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The latest from our West Junior High family!
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In accordance with the Minnesota School Safety Plan, masks are required through the end of the school year for our scholars and staff in all of our indoor spaces — this includes when students are riding on buses.
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In the May 2021 Update newsletter, we highlight Hopkins High School English teacher and Minnesota Teacher of the Year finalist Layne Bell.
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Many community members are wondering why the COVID-19 federal relief money is not enough for schools. We encourage you to take a look at our legislative priorities below and take action by contacting your legislators and legislative leaders.
Over the next several days, House and Senate Leadership will be working to establish funding targets, including how much funding will be dedicated to schools for the next two years. It is critically important that they hear from guardians, community members, school leaders about the importance of investing in our local schools.
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Young black male educators are making a major impact at Eisenhower Elementary.