The fact that we are a major urban school district means that we have a more diverse, more complex body of students than most school districts in Minnesota. We consider that diversity to be one of our greatest strengths. We believe that our urban educational experience prepares students to become active, continuously learning and contributing global citizens.

We are here for our students. Pure and simple. Its the students and their personal victories, their struggles, their humor and their ambitions the compel us to do the very best we can every day.

Our students are eager to learn. They are the heart of who we are. Every student in Minneapolis has outstanding potential, and it is our duty to help him or her realize that potential.