Schools

Birthday cakes, dinner dates and office dynamics in EPHS Drama’s ‘Trajectories’

Maddie Robinson • September 4, 2025

Eden Prairie High School’s 41st "Trajectories" show returns Sept. 4-5 with student-produced skits and dances at the Performing Arts Center.

New school year off and running in Eden Prairie

Maddie Robinson • September 3, 2025

Buses, music and high-fives greeted Forest Hills Elementary students on the first day of school in Eden Prairie, mixing nerves with excitement.

Minnesota students’ academic performance stagnates after pandemic declines

Minnesota Reformer • September 2, 2025

Minnesota student proficiency in math and reading remains far below pre-pandemic levels, with wide racial gaps persisting despite added funding.

Campus Honor Roll

EPLN Staff Reports • August 30, 2025

EPLN shares the university graduation news of students from Eden Prairie, as provided by their post-secondary institution.

Eden Prairie Schools responds to Minneapolis church shooting, reiterates safety procedures

Maddie Robinson • August 27, 2025

After the Annunciation Church mass shooting in south Minneapolis, Eden Prairie Schools emailed families to reaffirm safety protocols.

Two EPHS students participate in summer business camp

EPLN Staff Reports • August 25, 2025

Aarav Pancholi's participation in Minnesota Business Venture was sponsored by First Western Bank & Trust of Eden Prairie, while an Eagan bank sponsored Donald Le.

Eden Prairie Schools announces inaugural Hall of Fame cohort

Maddie Robinson • August 22, 2025

Eden Prairie Schools will recognize 20 alumni, staff and community members at the district’s first-ever Eagle Excellence Showcase.

Ongie named principal at Cedar Ridge Elementary

Maddie Robinson • August 14, 2025

Eden Prairie Schools has appointed Mike Ongie as principal of Cedar Ridge Elementary, following Valora Unowsky’s departure to St. Paul.

Eden Prairie schools receive high rankings from Niche

Maddie Robinson • August 12, 2025

Two Eden Prairie schools and the district earned top rankings in Niche’s 2025 report, including Minnesota’s best private high school.

Eden Prairie resident named Minnesota Scholar of Distinction

EPLN Staff Reports • August 6, 2025

Milan Darji received the science category award for a project on reengineering custom enzymes.

Cedar Ridge hosting community interview night Aug. 12 for new principal search

Maddie Robinson • August 6, 2025

Cedar Ridge Elementary will host a community interview night Aug. 12 for finalists in the search for a new principal.

Campus Honor Roll

EPLN Staff Reports • August 2, 2025

EPLN periodically publishes the college and university graduations and other post-secondary honors of students from Eden Prairie.