Schools

Raising her voice, honoring history

Stuart Sudak • March 11, 2025

Nevaeh “Vivi” Vilella, a sixth grader, delivers a moving rendition of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’ amplifying Black History Month at CMS.

ISM students balance academics and wellness

Juliana Allen • March 9, 2025

International School of Minnesota students balanced studies and wellness during Wellness Week, engaging in yoga, rock painting, and fitness activities to promote well-being.

Six Eden Prairie educators are 2025 Teacher of the Year semifinalists

EPLN Staff Reports • March 8, 2025

Six Eden Prairie teachers are 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year semifinalists, the most from any district, selected from 142 candidates.

Quiz kids buzz in at state Science Bowl

Juliana Allen • March 6, 2025

Eden Prairie’s Central Middle School teams advanced to the final rounds of the 2025 Minnesota Science Bowl, competing in a fast-paced academic tournament.

16 Eden Prairie students named National Merit Finalists

Juliana Allen • March 6, 2025

Sixteen Eden Prairie seniors named National Merit finalists, advancing in the competitive scholarship program recognizing top high school scholars nationwide.

Eden Prairie shifts to e-learning March 5 due to snowstorm 

Juliana Allen • March 5, 2025

The weather outside may be frightful thanks to overnight snow and heavy wind gusts, but that won’t stop Eden Prairie Schools students from learning.  The school district announced early Wednesday,...

No small change: Third grader donates life savings to help shelter animals

Stuart Sudak • March 4, 2025

Third grader Owen Perez donates his life savings to help shelter animals, turning years of saving spare change into an act of generosity

Agape Christi Academy’s Mock Trial team headed to state tournament

EPLN Staff Reports • March 1, 2025

The Eden Prairie private school's Mock Trial team will compete for the first time in the state tournament, held on March 6-7.

Lobben returning to Eden Prairie as Eden Lake principal

EPLN Staff Reports • February 28, 2025

Brett Lobben returns to Eden Prairie Schools as Eden Lake Elementary principal, succeeding Tim Beekmann, who is retiring after the 2024-25 school year.

PiM Arts High School presents ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

Juliana Allen • February 27, 2025

PiM Arts High School brings “Singin’ in the Rain” to Old Log Theatre in Excelsior over two weekends, starting Feb. 28.

Prairie View principal to hold office in statewide principals’ organization

EPLN Staff Reports • February 25, 2025

Quennel Cooper will begin his term as secretary/treasurer for the Minnesota Elementary School Principals Association in July.

Summer enrichment course registration open now

Juliana Allen • February 20, 2025

West Suburban Summer School offers enrichment courses for grades 2-12. Registration opens Feb. 21, with classes running June-July across multiple locations.