A Message from the Principal |
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Andrew Beaton
Edina High School Principal
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At long last, we are beginning to see signs that our schools and community are emerging from this pandemic. Prom last weekend, senior scholarships events, the senior party, and a graduation ceremony at Mariucci where we will bring the entire Class of 2021 together. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. EHS and our community is indeed stronger than any virus!
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All students should check Schoology each day. |
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (typically)
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Students will receive an email a week prior to their exam with additional information. |
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Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA)
The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) are state tests in reading, mathematics, and science that are used to meet federal and state legislative requirements. The tests are administered every year to measure student performance relative to the Minnesota Academic Standards that specify what students in a particular grade should know and be able to do.
Reading and mathematics tests are administered in grades 3–8 and high school (students in grade 10 take the Reading MCA, and students in grade 11 take the Mathematics MCA). The Science MCA is administered to students in grades 5 and 8 and in the high school grade when students take a life science or biology course. With very few exceptions, all public school students in the above grades are given the MCA.
If you wish to opt your student out of taking the MCA tests, please fill out the Testing Opt Out Form that is linked here.
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Senior Body drop off for the Senior Party
Thursday, May 20th
Tuesday, May 25th
Wednesday, May 26th
3:30pm - 6:30pm
Door #6 - Athletic Entrance
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Senior Cap & Gown and Yearbook Distribution
Friday, May 28th
8:30am
EHS Activities Center
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Senior Class Photo
Sunday, June 6th
11:00am
Kuhlman Field
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Class of 2021 Commencement
Monday, June 7th
7:00pm
Mariucci Arena at the University of Minnesota
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Class of 2021 Senior Party
Monday, June 7th at 9:30pm -
Tuesday, June 8th at 2:00am
Edina High School
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We are in the final stages of planning for the Senior Party to be held at school
on June 7th, after the commencement ceremony.
The party will be held from 9:30pm-2am and students/families will be
responsible for their own transportation to and from the party.
All students MUST be checked in by 10pm as no one will be admitted
past 10pm for any reason.
We have one final form that must be filled out for each attendee. The Student Participation Form will give us critical emergency contact info,
health information and transportation plan.
This form will also allow your student to receive information on
our virtual party, which begins Monday, May 31!
Please go to the website and get all the latest information on volunteering
for the night of the party, working at the warehouse,
donating prizes, senior body drop off, etc.
There is a lot to know and a lot of information on the site.
And if you haven't registered your graduate yet, please do so soon so we
have our final headcount!
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Celebrating Graduates
Coronavirus has made it more difficult for high school and college students
in the Class of 2021 to celebrate their accomplishments. To honor this
spring’s graduates and acknowledge their hard work, Edina TV is displaying
photos of Class of 2021 members and their plans. These slides will
be shown throughout the day through the end of June.
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Managing the College Application Process |
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College Admissions Summer Opportunity |
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Attention: Juniors and Parents of Juniors
Due to Covid are you worried about getting and staying on track for college admissions for your senior year? Do You want to get a head start to the College Application Process? The college admissions process can be complicated and stressful...do you need help?
Did you know summer is the best time to get a head start on the college admissions process? Then COLLEGE BOOTCAMP: From Hornet Here to College + Career is your answer! By enrolling in our Summer Camp, we guarantee students will get the resources, personal advice, tools and step-by-step guidance to apply to the college of their choice, how to fill out their applications and how to write a great essay. Staff will stick by them each day to help them get it all completed.
Who: Rising Seniors
What: College Admissions Summer Camp
(Instructors are Counselors Bill Hicks, Taylor Johnson, and Dylan Hackbarth along with Sarah Jarrett, Language Arts Teacher)
Where: High School Media Center
When: June 14-17 or August 9-12 (9am-12pm) or (1pm-4pm) 4 sessions
Each camp is a four-day (3 hours each day) course consisting of daily topics. Each day focuses on a different topic in the college admissions and applications process:
Day One: Create a Common Application account and start the application
Day Two: Build an Activity list to add to your applications
Day Three: How to stand out in a College Essay and start writing your essay
Day Four: Application Plan and complete Teacher and Counselor Forms
Achieving a jump-start on the admissions process before school is back in session – For many students, the first grades of senior year can make or break their chances of admission. Students need to focus on their academic work during the fall semester. In addition, many students are involved in athletics, clubs and other extracurricular activities during the school year, leaving little time for the many hours involved in crafting a polished essay and applications. Therefore, it makes sense to finish as much of the process as possible over the summer College Admissions Boot Camp is college application coaching and counseling without the expense of a private consultant.
