These students were among 1.5 million in about 21, 000 high schools who entered the program by taking the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Dec. 15, 2020 - The Edina School Board approved the naming of a gymnasium in honor of retiring administrator Mary Manderfeld at last night’s meeting. The team includes six ninth-grade students: Alec Becker, Naren Ghate, Evan Holly, Garv Khurana, Colin Shaw, and Alex Wicklund. Mrs. Lundquist has served as the band office paraprofessional at Edina High School since the fall of 2000. Normally, the state competition would be held at the University of Minnesota. Jan. 23, 2020 - Edina High School’s debate team received multiple accolades at the 119th Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) State Debate Tournament, January 17-18. The Superior with Distinction rating represents an outstanding performance in all major categories for all selections performed. April 8, 2020 – Four South View eighth graders have qualified for the state History Day Competition. This health-focus came from watching the health struggles her younger sister had and has led Pierce to pursue a career in pediatrics. The teams were recognized at the Dec. 16 School Board meeting. This panel is made up of 20-25 community leaders from around Minnesota in education, business, and government. The Valley View Middle School south gym is now the Mary Manderfeld Gymnasium. Updates From This Month; Though there are many factors that impact a child’s educational future, “A good school district can greatly increase a child’s chances of future success.”. The Orchestra consists of the best string players across the state in grades 7-9. The Middle Level Orchestra Festival offers orchestras constructive criticism and comments to improve the group’s musical performance and to improve students’ understanding of musical concepts. Nov. 16, 2020 – Edina Public Schools is recognizing 25 students selected as National Merit Semifinalists and 22 students selected as Commended Students. ACT, in collaboration with postsecondary institutions across the country, has established Benchmark Scores which predict a 50 percent chance that a student would obtain a B or higher in corresponding college courses. Visit this site often to view pictures of the reunion! This is the highest credential available to American educators. Edina High School Concert Choir. 5:00 PM The Wonderful Weeping Willows won the Robot Performance and Core Values awards at the Regional tournament in November and also won the Core Values award at the Sectional tournament in January. Obviously, this is because of the COVID-19 issues we are facing in today’s world and so it seemed prudent to make this adjustment. The methodology used to compare and rank schools includes: Read more about the strong STEM foundation throughout EPS. “Some of the best students in Edina come through my room, and they make me look good.”. Are in the Photo Gallery under 51st Reunion Get Together (Click on the Thumbnails for a Larger Picture) ***** Thanks to our great Reunion Committee for a very special 50th Reunion!! They had the opportunity to rehearse with guest conductor Andy Nelson, and performed at the Minnesota Music Educators Midwinter Clinic at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Friday, February 14th. Second place winners receive silver medals and maxima cum laude certificates. FLL is a robotics program that engages students in research, coding, engineering, and problem solving to complete theme-based challenges. Each student was required to submit a three-step anonymous audition that was judged by two professional orchestra/string personnel. IMS Global works to advance technology that can affordable scale and improve educational participation and attainment. She plans to attend the University of Minnesota. The team’s performance earned it first place in the Gold Tier. Only 15 teachers in Minnesota were certified this year. Oct. 29, 2020 – Four Edina High School students received recognition from the Minnesota High School Press Association for their stories featured in the Zephyrus student news publication. Ground was broke in October 1947 and classes began in the fall of 1949. Dec. 18, 2019 - Four EHS teams brought home Minnesota State High School championship trophies this fall. The Gustavus Wind Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2 in Fick Auditorium at Edina High School, 6754 Valley View Road, the third stop on its nine-concert 2019 Tour of Minnesota. Copyright © 2002-2021 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Dec. 15, 2020 – Eight EPS educators have received National Board Certification, a major professional achievement and credential of excellence. Oye was also a Nisei soldier in World War II, a second-generation Japanese American who served in the 100th Infantry Battalion of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Edina Public Schools retains “All Rights Reserved” for all software, material, information, communications, text, graphics, electronic art, animations, audio, video, photos, curriculum and other data developed by Edina Public Schools that appears on this website. AP Economics participates in a variety of competitions, and won the state championship in the Econ Challenge in 2018. A total of 34 groups participated in the festival on March 6. Dell Scholars also receive personalized and multifaceted support, a laptop, Chegg credits to be used for textbook purchases, and access to the Scholars Resource Network, which connects students and their families with support for variety of needs. Receiving the award were: Tim Anderson, Principal; Ryan Carlson, Assistant Principal; Tami Jo Cook, Dean; Michaela Loo and Tricia Pettis, Personalized Learning Coaches; and Janel Wieland, Science Teacher. The following students have been named National Merit Semifinalists: May 19, 2020 – Edina High School took first place in the Adam Smith division of the State Economics Challenge competition, the most challenging division for students in advanced classes. Jan. 22, 2020 - Edina High School’s Hip Hop Competition Dance Team took first place at DX Americup Nationals, January 17-19. These students place among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Issue 4 – December 18, 2020 • 74 Views. View the list of Commended Students. Oct. 22, 2019 - ACT test-takers in Edina High School’s Class of 2019 posted higher average scores than previous years in all subjects, according to the 2019 ACT College Readiness Report. 8 among public, non-charter high schools in the state, and is No. It enrolls approximately 8,500 K–12 students and is served by 1,139 teachers and support staff. Sept. 10, 2020 – Edina Public Schools is pleased to announce 25 EHS students have been selected as National Merit Semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. Congratulations to the following students: Ryan Jiang, gold medal and summa cum laude, Max Heirigs, gold medal and summa cum laude, Hannah Owen Pierre, silver medal and maxima cum laude, Cora Adam, gold medal and summa cum laude, Anna Wang, silver medal and maxima cum laude, Zach Lugo, gold medal and summa cum laude, Alexis Yi, silver medal and maxima cum laude, Calli Glass, silver medal and maxima cum laude, Jamie Yuan, silver medal and maxima cum laude, Sarah Bryan, silver medal and maxima cum laude. While these students will not continue in the 2020 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, they are among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the competition by taking the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). View the summary of the 2019 ACT College Readiness Report. Orono High School, ranked 356, and Edina High School, ranked 363, are the only public high schools in the state listed in Newsweek’s highest ranking. Sept. 25, 2019 – Edina senior Avahnii Lewis was selected by the City Pages as one of the nine most inspiring teens in the Twin Cities - young people who were “enriching the world around them and will continue to.” Each of the nine students were highlighted in a personal story about their accomplishments and what makes them an inspiration. Edina High School Alma Mater As a speaker at the TEDxEdina event last year, she spoke on unconscious racial bias, specifically in organized Christianity. 232 Followers, 416 Following, 22 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Edina High School Choirs (@edinachoirs) Alc Edina High School Alternative - Is Public: Edina Senior High School Public: 2,001: 19.9 9% Ehs Summer School Public: Options At Edina High School Public: 1: 2.5 Prairie Care Edina - Php Public: 14: 7.7 21% Ben Sanderson will present his research titled Apollo 11: One Giant Leap, in the Individual Exhibit Board category. CLASS OF 1966 . View the list of students named National Merit Semifinalists. Saturday’s win is the second consecutive time the team has won the state tournament − and the third time the team has qualified for the world tournament. WHO WE ARE. It also received, for the first time, a "Columbian All-Honors" rating for the visuals (photography and design). Jan. 8, 2020 – The Minnesota String and Orchestra Teachers Association has selected five EHS freshman to be members of the Middle Level Honors Orchestra. Copyright © 2002-2021 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. The best district in the state, Edina's high school graduation rate is over 92%. Education Minnesota released this year’s list of nominees on Jan. 24. Click above for end of term exam schedule, Click the link above for more information, Click the link above for the distance learning schedules, Click above for the distance learning calendar and schedule. In 2003, Oye received the Prize for Humanity by the Immortal Chaplains Foundation. https://www.niche.com/k12/edina-senior-high-school-edina-mn Students in the