EHS Newsletter

No School on Friday, Sept. 4th or Monday, Sept. 7th. Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend!

Freshman Tailgate!

When: Friday September 11th at 5:00-6:00PM. The game starts at 6:30PM

Who's invited: all 9th graders!

Where: The Football field behind Dakota Hills Middle School

Cost- $5 (on EduTrak home screen)

Included: A ticket to the game (normally $7), and dinner served by the LINK leaders! Dinner includes a hot dog, water and chips.

Students can be dropped off at the south entrance (by DHMS) and either walk outside around the west side of DHMS to the field or walk through the school onto the patio and down the stairs to the field.

You won't want to miss this event!!

EHS Homecoming Shirts are now available to everyone in the Eagan community. To order a shirt, go to your student's Edutrak account. Click on the grey shopping cart. You will then need to click "assign," fill out the form, and then check out. The shirts cost $12. The last day to order shirts is Tuesday, September 8, at noon.

Eagan High School Parent/Guardian Open House Grades 9-12

Date: Monday, September 14th

We are thrilled to welcome you to our annual Parent/Guardian Open House!

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into your student’s shoes, walk through their daily schedule, and meet our incredible teachers!

9th Grade BARR Team Meetings for Parents/Guardians (New This Year!)

· Time: 5:30 PM

· Details: For the very first time, we are kicking off the night with dedicated BARR team meetings for 9th-grade families! Please check your student’s schedule beforehand to find their team color. They will also text you a picture of their team color.

Meeting Locations:

· 🟦 Blue Team: Library

· 🟩 Green Team: Auditorium

· 🥈 Silver Team: Cafeteria

· ⚪ White Team: Lecture Room C

Open House for All Grades (9–12)

· Time: Following the 9th-Grade Team Meetings

· Details: The remainder of the evening is open to all families with students in grades 9–12. Come explore our school, follow your student’s schedule, and get excited for a fantastic school year ahead!

Time Schedule

1st Period 6:00-6:10

2nd Period 6:15-6:25

PAWS 6:30-6:40

3rd Period 6:45-6:55

4th Period 7:00-7:10

5th Period 7:15-7:25

6th Period 7:30-7:40

7th Period 7:45-7:55

If an interpreter is needed please email Dr. Hedlund tara.hedlund@district196.org

We will be able to print student schedules at the Main Office just inside the South Doors of EHS

BARR Newsletter

2026-2027 Fall Session - Registration Opens 8/31

Session runs: Sept. 23 - Oct. 28, 2026 (6 weeks)

Session Time: 2:45-4:15 on Wednesdays
Students will be in person up to 1 day a week-
Wednesdays - All Subjects
Attendance is required until they finish the course.

REGISTER FOR FALL SESSION

Want to help make the 2027 Senior Party an unforgettable celebration? Come join the planning committee! Whether you have lots of ideas, love planning events, or just want to lend a hand, we’d love to have you!

📅 When: Wednesday, September 23
⏰ Time: 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 Where: Eagan HS, Room 121

Come meet other parents, share ideas, and help us kick off the planning for a fantastic Senior Party for our 2027 graduates! 🎓✨

Please join us for an informational meeting about the 2027 Spring Break trip to the Dominican Republic. Student Eligible: Sophomores-Seniors in Spanish 3 or above.

Monday, Sept 21 at 6:30pm in Lecture Room A.

ATTENDANCE/ABSENCENOTIFICATION

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:

https://sites.google.com/apps.district196.org/infinitecampus/training-resources/written-documentation

Interested in robotics, engineering, STEM, or just trying something new? Come check out Blue Twilight 2220’s Robotics Open House on September 9th from 5:00–8:00 PM in Rooms 70 and 72! Students will have the opportunity to drive our robots, see them in action, and explore everything that goes into building a competitive robot—from mechanical assembly and electrical wiring to 3D printing, CNC machining, CAD design, and programming. We’ll also have our FRC robot that competed at the FIRST World Championship on display!

Parents and students are welcome to join us! Our parent meeting will follow on Thursday, September 10th from 6:00–8:30 PM in Lecture Room A. We hope to see you there!

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.

The 2027 Yearbook is on sale. Prices of the yearbook will continue to increase throughout the school year. Get yours before prices increase. Order today at https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A04003350

Student Recognition Ads (Baby Ads) are a section in the yearbook where loved ones can purchase a space to submit a photo(s) of a graduating senior along with a short message of love, pride, or encouragement. It’s a mini tribute to celebrate the senior's journey from childhood to graduation. Ads are $55 and can be purchased at www.jostens.com.

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 at https://photos.jostens.com/R7NJ68.

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.

Homecoming Week is September 28-October 3, 2026

Theme: Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat

Monday, September 28th

Girls Flag Football in the stadium at 6:30pm

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Dodgeball Tournament at 6:00pm in all gyms

Friday, October 2, 2026

Pepfest in the Gym, 1:40 - 2:25 PM

The Homecoming Football Game:

Friday, October 2, 2026, 6:30pm

Homecoming game - Eagan vs. Lakeville South

The Homecoming Dance:

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Homecoming dance - 7:30-10:30pm, EHS East Entrance and Gym

The 2026 Eagan Homecoming Dance is Saturday October 3, 2026 from 7:30 to 10:30pm. All EHS students with a current student ID can attend. Non-EHS guests must be current ISD196 9th thru 12th grade students in good standing at their home school , be pre-registered and approved , arrive with the host student, and present their school ID at check-in.

Semi-Formal attire is required.

Use this LINK or QR to purchase tickets for EHS Events/Games.

2026-2027 Calendar/Handbook

A printable version of Important Dates at EHS for 2026-2027 is available HERE.

Use this to plan ahead for the school year calendar including ending of trimesters (final exams) and no school days. Look ahead to Parent/Guardian and Teacher Conference dates and times.

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

Join ParentSquare HERE.