EHS Newsletter

EHS Newsletter - December 12, 2025
Winter Break Schedule
No school for students during winter break. Winter break runs from Monday, December 22 - January 2nd. School resumes at 7:40am on Monday, January 5, 2025.
Eagan High School Offices will be closed on December 24 - January 2 for the holidays.
Student Vaccine Clinics
In Minnesota, all students are required to be vaccinated (or have a filed exemption) to attend school. If your child is missing one or more required vaccines, please mark your calendar for an upcoming clinic. Not sure if your student needs a vaccine? Call your school, and we’ll connect you with the school nurse.
Vaccine clinics are available for all students — with or without medical insurance:
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 at Apple Valley High School, 3 - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at Diamond Path Elementary, 4 - 8 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome; however, pre-registration is preferred. Pre-register HERE: Homeland Health Specialists
EHS Announces our 25/26 ExCel Award Winners!
Congratulations to Maya Roth and Gavin Yang! They are both ExCel Award Winners. The MSHSL ExCel Award is a recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, who show leadership qualities, and volunteer in their communities.
Informational Meeting on the 2027 Spring Break Spanish Trip
Is your Spanish student interested in going to the Dominican Republic in 2027?
There will be an informational meeting on this trip at EHS:
Monday, Dec 15 at 6:30 PM in Lecture Room B
Please join us to find out more about this wonderful educational opportunity!
The Summer Science Institute (SSI) program began in 1992 with the goal of exposing Eagan High School students to the beauty and wonder of nature... not city park-type nature, but truly getting out there and spending nine days in the Northwoods (Lake of the Woods area) at Laketrails Base Camp, learning and laughing. Applications are due January 16th. Please check out the links below to find out more about this great opportunity.
Want to know more about Laketrails Base Camp?
Check out their website! Click here!
Graduation Information
Class of 2026 Students and Families:
Thank you for your patience as we navigated the recent graduation scheduling changes at the University of Minnesota. Today, we are pleased to announce that District 196 has secured an alternative venue, allowing us to keep our graduation weekend schedule intact.
District 196 Class of 2026 graduation ceremonies will be held in the brand-new University of St. Thomas, Lee and Penny Anderson Arena.
This state-of-the-art facility truly reflects the importance of this milestone for our students. To ensure a memorable and comfortable experience for everyone, the new arena features modern seating, massive screens, and exceptional audio. Additionally, the St. Thomas campus will be closed to other events for the weekend, providing our families with ample parking.
Class of 2026 Graduation Schedule
- Rosemount High School: Friday, May 29, 7:00 p.m.
- Apple Valley High School: Saturday, May 30, 10:00 a.m.
- Eagan High School: Saturday, May 30, 2:30 p.m.
- Eastview High School: Saturday, May 30, 7:00 p.m.
Each ceremony will be a ticketed event, which St. Thomas requires. More information about the number of tickets available will come from each high school. For those unable to attend in person, a high-quality live stream will be available.
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the University of St. Thomas for their partnership and efficiency in helping us secure this beautiful space for our community.
Please look for more specific details from your individual high school after January 1. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 with you!
Peer Tutors Needed
The Counseling Office is in need of Peer Tutors for Trimester 2. If you are in grades 10-12, have strong grades and like to help others, we need you! Please click on the link below for more information and to sign up.
Sign up HERE
Committee Volunteers Needed for 2026 Senior Party
🎉 Class of 2026 Senior Party
Our Senior Party Committee is working hard to create an unforgettable celebration for the Class of 2026 — and we need your help to make it happen!
🗓️ See you on Tuesday!
Bring your family to North20 Brewing in Rosemount on Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 4–9pm and they’ll give 10% back to the Senior Party Planning Committee! Live music, sledding, and more!
🎁 Donate Prizes
Follow the links to the Wish Lists below and purchase a prize that will be sent directly to the Senior Party. Our goal is to send every student home with a gift - we need your generosity to make it happen!
📦 Amazon
🎯 Target
🎟️ Grab Your Senior Party Tickets Now
Lock in your ticket now before prices go up in January for this amazing event. Purchase Senior Party Tickets
🧠 Attend Trivia Night @ Casper's
Join us on January 28th at Casper’s for a Senior Party Fundraiser! Grab your tickets now for a fun night featuring a taco bar, trivia, silent auction, wine pull, and a 50/50 raffle.
Bring your friends!
📲 Stay in the Loop
Join our Class of 2026 Senior Party Facebook group and follow our Instagram (@eaganhssrparty) for updates, announcements, and volunteer opportunities.
✋ Get Involved
We need parent volunteers! If you can help, connect with us by email at eaganhsseniorparty@gmail.com Our next meeting is on Wednesday, January 7th at 6:30pm in EHS Room 121. Be there and bring a friend!
Contact Information
📧 Committee Email: eaganhsseniorparty@gmail.com
📞 Co-Chair: Becky Benson – (612) 309-2705
📞 Co-Chair: Janelle Wodele – (651) 470-8729
💰 Treasurer: Kristi Sperl – (651) 271-4964
Important Information about NHS Service/Volunteer Hours
National Honor Society members are required to complete 12 hours of approved service/volunteer hours each trimester, totaling 36 hours per year. Students are able to accumulate 5 hours of community service over the summer which can count toward their 12 fall trimester hours. Please be aware that these hours must be separate from any required service related to other organizations of which you may be a member.
Follow this LINK for more information on National Honor Society.
2025-26 Eagan High School Calendar/Handbook
Activity Buses
All high school activity buses depart at 4:50pm. We will issue an Activity Pass for the entire school year for students needing the late bus home from school. The activity bus pass will be for students participating in after school sports or club and the one day pass will be for students staying after school for other reasons. Students with the pass will need to hold onto the pass and present to the driver when they board the bus. Students will not be allowed on the activity bus if they do not have a pass. Please stop by the Main Office to ask for a pass.
Activity Buses leave at 4:50 PM from the South Entrance
ATTENDANCE/ABSENCE NOTIFICATION
The process for reporting an absence has changed. You will now use Infinite Campus access through the parent portal.
This page includes instructions in English, Somali, and Spanish, as well as the Infinite Campus login link for parents:
https://www.district196.org/services/student-absence-request
Infinite Campus Written Documents quick guides:
Renew Educational Benefits for 25-26
Even though there is no charge for breakfast or lunch for students...it is still important that you apply for Educational Benefits if your household qualifies!
Each approved application provides additional funding to programs at EHS. Educational Benefits allows your child to to receive free or reduced fees for athletic programs and field trips.
An approved application also provides:
- Additional funding for all schools
- Additional funds for increased access to technology resources
- Discounted college application fees
- Discounted academic testing fees (ACT, AP, PSAT, SAT)
- Discounted Community Education course fees
A new application must be submitted every year, only one application is needed per household.
Click HERE to apply for Educational Benefits beginning July 15th
Learn more about how this application supports District 196
Questions? Please contact Nutrition@district196.org or call 651-683-6957
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