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MPS_News

  1. South and Edison have graduation ceremonies tonight. Congrats, graduates! View our calendar for more events. bit.ly/KuY7EE
  2. Civil rights icon and former ambassador Andrew Young to address MPS students in town hall event bit.ly/Kd3Gd2
  3. On Monday, May 28 school is not session and MPS offices will be closed. Have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend!
  4. #FFA program brings farm animals to urban schools bit.ly/KhYOQ4
  5. Designed by kids, built by volunteers: Vikings, Toro Company, KaBOOM! to build playground in 1 day for Sheridan school bit.ly/JqnUPd
  6. U.S. Education Secretary @arneduncan: “The children in the cities are very well served.” bit.ly/LsEycj
  7. MPS students to celebrate Mde Maka Ska Canoe Nations Gathering event bit.ly/JfqNNL
  8. Student leaders honored at special breakfast today. Native American grads honored at ceremony tonight. More MPS events: bit.ly/LI7N1b
  9. Read the letter from @MPS_SuptJohnson on #nclb waiver designations. Academic reform works & we are building momentum. bit.ly/MpeDVI
  10. MPS American Indian graduates to be honored bit.ly/KwDPf5
  11. MPS & community partners want you to have a safe & strong summer w/ school, activities, basic needs, safety. Read more bit.ly/MoSVno
  12. Summer school isn’t just for catching up. Students can speed ahead! Rising 9th graders can earn HS credits early. bit.ly/JZ3zwe
  13. Final 100 Strong Who Care event of 2011-12 to expose Patrick Henry students to new careers bit.ly/M3VhrG
  14. Emerson students painted an anti-bulling mural, view photos here: bit.ly/JfabJ3
  15. Washburn to get IB for all four years startribune.com/local/blogs/14…
  16. @MPS_SuptJohnson honored with University of St. Thomas Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award bit.ly/LR9oR6
  17. Southwest earned a top distinction for the third year in a row. CBS anchors search for their secret to success. minnesota.cbslocal.com/video/7192220-…