Principal Welcome

Welcome to Deephaven Elementary School!

Dear Deephaven Elementary School Community,

Welcome to Deephaven Elementary School! We are excited to have you and your family join our vibrant learning community. With a long-standing tradition of excellence, we look forward to partnering with you throughout your child’s elementary school journey.

At Deephaven, we are fortunate to have dedicated staff, enthusiastic students, and supportive parents working together to create a thriving educational environment. Our professional educators are committed to continuous improvement, focusing on the personal and academic growth of each student.

Our approach to making learning come alive includes:

Differentiated Instruction
Responsive Classroom
Strong Literacy and Math Instruction
K-5 Coordination of Science Instruction
Technology Integration
Music, Art, Physical Education, Media Center, Band, and Orchestra
Spanish Immersion Program
Fine Arts Opportunities – Elementary Musical Theatre Program and enhanced 5th-grade music options

We emphasize creating a learning environment that fosters Cooperation, Assertion, Responsibility, Empathy, and Self-Control (C.A.R.E.S. skills). We use common language with students to reinforce consistent expectations for work and behavior. Our Kindness Initiative and Olweus Bullying Prevention Program ensure a safe and supportive environment, promoting academic, social, and emotional growth for all students.

Deephaven Elementary is a dynamic learning environment dedicated to enhancing our students' educational experiences. Our school has seen significant improvements, including a new playground in 2005, an Outdoor Classroom in 2007, and a state-of-the-art Media Center in 2010. In partnership with LifeTime Fitness since 2011, we provide healthier lunch options, a model now replicated in Dallas, Chicago, and Phoenix. Our collaboration with Crane Engineering since 2012 supports our focus on S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and math).

In recognition of our efforts, the Minnesota Department of Education named Deephaven a Reward School in 2014, a distinction we have received multiple times. This award honors schools among the top 15% of Title I schools in the state. We also received the Readers’ Choice Award for 2024 from Sun Media.

Parents are valued partners at Deephaven Elementary, contributing significantly both at home and at school. We are grateful for a community that generously shares its time and talents with our students. I encourage all parents to get involved in ways that suit your schedule and strengths.

Thank you for your continued support of Deephaven Elementary School. If you are new to our area, I invite you to tour our school and discover how we can help fulfill your child’s dreams.

Sincerely,
Bryan McGinley, Principal