Creek Valley Elementary School

Countryside Elementary is a National Blue Ribbon School and one of six elementary schools in Edina Public Schools, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. Our building has flexible learning spaces, and students also use a maker space and a school garden. Character education runs through the year under CharacterStrong, which we call CountrysideStrong. Our three goals for students are Be Kind, Be Strong and Be Well, with lessons on listening, friendship, resolving conflicts, focus, organization and handling stress. Students take on service projects and student leadership roles, and Edina Community Education offers classes and activities outside the school day.

The Edina Early Learning and Family Center is where Edina Public Schools begins, with classes for newborns through preschool and a parent education program alongside them. Our preschool for three to five year olds uses play-based learning to build emergent literacy, math and social skills, with half-day and full six-hour day options; full-day tuition includes lunch, snack and supplies. Two-year-old classes include a parenting component where caregivers join their child in the classroom. Preschool seats are assigned through an annual lottery each winter, and tuition assistance is available. Our Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes combine parent-child activity time, parent discussion groups and children's learning sessions led by licensed parent educators and early childhood teachers. We also host Early Childhood Screening and Early Childhood Special Education, which serves children from birth to kindergarten with developmental delays in speech and language, motor skills, social and emotional behavior, cognitive or adaptive skills, or vision or hearing loss. From age three, these IEP services can be delivered here at the center.

Edina High School is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for its diverse student body, including those with unique learning needs. Serving students from grades 6 through 12, the school embraces individuals with various diagnoses, ensuring a supportive environment that promotes both emotional and physical safety. The core mission revolves around providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for future challenges across multiple disciplines, including Reading, English Language Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Edina High School employs innovative teaching methodologies and therapeutic programs designed to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are not only academically proficient but also globally competent and socially responsible. The school emphasizes the development of effective communication skills and collaborative abilities, encouraging students to engage actively in their learning processes. What sets Edina High School apart is its commitment to maintaining a low student-teacher ratio, which fosters personalized attention and strong family partnerships. This collaborative approach extends beyond the classroom through community events that enhance student engagement and promote inclusivity. With a focus on nurturing innovative thinkers and lifelong learners, Edina High School stands as a beacon of support for families seeking an enriching educational experience for their children with special needs.