Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation

08/07/2026

A groundbreaking ceremony is about more than breaking ground—it’s about building the future.

Today, Superintendent Dr. David Law, Elisa Ryan, Mayor of Chanhassen, members of the Minnetonka School Board, staff, school district leaders, and community partners gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new addition at Minnetonka Middle School West.

The messages shared throughout the ceremony highlighted the vital role strong public schools play in our communities, the power of partnerships, and the importance of investing in growth so every student has the opportunity to thrive. It was an inspiring reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together with a shared vision.

As a new school year approaches, we’re energized by what’s ahead and grateful to everyone helping build a brighter future for Minnetonka students.

08/07/2026

07/25/2026

The Minnetonka Community Education Fall 2026 catalog is here, and registration is now open!

Did you know many of your favorite MCEC preschool classes have been enhanced through teacher grant funding? From outdoor learning experiences to social-emotional development, these grants empower our teachers to bring innovative ideas to the classroom and create meaningful learning opportunities for our youngest students.

Browse the Fall 2026 catalog, register for your favorite classes, and consider supporting the Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation to help make even more opportunities possible for our students.

06/01/2026

What a memorable day at Clear Springs Elementary, seeing a Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation-funded Virtual Reality grant come to life in the classroom!

We had the opportunity to witness firsthand how innovative learning experiences are transforming student engagement. Teachers, specialists, and paraprofessionals worked together seamlessly to support students and ensure every learner could participate fully in the experience.

Through their VR headsets, students were transported into environments connected directly to their social studies curriculum—from towering redwood forests filled with wildlife and natural beauty to underwater worlds teeming with sea turtles, fish, and eels. The excitement in the room was undeniable.

Beyond the technology itself, what stood out most was watching students collaborate, take turns, encourage one another, and celebrate each other's discoveries through special hand signals and shared excitement.

This is exactly the kind of innovative, engaging learning experience that teacher grants make possible. We are grateful to support educators who bring creativity, curiosity, and meaningful opportunities into their classrooms every day.

And one final lesson learned: VR headsets and wedge heels may not be the ideal combination! 😊

05/28/2026

The Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation funded a grant submitted by Steven Nugent for several American Indian bead looms. This meaningful project teaches students pattern recognition, color theory, and fine motor skills — while helping them dive deeper into the history, artistry, and cultural significance of these American Indian crafts.

This is what a grant in action looks like. Your support helps bring innovative, hands-on learning experiences like this directly to students and classrooms across Minnetonka Schools.

No donation is too small — every gift helps turn great ideas into extraordinary opportunities. Support our teacher grants today.

Video by Minnetonka Public School District. https://vimeo.com/1148689111

05/21/2026

What a wonderful morning visiting the Minnetonka High School to celebrate the incredible educators who inspire and motivate our students every day.

As we begin wrapping up our visits across the district, we are grateful for the chance to celebrate the amazing work happening in each building. Only a few more schools to visit before we share the full list of grant recipients with our community — and we can’t wait!

05/14/2026

Another great teacher grant visit! On May 6 we had the privilege of visiting MMW during Teacher Appreciation week. We were able to celebrate and acknowledge the 2026/27 grant recipients at MMW along with their colleagues. There is so much gratitude to share and we are grateful for the opportunity to meet so many wonderful groups of teachers, admin, and staff at each of the schools we visit.

05/07/2026

The Teacher Grant celebration continued at MME on May 1st. It was wonderful to listen to the grant recipients share their grant details with their peers and hear the much deserved applause for each. We are so impressed with each and every teacher and all the staff we have met during these school visits.