Scholarships are available to those that qualify.
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What is Project Test the Nest?
Test the Nest is surveillance testing designed to identify asymptomatic cases of COVID. The project has evolved over months of work by an ad hoc committee that includes School Board members, district leaders, MDH representation and community members with medical expertise. In November, they began looking for a medical partner to work with the district. At the same time, UnitedHealth Group (UHG) was also seeking a research partner. COVID screening in schools is new and we are all interested in learning how it can effectively work to keep schools open. This unique public/private partnership combines the district’s commitment to mitigation strategies that help maintain levels of in-person learning, and UHG’s interest in demonstrating that proactive, asymptomatic testing efforts for schools is an important part of an effective mitigation plan. The launch of Test the Nest aligns with the state's recent recommendation for regular COVID testing of students.
**Note: Participation in Project Test the Nest student COVID testing is entirely optional and students and their parents must give signed consent.
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THREE STEPS TO TEST at EHS:
1 | SIGN UP on Infinite Campus. Find Test the Nest forms under ‘documents’.
Both students AND parents must each sign a consent form to complete registration.
2 | SHOW UP on Tuesdays between 7:30-9:30am in the EPAC or the Activities Center atriums.
3 | SWAB quick before heading to class.
Pooled test results by 2pm same day. If negative, cartwheels. If positive, diagnostic test to follow (done at school).
Project Test the Nest works to identify asymptomatic cases of COVID to help keep our schools open for in-person learning. Let’s keep students in school and COVID out!
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Free Meals for All Students |
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FREE meals are available for ALL students!
Students can access FREE breakfast and lunch while learning at
school or participate in our meal pick up service every Wednesday.
All menus can be accessed here.
Meal pick up
When: every Wednesday from 11:00 to 1:00 and 4:00 to 6:00
Where: Edina High School, Door 15 (located on back side of school)
What: Student favorites ranging from chicken sandwiches, french toast sticks to even homemade pizza kits! Check out the meal pick up menu here.
Who: ALL students can access FREE meals at this time!
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Excuse your student's absences (including Covid related absences) with the online system or by calling the attendance line.
If you have questions for the school nurse, please contact one of the following nurses:
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EHS Student Support Opportunities |
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Click the link below for weekly updates about digital citizenship. |
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Chemical Health services are available to all Edina High School students. Candi Davenport MS, LADC offers free, confidential service for students and their families looking for resources and interventions for cessation for vaping. Candi also provides education and support to students and parents on a wide variety of topics surrounding chemical use. She offers individual and group sessions for students to explore how their use impacts their lives or the lives of those around them.
If you are looking for support for your student or have questions, you can access services by contacting Candi by phone or email.
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Candi Davenport MS, LADC
Chemical Health Counselor - Edina High School
Edina Hours: Tuesday and Thursdays 8am to 3:30 pm
Office Number 952-848-4831
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Do not come to school if you have any of the symptoms below.
If you develop any of the these symptoms during the day while at school, please go to the nurse's office.
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Students, staff and anyone at Edina High School must wear a mask or face covering (worn properly over the nose and mouth) when in the building.
If you are outside the building you must wear a mask or face covering when you cannot maintain 6' of distance from others.
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For students who are driving to school with non-household carpool members, it is important to remember to be safe! Wearing masks when in a vehicle with others helps contain the spread of COVID-19.
As riding in a vehicle does not allow for 6 feet of physical distancing, EHS and MDH views passengers in a vehicle as "close contacts", subject to 14 day quarantine if exposed to a positive COVID-19 case.
This is another example of why it is so important to practice safe behaviors, both inside and outside the walls of EHS.
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Pay Fees in Infinite Campus |
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Classroom materials and library books are essential to student learning. When materials are lost or damaged, students are asked to pay a replacement cost. To make things easier for families, those fees may be paid in Infinite Campus. If you receive an email telling you that your student has a fee or missing books/items, please login to the Parent Portal and use the tutorial below to see what fee has been assigned or to find out what book/item is missing. You can pay for the missing book/item or the fee in Infinite Campus. If you need help with your login information, please email parentportal@edinaschools.org. |
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Interested in Edina High School Summer School? Click the link below for information. |
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@EHSinformed
@EdinaHornets
@EdinaCounselors
@EdinaPrincipal
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