EHS Newsletter
Reminder - No school for students on Friday, September 26th! The entire day is used for Teacher Curriculum work and work in departments for planning.
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:
Picture Retakes: Monday, Oct 6th
Location - Spirit Hallway, 7:00am - 2:30pm.
RETAKES
Monday, October 6, 2025
Picture ID: EVT7JVBFW
Link to preorder pictures.
If students did not get a photo taken on August 28th - or the photo is not satisfactory, they need to be sure to get a photo taken on MONDAY, October 6th. This photo will be used for the Yearbook and on CAMPUS site as well as ID cards for all students.
Retakes and Returns:
If an order was placed before original picture day but the student missed it, there is no need to order again. If they have not yet ordered, they should use this code: EVT7JVBFW
Anyone needing a retake picture who has already been photographed should return their original picture package to the photographer.
If you ordered an EHS Homecoming Shirt for your student, they should have received it during PAWS today.
If you forgot to order a shirt, we have a limited number of shirts available that can be purchased today after school or on Monday 9/29 for $12 cash in the counseling office.
On Wednesday our Link Leaders talked to our freshmen and encouraged them to get involved in many of our Homecoming traditions. Listed below are our Homecoming activities that we encourage ALL students to get involved in!
- Activity Fairs at all lunch periods for students. September 29-October 1st
- Girls Flag Football Tournament, Tuesday, September 30th, 6:30 PM in the Stadium
- Dodgeball Tournament Thursday, October 2nd in the Gyms, 6 PM
- Pepfest Friday, October 3rd 1:50 PM
- Many athletic contests during the week including the Homecoming Football Game on Fri, Oct. 3rd at 7PM
- Homecoming Dance, Semiformal dress, 7:30 – 10:30 PM on Sat. Oct. 4th at EHS
- Homecoming Dress-up Days:
Tue, 9/30 Office vs Safari
Wed, 10/1 Adam Sandler Day
Thu, 10/2 Throw Back Thursday
Fri, 10/3 Eagan Out Day
Mon, 10/6 PJ Day
Sept. 29 - Oct. 1
Vision: Increased student involvement at EHS
The 2025 Student Activity Fair will take place on Sept. 29th - Oct 1st during all lunches. The first purpose of the Activity Fair is to get more students involved by showing them the opportunities they have at EHS. Research has demonstrated that student involvement in co-curricular activities leads to stronger connections and success for students. The second purpose of the fair is to get more students involved with Homecoming. We are anticipating three very exciting days!!!
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
Closed Campus - No Food Deliveries
Eagan HS Closed Campus – No Food Deliveries or Departure Without a Pass
EHS is a closed campus. Students are not allowed to depart from campus unless they have a valid pass to do so. Lunch time requires students to be in the Cafeteria (Commons) and not ordering in food. We have a Federally and State subsidized Food Program and cannot compete with that program. Any food delivered by services to the building, will be refused.
Students are not allowed to go to vehicles in the parking lot during the day – unless given a pass from the Attendance Office to do so. Call 651-683-6911
If a parent/guardian needs to have a student depart during the school day, or arrive late due to an appointment (medical, dental, counseling, etc.) a call to our Attendance Office is needed. Call 651-683-6911. A pass will be prepared for the student to depart and check back in upon return. Students may pick up the yellow pass anytime during the school day- it is on the front counter of the Attendance Office.
We are looking for juniors to apply for the Minnesota State High School League ExCEL award.
It is a recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, who show leadership qualities, and volunteer in their communities. Every member school of the League is invited to nominate one girl and one boy for the ExCEL Award. Nominees must:
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 their school
Volunteer in their 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)
Do not forward to the MSHSL - Mr. Elias forwards our selected winner from Eagan. Please do not have the recommendation letter filled out. Only the Eagan selected winners will need to provide a letter of recommendation.
The application is linked below:
You will be asked to make a copy - please save it under your name. You can then deliver it to Mr. Elias via email.
Specific Information for the Application
We are MSHSL Administrative Region 3AA
School address is 4185 Braddock Trail, Eagan, MN 55123
School phone number - 651-683-6900
For the past several years, many of us have participated in the Warrior 196 5K in September to honor the fallen service members who were graduates of our school district. With the race discontinued, our local wear blue: run to remember – Lakeville community has decided to highlight our fallen 196 graduates with our next monthly run/walk on Saturday, September
27 at 8 a.m. at Casperson Park in Lakeville. Our events begin with a Circle of Remembrance where we call out names of fallen service members and in doing so, create a living memorial. We then take purposeful steps in honor of the fallen, the fighting, and the families. This is not a race, no registration is required, and there is never any cost to participate. After the circle, I will review a 3-mile route, but no distance is too far or too short to remember. All ages and ability levels are welcome; strollers and 4-legged friends are also welcome to join.
Please feel free to invite anyone who may want to join in remembering our 196 grad who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Let me know if you have any questions. If you are on Facebook, I regularly update event information on our wear blue: run to remember – Lakeville Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16HJ5aH1un/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Thank you,
Susan Craig
Math teacher, AVHS
Community Coordinator, wear blue: run to remember – Lakeville
2025-2026 Fall Session Has Started
Session runs: Sept. 24 - Oct. 29, 2025 (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.
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.
District196 Stadium Rules and Expectations for Football Games
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)
Homecoming week is September 29-October 4, 2025
Theme: ROLL CATS
Tuesday, September 30th
Girls Flag Football in the stadium at 6:30pm - tickets at the door for this event
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Dodgeball Tournament at 6:00pm in all gyms
Friday, October 3, 2025
Pepfest in the Gym, 1:40 - 2:25 PM
The Homecoming Game:
Friday, October 3, 2025
Homecoming game - Eagan vs. Farmington 7 PM, Stadium at EHS
Tickets through GoFan
The Homecoming Dance:
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Homecoming dance - 7:30-10:30pm, Main Gym
The 2025 Eagan Homecoming Dance is Saturday October 4, 2025 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.
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
