EVHS Weekly Announcements

Upcoming Dates:

Friday, October 4 - No School, HS Data Analysis Day

Thursday, October 10 - Family/Teacher Conferences, 5:30-8:30pm, in-person

Friday, October 11 - No School, Family/Teacher Conferences, 7:30-9:30am, Zoom

October 17 & 18 - No School, State Teachers' Convention

This week is our Q1 mid-term week. Gradebooks should be updated and students will take time to reflect on their progress in each of their classes. Students will also preview their Q2 schedules in Advisory this week. In our quest to partner with you in support of your students and their learning, we will be hosting conferences next Thursday and Friday, October 10 and 11. This is an opportunity for you to meet with your students’ teachers and discuss their progress so far this term. Parents and guardians are invited to meet teachers either in person for drop-in conferences on Thursday evening (5:30pm – 8:30pm on October 10th) or via Zoom on Friday morning (7:30am – 9:30am on October 11th). More details will follow in a separate communication later this week.

Football will be selling t-shirts in support of our Tackle Cancer fundraiser starting next week. A table will be set up in the commons before school, 7-7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, October 7-11. Tees are $20 and all profits go to the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund. Join us on Monday, October 7 for our annual Dodge Ball tournament and, of course, next Friday, October 11 for our Tackle Cancer home football game vs. Lakeville South. Wear your shirts for a PINK OUT!

Monday, October 14th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In accordance with state statute, our Social Studies teachers across the district have put together lessons for students addressing historical and/or contemporary topics related to our Indigenous communities.

We’re interested in getting some feedback from our students about the quality of those lessons and will administer a very brief survey to our students at the end of the lesson in their Social Studies class.

Per school district policy, parents/guardians are welcome to preview a paper copy of the survey available from the Main Office of the school. If you have additional questions, please contact Todd Beach, District 196 Lead Teacher in History and Social Sciences, at todd.beach@district196.org. Thank you.

Attention current 10th and 11th grade students: It’s time to think ahead to ahead to spring break 2026 where you could visit Paris and Spain! Register today using THIS LINK and encourage your friends to join you on this incredible journey to the City of Lights and the Wonders of Spain! You’ve studied the history and geography, now travel and experience the culture of these destinations. Contact Dr. Beach to learn more, todd.beach@district196.org

Attention all students who park in the Teen Center Lot and South Lot at EVHS:

Please ensure that you are not parking in handicapped spaces or spaces designated for pickleball players. The Apple Valley Police Department patrols these lots and WILL ticket cars that are illegally parked in these spaces.

School pictures are ready!

If you need to order pictures, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number. All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More about the Smilesafe program here.

Picture packages arrived and were sent home via English classes.

Retake Day is October 22nd.

Thank you!

Are you looking for some new Eastview apparel? Look no further than the Eastview School Store. Our online store is open and ready to take your order. We have a variety of apparel items that can be ordered online at https://eastview-school-store.square.site/ and picked up at Eastview’s west security desk between the hours of 7:30 and 3:30. You will receive an email when your order is ready for pick up. Usually within 24-48 hours. In the spirt of Homecoming week, the store will also be open during lunch September 24, 25 and 26th to allow students to stop by and make a purchase. The school store is located at the east end of the commons. Please contact Andrea Mohr if you have any questions.

Please make sure to fill out the medication consent form in Campus that allows your student to have Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Tums, and other over the counter creams like Hydrocortisone and Bacitracin should they need them. District nurses are unable to administer these medications without parent permission.

Thank you!

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The Eastview Baseball Team is selling Water Softener Salt this fall. Options and pricing are:

• $8.75 for Extra Coarse
• $9.25 for Pellets
• $9.75 for Rust Remover

We deliver!! Water Softener Salt will be delivered the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 26th. Contact Coach Pat Strey if you are interested in purchasing. Patrick.strey@district196.org.

Tackle Cancer Dodgeball Fundraiser in Eastview’s Main Gym from 6 PM – 9 PM. Cost: An entrance donation of $1 to $1 million. No change will be made. 100% of funds raised go to cancer research. Each team is guaranteed one game: single-elimination tournament (rules). Interested in forming a dodgeball team? See here. Students must register a team by Friday, October 4 at noon. All students are welcome!

Students can serve detentions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:40-4:00pm in C134. Morning Detention from 6:55-7:35am in Student Services is another option Monday-Friday. Detention is a quiet study hall where students are expected to work independently.

