Eden Valley-Watkins Schools

By Mark Messman,  Superintendent EV-W District #463 School bus driver – Appreciation Minnesota’s sixth annual School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 23. The purpose of this special day is to shine a light on our EV-W bus drivers and acknowledge their continued service to the school district and communities. Our drivers…

Eden Valley-Watkins Elementary Schools will hold Kindergarten Roundup Monday, March 7, at the following times: • 10-11 a.m. – Watkins Elementary • 7-8 p.m. – Eden Valley Elementary The Roundup will include an informational session with the parents only. If you are on our census list, you should have received an email or letter from…

Bethel University 2021 Fall Dean’s List South Haven • Noah Pedersen, Senior, son of Shawn Pedersen and Melinda Pederson St. Cloud Technical & Community College 2021 Fall Honors Eden Valley – President’s List • Michael Czech • Meryl Kuechle Kimball – President’s List • Isabel Greenwald • Megan Kiphuth • Jaedyn Krippner • Mackenzie Lee…

By Mark Messman  Superintendent EV-W District #463 School Board recognition The Eden Valley-Watkins School District joins all public school districts across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Week to honor our school board members for their commitment to students, staff, and the EV-W communities. Strong schools build strong communities, and these men and women…

SCSU 2021 Fall graduates Kimball • Ellie Heidebrink, Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, cum laude South Haven • Thomas Hopkins, Bachelor of Science, Finance • Collin Howard, Bachelor of Science, General Business St. Augusta • Kristina Belschner, Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences, cum laude • Kuerkow Tongyik, Bachelor of Science, Accounting and…

By Mark Messman,  Superintendent EV-W District #463 Black History Month An annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has…

UW-Madison 2021 Fall Dean’s List Watkins • Nick Zadra, College of Letters and Science University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) 2021 Dean’s List for Fall Semester South Haven • Brooklyn P. Smith, Seniors, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), Theory/Composition B Mus and Music Education B Mus St. Cloud State University 2021 Fall Dean’s…

By Mark Messman, Superintendent EV-W District #463 Weather and wind chill Living and working in Minnesota, we understand the adage that, “if you don’t like the weather, be patient, it will change!” Our Minnesota climate offers a variety of weather conditions that often require Superintendents to make difficult and time-sensitive decisions. When faced with weather-related…