district are also more likely to be enrolled in advanced, college level courses than students in districts statewide. Third place winners receive magna cum laude certificates, and fourth place winners receive cum laude certificates. Students are tested on grammar, comprehension, mythology, derivatives, literature, Roman life, history geography, oral Latin, and Latin in use in the modern world. The average ACT test scores for 2019 EHS graduates increased over last year’s average in each of four subjects. February 14, 2020 – A team of students from Edina High School (EHS) recently concluded an exceptional round of competition in the twelfth season of CyberPatriot – the Air Force Association’s National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. Edina, MN 55439. – The Edina High School Young Conservatives Club (YCC) announced a settlement last week with the Edina High School administration in a lawsuit against the school district. The newest State Championship teams are: Dec. 18, 2019 - Yash Mangalick, a junior at Edina High School, is one of two students selected to represent Minnesota at the U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C. Hassan has been a student in the district’s college preparatory program AVID, one of the key scholarship criteria. Sept. 16, 2019 – Edina Public Schools is pleased to announce 19 Edina High School students have been named National Merit Semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. With the addition of these four championship, Hornet teams have won 12 state titles in the past 15 months. The test is offered to students on seven levels, which include Introduction to Latin, Latin I, Latin II, Latin III, Latin III/IV Prose, Latin II/IV Poetry, and Latin V/VI+. The company began to enable parents, grandparents, and distant relatives to watch their loved ones participate in their high school activities. Sept. 26, 2019 – Edina Public Schools is pleased to announce 20 students from Edina High School have been selected as commended students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Student delegates will hear major policy addresses and participate in meetings with the president and a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. For their efforts, former Black Student Union President Rachel Adegbenro, community organizer Rebecca Sorenson and the Black Student Union were presented the Tom Oye Human Rights Award at the Dec. 1 City Council meeting. View the results from the state tournament, Minnesota Council on Economic Education (MCEE), the strong STEM foundation throughout EPS, View the summary of the 2019 ACT College Readiness Report, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated), Kristy Ardinger, Continuous Progress Teacher at Countryside Elementary, Alyssa Barnes, Kindergarten Teacher at Countryside Elementary, Bryana Carlson, Grade 4 Teacher at Countryside Elementary, Erica Wattson, Gifted Education Teacher at Highlands Elementary, Dan Mollick, Orchestra Teacher at Valley View Middle School, Brad Dahlman, Social Studies Teacher at Edina High School, Shannon Seaver, Mathematics Teacher at Edina High School, Meggie Trenda, Spanish Teacher at Edina High School, Girls’ Cross Country – Posted their 3rd State Championship in last five years, Activities offered to strengthen 21st century skills, such as: media proficiency, creativity, environmental literacy and social/cross-cultural awareness, Celebration of diversity and topics for a wide variety of learning needs, Opportunities for students to socialize and work with others during and after school, Hands-on problem solving and project-based learning, Opportunities for real-world challenges and introduction to career opportunities in STEM fields. Edina High School. Updates From This Month; Edina vs. East Ridge Yearbook classifieds for Edina High yearbooks are listed below. Approximately 16,000 students were selected as Semifinalists and will have the opportunity to continue in the competition for 7,600 National Merit Scholarships. School Board Work Session. Continue Reading Edina High School Products. Teachers must submit videos of their teaching, provide samples of their student’s work that demonstrate academic growth, and analyze their own teaching against student needs. The team also won the Control Award at both tournaments. This award was given to Cullison in recognition of his commitment to excellence in economic education for grades 9-12. In total, 133 young women from Minnesota High Schools were chosen. The Semifinalists will have the opportunity to advance to Finalist standing by submitting a detailed scholarship application. The current student population is 2,740. Jan. 17, 2020 - FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) Rookie Team #24946 - Astro Bots - earned multiple trophies in the 2019-2020 FLL Minnesota Regional and Sectional Tournaments. This ensemble, sponsored by the National Association for