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February 11, 2021

Snapshot: EHS students were greeted by Hornet mentors Thursday as they came to walk their schedule in preparation to a return to hybrid learning next week. Welcome back, Hornets!

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All 25 National Merit Semifinalists advance to Finalist standing Edina Public Schools is pleased to announce that all 25 National Merit Semifinalists announced in September 2020 have advanced to finalist standing. These EHS students are among 15,000 students, nationwide, who will continue to compete for Merit Scholarship awards.

Edina Latin students place at state Latin competition Twenty-one Edina Latin students participated in the annual Ludi Romani State Latin Competition on January 16. The students represented Valley View Middle School and Edina High School. Of the 21 students that competed, 15 students achieved awards for their performance in the different classical knowledge fields.

Superintendent Schultz announces retirement Superintendent Dr. John Schultz has announced his intent to retire at the end of the 2020-21 school year. Schultz joined Edina in July 2017 after serving as superintendent at Hopkins Public School for 11 years. His retirement concludes a 35-year career in K-12 education.

Correction to Annual Report We want to provide a correction to a number in the Annual Report that the community received last week. The enrollment figure in the Annual Report (7,791) is actually the Consistent Attendance Count from the Minnesota Department of Education’s Minnesota Report Card website. It represents the number of enrolled students attending school 90% or more of the time. The district's official Oct. 1 report to the state listed enrollment at 8,238.

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COVID Topics

Complete form to report positive COVID test, quarantine Even though most are in a distance learning model, we still need families and staff to report positive COVID tests and quarantines. Monitoring cases within the district is an important factor in determining when it will be safe to return to in-person learning. Please use the new COVID Report Form linked above.

School Board Update

Next Regular School Board Meeting: Monday, March 8, 7 p.m.

Highlights from Feb. 8 Work Session: Authorized the Board Governance Committee to interview four superintendent search firms. Highlights from Feb. 8 Regular Meeting include: Discussed results from the January survey of parents and community; Discussed technology levy and bond ballot language; Discussed proposed adjustments for the 2021-22 budget. 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.)

A Message from the School Board (Feb. 9, 2021)

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.)

Board meetings are virtual Due to COVID conditions, the School Board is currently using a virtual format for its meetings. Board members attend meetings virtually. Members of the public may submit comments to be read at meetings, and view meetings via live stream. Visit the School Board Meetings page of the website for more information and links.

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In the News

Sun Current: Edina High School grads launch company to better run campaigns

News from Nutrition Services

Evening time slot added for school meal pickup We have added a late afternoon pickup time to better accommodate working parents. Meal pickup times are Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and now also from 4-6 p.m., at EHS Door 15 (east side of EHS). Also, Food and Nutrition Services have added up to five hot entrees (frozen for pick-up) and two cold sandwiches a week to the lunch menu. Because the USDA has extended the free student meal program through June 30, 2021, all students under age 18 are eligible to receive a free breakfast and free lunch for school, if they choose, through EPS Food and Nutrition Services. Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage.

Save the Date

*Secondary Families: Visit the Semester 2 Transition Calendar for details about secondary students' phase-in to in-person learning Feb. 15: No School - Presidents' Day  Mar. 29 - Apr. 2: Spring Break

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