EPS introduces e-Learning Days for school closures

July 26, 2019 - Edina Public Schools will implement e-Learning Days beginning in the 2019-2020 school year to ensure continuity of learning despite school cancellation. Specifically, EPS will begin to take advantage of 2017 Legislation that amended the Length of School Year; Hours of Instruction to include the option of e-Learning days due to inclement weather. The School Board approved the district’s e-Learning Day plan in July.

Filing window for School Board candidates is July 30 through Aug. 13

July 26, 2019 - The filing period for Edina School Board candidates is July 30 through Aug. 13. An Affidavit of Candidacy must be filed at the Edina Public Schools District Office within that period of time. Voters in the Edina school district will elect three members to the School Board this fall.

South View named Unified Champion School of the Year by Special Olympics MN

July 25, 2019 - Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN) has named South View Middle School the 2019 Unified Champion School of the Year. The award will be presented at SOMN’s annual Distinguished Service Awards event on Sept. 14.

School Board candidate information session July 24

July 16, 2019 - Persons interested in being a candidate for the 2019 School Board election should plan to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Edina Community Center, Room 349. Superintendent John Schultz and several School Board members will talk about the responsibilities and work of the Board, and answer questions from those considering becoming a candidate.

Walser Foundation supports Meal Fund

June 27, 2019 - The Edina Meal Fund has received a $1,000 grant from the Walser Automotive Group Foundation. This is the first corporate grant for the Meal Fund, a program created to ease the burden of school meal debt for families in a time of financial crisis.

Learn about the Legislative Action Committee June 11

June 7, 2019 – The Legislative Action Committee (LAC) will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 5:30-6 p.m., in Room 170 at the Edina Community Center. Edina school district parents, students and community members are invited to learn more about LAC’s work to inform and coordinate advocacy on issues affecting public education.