Education

A year ago, Edina High School student Will Hanson never saw himself winning State for long jump in track and field. “I had no idea going into the season that I would have this much success,” Will says. “I wasn’t really looking at it as ‘I have a chance to win State for this.’” During the pandemic, Will decided to try a new sport during his senior year at Edina high school. A longtime baseball player, Will made the transition to track and field after a friend convinced him. Read more about A Hornet Through and Through

Maxine Wallin is one of Edina’s foremost community philanthropists. A librarian by training, she values education and founded Wallin Education Partners with her husband Win in 1992. What started as a scholarship program for 14 students has grown into a nonprofit offering scholarships with a support framework, creating a nationally respected college completion program. Read more about Emphasis on Education

This year's theme was "Breaking Barriers," and Julianna Velgersdyk wrote a paper on Lorena Weeks, who fought gender discrimination in the '60s. Read more about Edina Student Takes 2nd at National History Day Competition

With a desire to inspire future generations, Edina Community Education Services (CES) has developed over 350 programs for youth in grades K–12. Read more about Edina Community Education Helps Kids Connect

Edina High School’s Model UN program promotes student engagement in global issues. Read more about Edina High School's Model UN Shows Students 'They Can Truly Change the World'

Because of his community involvement and desire to benefit the lives of others, Shrey Ramesh was recognized last year by the Edina Community Foundation’s Connecting with Kids program Read more about 'Remarkable Teenager' Honored with Edina Community Foundation's Student Award

The Edina Art Center offers new courses like photography, felting and meditative art. Read more about Edina Art Center Offers New Classes for Curious Creatives

We shine a Senior Spotlight on students at Edina High School who are dedicated, hard-working, have a mind for service and enjoy giving back to the community. Read more about Senior Spotlight: Ryan Schenck Says EHS Allowed Him to Make His Own Path

Mariam Diaby says the letter in community service from Edina High School is her greatest achievement so far. Read more about Senior Spotlight: Top Student Mariam Diaby Lettered in Community Service

Bennett Dykstra takes service to heart as a member of the Edina High School Student Council and part of Tapestry Church's youth group for young people with special needs. Read more about Senior Spotlight: International Experiences Have Shaped Bennett Dykstra's Need to Help Others