Detentions earned for the first (5) tardies in a class and then every three tardies after that need to be served within three weeks of notice or additional consequences and restricted opportunities may result.

Contact Mr. Arrale or Mr. Habeck in Student Services with questions.

All students parking in Student Lots need to have a Fall Semester Parking Permit between 7:30am and 2:30pm on school days. Tickets will be issued to cars that are parked without a permit, parked illegally on the yellow lines or parked in the north faculty lot. Tickets need to be paid within (5) school days.

Having unpaid parking fines will limit opportunities, participation and your car may be towed. There is FREE parking at the Johnny Cake Activity Center parking lots south of Eastview High School near the Tennis Courts. In these lots, please ensure that you are not parking in handicapped spaces or spaces designated for pickleball players. The Apple Valley Police Department patrols these lots and WILL ticket cars that are illegally parked in these spaces.

One-Day permits may be purchased for $5 from the EVHS Attendance Office prior to 7:40am each school day.

All part-time Post Secondary Enrollment Option students can purchase a discounted fall parking pass from Mr. Habeck in Student Services.

Students can benefit from an opportunity for academic support every Wednesday afternoon from 2:40pm – 4:15pm in room C150. Students are supported to complete their schoolwork learning in a supervised setting. In addition students can also utilize the WIN program to make up tests they may have missed. Students can get this approved through their teacher ahead of time and the test will be ready for them to take during WIN. Faculty and staff are available along with upper-class peer tutors (especially skilled in Mathematics). Students will identify their priorities (“What I Need” or “What’s Important Now”), create a plan for the most efficient use of their time, celebrate their accomplishments, and leave with a plan for continued success. Students do not need to sign up in advance for WIN Time. We do ask that students plan to be there for the start at 2:40pm so they can benefit from the full support. We will keep a log of students and their engagement (arrival/departure time and their focus/work while they are there). For students needing transportation home, activity buses will be available departing at 4:45pm.

Attention Parents: Not all textbooks were returned at the end of last school year. Please take a moment to check your shelves and desks for any textbooks that need to be returned for use by this year’s students. All materials can be dropped off in the Learning Commons during school hours.

Thank you for your assistance!

The Flash is Eastview's weekly student news production and the 4Cast is Eastview's bi-weekly student announcements newscast.

Check out the latest of both newscasts here.

Hi 2025 Senior parents - welcome to a whirlwind year that will be capped off with an amazing send off for your graduates at the 2025 Senior Party!!

The senior party is a parent-run all-nighter that takes place the night of graduation, and believe it or not, planning starts now. The 2024 party was a huge hit and the Committee Chairs are ready to share their insights and pass the torch.

The success of this special night takes the involvement of a core group of committee chairs, with the support of additional parent volunteers throughout the year. We are looking for a group of parents who are interested in an active role. Some of the lead positions include Party Chair/Co-Chair, Treasurer, Social Media, Decorations, Entertainment, Ticket Sales, Donations, Event Planner, Food, Volunteer Coordination, and more.

Please bring a friend and join us on Tues 10/8 at 6:30pm in the Eastview Commons to hear more. If you cannot attend, but are interested in chairing a committee or helping out, please send your contact info to eastviewseniorparty@gmail.com

Just for fun...here are a couple of student quotes from the 2024 party feedback...you know you want to be part of these kinds of memories!

It was an amazing experience all around. I enjoyed every part of it and I felt that the crew behind the scenes did an amazing job of keeping everyone entertained. There were so many activities to choose from that I never felt bored or like I didn’t have anything to do. From the horse racing to the concert I thought all of it was so put together and was a very enjoyable night all around. I enjoyed being able to see everyone one last time before summer started then college. Especially after such an important day with graduation, ending it with that part was perfect!

The senior party was one of the best nights of my high school experience. It was the last time all my friends were in the same place and I could laugh and make one of a kind memories with them. The worst part of the party was leaving, I almost cried watching all my classmates that I knew I wouldn’t see over the summer again walk away for a final time. The senior party has been one of my conversation topics meeting people in college because of all the fun things I got to do during it. Being hypnotized and riding a bull are things that I may not get the opportunity to do again, so I cherish everything that I got to do that night and will be looking back on those memories for the rest of my life. That night meant the world to me and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

The senior party was an incredible opportunity to spend one final night inside Eastview with my peers. It provided a sense of unity and celebration that really made up for our lack thereof when we started high school due to the pandemic. We got to enjoy each other’s company and recognize our accomplishments. It was an amazing opportunity and a memory I will never forget.

