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Award-winning school

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a United States Department of Education award recognizing schools on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps.

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Academic Excellence

Access to comprehensive curriculum that assures Edina students are ready for the challenges an opportunities that await them

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Engaging Community

Opportunities and communication build strong partnerships throughout the community in support of Edina students
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Equitable, Inclusive Culture

We welcome, respect, support and value everyone, and the perspectives and contributions they bring to the school community

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Developing Leaders

Edina school leaders are students, parents and employees who are committed to innovation and continuous improvement

Portrait of a Well-Rounded Edina Graduate

Academically Prepared

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Academically prepared students demonstrate strong foundational knowledge across a wide range of subjects including Reading, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. They not only master these areas but also apply their learning to standards aligned with challenging and rich curricula. With this robust educational background, they are well-equipped to identify, understand, and solve complex issues. Read More

Globally Competent Individual

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Globally competent individuals possess a diverse and informed world perspective. They embrace individual and cultural diversity, and seek multicultural interactions. Some even effectively communicate in two or more world languages. Read More

Responsible, Engaged Citizen

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responsible and engaged citizen is someone who has a high level of integrity and ethical action. They work for the good of community. They are a person that is empathetic, compassionate, and open-minded. Accepting responsibility for oneself is an attribute of this competency. Read More

Effective Communicator and Collaborator

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An effective communicator and collaborator is effective as a listener, speaker, and as a writer. They have strong social and interpersonal skills and work as leaders and contributors in both academic and social settings. Read More

Innovative Thinker and Problem Solver

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An innovative thinker and problem solver is proficient in multiple literacies. They demonstrate intellectual curiosity by applying original solutions to problems or challenges. They can adapt to changing demands. Analyzing and evaluating information sources allows them to make informed choices. Read More

Motivated Life-long Learner

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Motivated life-long learners understand their needs as a learner, persisting when faced with adversity, and setting personal learning goals. They value continuous learning and seek opportunities for growth. Read More

2024-25 Kindergarten Enrollment

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Discover the wonders of kindergarten at EPS!

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Latest Announcements

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Explore upcoming school events, reminders and other useful information.

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Construction Updates

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The construction taking place at Countryside is set to be completed in Fall 2023.

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Access the school lunch menu, deposit funds into a lunch account, and find meal assistance information.

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Defining Excellence

Edina Public Schools routinely receives accolades and awards for its programming.

Niche Award
Music Education
Common Sense
French Education
Top STEM
Special Olympics