EHS Newsletter
Online application and payment for the EHS Winter Trimester 2026-2027 Parking Permit begins on Monday, November 9th at 5 PM for seniors only. Application for juniors begins on Monday, November 16th at 5 PM and ends on Thursday, November 19th at 5 PM.
Parents and guardians of seniors can pay the Parking Tag fee ($80) from the convenience of your computer, via EduTrak. The link for EduTrak can be found at https://district196.cf.edutrakconnect.com/
Parking permits for Winter Trimester will be handed out to Seniors only on Monday, November 23rd and Tuesday, November 24th. Permits for juniors will be handed out on Monday, November 30th. Permits will be distributed before school in the lower east entrance and during all lunches at the bottom of the stairs leading to the student commons.
Junior parking permits will be awarded-through a lottery system using the applications received by Thursday, November 19th, 5 PM deadline. Sophomores are not eligible for parking permits.
Students with parking tickets are ineligible for a permit during the following trimester.
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.
STUDENT RECOGNITION ADS ARE ALSO DUE NOVEMBER 2, 2026
Student Recognition Ads (Baby Ads) are a section in the yearbook where parents/guardians 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, click on yearbook, and scroll down to Recognition Ads.
This November, Minnesota voters will consider a constitutional amendment to increase school funding statewide, without raising taxes.
Here are a few key facts:
The Permanent School Fund is a trust fund that has supported public education since Minnesota became a state in 1858.
The fund has grown from $675 million in 2010 to more than $2.3 billion in 2026, driven by revenue from school trust lands and investment earnings.
The proposed amendment does not raise property taxes, income taxes, sales taxes, or any other tax. Instead, it proposes to modernize the distribution formula.
The proposal later received strong bipartisan support from the Minnesota Legislature, but requires voter approval because it's part of our state constitution.
If voters approve it, the amendment would increase funding for public schools while preserving the long-term strength of the school trust fund.
Learn more at district196.org/vote2026
For constitutional amendments, if a voter skips the question on the ballot, it counts as a NO vote. We encourage families, staff, and community members to be informed and vote on or before November 3.
Thinking About Wearing a Costume at EHS for Halloween?
If a student is planning to wear a costume here are the expectations:
- Faces cannot be covered - masks, face painting
- Safety is important! Be sure the person can function safely at school
- No fake (or real) weapons of any kind
- School appropriate attire is required
National Letter of Intent is a binding commitment by an athlete to play collegiate athletics for a particular college or university in exchange for a scholarship. (This means your senior is signing a commitment to a Division I or Division II school to play a sport and receiving athletic financial aid for playing the sport. This would also mean the college or university has been in contact with you and your senior about the signing the paperwork. )
(This is not the signing date for D-III or JUCO or NAIA Schools)
November 11, 2026 is the first of three signing time periods for prospective senior student-athletes, who have played at Eagan, to sign their National Letters of Intent.
We will celebrate our D-1 and D-2 athletes at this signing.
If you have a senior (12th Grade) student who will be signing to play college athletics during this time period please fill out the following form:
In a move designed to elevate student voices in district governance, the District 196 School Board has approved a proposal to add two non-voting student representatives to the Board.
The plan, approved by the Board at its regular October 12 meeting, calls for the new student members to begin their terms in January (2027). Applications will be open for a two-week period in October and close November 1.
The initiative stems from feedback gathered from current Board members, district administration, students, and a review of similar models used in other school districts. Student voice and engagement on school boards are gaining statewide momentum through advocacy by the Minnesota Youth Council and Minnesota School Boards Association.
All 10th- and 11th-grade students will receive information about the opportunity and be eligible to apply. A committee of district leaders, school administrators, and School Board members will review applications, interview candidates, and select the final two students by mid-December. The district sent an invitation to apply to all 10th- and 11th-grade students through StudentSquare on Oct. 18, 2026. The applications will close on Nov. 1.
To ensure continuity, the student board positions will fill two-year, staggered terms. During the inaugural year, the School Board will appoint one 10th-grade student to a two-year term and one 11th-grade student to a one-year term. Moving forward, one new 10th grader will be selected each year. Term lengths will run from January to January, allowing representatives to complete their service midway through their senior year.
In addition to their school board duties, selected representatives will attend 8th- and 12th-grade Student Cabinet meetings. There, they will join the superintendent and director of secondary education to hear broader perspectives from students across different grade levels and schools.
Interested students with questions about the roles may contact the director of secondary education, eric.hansen@district196.org.
With the onset of darker mornings, prioritizing safety for both students and drivers is crucial. If your student bikes to school, ensure they are equipped with a reliable white headlight and red rear light on their bicycle to enhance visibility. The most basic requirement of Minnesota law is to fit the bike with a white front light and a red rear light which must be clean and working properly, when cycling between sunset and sunrise. It's important for bikers to stop at intersections and avoid darting into traffic, as drivers may struggle to see them without proper lighting. Encourage them to always cross streets at designated crosswalks, especially those with lighted flashers, to maximize their safety. As a community, we must work together to promote awareness and caution, ensuring a safe journey for everyone during these darker hours.
Attention All Student Athletes and Families
Athletic Registration Information Winter Sports 2026-27
Sports Physical Information 2026-2027
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.
2026-2027 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.
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:
Advantage ACT Prep Course (grades 10-12)
Sat | Oct 31-Nov 21 | 9:00 a.m.-noon | 4 sessions | $180 | RMS
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.
Use this LINK or QR to purchase tickets for EHS Events/Games.
We’re looking for volunteers to help out at Eagan High School! If you have a little time to spare and would like to lend a hand, we’d love to have your help.
Thank you for supporting EHS and our students!
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