Hope to see you on 10/8.

2024 Senior Party Committee

The deadline for submitting your senior photo to the yearbook is NOVEMBER 15th, 2024.

Click here for Instructions for Senior Portrait Submission

To maximize the consistency of each senior portrait, our yearbook staff will be utilizing a vertical

"head/shoulder" photo. No props (athletic equipment, instruments, etc.) and no SnapChat filters will be

permitted. This type of portrait allows us to provide consistency in our photos, as well as offer the most clarity in space provided for each senior. The yearbook staff reserves the right to crop any submitted picture to meet these expectations.

ASVAB Assessment: This year, Eastview will offer the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Career Exploration Assessment for all 11th and 12th graders on Thursday, November 14 during periods 1-5. This assessment offers a unique opportunity for students to learn about themselves and plan a path for their future after high school. The ASVAB also provides a Military Entrance Score (AFQT) for students who may be interested in perusing a career in the military. You can find more information about this assessment at the ASVAB Career Exploration Program website.

There is no cost to take the ASVAB. Interested students should complete this form by Monday, November 4th. Students will be notified of their confirmed registration on Tuesday, November 5th. If you have any questions, please contact Suze Fulford at susanne.fulford@district196.org or 952-431-8915.

• Minnesota National College Fair
  

• Minneapolis Convention Center on Oct. 22nd and 23rd. View colleges and pre-register here!

• Senior College Application Day - UPDATED DATE

• Tuesday, October 29th – Periods 1-7 and until 3:00 PM

• Flex Room - Learning Commons

• Receive assistance on your applications, essays, and the college admission process from Counselors and Admission Representatives.

• October is Minnesota Goes to College Month – some waive fees!

• Paying for College - Financial Aid Night

• Monday, November 18th at 6:30 pm in the PAC

• Presented by Financial Aid Professional

Senior Seminar

Counselors will meet with all seniors during their Social Studies classes on September 20th to share information about post-high school planning and steps in the college application process. We will then be meeting with all seniors one on one at some point during the remainder of Quarter 1. We will have all our seniors sign up for this 1:1 appointment during our seminar day.

• Presentation

• EVHS College Application Process

• EVHS Transcript Request Process - with our new payment system, the district is still working out the process to order transcripts. We appreciate your patience as we work out the details.

Financial Aid Updates

The Department of Education has changed the FAFSA launch date to December 1. The hope is that the delay allows any glitches to be resolved in advance.

Need help understanding the financial aid options for college? Attend free virtual sessions for high school students and families offered by a collaborative of financial aid experts starting October 1. All sessions will have interpretation in Spanish, Somali and Hmong. Students who attend any of the sessions will be entered into a $1,000 scholarship drawing. For session dates, topics and to register, visit https://bit.ly/RSFAFSA. Contact tpribnow@ecmc.org with any questions.

COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, AND MILTARY VISITS START

Prior to the university/college visits students should stop by the Counseling Office and get a pass to attend. The university/college visits are small group meetings typically lasting 20/30 minutes. These admission reps are often times the same people that review college applications, it's a great connection for students. Military visits are during the lunch hour in Student Services.

Park Nicollet’s Growing Through Grief counselor, Jenny Simmonds, will be offering a weekly grief group for Eastview students who have experienced the death of a significant family member (parent, sibling, caregiver, etc.). If your teen is living with loss and you think they could benefit from participating in a grief group, please contact Molly Wellik at molly.wellik@district196.org and we will connect with your student regarding their interest.

Follow us Instagram to stay connected to the latest college and career resources and events for students and families.

Instagram: @evhscollegeandcareer

There will be an informational meeting for any student interested in joining the District 196 Figure Skating team on Oct 8 at 7pm at Eastview High School in the lecture room. This meeting is for anyone who has never been on the figure skating team. We will talk about the team, how the season works and the fun opportunities open to members of Icettes Figure Skating Team. Hope to see you there!

GOT SPIRIT? LETS HEAR IT!

Join Eastview Sideline Cheer for the 2024-2025 Basketball Season!

We have openings for enthusiastic cheerleaders to support our boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams. Cheering at all the home games, as well as all postseason tournament games.

