Celebrate Native American Student Success - Nominate a Scholar

The Indian Education Department is calling for nominations for High Five through 12thgrade Native American students within the Minneapolis Public Schools who have demonstrated high achievement during the first semester of school.  A Native Student Achievement Celebration is being planned for Wednesday, Feb. 19, at South High School.

 Join us to celebrate the success of our High Five through 12^th grade Native students.  We are asking MPS staff to nominate students who excel in a variety of areas. Minneapolis Public Schools has many Native students who are performing above and beyond what is considered average performance. We also have students who are involved in many extracurricular activities (sports, cultural activities, arts, community service, etc.) that add to a student’s experiences in preparation for college. We also have students who are performing well given extraordinary personal circumstances. These students come every day and put forth their best effort. They, too, indicate potential future success in postsecondary education.  As MPS staff, you work with our students every day and have knowledge about student performance in many of these areas. We ask that you nominate students for awards. The brief nomination form can be accessed online.

 Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 31.  If you have any questions, feel free to email marie.wilson@mpls.k12.mn.us, or call Marie, district program facilitator, 668.0614.

 Tami Johnson, M.A., Ed. S.

Licensed School Counselor                                                             

Indian Education Counselor/College PREP coordinator