EHS Newsletter
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, January 19, 2026.
There will be no school in honor and commemoration of this day.
Parent Teacher Conferences:
Thursday, January 22 from 6:00-8:30 PM
Friday, January 23 from 7:30-9:30 AM
NO SCHOOL for Students on Friday, January 23, 2026
We will have a map of teacher locations on our website and at the doors.
Please bring a copy of your student's schedule from Infinite Campus to conferences.
*Schedules can also be printed at the East and South Entrances if you needed.
Interpreters will be provided - please contact Dr. Tara Hedlund 651-683-6918 or tara.hedlund@district196.org to reserve a day and time for this service.
Dear Parents of Current 9th, 10th and 11th Graders:
Greetings from Eagan High School! The purpose of this message is to provide you with relevant information and timelines related to our “online” registration process for next school year. The registration process will allow you and your students to have access to course information online and register online at home.
The following timeline is planned as it relates to the registration process for next school year for students currently in grades 9-11.
January 12
Feel free to start scanning the various EHS curricular offerings for your student. The EHS Student Registration Guide is online on the EHS website: Online Registration
You may search for courses by department or by name, in alphabetical order. Simply go to the EHS web site and click on Menu in the upper right hand corner. Then click the + next to Academics and then click Online Registration, finally click Registration Guide. Under Online Registration you can also find Online Registration Instructions and Registration Cards by Grade Level.
January 28-February 5
Current 9th, 10th and 11th graders will meet in their PAWS classes on January 28 to receive information and instructions related to the “online” registration process. With parental guidance, students may register online during this “open window” period of time. All instructions will be provided in PAWS on January 28. Our intention is to have all of next year’s students at Eagan High School register online. We expect each student, with parental knowledge and guidance, to be able to access the internet and complete the process.
If you have questions, please feel to contacts your student’s counselor at 651-683-6921 or send them an email.
Susan Olsen (A-B & AVID) susan.olsen@district196.org
Jolaine Haider (C-Gr) jolaine.haider@district196.org
Kayla Hammond (Gu-Kt) kayla.hammond@district196.org
Michelle Lehmann (Ku-Ne) michelle.lehmann@district196.org
Thay Thao (Ng-Sh) thay.thao@district196.org
Norah Krohse-Hermon (Si-Z) norah.krohsehermon@district.org
We are so pleased to announce that Eagan High School is bringing back the Wisdom Retreat to celebrate our amazing Class of 2026 and recognize all of you for the efforts that you have made as a class to build an exceptional culture at Eagan High School. The retreat will be held from 8:30-2:30 PM on Thursday, February 6 at Dakota Hill Middle School. Seniors attending will be dismissed from the whole day of classes. The cost is only $10 per person.
Unfortunately, we are limited to the first 200 Seniors, so sign-up in EduTrak today as it’s first come first serve. Parent/Guardians can find it under the Registrations Section then clicking Register next to the name of the student they want to sign up.
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
Registration is now open for spring sports - click the link below for more information.
Attendance Reminder:
Students absent 3 or more days for a pre-planned absence should complete the “Pre-Planned Authorization” form.
The forms are located in the EHS Attendance Office.
- The form should be completed and submitted prior to the planned absence. We recommend at least one week or more in advance.
- The student is responsible for arranging make-up assignments with all teachers before the absence to receive credit for the work.
- Vacation absences beyond 5 days will be marked as unexcused. These absences will count in the excessive absence policy.
🧠 Attend Trivia Night @ Casper's
Grab your tickets now for a fun night featuring a taco bar, trivia, silent auction, wine pull, and a 50/50 raffle at Casper’s on January 28th!
**We need restaurant gift cards for the silent auction - please reach out if you can donate!
💰 Direct Donation
Make a direct donation to the Senior Party to help make the night amazing!
🎁 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 appreciate your generosity!
📦 Amazon
🎯 Target
🎟️ Grab Your Senior Party Tickets Now
Lock in your ticket before prices go up on April 1. Purchase Senior Party Tickets now!
💚 Represent the Class of 2026
Class of 2026 Lawn Signs are available! Supplies are limited and signs will be ready for pickup this spring. Order Lawn Sign
📲 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
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
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.
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
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:
Kung Fu: Beginner, White-Orange Belt (ages 5-adult)
Thu | Jan 29-Mar 12 | 6:30-7:00 p.m. | 6 sessions | $79 | DHMS
Sharing the Conversation: The Dangers of Non-Prescription Medications
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
