Three school districts serve the residents of Eden Prairie. The Eden Prairie district (272) covers the largest territory. The other two districts are Minnetonka (276) and Hopkins (270).

Eden Prairie ISD 272

Eden Prairie Schools has an outstanding reputation and a long history of excellence. The district is known for its emphasis on quality education and was one of the first school districts to receive the Award for Excellence in Education.
Eden Prairie students perform above state and national averages on all standardized tests. Eden Prairie has the highest number of National Merit Scholars semi-finalists in Minnesota, nearly 100 Advanced Placement Scholars every year, and the only student in Minnesota with a perfect ACT score.
Known for its extensive offering of extracurricular and athletic activities, Eden Prairie Schools have won numerous team and individual championships and awards at both the state and national level. Students can also choose from 50 different clubs to meet their interests.
A leader in educating students for our diverse and changing world, Eden Prairie Schools uses the latest technology in every school to prepare students for the future. The district is also the only one in Minnesota that teaches Mandarin Chinese as part of the curriculum for all fifth-grade students.
A full range of services are offered to meet every child’s needs, including programs and individualized learning plans for children with special education needs and those identified as gifted.
The quality of Eden Prairie public schools has also made the City of Eden Prairie one of the Best Places to Raise Kids by Parents Magazine and Best Places to Live by Money Magazine.
Eden Prairie has four elementary schools (grades K-4), one intermediate school (grades 5-6), one middle school (grades 7-8), one high school (grades 9-12) and a Spanish immersion school. Preschool and early childhood education is also offered.
For more information, call 952-795-7150 or visit www.edenpr.org.

Eden Prairie School District
Administrative Services Center
8100 School Rd., Eden Prairie
General information 952-975-7000
E-mail info@edenpr.org
Web site www.edenpr.org
This building houses all of the school district’s central administrators. For information regarding the school district, check out its Web site. From there you can access Web sites for each school in the district.

Administration
Melissa Krull, Ph.D. 952-975-7011
Superintendent
Larry Leebens, Ed.D. 952-975-7141
Executive Director of Educational Services
Ryan Stromberg 952-975-7101
Executive Director of Human Resources
Patricia Magnuson 952-975-7071
Executive Director of Business Services
Camie Melton Hanily 952-975-7150
Director of Communications

Eden Prairie School Board
The Eden Prairie School Board is the district’s governing body. It is composed of seven members, each of whom is a district resident elected by its voters. Meetings are open to the public. Comments are welcomed during the “Communications and Delegations” portion of the agenda. Anyone wishing to speak should call the superintendent’s office at 952-975-7015 in advance so that time may be reserved.

School Board Members
Carol Bomben 952-942-6356
Jan Eian 952-937-3445
Ann Haines 952-941-4574
Jim Mortensen 952-934-1314
Greg Olson 952-943-0839
Phil Rose 952-942-0217
Jill Scholtz 952-829-1656

Facilities
Administrative Services Center
8100 School Rd. 952-975-7000
Melissa Krull, Superintendent
Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion School/
Central Kindergarten Center (Gr. K-2)
8100 School Rd. 952-975-7200
Larry Leebens, Site Administrator
Cedar Ridge Elementary (Gr. K-4)
8905 Braxton Dr. 952-975-7800
Marilee Hoch, Principal
Eden Lake Elementary (Gr. K-4)
12000 Anderson Lakes Pkwy. 952-975-8400
Chuck Richter, Principal
Forest Hills Elementary (Gr. K-4)
13708 Holly Rd. 952-975-8600
Connie Hytjan, Principal
Prairie View Elementary (Gr. K-4)
17255 Peterborg Rd. 952-975-8800
Carol Meyer, Principal
Oak Point Intermediate (Gr. 5-6)
13400 Staring Lake Pkwy. 952-975-7600
Arnette Bell, Principal
Central Middle School (Gr. 7-8)
8025 School Rd. 952-975-7300
Joe Epping, Principal
Eden Prairie High School (Gr. 9-12)
17185 Valley View Rd. 952-975-8000
Conn McCartan, Principal
Education Center
8040 Mitchell Rd. 952-975-6900
Community Education – Jeanne Zetah, Director; Family Center
Susan Busch, Director; Early Childhood Special Education
Terri Mathews, Coordinator
Transportation
8055 Wallace Rd.. 952-975-7500
Derrick Agate, Director

