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The Minnetonka Public School District is a high performing school district proudly serving families in all or part of 10 communities: Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Victoria and Woodland. We serve approximately 11,100 students in grades K-12. Our students attend one of six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. We also have Tonka Online, a fully online K-12 program, and SAIL (Students Achieving Independent Life) which serves students ages 18-21 with special needs. All six of our neighborhood elementary schools offer English and either Spanish or Mandarin Chinese Immersion, as do our two middle schools. We are a leader in using technology as an accelerator to learning. We offer computer coding, beginning in Kindergarten, and we offer a 1:1 iPad program for all students, K-12. In addition, our birth-to-5 Early Childhood Family Education Program serves families and children during the most critical early developmental years. We are a great place to work: * High quality teaching staff committed to student growth * Financial stability with no budget cuts in nearly 20 years * Visionary Superintendent and supportive administration * Dedicated parent, neighborhood, and business communities * Growing student enrollment * Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities * Expanding Fine Arts program * State test scores are among the best in the state * Robust technology plan which has given teachers the tools to accelerate student learning With a focus on 21st century skills, we educate the whole student. Our high quality staff is committed to helping each student develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and character to thrive in a changing world.

🎓 Welcome to District 196, Minnesota’s third-largest school district, which serves 29,000 students in the southeast area of the Twin Cities (Rosemount, Apple Valley, and Eagan). Known for excellence in academics, arts, and athletics, we are committed to developing the whole student. Our dedicated staff and supportive families work together to create infinite possibilities through our schools and community programs.

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools (PLSAS) is a thriving school district serving students and families across the Prior Lake and Savage communities. With a long-standing commitment to excellence, innovation and student success, we work together to create learning environments where every student and staff member can thrive. As we celebrate 75 Years of Excellence, we honor the people, relationships and accomplishments that have shaped our district while looking ahead to the future of education. We believe our greatest strength is our students, staff, families, and community members who come together to make a difference every day. At PLSAS, we are committed to putting students first, fostering belonging, supporting the whole child and preparing every learner for success. We value collaboration, continuous learning and the courage to explore new ideas that help us better serve our students and community. Our work is guided by four strategic priorities: • Academic Excellence — Providing meaningful learning experiences that meet students' unique needs, interests and goals. • Optimize Resources — Using our fiscal, human and capital resources efficiently and effectively to support excellence. • Positive Learning Environments — Fostering welcoming, inclusive and safe schools where staff are valued and students can fully engage in learning. • Community Partnerships — Building strong relationships and shared responsibility among students, staff, families and community partners. At PLSAS, our core beliefs shape how we work and how we serve our community: Accountability. Respect. Unity. Stewardship.