The Wayzata School Board has selected Dr. Robb Virgin as the next superintendent of Wayzata Public Schools, pending successful contract negotiations. If finalized, Virgin is expected to begin his role on July 1, 2026.
School Board Chair Dr. Milind Sohoni said the board focused on identifying a leader who reflects the district’s long-standing commitment to excellence.
“We were focused on finding a leader who shares our community’s commitment to student success, strong partnerships with staff and families, and continued excellence in our schools,” Sohoni said. “We look forward to working together to build on the district’s strong foundation, and support every student in reaching their full potential.”
Virgin currently serves as Assistant Superintendent for Eden Prairie Schools, where he oversees principals and district directors responsible for programs serving students from Pre-K through age 22. Eden Prairie Schools enrolls approximately 9,400 students.
“I’m honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve the Wayzata Public Schools community,” Virgin said. “This is a district with an extraordinary reputation that has been so well cared for, and I’m excited to partner with students, staff, families, and the School Board to continue building on its legacy of excellence. I look forward to listening, learning, and moving forward together.”
In his current role, Virgin is a member of Eden Prairie’s Executive Cabinet, helping align district budgets, staffing, and strategic initiatives with school board priorities and long-term goals. The district recently reached its highest enrollment in 15 years, according to school officials.
Over more than 20 years in public education, Virgin has served in multiple leadership roles, including high school principal, executive director of learning and innovation, assistant principal, teacher, and instructional coach. As principal of a high school serving roughly 3,000 students, he led efforts that improved graduation rates and expanded access to advanced coursework.
At the district level, his work has included oversight of curriculum and instructional systems, special services, technology integration, multilingual programming, and learning analytics. He has also supported strategic initiatives related to campus expansion and long-term district planning.
Virgin has served as Acting Superintendent during superintendent absences, providing continuity in executive leadership.
He holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, along with a superintendent license from the university. He also earned a Master of Education and a Pre-K–12 Administration Certificate from the University of Minnesota, and a Bachelor of Arts in History, Education Studies, and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.
The School Board will now begin negotiating a contract with Virgin. District leaders said additional details will be shared in the coming months as the transition process moves forward.
Wayzata Public Schools serves roughly 13,000 students across eight elementary schools, three middle schools, and Wayzata High School.
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