Dear Jordan Public Schools Community, Families and Prospective Families,

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! As Superintendent, I would like to be the first to welcome you to Jordan Public Schools. I hope you will take time to fully explore our website, social media, and get to know our district.

We are so excited to have our students back in school, learning and growing together! Our district continues to prioritize student and staff health and safety as we strive to provide a solid educational experience for your child. We can assure safe and welcoming learning environments, valuable learning experiences and caring relationships for our students. We will continue to be your partners in your child’s education.   

I'd also invite you to "Like Us" on Facebook , and "Follow Us" on Twitter or Instagram. You can also download the Jordan Public Schools app for handy access to communications and links. We work hard to tell our story and it provides current and prospective families with a nice snapshot of the happenings at JPS.

Should you have any questions about Jordan Public Schools, please do not hesitate to reach out and we can discuss how Jordan can benefit your child and family. Jordan is a special community and I'm proud to be the leader of Jordan Public Schools! Thank you for allowing me to serve the school community.

Sincerely,

Ranae Case Evenson  |  Superintendent
Jordan Public Schools ISD #717
revenson@isd717.org
952-492-6200

Meet the Superintendent

Ranae Case Evenson is the Superintendent of Jordan Public Schools.  Previously, she served as Director of Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Anoka-Hennepin School District for five years, supporting 26 elementary schools across 13 communities north of the Twin Cities. Ranae served as an Elementary Principal for nine years prior to becoming a Director. 

She was the Principal of Wilson Elementary School for three years and Eisenhower Elementary for one year in Anoka-Hennepin.  Ranae was also Principal of Horace May Elementary and Early Intervention Programs in Bemidji, MN for two years and Elementary Principal in Springfield, MN for three years.  Ranae was a teacher for nine years prior to becoming a school administrator, teaching at the elementary, early childhood, and middle school levels in the GFW and Jordan communities.  Ranae taught 6th and 7th grades in Jordan from 2002-2006, and she completed a portion of her Superintendent Internship in Jordan in 2015.

Ranae brings a wealth of experience to Jordan Public Schools, having taught in a variety of schools, to include a former adjunct instructor at St. Mary's University of Minnesota and serving in several administrative leadership positions.

Mrs. Case Evenson is also an active member of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA). She completed the MASA Finance Academy in 2019-2020 and the MASA Aspiring Superintendent Academy in 2018-2019 in preparation for the superintendency.