Frequently Called Numbers
Alumni and Friends Foundation 952-942-6356
Athletics/Activities-CMS 952-975-7400
Athletics/Activities-EPHS 952-975-8120
Athletics/Activities-OP 952-975-2747
Busing 952-975-7500
Calendar 952-975-7150
Communications 952-975-7150
Community Education 952-975-6945
Curriculum 952-975-7159
Donations 952-975-6356
Driver Education 952-975-6945
Drug and Violence Prevention 952-975-7048
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) 952-975-6990
Early Childhood Screening 952-975-7047
Early Childhood Special Education 952-975-6974
English Language Learners 952-975-7042
English Language Learners for Adults 952-975-6927
Facilities Scheduling-HS phy ed, music and drama spaces 952-975-8107
Facilities Scheduling-All other school space 952-975-6941
Finance 952-975-7071
Food Service 952-975-8051
Free and Reduced Lunch 952-975-8055
GED Program 952-975-6927
Gifted and Talented 952-975-7041
Health Services 952-975-7044
Home Schooling 952-975-7042
Human Resources 952-975-7100
Kindergarten 952-975-7200
Open Enrollment/Nonresident Agreements 952-975-7072
Parent Education 952-975-6994
Preschool 952-975-6958
Registration for New Students 952-975-7008
School-Age Child Care K-6 (Southdale YMCA) 952-835-2567
Spanish Immersion 952-975-7200
Special Education 952-975-7041
Summer School 952-975-6950
Technology 952-975-7032
Testing 952-975-7149
Transcripts/Student Records 952-975-8037
Volunteering 952-975-6994
Weather Closings and Delays 952-975-7000
Web site questions 952-975-7094

Family Center
8040 Mitchell Rd. 952-975-6980
Susan Busch, Director, Family Educational Services, Eden Prairie Schools
Martine Knothe, Family Center Program Registrar 952-975-6982
E-mail mknothe@edenpr.k12.mn.us
The Eden Prairie Family Center offers Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes and parenting opportunities for parents of children birth to 5 years of age. The purpose of the Family Center is to strengthen families through the education and support of all parents in providing the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children. A fee is often charged for services and activities, although scholarships are available. The program is a component of the Eden Prairie Public Schools, providing information for families as well as housing a book and toy resource library.

Adaptive Recreation/Learning Exchange Cooperative (ARLE)
Eden Prairie Adaptive Recreation
Nicole White, City of Eden Prairie ARLE contact 952-949-8457
ARLE provides community education, recreation/leisure programs and related services for residents who have disabilities. It operates in the cities of Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Edina and Richfield.
The Learning Exchange links professionals, families and people with disabilities to community education programs in the Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Edina and Richfield school districts.
Learning Exchange
Gina Carpenter 952-861-6122

Early Childhood Educational Services
Terri Mathews 952-975-6979

SHAPE - South Henneping Adult Programs in Education
Eden Prairie Education Center, 8040 Mitchell Rd. 952-975-6927
Kathy Goheen kgoheen@edenpr.org
ESL (a.m. and p.m. classes) and other programs.

Minnetonka ISD 276

District Service Center
5621 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka 55345
General Information 952-401-5000
Web site www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us
Dennis Peterson, Superintendent 952-401-5004
Minnetonka Schools serve the western third of Minnetonka and all or parts of Chanhassen, Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Victoria and Woodland. There are more than 7,600 students enrolled in Minnetonka schools.
In total there are six elementary schools (K-5), two middle schools (Gr. 6-8), one high school (Gr. 9-12), and a community education center that houses many of the district’s early childhood, youth and adult programs.
Four of Minnetonka’s elementary schools have been named Blue Ribbon Schools or Schools of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education and the Minnesota Elementary Principals Association. Most elementary schools are organized in traditional grade levels. Some offer families a choice of multi-age classrooms or looping, where the teacher moves with the class from one grade to the next.
Minnetonka Public Schools offers a variety of learning opportunities for families, including Chinese or Spanish Immersion as an option at each of its six elementary schools beginning in kindergarten and first grade. In the Immersion program, English-speaking students learn a second language as part of regular classroom activities.
The middle school program is tailored to meet the needs of adolescents, focusing on development of strong academic skills and building confidence and self-esteem. Key components include: students spending a majority of the day with the same team of teachers, a daily advisory program, and opportunities for students to explore their developing interests. Accelerated courses in math and science — as well as world language courses in Chinese, French, German and Spanish — are offered to middle school students.
Minnetonka High School offers accelerated courses, including pre-engineering and architectural design, as well as 18 Advanced Placement (AP) programs. Minnetonka also offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. In addition to traditional world language options, students may enroll in Chinese, Japanese and American Sign Language.
Minnetonka students consistently perform among the top on state tests. It was one of only three districts statewide to have all of its secondary schools — middle and high schools — named Minnesota 5-Star Schools in 2004.

