Media Releases
Media Contact:
Valerie Burke
Director of Community Education Services
(952) 848 - 3960
valburke@edina.k12.mn.us
October 2011
Edina Public Schools Invites Public to Referendum and Technology Open Houses
Edina, Minn., October 13, 2011 –The Edina Public Schools is hosting two open houses to provide the public information about the November 8 referendum. In addition, the technology open house invites the community to experience how Edina students are using technology in the classroom to enrich learning. More
Edina Named One of the Nation’s 100 Best Communities for Young People
Competition Recognizes Communities Taking Action to Help Reduce Local Dropout Rates
Edina, Minn., Oct. 12, 2011 —Edina was recognized today as one of the nation’s “100 Best Communities for Young People.”More
Highlands Elementary School Named a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School
by U.S. Department of Education
Edina, Minn., October 6, 2011 – For the second time, Highlands Elementary School has been designated a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, which honors public and private K-12 schools whose students have high achievement rates or have made significant progress in closing the achievement gap. More
Edina High School is the only Minnesota High School to Make U.S. News’ “Best High Schools for Math and Science” List
Edina, Minn., October 4, 2011 – U.S. News & World Report has named Edina High School one of the "Best High Schools for Math and Science" in the nation. Edina was ranked 187 out of 207 qualifying high schools and is the only school in Minnesota to make the list. More
September 2011
Edina School Board Approves Proposed 2012 Levy
Edina, Minn., Sept. 26, 2011 – The Edina School Board tonight approved the proposed tax levy for property taxes payable in 2012. The preliminary approval at the maximum amount also directs administration to review all funding sources for possible reductions in the levy before final Board approval in December. More
Edina Public Schools Plans Referendum for Nov. 8, 2011
Two Questions Will Appear on the Ballot; Several Opportunities to Learn More
Edina, Minn., Sept. 19, 2011 – Edina Public Schools will hold a referendum levy during the Nov. 8, 2011 general election. Two questions will appear on the ballot. Question one seeks to renew the $400 per pupil portion of the school district’s existing referendum and question two seeks to renew and increase the capital levy from $1 million to $4.5 million to advance learning through technology. Existing levies are scheduled to expire in 2012. More
14 Edina High Seniors named National Merit Semi-Finalists
Edina, Minn., Sept. 15, 2011 –Edina Public Schools is pleased to announce that 14 Edina High School seniors are among the 16,000 students chosen nationwide to compete for the reputable National Merit Scholarship. Nearly 1.5 million students entered the Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which served as the initial screening process. More
Edina Public Schools Leads State in Performance on Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments
Edina, Minn., Sept. 14, 2011 – Results of the 2010-2011 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments released today by the Minnesota Department of Education show that Edina Public Schools continues to lead the state in reading and math proficiency rates. More
Edina Public Schools receives highest credit rating from Moody’s and Fitch
Edina, Minn., September 8, 2011 – Edina Public Schools (EPS) recently received a top credit rating from two of the leading global rating agencies. Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings bestowed their AAA ratings on the District, the highest assigned by both companies. More
Edina Students to Compete in Top 16 Round Robin
Edina, Minn., Sept. 6, 2011 – The Edina High School Policy debate team, Mimi Sergent-Leventhal and Erin Sielaff, have been invited to compete in the nationally-renowned Greenhill Round Robin held at Greenhill High School in Addison, Texas on September 15- 16, 2011. More
July 2011
Edina School Board Candidate Filing is Aug. 2-16, 2011
Three School Board Members to be Elected on Nov. 8, 2011
Edina, Minn., July 25, 2011 – Residents of Edina who are interested in running for school board in the November 8, 2011 general election may file between August 2 and 16 by obtaining an affidavit of candidacy from the school district clerk. More
Edina School Board Approves Resolution to Put Referendum Levy on Nov. 8 Ballot
Edina, Minn., July 18, 2011 – The Edina School Board approved a resolution at its July 18 meeting to place a referendum levy on the upcoming Nov. 8 election ballot. More
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