Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021

2021-2022 School Calendar The School Board approved the upcoming school year calendar which can be accessed by clicking the button below.

View 2021-2022 Calendar

Secondary Students Return In Person - Monday, March 22, 2021 To prepare classrooms and schools for the transition, there is no school for secondary students (including students in grades 7-12 in EP Online) on March 18. There is no other change for secondary EP Online: students will remain in that learning model. For more information, please visit our website.

World's Best Workforce Committee Meeting - Tuesday, April 20, 2021 EP staff and community members are invited to join the Personalized Learning Department and World’s Best Workforce Committee for our next virtual meeting. It will be held on April 20, 2021, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Attending will be Associate Superintendent Dr. Stacie Stanley, Central Middle School Principal Nathan Swenson and Eden Prairie High School Principal Robb Virgin. The meeting will allow the community to understand our Secondary Pathways model and how it helps students explore, learn about, and experience potential careers.

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School Board Recognition Week (Feb. 22-26) highlights the following board members for their service to Eden Prairie Schools. Thank you for your support of EP Schools!

Bus Drivers and Bus Paraprofessionals Appreciation Week is Feb. 22-26 Thank you for keeping our students and community safe!

After seeing staff brace the cold weather every day, EP Resident Mary Kuhbander, a nearby resident of Oak Point Elementary, donated handmade mittens to Oak Point staff and teachers. Thank you, Mary!

ECFE Family Outreach highlight video Our ECFE parent educators are incredible people, so we've created a highlight video to look at how they spread the inspiration to each student through fun learning materials, arts and crafts and digital story time during the pandemic.

FEPS Virtual Red and Black Gala - Tickets selling fast! Please join the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools (FEPS) on Saturday, March 13, 2021 for its Virtual Red & Black Gala. The online event starts at 6:45 p.m. with Tom Butler, Fox9 News Anchor, kicking the virtual game night off. An online silent auction is open for bidding March 6-14 and can be viewed here. We hope to see you there!

CMS Theatre walkthrough shows exciting new growth Knutson Construction released a video showing progress on CMS, which includes the building of a fine arts center with a state-of-the-art theater. Also included in the construction is a cafeteria expansion, student resource area, new classrooms and building-wide updates. Check out the links below!   CMS construction update: YouTube video   Designing Pathways Program: Link   Live Construction Feed: Link

News Highlight Dr. Raymond Diaz, director of EP Online, was featured in the Star Tribune on online learning: "Minnesota schools fast-track plans for online learning options."

Student Surveys Eden Prairie Schools started conducting district-wide surveys this week with students in grades 3-12. This is to help the district improve the experiences of students in our schools. The surveys will be completed during school hours and will be collected anonymously.

Featured Opportunities: Paraprofessionals: Do you take pride in watching students grow and discover new things? If so, apply to be a paraprofessional with Eden Prairie Schools. We are hiring multiple paraprofessionals. Check out our website for more details. Substitute teachers: Have your bachelor’s degree? Looking for something new to try with a flexible schedule? Become a substitute teacher! Individuals with bachelor’s degrees can apply to be a substitute teacher. More information about how to obtain substitute teaching licenses can be found here. Or, reach out to Brenda Nielsen in our Human Resources Department.

Feb 22 – 26: School Board & School Bus Driver/Paraprofessional Appreciation Week Feb. 22 – Mar 5: District-wide student survey, grades 3-12 Mar 18: No school for secondary students including students in grades 7-12 in EP Online Mar 19: No school - Professional Development K-6; Grading Day 7-12 Mar 22: Secondary students return to in-person learning Mar 29 – April 2: Spring Break

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