Administration
Michael Lovett 952-401-5015
Asst. Supt. for Human Resources
Mark Larson 952-401-5010
Exec. Dir. of Teaching & Learning
Tim Litfin 952-401-5043
Exec. Dir. of Community Education
Paul Bourgeois 952-401-5024
Exec. Dir. of Finance & Operations
Janet Swiecichowski 952-401-5095
Exec. Dir. of Communications
Jan Bootsma 952-401-5017
Dir. of Student Support Services
Kathy Jorgenson 952-401-5044
Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services
Lori Jonason 952-401-5019
Supervisor of Transportation
Jeanne Straus 952-401-5055
Coordinator of Adult Programs
Cynthia LaChance-Lindberg 952-401-6812
Coordinator of Family Education Services

Frequently Called Numbers
General Information 952-401-5000
Adult Options in Education 952-401-6836
Adult English Language Learners 952-401-6839
Career Center 952-401-5845
Community Education 952-401-6800
Communications 952-401-5006
Early Childhood Family Education 952-401-6812
Early Childhood Screening 952-401-6840
Early Childhood Special Education 952-401-6806
Explorer’s Club 952-401-6832
(Before/after school child care)
Facilities Scheduling 952-401-5052
Finance and Operations 952-401-5024
Food and Nutrition Services 952-401-5034
High Potential Services 952-401-5100
Human Resources 952-401-5014
Musical Offerings 952-401-6846/6801
Project Soar 952-401-5077
(Adults with disabilities)
School Board Information 952-401-5004
Student Driver’s Education 952-401-6801
Student Registration 952-401-5009
Student Support Services 952-401-5013
Superintendent’s Office 952-401-5004
Teaching and Learning Office 952-401-5013
Transportation 952-401-5019
Volunteer Program 952-401-5055
Youth Enrichment/Recreation Program 952-401-6801

Minnetonka School Board
The school board is the district’s governing body. It is composed of seven members, each of whom is a district resident elected at-large by district voters. Board meetings usually are held the first Thursday of the month, at the District Service Center located at 5621 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka. Meetings are open to the public. Citizens can address the board on any subject during “Community Comments” at the beginning of each meeting. School Board members are elected in odd-numbered years.

District 276 Board Members
Judy Erdahl, Chair 952-476-9780
Pam Langseth, Vice Chair ………952-470-8858
Cathy Maes, Treasurer 952-936-7971
Cal Litsey, Clerk .952-380-1499
Erin Adams, Director ………...952-380-1352
Peggy Stefan, Director ….952-470-0966
Bill Wenmark, Director 952-476-0015

Facilities
Clear Springs Elementary (K-5)
5701 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka 952-401-6950
Curt Carpenter, Principal
Deephaven Elementary (K-5)
4452 Vine Hill Rd., Deephaven 952-401-6900
Bryan McGinley, Principal
Excelsior Elementary (K-5)
441 Oak St., Excelsior 952-401-5650
Lee Drolet, Principal
Groveland Elementary (K-5)
17310 Minntonka Blvd., Wayzata 952-401-5600
David Parker, Principal
Minnewashta Elementary (K-5)
26350 Smithtown Rd., Excelsior 952-401-5500
Cynthia Andress, Principal
Scenic Heights Elementary School (K-5)
5650 Scenic Heights Dr., Minnetonka 952-401-5400
Linda Crisman, Principal
Minnetonka Middle School-East (Gr. 6-8)
17000 Lake St. Ext., Minnetonka 952-401-5200
Pete Dymit, Principal
Minnetonka Middle School-West (Gr. 6-8)
6421 Hazeltine Blvd., Excelsior 952-401-5300
Bill Jacobson, Principal
Minnetonka High School (Gr. 9-12)
18301 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka 952-401-5700
David Adney, Principal

Hopkins ISD 270

A.L. Bruning Administrative Services Center
Eisenhower Community Center
1001 Hwy. 7, Hopkins, MN 55305 952-988-4000
Fax 952-988-4108
Web site www.hopkins.k12.mn.us

Hopkins Public Schools serves about 822 Eden Prairie households and 162 families with about 247 students who primarily live in the northeastern part of Eden Prairie. The levels in the Hopkins School District are: elementary (K-6); junior high (7-9); and high school (10-12). The schools most Eden Prairie students attend are:
Gatewood Elementary School (K-6)
14900 Gatewood Dr., Minnetonka 952-988-5250
Hopkins West Junior High School (Gr. 7-9)
3830 Baker Rd., Minnetonka 952-988-4400
Hopkins High School (Gr. 10-12)
2400 Lindbergh Dr., Minnetonka 952-988-4500

Administration
Superintendent
John Schultz, Ph.D. 952-988-4021
Director of Administrative Services
Nik Lightfoot, Ed. D. 952-988-4027
Director of Business Services
John Toop 952-988-4004
Director of Community Education
Katie Lee 952-988-4067
Director of Public Relations
Eileen Harvala, APR 952-988-4024
Director of Special Services
Jan Ormasa 952-988-4041
Director of Teaching, Learning & Technology
Diane Schimelpfenig, Ed.D. 952-988-4037

