May 31, 2022
CHECK YOUR IMMUNIZATIONS PRIOR TO THE START OF SCHOOL
Minnesota law* requires students entering 12th grade for the 2022-2023 school year provide documentation or a legal exemption for the booster dose of Meningococcal vaccine (the initial dose was required to enter 7th grade). This immunization protects against meningococcal disease, which is a rare, serious illness caused by specific bacteria. Teenagers and young adults are at higher risk for contracting this disease.
Please check the parent portal to view your child’s immunization record to determine if the booster dose of Meningococcal (MCVA4) is needed prior to September 6, 2022.

*All students are expected to be in compliance with the state immunization laws on the first day of the 2022-2023 school year. Students who fail to provide proof of immunization or exemption will be at risk of exclusion school.

PARENTS: Need help with your UserID and Password? You can email the Parent Helpdesk at helpline@edenpr.org or call the Parent Helpline at 952.975.7094.
END OF YEAR LAPTOP RETURN
Grade 12: Laptop Return
  • Senior laptop return will be Tuesday, June 7 from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm in the Small Gym.
  • If you need to return your laptop after Tuesday, June 7, return to Lakeside Lab, Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9 from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
  • Students will need to bring their laptop and charger.
  • Students will need to make sure their laptop is charged.
  • Students should remove all stickers (not barcode on bottom) from their laptop.
 
Grades 9 - 11: Returning Students Not Taking A Device Home For The Summer
  • Collection of laptops for 9-11 students not taking the device home for the summer will be Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9 from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm in Lakeside Lab
 
Grades 9-11: Students Leaving the District
  • Collection of laptops for 9-11 students leaving the district will be Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9 from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm in Lakeside Lab
  • Students will need to bring their laptop and charger.
  • Students will need to make sure their laptop is charged.
  • Students should remove all stickers (not barcode on bottom) from their laptop.
EPHS SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS FOR STUDENTS IN SEVERAL HONORS & AP COURSES
Several EPHS Honors and AP courses require summer assignments (see the assignment links listed by department online at https://www.edenpr.org/eden-prairie-high-school/academics/summer-assignments). Summer assignments engage students to promote critical thinking, expand background knowledge, and explore what it means to be human. To reach these goals, summer assignments will provide a wide range of learning experiences, encourage rigorous discourse and analysis, and help students develop their identities as independent thinkers.

Students have the option to check out books from the EPHS Media Center front desk before leaving for the summer.
SENIOR INFORMATION
Keep up with the latest news for the Class of 2022:

June 3 - Senior Celebration

GRADE 12 LAPTOP RETURN
  • Senior laptop return will be Tuesday, June 7 from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm in the Small Gym.
  • If you need to return your laptop after Tuesday, June 7, return to Lakeside Lab, Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9 from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
  • Students will need to bring their laptop and charger.
  • Students will need to make sure their laptop is charged.
  • Students should remove all stickers (not barcode on bottom) from their laptop.
WATCH THIS WEEKS CONCERT FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME
June 2 - Music Insights: https://youtu.be/r5YePMRmv_I
DONATIONS STILL NEEDED FOR STAFF APPRECIATION
Thank you to those who have already donated! There’s still time to help us show some love to our teachers and staff for all their hard work this year! Cash donations are needed for our end-of-year food truck lunch! Next week we’ll host the El Taco Loco food truck for all staff to celebrate the end of the school year and send them into summer with a big “THANK YOU!” Please donate with PayPal at: http://ephspto.org/staff-appreciation/ or drop a check at the school made out to EPHS PTO (“staff appreciation”). Thank you!
 
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED
Parents of Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors – we need YOU to help make the Senior Party a success! We still need several volunteers to work the first shift at the Senior Party while parents of seniors are making their way home from the graduation ceremony. Join in the fun with decorating and hosting this amazing party!

Parents of freshman, sophomore, and juniors - sign up for decorating, donating June 9th and 10th and 1st shift at the party: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0548A5AB28A3F85-epsenior5

Parents of seniors – sign up to donate, decorate, or to work the 2nd shift at the party: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0548A5AB28A3F85-epsenior4
 
LAST CHANCE TO BUY SENIOR PARTY TICKETS – THIS FRIDAY!
Tickets are on sale only through Friday June 3rd for the Senior Party held June 10th immediately following the graduation ceremony. This action packed event is an annual tradition at the high school where seniors celebrate graduation with their friends and classmates at this overnight lock-in event with games, raffles, entertainment, and food! Register at http://epseniorparty.org/.
 
PTO NEEDS YOUR IDEAS AND ENERGY IN 2022-2023!
The EPHS PTO will say goodbye to several long standing members this year as their youngest kids move on to college or they turn to other endeavors. We will have many open positions where YOUR energy, knowledge, and fresh insights would be welcome and appreciated. The PTO is a collaborative group that works together to support students, teachers, and staff through various events and functions throughout the year. We are currently looking for folks to fill the following positions: Secretary, Communications, Event Planner, Directory Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator. Please contact president@ephspto.org or visit http://ephspto.org/what-we-do/ to learn more about each position.
UPCOMING

May 31: Cap / Gown Distribution and Grad portraits

June 1: Cap / Gown Distribution and Grad portraits

June 2: Broadway Extravaganza 7 pm

June 3: Broadway Extravaganza 7 pm

June 6: EP Connects

June 7: Last Day of School for SENIORS

June 9: Last Day of School for Grades 9 / 10 /11