Music Education, consists of more than 100 high school orchestra players and represents the top performing high school musicians in the United States. GET TOGETHER. January 29, 2020 - Four of Edina’s FIRST® robotics teams are headed for state competitions next month. During the conference held Oct. 8, recipients of individual awards included, Dedeepya Guthikonda, first place winner for Newspaper Sports Story and third place winner for Broadcast Feature Story;  Ellen Mi, second place winner for Newspaper Feature Story; Matthew Hovelsrud, third place winner for Newspaper Editorial/Opinion; and Izzy Wagener, fifth place winner for Newspaper News Story. Edina High School Theatre. ® LEGO® League (FLL) Rookie Team #24946 - Astro Bots - earned multiple trophies in the 2019-2020 FLL Minnesota Regional and Sectional Tournaments. 44 questions with Mr. Beaton. Additionally, each delegate is awarded a $10,000 college scholarship, with encouragement to pursue course work in history and political science. Contribute Roster Schedule Articles Photos Videos. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education. Piece of Cake will be advancing for the third year in a row to the Minnesota State Tournament, February 7 and 8. “I enjoy teaching economics because it’s applicable and relevant for students. We’ll send a team to compete at Harvard in the spring,” Cullison said. Find Edina Senior High School test scores, student-teacher ratio, parent reviews and teacher stats. The District Office won the Robot Performance award at the Regional tournament in December. Services like … 5. For comprehensive & personalized admissions consulting, consider Crimson Education ! We're an independent nonprofit that provides parents with in-depth school quality information. Lewis was selected for her skills in graphic design, her work with varying clients such as the Guthrie, 3M and the NCAA, and her passion for how arts education and social justice work together. In addition, sophomore Prudence Russell and junior Sarah Swann received the Minnesota Affiliate Rising Star. The Gold Medallion Awards represent the best work published by Minnesota high school media. The program started in 2004 and was designed to provide a support system for the challenges many students face while pursuing a degree. Newsweek partnered with STEM.org, “one of the Top 100 STEM Education Resources,” to rank high schools across the country. The following students have advanced to Finalist standing: March 16, 2020 - Edina Public Schools has been ranked the top school district in Minnesota for student success, according to USA Today. The award recognizes leadership in “forging a path for others” in personalized learning. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Center for Education Statistics, they determined the top school district in each state using a variety of measures, such as high school graduation rate, teacher-to-student ratio, and per-pupil spending. The winner of the 2020 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award will be announced on Sunday, May 3. Employment; Accessibility; Equity; Site Map Back to Top . Read More. The Edina Orchestras encompass over 500 students, elementary through high school, in ensembles that promote and nurture student participation in orchestra, chamber, small group, and solo performance. • 75 Views. Students enter by taking the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year of high school. Tsai has been playing chess since first grade. The award recognizes the building’s performance in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency, averaging 35 percent less energy used and 35 percent less carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. Nov. 8, 2019 - Edina High School is one of two Minnesota public high schools in the top 500 on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best STEM High Schools. Edina students Henry Zhao, Aryan Jain, Evan Jiang, and Arjun Maheshwari earned the champion title after receiving top scores in an online test of microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, current events, and economic problem-solving. Valley View gym named in honor of Manderfeld, Eight Edina teachers achieve Board Certification, HRRC recognizes 'Seeds of Change' organizers with Tom Oye, Virtual public hearings for WBWF, Truth in Taxation, National Merit students recognized in virtual reception, Director of DMTS honored with IMS Global Leadership Award. 