Minnetonka Schools has announced the award honorees for the 2025 Celebration of Excellence awards, an annual districtwide awards program that honors several outstanding teachers, staff and community volunteers.
This year’s event is Thursday, May 15 from 6-8:30PM at the Arts Center at Minnetonka High School.
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View Calendars"We wanted to shake things up and do something special for I Love to Read Month," said Jennifer Smasal, Principal at Excelsior Elementary. "What better way to celebrate than getting books into kids' hands while having a blast?"
Minnetonka High School students and staff are navigating the daily schedule a bit more easily this year, thanks to the hard work and creativity of a couple of students in the high school’s Computer Science club.
Minnetonka Schools has announced the award honorees for the 2025 Celebration of Excellence awards, an annual districtwide awards program that honors several outstanding teachers, staff and community volunteers. This year’s event is Thursday, May 15 from 6-8:30PM at the Arts Center at Minnetonka High School.
96% of parents rate the education provided by the Minnetonka School District as excellent or good
96% of parents tell us our community receives a good value from its investment in local public schools
94% of parents say that their child's school provides a safe learning environment.
Recognized by NAMM in 2024 for our outstanding commitment to music education
Minnetonka H.S. is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
Apple Distinguished Program award for our 1:1 iPad program
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