Eagan High School Newsletter

Across our community, state and nation the number of positive COVID cases is increasing with the Omicron variant. Please know that we continue to enforce mask wearing, sanitizing of the building, running HEPA filters in all spaces including classrooms and providing COVID test kits (courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Health) to all our of students.

Thank you for your support and assistance! Thank you for keeping students at home when they have symptoms and testing for COVID. Following the holiday break, our case numbers are significantly increasing - as are numbers everywhere. Please be sure to have students stay home if they test positive for COVID. Currently we are enforcing the 10-day isolation period at our schools. The Minnesota Department of Health will provide any further guidance soon.

We all need to work together in order to stay safe, continue to offer in-person education and persist through this pandemic. Stay warm!

Sincerely,

Dr. Polly Reikowski, Principal

A message was sent via School Messenger on January 3, 2022 to provide you with relevant information and timelines related to our “online” registration process for next school year.

CLICK HERE to review that message.

2022 Winter Session
Session runs: January 10, 2022 - February 18, 2022
Registration now open

Link to registration on EHS Website

Eagan HS will be photographing the entire Class of 2022 in the gym on Wednesday, January 12th during PAWS (9:19 – 9:34am).

This Lifetouch photo can be purchased - information on that opportunity will come soon!

Friday, January 14 - our faculty will be engaged in work as teaching teams and departments to refine and develop curriculum, lessons and assessments.

No School for Students

Monday, January 17

No School

We hope students and families will participate in programs, activities and service opportunities on this national day honoring the legacy of Dr. King.

Thursday, January 20 from 6:00-8:00 PM

Friday, January 21 from 7:30-8:30 AM - No School for Students on Friday

Teachers will be reaching out to parents/guardians via email with updates on the classes, the work being completed and the next units. In person meetings at conferences are offered on a drop in basis during the time offered. Please know that masks will be worn at conferences. It is useful to bring your student schedule with teacher names to the conferences. We will have a map of teacher locations on our web site and at the doors.

Interpreters will be provided - please contact Dr. Tara Hedlund 651-683-6918 or tara.hedlund@district196.org to Reserve a day and time for this service.

We all need a hand at times. Do you or your family need any gently used clothing, household, or hygiene items? Scan this QR code, and we can help!

Due to the nationwide shortage of bus drivers and absences because of COVID-19, the district faces daily challenges to ensure that bus routes to and from school are covered. These staff shortages may cause sudden bus schedule changes. To stay up to date on your child’s transportation schedule, parents are encouraged to download the mobile app Here Comes The Bus. The app allows parents to monitor arrival and drop-off times of their child’s bus, and is used by the District 196 Transportation Department to communicate directly to parents in real time about delays in bus arrival, bus number changes and more. To set up an account, download Here Comes The Bus and use the school district’s ID number 73500 and your child’s lunch account number/PIN (available in Infinite Campus Parent Portal). Parents can monitor buses for multiple children from a single account. More information can be found at www.District196.org/services/transportation/here-comes-the-bus.

There are many new opportunities offered through the district's Community Education program. Please take a look.

District 196 Commuity Ed

The Open-Door Pantry in Eagan has an increased need for diapers of all sizes. The pandemic has been very hard on families and a shortage of diapers has become a challenge.

In response to this need, the EHS Interact Club is organizing a diaper drive. This Diaper Drive will take place from January 10th – 21st. You can drop off diapers of any size at both EHS entrances. You will notice tubs and signs posted at both the east and south entrances. You can also drop off donated diapers outside Room 236 (Mr. Wirsbinski’s Room).

This drive has been planned in conjunction with EHS Parent/Teacher Conferences. As you arrive for conferences on January 20th or 21st, you can easily drop off your diapers as you enter school.

In the midst of this pandemic, it is wise to consult the advice of a doctor (Dr. Suess):

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”

Please remind students that all of us at school must be masked, and wearing them across our nose and mouths, at Eagan High School. We remind students often, but also need your support to keep all of us safe and at school. We are providing masks as needed to all students every day. Thanks!

Eagan High School is committed to engaging students in activities that foster the knowledge, skills and habits of mind necessary to be active learners, purposeful thinkers and responsible citizens.

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Email: EHSNews@district196.org
Website: https://ehs.district196.org/
Location: 4185 Braddock Trail, Eagan, MN, USA
Phone: 651-683-6900