Education

Kathleen Brown is retiring after 20 years as the Victoria school’s first and only principal. Read more about Holy Family Catholic High School's First Principal Retires

Code Ninjas Chanhassen uses the power of video games to educate. Read more about At Code Ninjas Chanhassen, Kids Learn Key Career Skills Through Video Games

Chanhassen High School senior Grace Lynch wants to spend a year volunteering overseas after college. Read more about Prep Elite: Chanhassen High School's Grace Lynch is Off to College, Then the Peace Corps

Eden Prairie High School senior Ben Sather volunteers at church and local food shelves, as well as coaching a special needs flag football team. Read more about Prep Elite: How Eden Prairie High School's Ben Sather Learned to Be Selfless

Southwest Christian High School senior Julia McIntosh says "serving others often reaps more rewards than being served." Read more about Prep Elite: Southwest Christian High School's Julia McIntosh Feels Blessed to Give Back

There’s a lot to be proud of in this community, but, we must admit, our pride shoots straight to the top when it comes to learning about how so many local high schoolers are achieving their goals and dreams while preparing for their future.

Each year, area high schools nominate students to be featured in our annual Prep Elite feature. This year, we asked schools, “Who are the givers? Who are the students, who will graduate from your academic community having left a positive impact?” Read more about Prep Elite: Holy Family Catholic High School's Kalie Dahl on the 'Ripple Effect of Helping Others'

Judy Haning has taught the tiniest tykes to eager adults how to pick up a needle and thread—and how to create pride-worthy garments. Read more about Judy's Sewing School Teaches Students Stitch by Stitch