The Shakopee Public Schools serve more than 6,000 students in a rapidly growing, diverse community. The district opened a new high school for grades 10-12 in the fall of 2007. Shakopee Junior High moved grades 8 and 9 into the former Senior High, and a newly created Shakopee Middle School began serving all students in grades 6 and 7 in the former grade 7-9 building. A fifth elementary school opened as well, and all five elementary schools serve kindergarten through grade 5.

The elementary curriculum provides students with the basic skills necessary to achieve success in subsequent years, plus enrichment, extension and remediation activities that address the needs of individual students. Instruction is provided in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, health and physical education. Technology is integrated throughout. The secondary curriculum offers students in grades 6 through 12 a wide range of courses and learning experiences to suit their individual needs and interests. Shakopee’s performance expectations are designed to ensure that all graduates have mastered the basics and are prepared for post-secondary opportunities — college, technical school or work.

A growing number of classes at the high school level offer college credit and pre-Advanced Placement courses are being implemented at the middle level. Each elementary has a full-time high potential teacher, with two teachers covering grades 6-12. Special education services are offered from infancy.

To improve the achievement of all students, the district analyzes student data and establishes measurable improvement goals. Students in grades 2-9 are tested in the fall and spring using a computerized standardized test system. The testing results allow parents, students and teachers to monitor a student’s progress. The results are also used to help design curriculum-improvement plans.

New curriculum is adopted district-wide on a six-year cycle. Staff committees study each curriculum area and report findings to the district-wide Curriculum Advisory Council. The Council, which includes community members, makes recommendations to the School Board.
For more information, visit www.shakopee.k12.mn.us.

Shakopee Public Schools District Offices
505 Holmes St. S., Shakopee
952-496-5000
Web site: www.shakopee.k12.mn.us

Shakopee School Board

The District 720 School Board is the school district’s governing body. It is composed of seven members, each of whom is a district resident elected by voters to serve a four-year term. The terms have been staggered, with elections conducted in November of odd-numbered years.

School board meetings are conducted twice a month (except in December, February, July and August when they are held once a month). Regular school board meetings generally take place on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m., at the Central Family Center Board Room, 505 S. Holmes St.

Kathy Busch, Chair
747 Vista Ridge Rd.
952-445-5640

Steve Schneider, Clerk
476 Hampton Cir.
952-445-2649

Chuck Berg, Treasurer
562 Westwind Ave.
952-445-5118

Bob Loonan, Director
2344 Berg Dr. E.
952-496-2284

Mary Romansky, Director
1673 Parkway Ave.
952-445-9370

John Canny, Director
13109 Preserve Ct., Savage
952-233-1243

Facilities

Shakopee Senior High School
Grades 10-12
100 17th Ave. W.
952-496-5152
Jim Murphy, Principal
Barbara J. McNulty, Assistant Principal
Paul Nettesheim, Assistant Principal

Shakopee Junior High School
Grades 8-9
200 10th Ave. E.
952-496-5752
Chris Lindholm, Principal

Shakopee Middle School
Grades 6-7
1137 Marschall Rd. S.
952-496-5702
Mike Neubeck, Principal
Matt Headrick, Assistant Principal

Eagle Creek Elementary
Grades K-5
6855 Woodward Ave.
952-496-5922
Libby Bergen, Principal

Sun Path Elementary School
Grades K-5
2250 17th Ave. E.
952-496-5892
Patrick Leonard, Principal

Pearson Elementary School
Grades K-5
917 S. Dakota St.
952-496-5862
Doug Schleif, Principal

Red Oak Elementary School
Grades K-5
7700 Old Carriage Ct.
952-496-5952
Mitch Perrine, Principal

Sweeney Elementary School
Grades K-5
1001 Adams St. S.
952-496-5832
David Orlowsky, Principal

Central Family Center
505 S. Holmes St. S.
952-496-5029

Adult Education

Shakopee Community Education
505 S. Holmes St., Shakopee
952-496-5029

Frequently Called Numbers

Message Center 952-496-5000
Communications Office 952-496-5036
Human Resources Office 952-496-5009
John McBroom, Superintendent 952-496-5005
Mike Burlager, Business Mgr. 952-496-5011
Kathy McKay, Spec. Serv. Dir. 952-496-5062
Robert Greeley, Com. Ed. Dir. 952-496-5025
Shaleen Roth, Human Res. Mgr. 952-496-5008
Christine Correa, Curriculum Dir. 952-496-5095

Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative (CSEC)

401 E. Fourth St., Chaska
952-368-8800
Fax 952-368-8858
Web site: www.cseced.org
Randall Zitterkopf, Executive Director
Programs include alternative learning centers, special education, adult basic education, professional and technical programs, youth and adult transitional services, family programs and more. Locations are spread across Carver and Scott counties.

