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Superintendent Search
On February 4, the Board of Education interviewed the candidate for MPS superintendent.

Transitioning for 2010-11
Changing School Options implementation is underway.

  • Read how the district is preparing for the next school year.

School Choice
School Choice cards are due January 31, 2010. Choice cards are available online or in MPS schools.

Financial Facts and Student Achievement

  • Read the latest budget update (2-2-10)
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Academic success is 'all in the family' for Edison duo
Monday, February 08, 2010 1:55 PM

Chaia Xiong and Pawoua Vang are among the top-ranked students in their class at Edison, who also happen to be first cousins. Watch their academic all-star story and read more on the Kare-11 website.

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MPS Board of Education Meeting
Friday, February 05, 2010 3:00 PM
The Board of Education, Special School District No. 1, has scheduled meetings for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The meetings are open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Please click here to download the meeting notice. For the agenda with the supporting documents, click here.
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MPS celebration of arts achievement, Viva City, runs through March
Friday, February 05, 2010 8:35 AM

The Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) invites students, families and community members to celebrate Viva City, a festival showcasing student achievement in visual and performing arts across the city.

Now in its sixteenth year, Viva City presents a culmination of months of classroom learning relative to arts education. Over 400 students are selected to perform at Orchestra Hall or display their visual art and poetry in a professional exhibition at the Minneapolis Central Library as part of the event. Click here to read more.

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MPS Ready! Responding to Influenza
Thursday, February 04, 2010 4:45 PM

It’s not too late to be vaccinated against H1N1! You and your family can be protected from H1N1 by attending one of the 14 vaccination clinics at Minneapolis parks in February.

MPS will follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for exclusion of students and staff with symptoms of influenza-like illness. Learn more.

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Roosevelt encourages students to harness digital media learning opportunities
Thursday, February 04, 2010 10:10 AM

A partnership between Roosevelt High School and the University of Minnesota's College of Education has helped the school obtain technology to incorporate digital media learning opportunities into traditional classes. Read more on the Kare 11 website.

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Henry High School offers a Hmong language class
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 10:25 AM

A group of Henry High School students are excited to begin a Hmong Literacy and Language class next week, which will help them better communicate American cultural concepts with Hmong-speaking family members and friends. Read more in the Twin Cities Daily Planet.