Eligibility: Open to all EVHS students (grades 9-12) for the 2024-2025 school year, regardless of gender.

Tryout Dates: Please see the dates listed below. We can’t wait to meet you!

Sign Up: Scan the QR code to complete your tryout registration via our Google form.

Open Gym

Date: Sunday October 20, 2024

Time: 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Location: East Commons

*optional but encouraged

Tryout Information Meeting

Date: Sunday October 20, 2024

Time: 6:45pm to 7:30pm

Location: C250 (2nd floor)

*optional but encouraged

*parents/guardians invited to attend

Tryout Dates

Monday October 21, 6:30pm to 9pm - South Gym (material/skills learning)

Thursday October 24, 6:30pm to 9pm - South Gym (material/skills learning)

Monday October 28, 6:30pm to 9pm - South Gym (final tryout/judge performance)

If you have any questions, or the tryout dates conflict with your schedule please contact Sideline Cheer Coach LaShelle Walters at LaShelle.Walters@gmail.com

We are so excited to meet you!

Go Lightning!

• Alpine Ski (Downhill) Informational Meeting: The preseason informational meeting for Alpine Ski will be Wednesday October 9 in Room C250 from 7:00 - 8:00pm.
• We welcome skiers of all abilities. If you can ski, we can teach you to race!
• Come learn what the Alpine Race Team has to offer. Meet the coaches & team captains.
• Visit https://www.eevalpine.org/ for more information.

Boys volleyball instructional open gyms start next week. If you’re interested in boys volleyball, it’s a great chance to learn the game and play some games while you do it. The competitive season is in the spring. If you’re interested or have questions, visit the boys volleyball website or contact Head Coach Ryan Dehnel. (Ryan.dehnel@district196.org)

Our captains are hosting fall captains practice for new and returning players at Valleywood Golf Course on Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30, and Sundays from 11:00-12:30. Bring your golf bag, and meet our captains on the putting green for some chipping, putting, and range ball hitting. See Mr. Currie with any questions.

Boys Basketball Breakdown Sports Fall League Registration Now Open!

The 2024 Breakdown Sports USA Fall League registration is now open for all 9-12 Eastview High School students interested in playing boys basketball. We will have six parent volunteer coached teams this year with one Varsity, three JV/B, and two Freshmen levels.

We will play in the Metropolitan 4-week league with two back-to-back games on Sundays starting Oct. 20 through Nov. 10.

Learn more and register here: https://eastviewhoops.sportngin.com/register/form/272596169

DISTRICT SPORTS

Eastview Mountain Bike Team Success!!

The Eastview Mountain Bike (MTB) Team is off to a fantastic start to the 2024 race season. A few weeks into the race season, the team has two races under their belt with some impressive results. For those who are not familiar with this team or the sport, Eastview has had a team competing with the 196MTB under the Minnesota Cycling Association for more than eight years.

In recent years, Eastview has achieved many top 5 finishes and even produced race-winning athletes. In 2021, one of our racers, James Povolny, took home the varsity state championship and now racing in college. The exciting thing about our team, is seeing the entire team rise to a very high level. Not only are multiple racers achieving top 10 and top 5 finishes, but many athletes are winning races in their respective categories.

These fantastic finishes have led to something special. Last year, the Eastview team brought home its first overall team win in a late-season race—a significant accomplishment for the program, athletes, and coaches.

"This victory served as a catalyst for a 'lightning' start to the 2024 season! The Eastview team has kicked off the season with 3 consecutive overall high school team wins, while the middle school team has triumphed in the last two races within their respective division."

Among those team wins, there were two very notable individuals who won their categories in Boys Varsity and Girls JV3. And wouldn’t you know, it was the brother-sister duo of Miles and Margo Bremer!

Congratulations to all riders for their accomplishments and impressive start to the race season. Wishing all riders continued success as they prepare for the final races of the season.

For more information about our team and upcoming events please visit our website at www.196mtb.org.

The National Art Honor Society (Art Club) will be holding its next meeting on Monday, October 7 from 2:30-4:00 in room B126. We will be talking about upcoming events and playing Pictionary. New members welcome! Contact Mr G in B1 cluster with questions.

The Math Team will have informational meetings on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:10 in room A105, and at 2:30 in room C130. Our practices will begin on Monday, October 14th at 2:40 in room C130. Please see Mr. Fusco or Mr. Tomlinson if you have any questions.