817 nationally. Edina Public Schools is the public school district (ISD 273) that serves Edina. Nov. 8, 2019 - Edina High School is one of two Minnesota public high schools in the top 500 on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best STEM High Schools. March 26, 2020 – Six Edina High School students are being recognized for their achievements in computing. In addition, we encourage you to post your profile in the alumni directory, share information about the school activities you were involved with and reconnect with Edina High School alumni. In Edina, MN, an average of 97.2% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 96.9% have completed high school. Besides social studies, he is also licensed in school administration and special education. Zephyrus on Twitter. “This is a testament to our AP teachers, who successfully prepared and supported students as all adapted to a radically different learning model and testing format,” said Debra Richards, the district’s coordinator of gifted and talented education. Although these students will not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, they are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Open Campus Form (Seniors & Juniors Only), Tours of Edina High School for Future Students, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Oct. 10, 2019 – Edina High School senior Dahyun Hong has been selected to participate in the All-National Honors Symphony Orchestra Ensemble. Edina Public School District contains 2 high schools. Join us for our 2020-20 21 Season. Students tested in 31 different subjects in all. Edina’s new Board-Certified Teachers are: National Board Certification is achieved through a rigorous, performance-based, peer-reviewed assessment of a teacher's pedagogical skills and content knowledge. Coached by EHS music teacher Paul Kile, the team scored 93 out of 100 points to win first place. Edina High School Class of 2020 post-secondary plans • 107 Views. Members of the team gave several presentations as part of Convening programing. as the 2019 Economic Educator of the Year. Perfect papers receive hand lettered certificates. Among fourth grade test-takers in the Midwest, Yamato scored number two in math and number three in composition. Weinstein was one of two saxophone players selected in the state, and Pugh was the only guitarist chosen for the group. Members of the Black Student Union and community artists created artwork with messages of inclusion and racial justice that were placed in the flowerpots along West 50th Street in downtown Edina in July and August. The best places in Minnesota Here are the best places to live in Minnesota These are the 10 most affordable cities in Minnesota 10 Best cities in Minnesota for employment 10 best cities to buy a new house in Minnesota There are 1.6 million entrants in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Oct. 1, 2019 – The EHS yearbook Whigrean has earned the highest ratings in its history from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) and the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the 2019 edition “Perspective.” NSPA rated the Whigrean as "First Class" for the third year in a row, but for the first time, it received two marks of distinction, in both photography and writing, and the highest score it’s ever received. Students will be notified of their selection to receive a Merit Scholarship award beginning in March and continuing to mid-June. Mangalick has served as Student Commissioner on the Edina Planning Commission from 2018-2019. Of the 1,176 Edina students who took AP exams, 507 earned recognition in four categories (some students qualify for more than one category): Last spring, Edina students took a total of 2,215 AP exams in many core subjects, as well as 2-D Art and Design, Environmental Design, Human Geography, Music Theory, Psychology, and language and culture exams for Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, German and French. Since 2016, district schools have been earning Energy Star certification as a result of mechanical upgrades and roof projects completed under the district’s 10-year long-term facility maintenance plan. The group’s competition division consists of teams from North Dakota, Indiana, Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Mexico. Contribute Roster Schedule Articles Photos Videos. Nominees were evaluated based on their efforts to foster respect and dignity for others, model courage and/or compassion in the advancement of human rights, and demonstrate leadership by example for improving human relations or advancing human rights. Editors-in-Chief last year were Lily Randall, Elsa Hetletvedt, and Grace Daly. Edina High School Basketball; Edina Basketball Home Mascot Hornets Team Varsity 2020-21 Colors Green, White Coach Joe Burger Address 6754 Valley View Rd, Edina, MN 55439 Overall 0-0 Conference 0-0. Tests are administered by Valley View Middle School Latin teacher Mary Howe, South View Middle School Latin teacher Mary Rossini, and Edina High School Latin teachers Katrina Budde and Emese Drew. Her presentation has over 13,000 views on Youtube and is used at workshops to help participants become aware of and check their biases. Ariel Enriquez, the team’s coach, was one of the founding members of the team when it was formed in 2005. 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