Integrated Arts Academy
Happening at Integrated Arts Academy
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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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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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Chaska Middle School West will host a Carver County Public Health COVID-19 vaccine clinic for students age 12+ on Thursday, June 3rd from 1-6 PM. First priority is being given to Eastern Carver County students. Vaccinations are available to students but are not a requirement for school.
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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.
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At Monday night’s board meeting, the Board approved two of the recommendations presented by Director of Finance and Operations, DeeDee Kahring, at the Board's work session earlier this month.
At A Glance Calendar
Our Mission: To prepare each learner for lifelong success through personalized, inquiry-based education combining art and core academic standards. We believe in education that is student-centered, community-focused, and relevant to our world.
Integrated Arts Academy is a public high school founded on research linking academic success to the arts and hands-on learning experiences. Our curriculum embeds culinary, horticulture, visual arts, and floral and textile design into core subjects such as math, science, English, and social studies. The rich arts-integrated instruction, small school size (~125 students), and strong community partnerships offer students a true personalized high school education.
Personalized Learning Happens Here
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
Students learn culinary techniques and management skills hands-on from educators in the classroom, but also gain experience with culinary professionals.
Horticulture
Horticulture
We teach environmental studies, ecology, business skills, teamwork, and more through the lens of the horticultural arts. We partner with the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and other local experts.
Visual Arts
Visual Arts
Our teaching methods combine a rigorous curriculum with active learning through the arts. Areas of study include ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, videography, and decorative art.
Floral & Textile Design
Floral & Textile Design
Integrated Arts Academy offers basic instruction in floral and textile design techniques with an emphasis on the elements and principles of design.