J-Club will be watching Spirited Away for Halloween. Snacks are provided. $1 donations appreciated. Please join us on Tuesday, October 15th and 22nd from 2:30-4:00 in room B320. All are welcome.

Don’t miss Eastview’s fall play, The Ice Fishing Play. Written by Minneapolis playwright Kevin Kling, it is a ridiculously funny show about what really goes on in an ice fishing house in Northern Minnesota. Experience goofy Minnesota accents and unexpected visitors. Thursday-Saturday, October 10-12. Buy your tickets at the door, or get them online at https://evhs.district196.org/arts/performing/theater

On Friday, September 27th, the Eastview Marching Band thrilled the fans in the stands with their 2024 show, “Strength and Musicianing”, at the Homecoming football game. Early the next morning, they hit the road and competed against 21 other bands at the Iowa Regional 2024 Bands of America Championship. After a full day of competition, they took 3rd in their division and 5th overall. Congrats to all the students, faculty, and staff for three more amazing performances!

Photo Credit: Steven R. Wolf, Other Side Images

Congratulations to the Eastview Debate Team on a tremendous performance in their season debut! On Saturday, September 28, EVHS competed at the Wayzata Debate Tournament (Public Forum/Congressional Debate formats) and the Eastview Debate Tournament (Classic Debate format). Top award winners include Max Huberty and Sahiti Atluri (3rd Place, Varsity Classic Debate), Abby Tranter and Herawie Kebede (2nd Place, Varsity Public Forum Debate), Sai Reddy and Anna Rezcallah (2nd Place, Varsity Classic Debate), Pranya Duvvuru (2nd Place, Junior Varsity Congressional Debate), and KaiMing Peterson and Emily Brewster (Champions, Novice Classic Debate). A full list of tournament award winners this season can be found here.

Congratulations to the Voices staff for earning 3rd place in the MNJEA State wide competition for their 2024 publication! This was awarded for the magazine that was completed in the Spring of last school year.

They were honored Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at the Minnesota Journalism Convention at the University of Minnesota.

Representing the staff were: Aevyn Nguyen, Maggie Xu, Bishesta Amatya.

Current members on the Voices staff are listed below. Kellie Sagmoen is the Voices Advisor.

Editors in Chief: Aevyn Nguyen and Maggie Xu

Kendra Bailey

Emily Brewster

KhanhLam Lambuu

Gabby Cook

Momo Lee

Aneela Mahbub

Bishesta Amatya

Caroline Choi

Nawal Barre

Swanthana Lakkaraju

Caroline Simon

Janhitha Guntimadugu

We are having a brief COSTUME CREW meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 2:45 in room A114 (former teachers’ lounge). This in on the east end of the commons. We will provide an overview of what the crew will do for Les Mis and Bravo.

Spread the word!

Come and see what all the fun is about! A great way to meet new friends! Tons of laughs! Amazing music! Games and guest speaker!

Every other Monday we meet at South Suburban Church from 6:30-8:30. Monday Oct 7 – Everyone is welcome!

Project Explore Craft Fair … Come one, come all!

Over 50 crafters, there’s something for everyone! Food and beverages on sale.

Sat | Oct 5 | 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | FREE | VMS | Valley Middle School, 900 Garden View Dr, Apple Valley

Group Guitar Lessons (ages 9-15)

Mon | Oct 7-Nov 11 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | 6 sessions | $55 | SHMS

Less than 5 spots left!

Archery Adventure Camp (ages 9-17)

Mon | Oct 7-28 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $85 | PW

Less than 5 spots left!

Lifeguarding plus Waterpark Blended Learning (ages 15+)

Thu-Sat | Oct 17-19 | 3 sessions | $315 | BHMS

Thriller Line Dance (adult and child ages 10-14)

Tue | Oct 22 | 6:15-7:15 p.m. | $19 | RE

Advantage ACT Prep Course (grades 10-12)

Tue | Oct 29-Dec 3 | 5:45-8:45 p.m. | 4 sessions | $180 | DHMS

Ghosts and Goblins (ages 6-16)

Wed | Oct 30 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | $36 | FRMS

Eastview High School's announcements are sent out bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. An announcement archive can be found at www.evhs.district196.org.

Email: Eastview@district196.org
Website: evhs.district196.org
Location: 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952-431-8900
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Twitter: @EVHSLightning