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Why Choose Cedar Island Elementary

Cedar Island Elementary School is a neighborhood public elementary school located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, serving students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. Known for strong family engagement and a connected school community, Cedar Island provides students with meaningful learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

At Cedar Island, students benefit from:

  • Strong family engagement and schoolwide community events

  • Literacy-focused experiences such as Vocabulary Parade and author visits

  • Leadership opportunities including Bobcat Council and student ambassadors
  • Academic instruction aligned to Minnesota standards with targeted support

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A community-centered school

Cedar Island is a community-based school that values family involvement and volunteer engagement. Parent and guardian partnerships help create enriching experiences for students throughout the school year.

Students and families participate in schoolwide events that build connection and support literacy, creativity and school pride, including:

  • Vocabulary Parade
  • School Carnival
  • Fall Festival
  • Children’s author visits
  • Bobcats Read

A positive and supportive environment

Cedar Island promotes a safe and respectful learning environment where clear expectations support student success. Schoolwide practices encourage responsibility, kindness and accountability, helping students develop confidence and independence.

Academic growth and support

Cedar Island provides instruction aligned to Minnesota academic standards, supported by small-group learning and targeted academic support when needed. Students build strong literacy and math foundations while developing collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Opportunities to explore

Students at Cedar Island have access to enrichment and leadership opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom, including:

  • Band, choir and orchestra

  • Bobcat Council (service leadership opportunity)
  • School TV announcements
  • Student ambassadors

These experiences help students build confidence, responsibility and school pride.