Non-Public Schools

Shakopee Area Catholic School (SACS)
Grades Pre-K-8
2700 17th Ave. E., Shakopee
952-445-3387
Web site: www.sacsschools.org
Scott Breimhorst, Principal
Diane Lee, Shakopee Area Catholic Education Center Administrator
The school is accredited through the Minnesota Non-Public School Accrediting Association. Students receive an outstanding academic foundation from people who share your values. The mission statement is: “Shakopee Area Catholic School strives to meet each student’s educational need in a Catholic, Christian atmosphere.” A YMCA after-school care program also runs from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.. For more information, contact the school.

Living Hope Lutheran Church and School
Grades Pre-K-4
8600 Horizon Dr., Shakopee
952-445-1785
Fax 952-445-1822
E-mail: lh@bllh.org
Web site: www.living-hope.com and www.bllhschool.org
Living Hope Lutheran School continues to meet and excel in the standards established by the Minnesota Non-Public School Accrediting Association. It has provided Pre-K through fourth grade Christian education since 2002. The Word of God is taught not only during religion classes, but throughout the day it is applied and is the basis and guide for all learning and living. The whole education is aimed at Christian training through the subject taught. It is the school's mission to take into account all the child's needs of body, mind and soul.

Minnehaha Academy
Grades Pre-K-5
10150 Xerxes Ave. S., Bloomington
952-806-0066
Heidi Shannon, Admissions Counselor 612-728-7758 Web site: www.minnehahaacademy.net
Minnehaha Academy offers small classes with teachers experienced in creating an environment for high academic achievement. Core curriculum is enriched with French, music, art, physical education and media skills. Student character development is based on Christian faith and values. Financial aid and extended day care are available.

Holy Family Catholic High School
8101 Kochia Ln., Victoria
952-443-4659
Fax 952-443-1822
Web site: www.hfchs.org
E-mail: admissions@hfchs.org
James F. Hamburge, President
Kathleen Brown, Principal
Serving grades 9-12, this Lasallian co-educational school is committed to helping young men and women realize their academic and spiritual potentials. The school also provides a full program of interscholastic athletics and extracurricular activities, and is affiliated with the Minnesota River Conference. Financial aid and transportation are available.

Southwest Christian High School
103 Peavey Rd., Chaska
952-556-0040
Fax 952-556-5567
E-mail: s_beuning@swchs.org
Web site: www.swchs.org
Southwest students (grades 9-12) are challenged to think and live differently in the midst of postmodern culture. All subjects, from physics to physical education, are rigorously taught with a biblical worldview. Honors and AP classes, a music and fine arts program, 12 varsity sports and a variety of co-curricular activities are available.

Prior Lake Christian School
Grades K-12
5690 Credit River Rd., Prior Lake
952-447-7527
Web site: www.priorlakechristianschool.com
Prior Lake Christian School has been providing Christian education since 1977. The curriculum provides individualized instruction with mastery learning. Biblical life principles are integrated into the curriculum so that each child is challenged to honor God in all areas of their life. Upon enrollment, children are given diagnostic testing and computer technology is integrated. The school competes with other Christian schools in soccer, volleyball and basketball. A preschool program, “Little Lambs Ewe” is available for children ages 3 to 5.

Special Programs

Minnesota River Valley Special Education Cooperative (MRVSEC)
100 Hope Ave., Jordan
Darren Kermes, Director
952-492-3030
Fax 952-492-3880
This cooperative of six area school districts provides services for students with special education needs. School districts included are Belle Plaine, Jordan, Montgomery-Lonsdale, New Prague, Prior Lake- Savage and Shakopee.