS OF 2022 AND CLASS OF 2023: INTERESTED IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT? The City of Eden Prairie is now accepting applications for the Students on Commissions program for the 2022-2023 school year. The program is open to any high school junior or senior who lives in Eden Prairie. Five commissions have openings for students: Flying Cloud Airport Heritage Preservation Human Rights and Diversity Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Sustainability Application deadline is Friday, May 27. Learn more and apply at edenprairie.org/StudentApp.

THRIVENT: COLLEGE PLANNING STRATEGIES At Thrivent’s College Planning Strategies Workshop, you'll explore what you need to know to plan and pay for college, learning how academics, admissions, and financial strategies work together to help save you money and avoid excessive student debt. This workshop will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, May 17th at 6 pm. It’s hosted by Michael Kauls, RICP, CCPS & Eric Werlinger, ChFC. RSVP: https://bit.ly/EPCollege

WATCH THIS WEEKS CONCERTS FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME Encore Band Concert 5/17 – 7pm https://youtu.be/riS0jOryc8g   May 20 Senior Recital – 7pm https://youtu.be/4eUQlXoQRdQ

YEAR END STAFF APPRECIATION DONATIONS NEEDED Help us show some love to our teachers and staff for all their hard work this year! Cash donations are needed for our end of year food truck lunch! Next month we’ll host the El Taco Loco food truck for all staff to celebrate the end of the school year and send them into summer with a big “THANK YOU!” Please donate with PayPal at: http://ephspto.org/staff-appreciation/ or drop a check at the school made out to EPHS PTO (“staff appreciation”). Thank you!   STILL SOME VOLUNTEER NEEDS FOR SENIOR PARTY– PARENTS OF ALL GRADES! Thank you to those who already signed up to help at the Senior Party. We’re gearing up for a big bash thanks to you! We still have several openings for volunteers to help decorate and a few openings for volunteers at the event. The Senior Party is an action packed event and an annual tradition at the high school that immediately follows graduation on June 10th. Seniors celebrate graduation with their friends and classmates at this overnight lock-in event with games, raffles, entertainment, and food! Parents from all grade levels are needed to help decorate and volunteer the night of the party. Parents of freshman, sophomore, and juniors - sign up for decorating, donating June 9th and 10th and 1st shift at the party: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0548A5AB28A3F85-epsenior5 Parents of seniors – sign up to donate, decorate, or to work the 2nd shift at the party: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0548A5AB28A3F85-epsenior4 and don’t forget to register your student for the party at http://epseniorparty.org/   YOUR IDEAS AND ENERGY NEEDED IN 2022-2023! The EPHS PTO will say goodbye to several long standing members this year as their youngest kids move on to college or they turn to other endeavors. We will have many open positions where YOUR energy, knowledge, and fresh insights would be welcome and appreciated. The PTO is a collaborative group that works together to support students, teachers, and staff through various events and functions throughout the year. We are currently looking for folks to fill the following positions: Secretary, Communications, Event Planner, Directory Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator. Please contact president@ephspto.org or visit http://ephspto.org/what-we-do/ to learn more about each position.

UPCOMING EPHS Calendar link Lake Conference Calendar Link May 17: MN Student Survey / Band Encore Concert 7 pm May 19: Senior Scholarship Evening 7 pm May 20: Senior Band Recital 7 pm May 23: Spring Orchestra Concert 7 pm May 25: Spring Choir Concert 7 pm May 30: NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day May 31: Cap / Gown Distribution and Grad portraits

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