Highlands Elementary School

10/14/2026

A First Look at Kindergarten

Highlands Kindergarten Information Night is Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 5:30pm-6:30pm
Continuous Progress Kindergarten Information Night is Tuesday, Oct. 20 starts @ 6:45pm

Kindergarten Information Nights are your first look into the kindergarten experience at Edina Public Schools. Families are invited to visit our elementary schools, learn about our approach to kindergarten, and connect with school staff and administration. Registration is not required to attend.

10/13/2026

October is National Principal's Month!
Thank you to Principal Dr. Rieckenberg for her extraordinary leadership at Highlands Elementary. By championing a culture of curiosity and actively removing barriers to learning, she creates an environment where every student can thrive. She consistently leads by example, holding herself, her staff, and her students to the highest expectations through her unwavering dedication. Her vision and passion continue to inspire and uplift the entire school community.

Feel free to share any positive stories you have regarding Dr. Rieckenberg in the comments!

10/09/2026

Thankful for the Edina Fire Department for visiting with our K and 1st graders today on fire safety.

10/03/2026

Some famous people, aka Edina High School football and cheer athletes, gave out autographs and welcomed our Highlands students into school today.

09/21/2026

When students have a day away from school, our teachers and staff are still hard at work learning together! 💚

Professional Development Days give educators dedicated time to strengthen their skills, collaborate with colleagues, and learn strategies that help us better meet the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of every student.

Investing in our staff is an investment in our students—and in creating safe, supportive, and engaging classrooms where every child can thrive. 📚💡

09/18/2026

It was a beautiful night for our Husky Back to School Bash! Thanks to the many who came!

09/17/2026

We hope to see you on Thursday, September 17 from 5:30pm-7:00pm for our back to school bash!!!!

09/12/2026

Week 2 is in the books! Next week starts with our first Monday of the school year. Have a great weekend Highlands!

09/10/2026