Education

Anthony Harmon has become a local fixture on the corner of Valley View and Antrim Roads in Edina. There, he faithfully mans his post, directing traffic and guiding Valley View Middle School and Edina High School students safely across the street during the busiest times of the day.

“I enjoy doing my job. I give 110 percent to what I do,” says Harmon, a former bodyguard and father of three. “I try to help out as much as I can.” Read more about School Crossing Guard Tony Harmon Keeps Edina Kids Safe

With two days to go before Thanksgiving last year, the team of builders from JMS Custom Homes worked diligently to set the roof trusses on an Edina home that won’t just benefit a family, but, hopefully, the next generation of real estate leaders. Read more about Edina Real Estate Community Raises Funds for St. Thomas University

Lights, camera, success! Evan Kail and Tomas Aksamit are 2007 graduates of Edina High School who teamed up and turned their movie-making dreams into reality. Kimura’s Vengeance, the brainchild of Kail, the screenwriter and co-producer, and Aksamit, the director and co-producer, aired at the Edina Film Festival last November.  Read more about Two Edina Grads Produce and Release Kimura’s Vengeance

Edina Public Schools expect a modest enrollment increase of about 200 students over the next five years. The high school and Countryside and Highlands elementary schools are projected to see the largest spikes. The average class size at the high school is currently 28 students, with average size of 25 at the district’s elementary and middle schools. That is nearing, but still below, functional capacity, says director of business services Margo Bauck. Read more about Student Growth at Edina Schools