As the school year begins, teachers and school social workers are reminded of the toll housing instability can have on students—students’ school attendance and academic performance can be negatively impacted. That’s where Stable Homes Stable Schools comes in.

The innovative Stable Homes Stable Schools partnership between MPHA, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minneapolis Public Schools, and YMCA of the North addresses homelessness among Minneapolis Public Schools students’ families. Read about its impact: bit.ly/2024SHSS

Tracy Byrd, our 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year and Washburn High School educator, had a big weekend! 🏈🎉⚾️ Mr. Byrd threw out the first pitch at the St. Paul Saints game on Friday as part of the club's Teacher Appreciation Night, and he was honored as a Hometown Hero by the

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Discover Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes this fall! 🍁 ECFE is offering free weekly Play and Learn classes for caregivers and their children ages 0 to 5 years. Connect with other families, discuss parenting and child development topics and learn more about ECFE.

Due to a resignation, the MPS School Board will appoint a director to fill the vacant election district 3 board seat and complete the remainder of the term, which runs until Jan. 4, 2027. Learn more here: mpschools.org/about-mps/scho…

We had an incredible time at the Farm-to-School Community BBQ! 🌽🎉 Families enjoyed Minnesota-made food, fun community booths, live music and more. John Peterson from Ferndale Market and Cityview 4th grader Jamira claimed victory in the corn shucking contest with 22 ears

Celebrate Latin Heritage Month on Oct. 5! Join us at Green Central Elementary (3416 4th Ave. S.) to celebrate Latin Heritage Month on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, cultural performances, mural creation, music and fun activities for kids. This event is

Congratulations to Roosevelt’s Eliseo and Lydia! 🔥⚽️🔥👏👏👏

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) starts on Oct 1, providing fresh fruit or vegetable samples in the classroom to preK-5 students. 🍎🥕 FFVP is a federal grant program and it’s a great way to get students excited about eating healthy and trying new fruits and

There will be no school on Thursday, Oct. 3 in recognition of the number of staff and students who may be absent due to Rosh Hashanah. Minneapolis Kids “No School Day” programs and district offices will be open. School year calendars and observance calendars can be found on the

October is National Principals Month, so let’s celebrate our amazing MPS principals! 👏👏👏 Principals set the tone for academic success, foster school spirit, and support teachers and staff every day. Thank you for your vision, dedication and leadership.

🌟 It’s National Custodial Workers Day! 🌟 Thank you to our amazing custodial staff and engineers for keeping our schools clean, safe, welcoming and ready for learning. Your hard work is truly appreciated! #NationalCustodianDay #CustodialWorkersRecognitionDay

Over 400 students at Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary were given new winter coats and hats, thanks to a generous gift from UnitedHealthcare and Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel. On Tuesday, the Vikings star and UnitedHealthcare teams handed out new winter gear and

Commissioner Willie Jett joined Minneapolis Public Schools' North High School Wednesday in celebrating the opening of the new Career and Technical Education Center. CTE programs create a bridge between education and industry to ensure students graduate with the tools they need for the workforce.

Let’s Roll MPS - Southside is Thursday, Oct. 10 at 3 p.m! The ride starts and ends at Anishinabe Academy & Sullivan STEAM Magnet School (3100 E. 28th St.). 🚲☀️🚲 If you'd like to volunteer in a biking or non-biking role, learn more and register here: bit.ly/LetsRollVolunt….