EHS Newsletter
ALERT: Parent/TeacherConferences:
Thurs. evening, Oct. 9th & Fri. morning Oct.10th
Parent/Teacher Conferences - No appointments needed. Teachers will be seated by departments on the main level hallways and in the Commons on ground level. These are drop in, limited time opportunities to connect with teachers and counselors.
When:
Thursday, October 9 - 5:30-8:30 PM
Friday, October 10 - 7:30-9:30 AM (No School for Students on Friday)
Where: EHS Commons and Main Level - seated by department. Map of locations by teacher name will be on our website and available at the South and East Entries.
Do you need an interpreter for either of these dates/times? Contact Dr. Tara Hedlund tara.hedlund@district196.org
Need a conference map with teacher locations? Download maps below:
Reminder - No school for students on Friday, October 10th! Parent Teacher Conferences.
Also, No school for students on Thursday and Friday, October 16-17 for MEA.
Every year the Senior Class members nominate classmates for Difference Makers.
Difference Makers are students who have demonstrated commitment to EHS programs, community programs and service efforts. Senior class members voted for a number of candidates. The following 22 seniors were chosen as Difference Makers in the school and community. They were honored at the pepfest and football game on October 3rd.
Check out the amazing bio's of our 2026 Difference Makers!
Congratulations to:
Kyle Ahrens, Greta Bergh, Greta Blom, Frederick Britto, Collin Cecka, Naomi Ford, Liam Frank, Olivia Groebner, Aryan Kain, Cassan Li, Tessa Marton, Zoe Melakie, Olivia Molloy, Tristin Nguyen, Hiba Rahman, Bella Rice, Zach Roxas, Aden Selim, Saanvi Seth, Anokhi Shah, Sophie Sherman, Dina Simon
CALLING ALL JUNIORS
We are looking for our next Excel Candidate!! If the following criteria describes you – please apply!
- Be a junior in high school
- Make satisfactory progress toward graduation
- Participate in an MSHSL fine arts and/or athletic activity
- Hold a leadership position(s) in school
- Volunteer in your community
- Meet MSHSL General Eligibility Requirements (Bylaw 206)
The application is due electronically to Mr. Elias no later than Friday, November 14, 2025. Please email it to Jason.elias@district196.org (do not send to apps address)
The application is linked below:
Insert link
You will be asked to make a copy – please save it under your name. You can then deliver it to Mr. Elias via email.
Interested in planning the 2026 Senior Party - come join the committee!
Who: Class of 2026 Parents
When: Wednesday October 22nd, at 6:30 PM
Where: Eagan HS Room 121
Be Prepared: Winter Weather Guidance and Emergency Notification Test
As winter approaches, we want to keep you informed about how school schedule changes are handled during severe weather or unsafe road conditions. While our priority is to keep students in school whenever possible, adjustments may be necessary. Learn more on theWeather-Related Schedule Changes webpage, including how decisions are made, how families are notified, and what to expect on an E-Learning day.
🔔 Emergency Notification Test: A districtwide test will take place onThursday, Oct. 16 at 4:30 p.m. tIf we need to close school due to weather or contact you about an emergency, we will use the ParentSquare system to reach you via phone, text and email. Please keep your contact information up to date in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal so you receive the information.
There have been recent measles cases in Minnesota, including in Dakota County. No cases have been reported in our schools, but because measles spreads easily, it’s important for students to be up to date on their immunizations. Families with state insurance or no insurance can access the MMR vaccine through the Dakota County Immunization Clinic.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
All Day at Dakota Hills Middle School (lunch will be provided)
The Youth Frontiers Respect Retreat® inspires students to respect themselves more, to respect others and to stand up for respect in your school. The retreat reminds students that they matter, and that there is a supportive community of educators, mentors and classmates around them. We challenge students with the message that someone acting with character does not make fun of, bully or torment anyone for any reason. We engage the bystanders to stand up for the value of respect in your hallways, lunch lines and classrooms. Participation in the retreat results in cognitive, attitudinal and behavioral shifts that decrease students’ distractions to learning and build a positive school community.
This is a high energy day filled with games, music, talks and small group discussions.
The cost is $25
Register in your cart in EduTrak https://district196.cf.edutrakconnect.com/
Free or reduced price if your student qualifies for Educational Benefits
Deadline to register 10/20/25 (or until full)
See your counselor if you need a scholarship
SENIOR PHOTOS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Yearbook photo for seniors are due no later than MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025. Photo must be submitted directly to Jostens. Click the link or scan the code: https://photos.jostens.com/R7NJ68.
We want to identify students by their preferred nicknames, so we created a form to help with that. This is what the form says: So you go by Jake, but we put you in the yearbook as Jacob? Or you go by your middle name instead of your first name? Please fill out this form so the yearbook staff can correctly identify you in the 25-26 yearbook. You have until the end of September to change your name in the book. After that, we cannot guarantee your name will be changed.
Attention All Student Athletes and Families
Athletic Registration Information Winter Sports 2025-26
Sports Physical Information 2025-2026
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.
2025-2026 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.
High School Students:
- Must purchase a ticket and show their high school ID.
- Home team students must sit on the home side of the stadium.
- Visiting team students or students from other high schools must sit on the visitors' side.
Elementary and Middle School Students:
- Must purchase a ticket and be accompanied by an adult (parent/guardian/caretaker) at all times.
- It is recommended that these students sit with their supervising adult.
- Inappropriate behavior will result in the child sitting with the supervising adult and may lead to a ban from future games.
Additional Rules:
- Gates open one hour prior to kick-off
- No Backpacks/Bags allowed in the Stadium. All purses/small handbags are subject to search upon entry.
- No outside food/beverage is allowed to be brought in the Stadium.
- No entrance after halftime, even with a purchased ticket.
- No re-entry. Once someone leaves, they will not be readmitted.
- No footballs or other athletic equipment.
- Must watch game from bleachers. Loiterers exit without refund.
CLICK HERE for more details.
Purchase Game Tickets through GoFan
We are using a new ticketing system – GoFan
https://gofan.co/app/school/MN9763
Skip the lines and pre-purchase your tickets!
We are now offering a Fall Sports Pass for all Athletic Events (This does not include post season, section or state events)
Cost $60
Individual Tickets
Adults $9
Students $7
Seniors (62+) – No charge for regular season athletic events
(Athletic events for ISD 196 9th-12th grade students are free with student ID
EXCEPT Football Games)
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:
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
