The Bryn Mawr neighborhood is home to two Minneapolis public schools. Students pre K to grade 8 can walk to school with their family and friends to join with students from around Minneapolis who also attend both Anwatin Middle School: International Baccalaureate World School, and Bryn Mawr Community School, grades pre K-5.

Anwatin Middle School: International Baccalaureate World School: develops young people to become principled, open-minded, inquiring members of a global community.

  • Serves students in grades 6 – 8.
  • Partners with Project Success for mentoring, environmental and theater experiences
  • Offers band, foreign language, and sports teams

Bryn Mawr Community School is a warm and diverse learning community, taking pride in making individualized learning and academic excellence the top priority.  At Bryn Mawr, the emphasis is on academic rigor with high expectations for all students.

  • Serves students pre K – grade 5
  • Provides before and after school care
  • Offers science, engineering and math experiences

Minneapolis Nature Preschool Minneapolis Nature Preschool offers a variety of Morning and Afternoon classes to fit your family’s schedule. Classes are 3 hours in length. Learn more here

  • OUR MISSION
    To cultivate the innate curiosity and wonder of young children through nature-based education in Minneapolis.
  • OUR PURPOSE
    To empower families to help their children succeed through participating in a high quality learning experience. We also give children and families a better understanding of the environment and reasons to protect it
  • OUR VISION
    To offer meaningful nature-based early learning to all children in our city.

Sweet Pea Montessori Sweet Pea is a Montessori school serving infants and toddlers. They are located in Bryn Mawr at 300 Cedar Lake Road. Learn more here

    The BMNA Schools Committee informs the BMNA about timely educational issues.

    Purpose of the BMNA Schools Committee:

        • Advise the BMNA on educational issues affecting the Bryn Mawr neighborhood and the city at large
        • Support Bryn Mawr Community School and Anwatin Middle School
        • Support Minneapolis Kids and Community Education Programs
        • Facilitate discussion about educational choices offered to the families in the neighborhood.
        • Increase the safety of schools and enhance existing playground

    The BMNA School Committee meets three times a year, Meetings are public and printed in the Bugle calendar.

    To join our group or for more information, contact Colleen Dhennin, Committee Chair,

    School volunteer opportunities right here in our neighborhood schools!

    Every Meal Weekend Food Program

    Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, in conjunction with Every Meal, distribute weekend food bags at Bryn Mawr School.  Weekends can be a challenging time for kids who benefit from the free breakfast and lunch the school provides during the week.  Every Friday at 11:30am, and days before school breaks, volunteers at Bryn Mawr spend an hour placing food bags in students’ backpacks.  The pre-packed bags weigh between 3-5 pounds.

    Sign up here to volunteer on a Friday.

    Open Gym

    The BMNA and the Bryn Mawr School PTA are partnering again this year to offer some active time for our kids during the coldest winter months by hosting open gym at Bryn Mawr Elementary Tuesdays in January and February from 5:30 to 7:30. You may arrive any time and stay as long as your schedule permits during those two hours. This is NOT a dropoff event, so one parent or adult caregiver must remain with their children to ensure their safety. We hope this will be a good way for our kids to stay healthy and active throughout the year. The BMNA has an equipment cart with some balls and toys, You are also welcome to bring your own to use. We are also looking for volunteers to put away the balls and equipment at the end of the evenings.Questions? Contact Colleen Dhennin at colleen.dhennin@bmna.org .

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    Reading Buddies at Anwatin School

    Anwatin Middle School needs volunteers to share the joy of reading with 8th-grade students who would benefit from individual attention.

    Contact Colleen Dhennin at colleen.dhennin@bmna.org  for more information.

    Minneapolis Public Schools contact Information

    Bryn Mawr Community School (PreK – 5)

    252 Upton Avenue South
    612-668-2500
    http://brynmawr.mpls.k12.mn.us

    Bryn Mawr Community School PTA:

    Website: www.brynmawrpta.org
    Instagram: @brynmawrmnpta
    Facebook: Bryn Mawr Elementary PTA | Facebook

    Rec Plus at Harrison Neighborhood Center

    612-370-4951
    RecPlusHarrison@minneapolisparks.org

    Minneapolis Kids School-age Childcare

    612-668-3890
    http://mplskids.mpls.k12.mn.us

    Anwatin Middle School (6-8) International Baccalaureate

    256 Upton Avenue South
    612-668-24550
    http://anwatin.mpls.k12.mn.us

    Anwatin Community Education for Youth and Adults

    612-668-2470
    http://youth.mpls.k12.mn.us/anwatin

    Click here for a list of Minneapolis Public School Board Members. Bryn Mawr is represented by Adriana Cerillo, District 4  Adriana.Cerillo@mpls.k12.mn.us