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Kenwood School: Distinctive Student Experiences, New Funding for Future Growth

4:38 AM CST on March 1, 2023

The mosaic tree welcomes students to school each day. It was created
in 2008 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kenwood School’s building.
Created by local artist and Kenwood parent Stacia Goodman, along with
students, the tree uses school supplies as a reminder to reuse items and reduce waste. (Photo Karin Olson)

Sledding for gym class! Drumming with Brother Ghana! Creating with local Native American artists! Visiting the Ordway to see the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra! February All-School Read-AThon!

Joyful learning, unique experiences and the magic of youth are alive and well for the 400 students at our vibrant community school. With its wonderfully diverse student body (18 different languages are spoken among Kenwood students!), unique programming and an engaged community of staff, parents and caregivers, Kenwood is a very special place to learn and grow. And with its recent designation as a Title 1 school, resources to support success for every student will be even more robust next year.

Having met the threshold to receive significant school-wide federal funding increases, leaders at Kenwood have surveyed staff and student families to learn what they think the priorities should be for expanding staff and enhancing programming next year. Plans are being finalized now.

Said school principal Heidi Johnson, “We are thrilled to engage in a collaborative process to ensure that additional funding and new staff roles truly benefit all students, from those striving to work at grade level to advanced learners seeking extra challenges. It’s our privilege to support all students in thriving academically, socially and emotionally. It’s an exciting time to be a part of this community.”

Johnson and her team will share final plans with the community in the coming weeks.

For more information about the programs at Kenwood School, visit www.kenwood.mps.k12. mn.us and www.kenwood-pta.org

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