Eastern Carver County Schools
We Are Exceptional Personalized Learning
Our students are given the power to shape their education, supported by high academic standards and guided by caring and knowledgeable staff. Personalized learning created learners who are motivated and excited about coming to school. Students have opportunities to develop passion projects where they can make connections between school and topics that they care about.
Happening at Eastern Carver
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Eastern Carver County School District is excited to name Ron Meyer as the next Director of Finance and Operations. He will start his role in late July.
Eastern Carver County School District is excited to name Dr. Greg Martin as the next principal of Chaska Middle School East. Martin will start his role July 1, and follows Beth Holm, who is assuming the principalship of Bluff Creek Elementary.
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Congratulations to these 53 employees retiring from Eastern Carver County Schools this school year. These retirees have contributed more than 1,000 years in dedicated work and service to the students of our district.
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Due to an extension in federal funding, ECCS will be able to provide free meals this summer to children up to 18 years old. These weekly meal kits will be FREE and will need to be pre-ordered.
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The district has been deep in the work of strategic planning over the past several months. The most recent work has focused on creating a draft of a Desired Daily Experience for students, parents, and staff. This draft was developed through multiple sessions with different student, parent, and staff groups and put into review form by the district strategic planning team.
Why Choose Eastern Carver County Schools ?
93%
of parents say the quality of education is excellent or good
635
high school credits earned while in middle school
1,000
elementary students work above grade level in reading or math
98%
of parents agree the overall school environment is positive
Personalized Learning Happens in the Classroom
Purposeful Learning
Purposeful Learning
Teachers in Eastern Carver County Schools not only lead instruction but also facilitate learning for each student. They teach by guiding students towards mastery of content and instilling 21st century skills.
Engagement with Learning Tools
Engagement with Learning Tools
With teachers as facilitators, students use a variety of educational tools and resources to maximize learning. Our goal is to prepare students for success beyond high school, wherever their aspirations take them.
Collaborative Environment
Collaborative Environment
We are redefining learning spaces with a variety of furniture, layouts and technology that facilitate collaboration, creativity, comfort, and safety.
Learner Voice & Choice
Learner Voice & Choice
Students have the freedom to design the way they showcase their learning based on individual styles, experiences, passions, and needs. Respected as capable co-designers, learner agency is cultivated throughout all learning.