EHS Newsletter
Among more than 4,400 employees in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, six staff members have been selected for the 2026 Outstanding Service Awards — the district’s highest honor for employees.
“We have a large and dedicated staff who work hard on behalf of our students,” said Superintendent Michael Bolsoni. “To be nominated for an Outstanding Service Award by your peers says a lot about your character, care for others, and service to our community. This is the Hall of Fame for employees of District 196.”
Our very own Paul Kovach received the Outstanding Service Award this week!
Each award winner was nominated by their colleagues. Here's a short excerpt from Paul's nomination:
Paul Kovach, Eagan High School, Business & Career Development Teacher, 27+ Years in District 196
Paul has been selflessly serving Eagan High School for his entire career. His dedication to this community is simply unmatched. Students turn to Paul, seeking him out as a mentor and role model. He encourages all students to dream big, achieve, and participate. He also mentors aspiring teachers in our Grow Your Own program. Paul is a leader on the faculty who gets things done. He is a man of his word who consistently backs up his promises with meaningful action, leaving an indelible mark on the culture and heart of Eagan High School. We are all better people because of him — as a role model, a highly engaged teacher and a consummate professional.
Congratulations Paul! We are so happy for you!
EHS Pride: Top 11 Teacher Candidate is Isaiah Pritzl!
We’re proud to share that Isaiah Pritzl has advanced to the top 11 candidates for Minnesota Teacher of the Year from an original pool of 128 nominees!
A graduate of Eagan High School, Isaiah returned to EHS in 2021 as an English teacher and has made a meaningful impact through his engaging instruction and strong relationships with students. Beyond the classroom, he serves as a Link Leader, Black Student Union advisor, coach, and mentor in the Teachers of Color program.
The official luncheon will take place on Sunday, May 3, where one candidate will be selected as Minnesota Teacher of the Year.
Congratulations, Isaiah—this recognition is incredibly well deserved and we're all rooting for you!
We are excited to announce that on March 9-10, 2026, EHS students Kyle Chen and Elijah Daniel competed in America’s Future Summit, a youth leadership competition where teens develop and pitch civic solutions for America’s future.
Kyle Chen’s team pitched their idea to create voter education videos developed by and for youth, focused on voter registration, voting, and engaging in the legislative process.
Elijah Daniel’s team pitched their idea to establish a transportation buddy system to reduce obstacles for students to attend school and after-school programs.
Congratulations on participating in this wonderful program!
District 196 and the City of Eagan are partnering on a Safe Routes To School study — looking at walking or biking to school, crossing roadways to/from neighborhoods, performing drop-off and pick-up, or navigating the school campus.
We are providing an interactive online map to collect your comments or concerns about existing routes.
The survey asks: Where do you have transportation safety concerns on or around the school campuses? This includes walking or biking to school, crossing roadways to/from neighborhoods, performing drop-off and pick-up, or navigating the school campus.
Start by clicking: Add Comments Here in the main menu. Then click the type of issue (driving, walking, biking, etc.) Then click the map location of your concern, and type your comments.
This survey will remain open for about two weeks.
The ACT for Grade 11 students, and PreACT for Grade 10 students will be administered on Tuesday, April 14 starting at 7:40 AM.
- Students in grades 9 and 12 will have an E Learning Day on Tuesday, April 14th.
Tuesday, April 14th is the day when all juniors (11th graders) will take the official ACT, paid for by the school district. All sophomores (10th graders) will take the PreACT on the same day. The PreACT is used to help predict the ACT and to help students understand areas they need to work to improve.
April 14 - grades 9 and 12 will have a digital learning day - working with assignments on Schoology and not reporting to school.
Signing a National Letter of Intent to a Division I or Division II school to play a sport? You can join the signing ceremony on April 15, 2026.
We will also honor those that are continuing their athletic career through NAIA, D III or JUCO on April 17th.
Contact Mr. Elias or Ms. Anderson with your information:
Name of athlete
School attending
Level (DI, DII, DIII, JUCO, NAIA)
Construction Involving the Stadium Parking Lot Begins Soon!
We have been informed by our District that, due to the warmer weather we have experienced, the construction project will begin over Spring Break at EHS. (Of course, this is the projected plan and actual construction may be later.)
EHS Students with Parking Passes for Spring Trimester will still have the large East Parking lot but no longer have the Stadium Parking lot as it will be under construction of the large underground water reservoir and relocation of the large storm water pipe. The Stadium Parking lot will also be used for construction throughout the project for the next year and one half.
The new parking lot to the north of the Stadium, along Braddock Trail, will open after Spring Break for student parking during the school day – only for students with Spring Trimester parking permits. It is striped for parking and lighted as needed.
Eagan Wildcats
PK Annan - Eagan Wildcats Boys Soccer Camp
Shannon Braun & Lisa Langenhahn - Eagan Wildcat Summer Running
Shelly Eklund - Eagan Junior Wildcat Gymnastics Camp
Angie Flake & Lisa Johnson - Eagan Wildcats Tennis Camp
Chad Gage - Eagan Trained Ground Zero- Speed/Strength Program Camp
Abby Haben - Eagan High School Softball Camp
Qassim Ilmi - Eagan Wildcat Girls Soccer Camp
Nick Johnson - Eagan Wildcat Football Skills Camp
Jesse Madsen - Eagan Wildcat Girls Basketball Camp
Kevin McKenzie & Jordan Bardal - Eagan Wildcat Boys Basketball Camp
Kevin McKenzie - McKenzie Basketball Shooting Academy
McKenna Melville - Eagan Wildcat Volleyball Camp
Jack O'Brien - Eagan Wildcats Wrestling: Open Mats
Registration is now open for spring sports - click the link below for more information.
Students and parents should plan to visit college/university campuses on non-school days or outside of school hours. If this is not possible and students will be absent three or more school days, a Pre-Planned Authorization Form must be filled out, signed and authorized prior to the absence. If this process is followed, the absence will be verified. Forms are available in the attendance office.
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.
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:
Get Hooked on Crocheting (ages 16+)
Mon | Apr 6 & 13 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. | 2 sessions | $75 + $25 supply fee | SHMS
Yoga at Birch Pond (ages 16+)
Wed | Apr 8-May 6 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | 5 sessions | $59 | SES
Wed | Apr 8-May 6 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | 5 sessions | $59 | SES
Student drop in rate is $5.00 per session
Kung Fu: Beginner, White-Orange Belt (ages 5-adult)
Thu | Apr 16-May 28 | 6:30-7:00 p.m. | 7 sessions | $79 | DHMS
See all available classes using the link below.
Register today at https://district196.ce.eleyo.com/ or call 651-423-7920.
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
Welcome to Educational Benefits
