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Designed to highlight every child’s unique identity and talents, All-Star Day celebrations at Edward Neill Elementary School have become much more than just a monthly school assembly. The celebrations — rooted in the idea of creating a supportive school culture through school-wide engagement — not only build community at the school but also foster a sense of belonging in each student. 

Now finishing her sophomore year at Concordia University in St. Paul, the 2023 BHS graduate is already giving back—helping guide the next generation of aspiring educators. Palacio reconnected with her alma mater this year to support students enrolled in the same education courses that once shaped her own journey.

Nicollet Middle School chess coach Brian Ribnick recently received the Andy Lerner Award for Excellence in Chess Education from Chess in the Schools. The award recognizes educators’ impact on the chess community and students.

Brian Burthay, a parent in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 and co-chair of the district’s American Indian Parent Advisory Committee, was named the Minnesota Indian Education Association (MIEA) Coach of the Year. He was presented with the award at the MIEA conference earlier this spring. 

Eight extraordinary volunteers have been chosen to receive the 2025 John Coskran Volunteer Awards in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191. Winners will be honored during the Board of Education meeting on Thursday, June 12. 

Students in the District 191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Transition (BEST) program are teaching elementary students about inclusion and Person First language through the Ambassadors for Respect (A4R) program. 

On May 21, juniors and seniors in the Multicultural Education concurrent enrollment class at Burnsville High School presented to students, staff members and community members as part of their Education Research Symposium.

The Nicollet Middle School chess team brought home a national title after traveling to Orlando May 9-11 for the National Middle School Chess Supernationals. 

Thanks to a federal program, breakfasts and lunches will be provided at no charge to all children, ages 1 to 18, this summer at several schools in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191. 

Burnsville High School seniors were awarded 104 scholarships totaling $134,000 at this year’s Community Scholarships Award Ceremony on May 14 at the school’s Mraz Center. 

Thanks to the Understand Native Minnesota grant, funded by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and administered by the Minneapolis Foundation, students in the Culinary Pathway at Burnsville High School (BHS) are learning about foods and flavors in local Native American food culture and Indigenous food systems. 

Commencement ceremonies will take place in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 with graduates receiving diplomas at four locations in June.