Order your school supply kit by June 22 and finish your back-to-school shopping early! Use account # 87813 and remember to select the grade they will be in NEXT year when placing your order. Kits will be delivered directly to Minnewahsta and will be available at our Open House on August 27.
Check out all the required supplies for the 2025-26 school year.
View the Minnewashta Parent and Student Handbook to find calendars, school/District information, educational resources, transportation details and student rights and responsibilities.
Principal Cindy Andress
26350 Smithtown Road
Excelsior, MN 55331
Hours: 8:40 a.m.-3:20 p.m.
Phone: 952-401-5500
We offer the state's premier Spanish language immersion program beginning in Kindergarten
We are a Common Sense Certified School for Digital Citizenship by Common Sense Media.
Recognized by NAMM in 2025 for our outstanding commitment to music education
A supportive and involved parent community
A culture of high behavioral and academic expectations
Minnewashta’s first grade classes took the lead in coordinating the school’s efforts. “The kids were very excited to host a book drive as they are all growing so much in their reading abilities in first grade,” said teacher Joy Gresham. “The idea of donating some of their favorite books to other kids who could enjoy them was very exciting!”
The 35,292 books received through this grant will impact countless students across all elementary schools for years to come.
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation's award celebrates schools, teachers and community leaders for their strong efforts in supporting music education and integrating many diverse and advanced music classes into the school's core curriculum.
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![Minnetonka Foundation Gives $100,000 for District Literacy Efforts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737061019/minnetonka/uxfd4wycpqzgxpcputuv/WebImage-DecodableReaders.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737061019/minnetonka/uxfd4wycpqzgxpcputuv/WebImage-DecodableReaders.png","width":400}])
![Students raise hands in music class while playing xylophones]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751485687/minnetonka/dvk9ywtpncmvf8mkci7f/NAMMWebFeatureImage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751485687/minnetonka/dvk9ywtpncmvf8mkci7f/NAMMWebFeatureImage.png","width":400}])