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Academic Excellence
Access to comprehensive curriculum that assures Edina students are ready for the challenges and opportunities that await them
Positive Learning Environment
Whole student support means students feel safe physically and emotionally so they can grow academically, personally and socially
Developing Leaders
Edina school leaders are students, parents and employees who are committed to innovation and continuous improvement
Engaging Community
Opportunities and communication build strong partnerships throughout the community in support of Edina students
Equitable, Inclusive Culture
We welcome, respect, support and value everyone, and the perspectives and contributions they bring to the school community
2023-24 Kindergarten Enrollment
Student Spaceflight Experiments Program
One student experiment will get to be conducted on the International Space Station!
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Explore upcoming school events, reminders, and other useful information.
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Access the school lunch menu, deposit funds into a lunch account, and find meal assistance information.
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Future Ready Competencies
Responsible, Engaged Citizen
High level of integrity and ethical action; Works for the good of community; Empathetic, compassionate, and open-minded; Accepts responsibility for self
Effective Communicator and Collaborator
Effective listener, speaker and writer; Strong social and interpersonal skills; Works as a leader and contributor in academic and social settings
Globally Competent Individual
Possesses a diverse and informed world perspective; Effectively communicates in at least two world languages; Embraces individual and cultural diversity, and seeks multicultural interactions
Innovative Thinker and Creator
Proficient in multiple literacies; Thinks and produces creatively; Applies original solutions to problems or challenges; Analyzes and evaluates information sources
Motivated Life-long Learner
Understands needs as a learner; Persists when faced with adversity; Sets personal learning goals; Values continuous learning and seeks opportunities for growth
Well-rounded Person
Maintains a healthy, balanced lifestyle through informed decisions; Adapts to new and challenging situations; Commits to physical, social, and emotional well-being
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Latest News
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Valley View Middle School has received LabelFrancÉducation, a quality seal granted by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs to schools that offer students enhanced instruction in the French language while also teaching other subjects in French.
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Chris Griggs, social studies teacher at Edina High School, has been named the High School Teacher of the Year by Minnesota Council for the Social Studies.
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Lindsey Smaka, science teacher at Edina High School, has been named the 2023 AFS-USA Global Educator of the Year. The AFS-USA Global Educator Award recognizes educators who have demonstrated excellence in integrating cultural diversity, global competence, and internationalized concepts into their instruction with the aim of cultivating global citizens.
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Two Edina Public Schools teachers were nominated for the 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year program: Giovanna Margalli, Grade 4 teacher at Cornelia; and Emily Waage, ADSIS teacher at Highlands.
Defining Excellence
Edina Public Schools routinely receives accolades and awards for its programming.
