Edina students recognized for academic achievement

Minnesota Connections Academy students inducted into National Honor Society Chapters

3 Edina Schools Closed After 'Concerning Messages'

"Please do not drop your children off at any of these campuses," Stacie Stanley, the superintendent of Edina Public Schools, told parents.

'Credible Threat' Forces Edina High, Valley View Middle Online Friday

An armed person made a threat on the Edina High School campus Thursday night, district officials said.

St. Louis Park Teacher 'Holds Her Students To A High Standard'

Great teachers matter. In St. Louis Park, we’re fortunate to have teachers like Jennifer Deming.

Edina Middle Schoolers Fall Ill After Attempting 'One Chip Challenge'

An ambulance was called after students said they were having trouble breathing. Others suffered eye pain due to chip dust exposure.

Former Member Returns To Edina School Board After Interim Appointment

David Goldstein, who was on the board from 2014-18, will serve until a new member is elected in November.

New Edina Elementary Principal Honored With Big River Teacher Award

Highlands Elementary teacher Cara Rieckenberg was recently named as the school’s new principal.

Edina Seniors Earn College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship

More than 150 higher education institutions are sponsoring annual awards for 2,600-plus students across the U.S.

Hundreds To Graduate Tuesday From Edina High School

The school’s commencement is due to start at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 3M Arena at Mariucci on the University of Minnesota’s Minneapolis campus.

Edina School Among Largest Private Schools In Twin Cities: Report

An Edina Catholic school was included in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s report on the 35 largest private schools in the region.

Edina Students Win Awards For Work On School Newspaper, Yearbook

Four students on the student newspaper staff earned individual awards, along with the entire Whigrean yearbook staff.

Summer Construction Projects To Improve Edina Schools, Parking Lots

Projects are slated at Edina High School, Valley View and South View middle schools, and several elementary schools.

Edina Public Schools Hires Carrie Rutz As Transportation Supervisor

Rutz has 31 years of experience in Minnesota Public Schools, where she currently serves as the manager for special education transportation.

Edina School Board Lauds Resigning Member, Eyes Plans For Vacancy

The board said it hopes to appoint a former member to fill the vacant seat for the short period of time before a special election Nov. 8.

Edina High School Senior Named US Presidential Scholar

Dedeepya Guthikonda serves on the Edina Education Fund board and as a managing editor for the Zephyrus​, the school's student-run newspaper.

6 Edina High School Seniors Win $2,500 National Merit Scholarships

The scholarship winners were chosen from a group of more than 15,000 finalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.

District 287 Educator Misses Out On MN Teacher Of The Year Award

Jon Fila, an English teacher at Northern Star Online in District 187, was one of 11 educators named as finalists for the award.

Edina High School Is Among Minnesota’s Best In 2022: US News

The school was ranked in the top 500 of all high schools in the U.S.

Highlands Elementary Educator Named Edina Teacher Of The Year

Cara Rieckenberg was named Minnesota's Science Teacher of the Year in 2014 while working at Robbinsdale’s School of Engineering and Arts.

District 287 Educator Named As Finalist For MN Teacher Of The Year

Intermediate District 287 provides special education to students from 11 member districts, including Edina Public Schools.

Polar Plungers Raise $41K In Edina For Special Olympics MN

South View Middle School hosted its first-ever "Cool School" Polar Plunge on March 30 to support Special Olympics Minnesota.

Edina Elementary Students Place 3rd In MN Zoo's STEM Challenge

A team of Highlands students led by teacher Cara Rieckenberg earned third place among elementary schools for its wolf-exhibit design.

Edina To Get $275K ‘Safe Routes To School’ Infrastructure Grant

The grant is expected to fund construction of a new shared-use path and sidewalks near Cornelia Elementary, according to state officials.

5 Edina Seniors Earn National Merit Scholarships

The students are among about 7,500 students across the U.S. who will receive scholarships through the program.

Edina Chamber Of Commerce Seeks Teacher Of The Year Nominations

Nominees must be a teacher — or a team of teachers — in the Edina Public Schools system. Nominations are due March 31.

Video Showed Edina Students Mock Asians, Use Nazi Salute: Reports

Officials said they could not provide any details about what discipline the students face, if any, calling that information “private data.”

Best STEM Schools In MN: See Where Edina High Ranks

The rankings are based on U.S. Department of Education data, test scores, college data and student reviews.

Teacher Salaries In Minnesota: Where Edina Schools Rank

Average public school teacher pay in Minnesota ranges widely by district and region, and starting salaries can be dramatically lower.

Mask Mandate Ends At Edina Public Schools

Superintendent Stacie Stanley acknowledged last week that lifting the mask mandate will force some students to return to remote learning.

1 Edina School Added To Weekly COVID-19 Outbreak List

There were 103 Hennepin County schools on Thursday’s list, four fewer than last week.

88% Of Edina Public Schools Staff Got COVID-19 Vaccines: District

Edina Public Schools is one of just two districts in Minnesota that have a vaccine-or-test requirement for staff members, an official said.

Mask Mandate To Be Lifted Next Week At Edina Public Schools

Despite lifting the mandate, district officials are “strongly” recommending students and staff continue to wear masks.

Edina Administrator Named To Special Olympics Leadership Team

South View Assistant Principal Tami Jo Cook will serve on the National Education Leaders Network, a think tank for the Special Olympics.

7 Edina Schools Added To Latest COVID-19 Outbreak List

Thursday’s COVID-19 outbreak list included 107 Hennepin County schools, 44 more than last week.

3 Edina Schools On MN’s COVID-19 Outbreak List

Sixty-three Hennepin County schools were included on the most recent list of facilities with coronavirus outbreaks, 36 less than last week.

4 Edina Schools Named On Latest COVID-19 Outbreak List

Ninety-nine Hennepin County schools were included on the Minnesota Department of Health's most recent list, seven more than last week.

North Hennepin Community College: Therese Rice, 2022 Excellence In Education Award Recipient

See the latest announcement from North Hennepin Community College.

6 Edina Schools Drop Off COVID-19 Outbreak List

Edina Public Schools have recorded more than 900 coronavirus cases among students over the past month, according to data from the district.

Edina Schools Ditch Hornet Logo Amid Lawsuit From Alumni Creator

The lawsuit alleges the Edina graduate has lost out on more than $75,000 due to the district's unauthorized uses of the logo.

9 Edina Schools On 1st COVID-19 Outbreak List Of 2022

The Minnesota Department of Health's most recent list included 122 Hennepin County schools, 26 fewer than last week.