Sweeney Elementary

🗓🌼Reminder: No school for all E-12 #shakopeeschools students and staff on Friday, March 20.

One of the best nights of the year! The collaboration of our Specialists is amazing. The Music and Art by our Sweeney 2nd and 4th grade students was incredible. Special shout out to our families for all of the support. @SweeneyMusic1 @ShakopeeSchools

Planning ahead for Fall 2026? If your student will be entering 9–12th Grade and is eligible for bus transportation, opt-in registration is required. 🚍 Connect with your student to make a plan and click here to learn more: bit.ly/SHSOptIn2627

❄With the safety of our school community in mind, there will be no school for students on Monday, March 16, 2026. 📩Please check your school email for more info on the snow day. We appreciate the hard work and support of the Shakopee Public Works Department in our community!

🎒 Incoming #shakopeeschools Kindergarten Families — Save the Date! August 4–5, 2026 Hosted at all five Shakopee elementary schools AM or PM sessions available (same session both days) 🐾Register today -- must be enrolled by August 1, 2026 to attend. bit.ly/26KinderKampSPS

🗓Reminder: All #shakopeeschools students in Grades K-12 will have a two-hour early release Friday, March 6. Pearson Early Learning Center programs and students are not impacted by the early release.

Books 🤝 Big crowd 🤝 Big #shakopeeschools smiles @SweeneyElem School’s Literacy Night understood the assignment. 📚🔥 Strong readers (and leaders) loading… 🏅 #shakokidsread #goforthegold

While the 2025–26 school year is still in full swing, #shakopeeschools is already planning ahead! 🗓 The Fall 2026 Planning Guide is now available: ✔️ Back-to-school key dates ✔️ Adjusted bell times starting next year ✔️ Transportation updates 🔗bit.ly/SPSFall2026Gui…

#ShakopeeSchools has officially extended Bus Driver Appreciation Day by 24 hours — courtesy of the Minnesota weather that rolled our way. ❄️🚌 A huge thank you to Palmer Bus Services for going the extra mile (literally!) to keep our students safe. #saberpride

Derek Bell named a finalist for his focus on student well-being at @SweeneyElem @ShakopeeSchools. His leadership, including a Student Advocate role and relationship-based supports, has improved engagement, reduced referrals, and strengthened an inclusive school culture. Congrats

Back-to-back national recognition for #shakopeeschools this week! Just one day after celebrating Shawna Wilson, we’re proud to share that Sweeney Elementary Principal Derek Bell has been named a finalist for the @mespaprincipals National Distinguished Principal Award.

Reminder: There is no school for all E–12 #shakopeeschools students Wednesday, Nov. 26–Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Classes resume Monday, Dec. 1. 🗓School year calendars—including the newly approved 2026–27 and 2027–28 K–12 calendars—are available here: bit.ly/SPSCalendars

One of the many ways the #shakopeeschools community honors #VeteransDay is by creating space for learning & remembrance. This week, third graders at @SweeneyElem read America’s White Table & visited the learning commons — honoring veterans connected to students & staff.

The second quarter is officially underway, and #shakopeeschools is starting it with immense #gratitude. Thank you, Shakopee community, for providing direction on the 2025 Operating Levy request. We are deeply appreciative of your continued support. #MondayVibes

📅 Reminder: There is no school for all E–12 #ShakopeeSchools students on Friday, November 7, 2025, as we wrap up the first quarter.

🗓Reminder: Two-hour early release for all K-12 #shakopeeschools students on Friday, October 31. Pearson Early Learning Center will operate as normal. 🗳Early voting for the Special Election is available for three more days at the District Office. ShakopeeLevy.org

🗓No school for all E-12 #shakopeeschools students starting Wed., Oct. 15 - Fri., Oct. 17. School will resume on Mon., Oct. 20. Absentee/early voting is open at the District Office throughout the break (Wednesday - Friday) from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. 📲ShakopeeLevy.org

🗓️Reminder: All #shakopeeschools students in Grades K-12 will have a two-hour early release on Friday, October 3. This includes Tokata Learning Center and all K-12 schools. Pearson Early Learning Center will operate as normal. bit.ly/SPSDistrictCal…

The Sweeney Fun Run 2025 is in the books. We’re so proud of this amazing school community for helping us reach our goal! #funrun @ShakopeeSchools

Magna-Tiles + LEGOs + teamwork = big ideas! #ShakopeeSchools elementary students kicked off the year by creating, sharing and connecting through hands-on STEM fun. 🔧🧠 #handsonlearning