Hopkins Board of Education
Hopkins Public Schools' governing body is a seven-member school board. It typically meets at 7 p.m. on scheduled days, usually Thursday, in the board room at the Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy. 7, Hopkins. Meeting dates and times, agendas, minutes and background materials can be found at www.hopkins.k12.mn.us.
School board voice mail 952-988-4153
Board member e-mail addresses are available at www.hopkins.k12.mn.us

District 270 Board Members
Dale Feste, Chair 952-938-1932
Sandy Forster, Vice Chair 952-938-3364
Yvonne Selcer, Treasurer 952-912-0473
Stan Berris, Director 952-974-4369
Barbara Klaas, Director 763-377-7225
Susan Scharenbroich, Director 952-939-9080
Betsy Scheurer, Director 952-935-1999

Other Education

Chapel Hill Academy
K-8
306 W. 78th St., Chanhassen 952-949-9014
Web site www.chapel-hill.org
A parent-run, biblically based academic institution, Chapel Hill Academy is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International. It offers a Christ-centered education with an emphasis on integrity, leadership, service and stewardship.
Holy Family Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12
8101 Kochia Ln., Victoria 952-443-4659
Web site www.hfchs.org
James F. Hamburge, President
Kathleen Brown, Principal
Serving grades 9-12, this Lasallian co-educational school is committed to helping young men and women realize their academic and spiritual potentials. The school also provides a full program of interscholastic athletics and extracurricular activities, and is affiliated with the Minnesota River Conference. Financial aid and transportation are available.
International School of Minnesota (PreK-12)
6385 Beach Rd., Eden Prairie 952-918-1800
Admissions 952-918-1840
Web site www.ism-sabis.net
Christine Brinkman, Marketing and Admissions
The International School of Minnesota is a private, non-denominational college preparatory school for children ages 3 through grade 12. Admissions are accepted throughout the school year, based on availability. ISM's curriculum is rigorous with extensive math and science. Spanish and French are taught daily by native speakers, and Chinese is offered as an elective in the high school. Interscholastic sports, drama, choir, orchestra, art and numerous extra-curricular activities are available. An Extended Day program is offered 7 a.m.-6 p.m. and is included in tuition. Financial Aid is available for grades 6-12.
Minnehaha Academy
Grades K-5
10150 Xerxes Ave. S., Bloomington 952-806-0066
Heidi Hansen, Admissions Counselor 612-728-7758
Web site www.minnehahaacademy.net
Minnehaha Academy is a private Christian school providing students with strong spiritual and academic foundation through the integration of faith and learning. In addition to the core curriculum taught in small classes, students participate in Bible study, regular chapel services, and are encouraged to maximize their potential in the classroom, the arts and on the playing field.
Southwest Christian High School
103 Peavey Rd., Chaska 952-556-0040
Fax 952-556-5567
E-mail s_beuning@swchs.org
Web site www.swchs.org
Southwest students (grades 9-12) are challenged to think and live differently in the midst of postmodern culture. All subjects, from physics to physical education, are rigorously taught with a biblical worldview. Honors and AP classes, a music and fine arts program, 12 varsity sports and a variety of co-curricular activities are available.
St. John the Baptist Catholic School
638 Mill St., Excelsior
PreK-8 952-474-5812
Fax 952-402-8778
Kids of the Kingdom Extended Day 952-474-8287
E-mail schoolsecretary@stjohns-excelsior.org
Web site www.stjohns-excelsior.org
St. John's is an MNSAA accredited school that provides families the opportunity to have their children educated in a strong Catholic environment within a small community setting for grades Pre-K-8. A strong staff, parish support and a high level of parent involvement are three attributes of St. John's continued success for more than 50 years. The school offers an outstanding core curriculum with many extra-curricular activities.
Southdale YMCA Kindergarten Discovery
Central Kindergarten Center
8100 School Rd., Eden Prairie 952-975-7204
Julie Olson, Director
Kindergarten Discovery
The Kindergarten Discovery Child Care program is designed to provide children in half-day kindergarten a safe, supervised, and entertaining recreational play environment for before and after school. This positive environment is created through a large variety of age-appropriate activities, well-trained quality staff, and functional and spacious facilities. The Southdale YMCA’s Kindergarten Discovery program is conveniently located at the Central Kindergarten Center.
Intermediate District 287
Gifted Education Services
1820 N. Xenium Lane, Plymouth
Sandy Lewandowski, Superintendent 763-559-3535
HTCID 287 provides gifted, high school vocational, alternative options, special education, foreign languages, tech prep and other programs and services for 13 member districts. Eden Prairie is one of the cooperating member districts receiving benefits from District 287.
Hennepin Technical College
13100 College View Dr., Eden Prairie 952-995-1300
TTY 762-422-2571
Web site www.hennepintech.edu
Courses are offered during the day, evening and online. More than 45 programs are available with Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees offered, as well as diplomas and certificates.