EHS Newsletter
No school for students on Thursday and Friday, October 15-16 for MEA.
On Oct. 15 at 4:30 p.m,, District 196 will conduct a TEST of our emergency notification system. In the event of severe weather or another emergency that requires a school delay or closure, we will use ParentSquare to contact staff and families.
- Parents/Guardians: Update your contact information in your Campus Parent account [instructions] [Portal del campus] [Illinka Xerada]
- Employees: Update your information in Skyward [instructions] [instrucciones]
- If you did not receive a text message on Oct. 15, text START to 66458.
We also encourage all families and staff to review our Winter Weather Procedures so you’re prepared in advance for possible weather-related changes.
This November, Minnesota voters will consider a constitutional amendment to increase school funding statewide, without raising taxes.
Here are a few key facts:
The Permanent School Fund is a trust fund that has supported public education since Minnesota became a state in 1858.
The fund has grown from $675 million in 2010 to more than $2.3 billion in 2026, driven by revenue from school trust lands and investment earnings.
The proposed amendment does not raise property taxes, income taxes, sales taxes, or any other tax. Instead, it proposes to modernize the distribution formula.
The proposal later received strong bipartisan support from the Minnesota Legislature, but requires voter approval because it's part of our state constitution.
If voters approve it, the amendment would increase funding for public schools while preserving the long-term strength of the school trust fund.
Learn more at district196.org/vote2026
For constitutional amendments, if a voter skips the question on the ballot, it counts as a NO vote. We encourage families, staff, and community members to be informed and vote on or before November 3.
Attention All Student Athletes and Families
Athletic Registration Information Winter Sports 2026-27
Sports Physical Information 2026-2027
ALL participants are required to have a current physical (within the last three years) on file. If your physical is more than three years old, you will not be allowed to register or participate. If you get a message saying “Valid Physical is Required” it means the physical we have on file either has already expired or will expire by the end of the season you are registering for. You can check your physical expiration date on either the student or parent version of the Infinite Campus Portal App under “More” and “Athletic Physical” Please contact Sherri Anderson at 651-683-6907 or sherri.anderson@district196.org if you need clarification on your physical expiration date.
Physical Clearance to Participate forms are available below. Please be sure this form is filled out by your medical provider as other medical charts, etc. are NOT valid for sports participation physicals. Completed physical forms need to be turned in to the Eagan Athletic Office in person, faxed to 651-683-6910 or scanned and emailed to sherri.anderson@district196.org.
2026-2027 Sports Physical Form
If you need a new physical, there are several local options. Go to your family physician, or visit a local CVS Medical Clinic (usually around $50).
***Registration is now open for Winter Sports***
In order to sign-up for activities you will need to set-up an EduTrak Connect account.
For additional information on Athletic Registration, please click the link below to see start dates, fees, emails for coaches and a link to register.
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS:
A new application must be submitted every year, only one application is needed per household.
Click HERE to apply for Educational Benefits.
The process for reporting an absence: You will 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:
SENIOR PHOTOS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 2, 2026
Yearbook photo for seniors are due no later than MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026. Photo must be submitted directly to Jostens. Click the link or scan the code: https://photos.jostens.com/R7NJ68.
ACT Practice Test (grades 9-12)
Thu | Oct 15 | 8:00 a.m.-noon | $15 | FRMS
Lifeguarding plus Waterpark-Blended or In-Person (ages 15+) Fall Session
Thu-Sat | Oct 15-17 | 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | 3 sessions | $315 | BHMS
Water Safety Instructor-Blended or In-Person (ages 15+) -Fall Session
Thu-Sat | Oct 15-17 | 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | 3 sessions | $315 | BHMS
Only 5 spots left!
Advantage ACT Prep Course (grades 10-12)
Sat | Oct 31-Nov 21 | 9:00 a.m.-noon | 4 sessions | $180 | RMS
District 196 is once again offering an optional Protection Plan to families for $20 per iPad to cover the cost of potential theft/damage throughout the 26-27 school year. As was the case last year, families that qualify for the Educational Benefits Program can participate for free, so please sign up for the Educational Benefits Program which benefits the district many other ways. Available now, parents can purchase the iPad Protection Plan in EduTrak. Reviewing and acknowledging the Student iPad User Agreement is now part of the annual review process required to be completed the first time families log into Campus Parent.
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.
Use this LINK or QR to purchase tickets for EHS Events/Games.
We’re looking for volunteers to help out at Eagan High School! If you have a little time to spare and would like to lend a hand, we’d love to have your help.
Thank you for supporting EHS and our students!
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
