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Help us congratulate September’s MPS Shines winners.

Minneapolis residential property taxpayers pay among the lowest in school property taxes in Hennepin County. View a comparison of school property taxes on homes with an estimated market value of $300,000 across Hennepin County school districts.

There will be no school on Thursday, Oct. 3 in recognition of students who may be absent from school for a religious observance within our community (Rosh Hashanah).

Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is aware of the serious allegations as reported by the Minnesota Parent Union. We take these allegations seriously and are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our students.

MPS Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) offers a variety of programs for all Minneapolis families with children up to 8 years old. Discover a fall program!

Free transportation is available for Minneapolis residents.

School Board Director Faheema Feerayarre has resigned from her position on the Minneapolis Board of Education, effective immediately. Since the deadline to include the seat on the November 5, 2024 ballot has passed, the School Board will appoint someone to fill the remaining term for election district 3, which ends on January 4, 2027. The process and timeline for this appointment will be announced on September 25, 2024.

Students in grades 6-12 and their caregivers are invited to read books and help shape the MPS English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum.

The Infinite Campus Portal is available to all MPS students and families and provides access to student schedules, assignments, grades and attendance.

Celebrate Latin Heritage Month with an art exhibit at Davis Center and a family event at Green Central Elementary. 

MPS has established a stakeholder committee that will review and revise policies and procedures relating to equal opportunity in athletics in accordance with Title IX.

In this fall’s election, MPS is asking Minneapolis taxpayers to vote on an increase in the amount of dedicated funding for technology by $20 million annually to minimize cuts to other programs and services.

Join us for the Farm to School Community BBQ on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the MPS Culinary Center located at 812 Plymouth Ave N. 

MPS honors the legacy of Margo Hurrle, a 30-year MPS shelter coordinator who recognized the need to use the resources, talents and support of our community to address the root causes of homelessness. 

The MPS Special Education Department is hiring for positions including District Program Facilitator (DPF) - Behavior Specialist, Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT), ECSE Teacher, and SEA Cadre.