Thank you, paras, for your dedication to fostering a positive school community, this week and every week! Join us in sharing your gratitude with your paraprofessionals for their incredible dedication to creating positive learning experiences for students around the District.

The 35,292 books received through this grant will impact countless students across all elementary schools for years to come.  

The Board develops its annual goals through an iterative process, which includes reviewing the District’s progress in achieving current goals; considering input and feedback received throughout the year from staff, students, families and the broader community; and monitoring student outcomes measured through assessments, activities and survey data.

The 2025 entry to the Minnesota State High School League One Act competition will be showing on Thursday, January 30 at 7 p.m. Tickets are free and no reservation is required.

In the Navigator Program at Excelsior Elementary, teachers are building intentional time for students to nurture their relationships and social emotional skills while they take on new opportunities together. 

“We’re excited to showcase what we do, how we do it, and why we do what we do,” shared Kristen Turnblad, Director of Nutrition Services. “Our newsletter and Instagram account will offer families a behind-the-scenes look at our program so that they can feel even more informed about the meals students are offered through our district.”

Torres, who attended Minnetonka Schools from grades K-12 at Clear Springs Elementary, Minnetonka Middle School West, and the High School, has always had a love of music and performance.