Countryside Back to School

Check out the Back to School page to find out more about this upcoming school year.

Walk and Bike to School Day - October 2nd

Countryside is once again participating in the National Walk and Bike to School Day event on October 2nd. Students are encouraged to participate. If you ride the bus, don't worry, you can still be included. Click on the headline for more information.

Picture Day - October 3rd

EHS Students named National Merit Semifinalists

Sept. 16, 2019 – Edina Public Schools is pleased to announce 19 Edina High School students have been named National Merit Semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Board seeks stakeholder input on draft strategic plan

Sept. 12, 2019 - After months of work, the Edina School Board is ready to share a draft of the next strategic plan for Edina Public Schools in a series of invitation and open stakeholder meetings, and an online feedback form. The Board is expected to approve the Draft 2020-2025 Strategic Plan at the Sept. 16 regular meeting.

Student artist’s artwork will become public sculpture

Sept. 12, 2019 - Across the district, hundreds of elementary student participants entered the “Better Together” student sculpture competition, hosted by the Edina Arts and Culture Commission and the Edina Community Foundation. This competition involved student creating 3-D model of a sculpture, known as a “maquette,” to represent what “Better Together” means to them.

MCAs show significant increase in high school science; steady scores in math, reading

Aug. 29, 2019 - This year’s MCA science scores for Edina High School are the highest ever and while teachers and administrators are very pleased, they are not completely surprised. They believe the more than 20 point increase over last year’s proficiency rate is the culmination of years of work by the EHS biology teachers and a unique opportunity presented to students.

Awards luncheon honors staff milestones

Aug. 23, 2019 - Edina Public Schools recognized staff members at an awards luncheon Thursday, Aug. 22 at Edina High School. Included in the luncheon were bus drivers who reached milestone years of safe bus driving, staff with 25 years of service to EPS, and staff achieving tenure.

Seven candidates file for School Board election

Aug. 16, 2019 - Voters will elect three from a slate of seven School Board candidates on Nov. 5.