East Grand Forks Public Schools

THANK YOU to all of the hardworking and dedicated custodians of ISD #595! If you see one today, be sure to extend your appreciation for everything they do! #SchoolCustodianAppreciationDay

On Sunday September 29th the Green Wave Sports Boosters will be hosting the 3rd Annual Green Wave 5K Walk, Run or Roll! Beginning at the Senior High Parking Lot. On Site Registration and Bouncy Houses start at 11:00 AM; Kids Race starts at 1:00 pm; 5K starts at 1:30 pm.

Minnesota School Board Recognition Month September 2024 – “Public School Boards Have Heart” “September is School Board Recognition Month” We all want our children to work hard and learn to be responsible members of the community. Every day, our East Grand Forks school board members are leading the way by example. They give hours of their time so our children can have a first-rate education. Thank a school board member today! Go Green Wave!

Mark your calendars for October 26th at Central Middle School for the AIPC Halloween Masquerade Powwow from 12-3.

East Grand Forks Public Schools RETURNING TEACHER SPOTLIGHT - Please welcome Melody Olstad. She is working as a Behavior Specialist at New Heights and South Point this year. Welcome BACK to the team!!

Community members in Polk County are invited to attend the upcoming Community Naloxone Training put on by Polk County Public Health. Wednesday September 25th from 4:45 - 5:45 at EGF Campbell Library.

East Grand Forks Public Schools NEW TEACHER SPOTLIGHT - Please welcome Kendra Jacobson. She is teaching preschool this year. Welcome to the team!!

🎗️REMINDER🎗️ To East Grand Forks Public Schools students, parents and staff. Every Wednesday will be an early release day. New Heights and South Point will release at 1:50 PM and CMS and Senior High will release at 2:15 PM.

Early Release Wednesdays start TODAY. Every Wednesday of the 2024-25 School Year students will be released early. New Heights and South Point dismiss at 1:50 PM and Central Middle School and Senior High dismiss at 2:15.

Minnesota School Board Recognition Month September 2024 – “Public School Boards Have Heart” East Grand Forks students benefit every day from the leadership and vision of our school board members. September is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month, so please take time to thank these dedicated school leaders. School board members devote hours of their time each week to provide leadership for our school district! #CelebrateSchoolBoards Video at the below URL exemplifies what school board members do and their importance: https://youtu.be/bl7CazzB3-8

East Grand Forks Residents, City has asked the school to help get word out about funding that will help with with potential projects. Interested participants can give input through various means below. Due to new legislation, a portion of fines paid to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has resulted in a one-time payment of $140,000 to benefit the East Grand Forks community and residents. Join us at one of our upcoming events or complete the online survey to help Polk County Public Health and the City of East Grand Forks identify potential projects. September 4th from 5-7 pm | EGF Showcase - River Street Parking Lot September 6th from 9-11 am | Senior Center September 9th from 6:30-8 pm | East Grand Forks Campbell Library August 28 - September 13 | Online Survey- Complete Here For more information on the MPCA violation and the resulting funding: https://bit.ly/3Mj6FD0

Our kids will be heading back to school Tuesday. Please pay attention and use extra caution in school zones. Help keep our kids safe!

East Grand Forks Public Schools NEW TEACHER SPOTLIGHT - Please welcome Jaime Campos. Jaime will be teaching Special Education at the Senior High School this year. Welcome to the team!!

East Grand Forks Public Schools NEW TEACHER SPOTLIGHT - Please welcome Andrea Volk. Andrea is our newest Speech Language Pathologist who will be spitting time between New Heights and the Senior High School this year. Welcome to the team!!

Happy Labor Day Weekend, Thank you to all students and families that participated in open houses or orientations over the last two weeks. We are anxiously awaiting the start of school on Tuesday and hope you have a nice long weekend. Numerous request have come for access to the busing app for those families that utilize district transportation. Below is a link to the district transportation page where you can access the QR code to download the app for your device. Any question, please reach out to Transportation Director Cody Hlavka - Email - chlavka@egf.k12.mn.us or 218-773-0476. https://sites.google.com/egf.k12.mn.us/egf-transportation/welcome Thank you as for your patience as we work through the glitches with this new software program. It is a great addition to our operation, but will have a few growing pains. Thanks and Go Green Wave!

East Grand Forks Public Schools NEW TEACHER SPOTLIGHT - Please welcome Zac Bernier. He will be teaching Special Education at the Senior High School this year. Welcome to the team!!

East Grand Forks Public Schools NEW TEACHER SPOTLIGHT - Please welcome Allie Browne. She will be teaching 4th Grade at South Point Elementary School this year. Welcome to the team!!

What are you doing for dinner tonight? Let Deek's Pizza handle it. 100% of tonight's sales will be donated back to the Greater Grand Forks Public Schools. THANK YOU DEEK'S!

Welcome back to all staff and thank you in advance for all that you do for the students and families of East Grand Forks Public Schools. Your dedication does not go unnoticed and in my short time here, I have heard numerous positive accolades about our schools. I look forward to meeting you and personally welcoming you shortly! Welcome back and Go Greenwave! Superintendent Kevin Grover

East Grand Forks Public Schools NEW TEACHER SPOTLIGHT - Please welcome Marcelo Campoverde. He will be teaching Spanish at Central Middle School and the Senior High School this year. Welcome to the team!!