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Bloomington Public Schools, ISD #271, of Bloomington, Minnesota. We help students thrive and dreams come alive!

 Bloomington, MN
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We’re excited to share our new district video. In BPS, students discover the power of knowledge and the boundless potential within. This is where their future takes shape. Where they are empowered to Dream, Believe and Achieve. WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=JmP4NTbF…

We Are Bloomington Public Schools

In Bloomington Public Schools, learning is more than what happens i...

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In the Nov. 3 election, Minnesota voters will consider a constitutional amendment to modernize how money from the Minnesota Permanent School fund is distributed to public school districts. Watch the video or visit bit.ly/bps-psf to learn more.
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Chicken alfredo. Pizza crunchers. Orange chicken. Lasagna. These are some of the favorite meals shared by students during this National School Lunch Week. Our Food Services team offers a rotating menu of 21 breakfast and 30 lunch entrées.
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The next Mornings with Melbye event is Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 9 a.m. at the McDonalds at 4000 W Old Shakopee Road. Chat with Superintendent Dr. Eric Melbye about issues affecting our schools and community. Future dates and locations are listed online at bit.ly/bps-mornings
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The Kennedy Theatre Company cast of Frozen will melt your heart with their stellar performances. Check out these great moments from today’s choreography rehearsal. Tickets: kennedychoirs.org
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Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring the histories, cultures and contributions of Native Americans. Students in the Nobel Gifted and Talented program at Valley View Middle did a research assignment about the Ojibwe and Dakota peoples. Here’s a snapshot of what they learned.
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In the October Melbye Monthly, Dr. Melbye highlights the many ways we keep our students safe as they walk, bike, or ride the bus to and from school. 📽️ Full video: bit.ly/bps-mm-oct26 📧 Check out our Chalk Talk e-newsletter: bit.ly/bps-ct-archive
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It’s an exciting week for our Computer Science Immersion students at Indian Mounds and Poplar Bridge elementary schools, from hands-on activities and family fun to classroom visits from grown-ups working in the computer science field.
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Bloomington’s student school board representatives for the school year are seniors Elsa Ackerman (JHS) and Xachary Chappelle (KHS). Learn more about them at bit.ly/bps-student-reps26
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Bullying Prevention Month is a month-long event to prevent childhood bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Everyone’s actions matter. We all have a role to play in bullying prevention.
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Long before the bell rings and well after the last student heads home, our dedicated custodians are hard at work. On this National Custodian Day, we take a moment to celebrate the talented individuals who keep our schools and buildings running smoothly.
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A school custodian pushes a cart of cleaning supplies past a large sign for the early learning building he works at.

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Congratulations to the eight individuals inducted into their respective Jefferson and Kennedy High School Athletics Halls of Fame. Read more about their recognition and the lasting impact they’ve left on their schools: bit.ly/bps-hof-26
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Please welcome this year’s student School Board representatives. Jefferson senior Elsa Ackerman returns for a second year and is joined by Kennedy senior Xachary Chappelle. They were sworn in at last night’s School Board meeting.
Student school board representatives Xachary Chappelle and Elsa Ackerman are sworn in at the September 29 School Board meeting.

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JHS and KHS students from the Teen Advisory Board presented to the School Board about an anti-vaping campaign they're running with support from Health Commons at Pond. 🏆 Read more and learn about a national award recently earned by the Pond Clinic: bit.ly/pond-award-grants
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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. This week, Kennedy High School’s Latinx Club hosted a booth to raise awareness about Hispanic heritage. We’re proud to celebrate the diversity of our Bloomington schools and community.
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Congrats to @jeffjaguars seniors Carter Klein and Quynh Nguyen who were both elected governor at their respective Boys and Girls State mock govt. programs. It’s the first time in state history the governors of both programs came from the school! Read more bit.ly/jhs-gov
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☕ Chat with Superintendent Melbye about issues affecting our schools and community. The first Mornings with Melbye event of the year is Wednesday, Sept. 30 at West Side Perk at 9 a.m. Future dates and locations are listed online at bit.ly/bps-mornings
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Congratulations to Oak Grove Middle School 8th grade student Wynter Frost, who was crowned Jr. Miss Juneteenth Minnesota this summer. Read more: bit.ly/bps-mjm26
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It’s no mystery why Jefferson Theatre Company’s fall play is going to be sensational: an exceptionally talented cast and crew, of course! Check out these photos from today’s Murder on the Orient Express rehearsal. Tickets: jeffersontheatrecompany.org
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Today is National AVID Day, celebrating AVID students and their accomplishments. The program prepares students for college and future success while supporting efforts to close achievement gaps.
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A group of young people gather around a table with promotional items and informational materials. Two seated individuals engage with the group.

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Early voting begins tomorrow, with an important constitutional amendment on the ballot impacting all Minnesota public schools. The proposal would modernize how Minnesota’s Permanent School Fund distributes funding. Learn more and vote on or before Nov. 3: bit.ly/bps-psf
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