How Did Your Child's School Perform on State Tests?

Shakopee Public Schools saw some increases in test scores despite new tests and changes to how students take tests. See how your student's school did in Patch's interactive database.

This Week: Shakopee Back to School Open Houses

Shakopee High School and the elementary schools will hold open houses Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

Volunteer Opportunities Available at Shakopee Public Schools

Most schools have a volunteer coordinator who can answer questions.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Now is the Time to Check for Child Vaccinations, Officials Advise

Shakopee Public Schools has the MDH immunization record form available on its website.

Going Back to School Shopping? Save Your Receipts!

Minnesota has two tax programs that offset the cost of school supplies.

Back to School Shakopee School Supply Lists

Find your child's back to school supply lists here.

New Assistant Principal at Pearson 6th Grade Center Gets Started

Dr. Kevin Bjerken, a Shakopee resident, said he wants to prepare students for future success.

Back to School Open Houses at Shakopee Public Schools

View the schedule of open houses to find the one for your child's school.

Shakopee School Board: Who's Running for Election?

Patch will keep you updated on who has filed for candidacy for the Shakopee School District #720 School Board.

Free Back to School Sports Physical Exams Around Shakopee

Qualifying sports exams are necessary to participate in sports in the Shakopee School District. Find a free exam session here.

Credit Union Sponsors Back to School Drive for Children in Need

The school supplies will directly benefit students throughout Minnesota.

Shakopee School Board Filing for Election Begins July 30

The school board has four seats up for election this year.

UNITED WAY’S BACK TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN

UNITED WAY’S BACK TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN

Savage Sponsoring School Drive for Area Students

The school drive will help students in Scott and Carver counties.

Do You Know Any Outstanding Shakopee Alumni?

The district is seeking nominations for the Shakopee School District’s Hall of Fame.

Two Students Die, Lightning Strikes Home and Luring Incidents: West Metro Police, Fire and Court Report

This week's compilation includes a gay mechanic who says a dealership ignored slurs and threats, a 'Most Wanted' heroin dealer, tax felonies and Edina tickets.

Share Your Graduation Photos With Shakopee Patch

Parents and students can share their best graduation photos with the Shakopee community in the gallery below.

Sobriety High to Close After School Year Concludes

After 21 years of service to students struggling with addiction, Sobriety High is calling it quits.

Shakopee District Seeks Nominees for 'Hall of Fame'

Residents will have until June 28 to nominate distinguished Shakopee grads for the honor.

Two Shakopee Educators Up for Let's Dish Teacher of the Year Award

Mary Berg, a 2nd grade teacher at Sun Path, and Bryanna Meyer, a speech teacher at Pearson and East Junior High, are in the running for the Let's Dish Teacher of the Year award.

Post Your Shakopee Prom Pics on Patch

You don't have to wait until prom night 2013 to share those awesome pics. Share the fun of picking out that dress, snagging those designer shoes or picking out that really retro suit from Goodwill!

Bilingual Class a Success for Shakopee's West Junior High 9th-Graders

The class, which offers instruction in Spanish and English to Latino ninth-graders, is spreading to other schools and grades in Shakopee.

PHOTOS: International Fashion on Parade at Shakopee High

Friday, a group of Shakopee High students from Leaders in Education and Diversity showed off styles from around the globe, from Vietnam to Deutschland to the horn of Africa.

Scott Co. School Official Passed Over for Burnsville Superintendent

Wednesday night, the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Board of Education offered the job of superintendent to a finalist from Madison, Wisconsin, though the executive director of two Scott County educational cooperatives was a close second.

It's Official: Shakopee Will Join South Suburban Conference

Monday night, the school board approved a measure to switch from the Missota Conference to the South Suburban Conference, a change that will take effect in fall of 2014.

Scott Co. Educator Named Finalist for Burnsville Superintendent

Darren Kermes is one of two candidates still in the running for superintendent of the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District.

Head of Carver-Scott Ed. Coop in Running for Burnsville Superintendent

Darren Kermes, the executive director of both Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative and the Minnesota River Valley Special Education Cooperative, is one of five candidates for superintendent of Burnsville schools.

Acting Up: Shakopee Students Honored at State Thespian Conference

Four students earned the mark of "superior" at the annual conference, which addressed the topic of bullying.

Report: Grades 9–12 Looking Good to Shakopee School Board for High Schools

Members visited Lakeville and White Bear Lake schools, Shakopee Valley News reported.

Shakopee on YouTube: Jr. High Rube Goldberg Machines

Students show off science class homework in short explanatory—and action!—video clips.

Shakopee Accepted to South Suburban Conference

The school board still needs to give its official blessing for the school to make the switch.

Shakopee Was Stop for Student's Journey in MN Special Ed System

Star Tribune used one student's story to explore the complexities of special education.

Snow Storm Closes Shakopee Public Schools

Winter Storm Saturn socking it to the Shakopee area.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Can Open School Club

Shakopee News report: FCA to use meeting space at the high school as well as access to high school announcements.

Two Shakopee Educators Named Semifinalists for MN Teacher of the Year

Shakopee had ten teachers in the running for the award—more than any other school district in the state.

Shakopee School Board Plots How Best to Configure Planned New High School

The Shakopee School Board plans to open a new high school facility in fall 2017. But board members are discussing how best to configure the schools: Two 9-12 schools, or a model with one 9-10 school and one 11-12 school?

Shakopee Native Wins New York Times Reporting Trip to Africa

Shakopee native Erin Luhmann was selected from more than 700 applicants by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof to accompany him on a reporting trip to Africa. Congo, South Sudan and Mali have been given as possible destinations for the trip.

More MN Teacher of the Year Candidates from Shakopee Than Any Other District in State

Ten Shakopee educators have been named candidates for 2013 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.