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What Makes Us Unique

Student Safety

The safety and wellbeing of all students is a top priority. The recent referendum has funded additional safety features like protective glass, improved communication systems and lock-down equipment.

Personalized Learning

Our approach to learning inspires and empowers each student by fostering meaningful relationships, maintaining high expectations, promoting continuous growth, and providing authentic opportunities for engagement.

Highly Qualified Staff

We attract, develop and retain some of the most talented and sought-after professionals in the state. All of our teachers are fully qualified for their positions, and 76% have a masters degree or beyond. Our teachers are passionate about supporting each unique student and helping him or her succeed.

Family Involvement

We believe family involvement is one of the primary keys to student success. We partner with parents to enhance the educational environment for all of our students. Parents are welcome and invited.

Empowering Curriculum

Our curriculum is focused on building a strong foundation in core subject areas while also promoting critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication across all learning.

College and Career Ready

We encourage our students to reach high, to be critical thinkers and to achieve their personal best every day in order to prepare them for the road ahead. Following CMA, students leave Eden Prairie High School ready for the next step, whether that means continuing their education or starting their career.

Academic Opportunities

Learners thrive best in an environment that challenges and nurtures individuals, fosters mutual respect and celebrates diversity. Eden Prairie Schools strives to meet the unique educational needs of every student who walks through our doors. We offer a variety of outstanding academic opportunities for all students at different levels. Our students, staff, parents and community members are partners in working toward educational excellence.

A+ Rating

Eden Prairie Schools is the only district in the state with straight As from Niche. This is a testament to the great work our staff engage in on a daily basis, the hard work of our students, and the support of our parents and community.

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The Student Experience

CO-CURRICULARS

Our students have access to the largest variety of athletic, academic and music options in Minnesota, giving them more opportunities to explore their interests. These opportunities help students learn time management, build self-esteem, and allow them to contribute to their school community in different ways. Learn more!

CMS WAY

EACH student is known at CMS: Each student is assigned to a team with a common set of teachers and students to maximize relationship building. It’s how we provide a small-school experience.

STUDENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT

At Eden Prairie Schools, we want each learner to be successful and we know that every child has unique abilities and needs. We offer a full range of programs and opportunities to challenge and support students at every age and stage of the education spectrum. Learn more!

SERVING EACH OTHER

We believe each learner has unique talents and gifts. Through personalized learning, teachers work to understand, care and nurture student strengths, while students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and explore their interests and passions.

ORCHESTRA BAND AND CHOIR

Students engage in musical education each week. Eden Prairie Schools is one of the few districts to offer orchestra at the elementary level.

NUTRITION FOR HEALTHY MINDS

Our Child Nutrition is in a class of its own with its full-service production bakery housed at Eden Prairie High School. We are the only school district in Minnesota with a dedicated, central bakery that serves all of our schools. That means we do not need to add preservatives! Breads, buns and baked goods are made fresh daily. Learn more!

INSPIRING EACH

We believe it is our purpose to create an environment of care and support where each student is inspired every day. We can do this best by knowing them as learners and individuals, recognizing their skills and motivations, and pushing them to excel. At Eden Prairie Schools, students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning while exploring their interests and finding passions. Learn more!

EXPLORING INTERESTS AND FINDING PASSIONS

Our students have multiple chances to serve others in the school and community. We believe learners thrive in an environment that challenges and nurtures individuals, fosters mutual respect and celebrates diversity.

EXCEPTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Teachers guide students as they use a variety of technology tools to enhance the learning experience for each student.

COMMUNITY

Learners thrive best in an environment that challenges and nurtures individuals, fosters, mutual respect and celebrates diversity. Eden Prairie Schools strives to meet the unique educational needs of every student who walks through our doors. Learn more!

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