EHS Newsletter

MN Teacher Convention break (no school) for students on Thursday and Friday this week (October 16-17). What is Teacher Convention? In Minnesota students are off school the third Thursday and Friday in October for Teacher Convention dates and the weekend. Teachers will have the opportunity to attend the largest professional development conference in Minnesota sponsored by Education Minnesota..

On Monday, October 13th the District 196 School Board honored our National Merit Scholars. Congratulation to the Class of 2026 National Merit Scholars!

CALLING ALL JUNIORS

We are looking for our next Excel Candidate!! If the following criteria describes you – please apply!

• 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 school
• Volunteer in your 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)

The application is linked below:

MSHSL ExCEL Application - (Click this link and then hit "make a copy" – please save it under your name.)

You can then deliver it to Mr. Elias via email.

The Future of Technology in Our Schools is on the Ballot in November

This November, our community will vote on renewing and increasing the technology levy that supports our schools. First approved in 2015, this levy is what makes things like student iPads, digital curriculum, Wi-Fi, and cybersecurity possible every day. If the levy isn’t renewed, the district would lose more than $9.1 million each year—funds we count on to keep students connected and learning. Early voting opens this Friday, Sept. 19!

Learn more at district196.org/techlevy.

Keeping Student Data Safe

As technology becomes a bigger part of daily operations, online threats continue to grow. In District 196, our systems work around the clock to protect student information and keep digital learning spaces secure:

· 🛡️ 275,000 severe threats blocked every month

· 📧 700,000 spam or malicious emails stopped monthly

· 🌐 1.5 billion websites processed/month - approximately 20,000 blocked for safety

· 🔐 Nearly 100 malicious login attempts stopped every day

The 2025 Technology Levy is the primary source of funding for cyber security in District 196. Learn more about how school districts are tackling cybersecurity in this KSTP story. Be informed and vote on or before Nov. 4!

🗳️ Life gets busy. Don’t Wait Until Election Day — Vote Early!Early voting is open now for the 2025 District 196 Technology Levy Election. District 196 is asking voters to renew and increase funding for essential technology, including cybersecurity, classroom technology, digital curriculum, and more.

Take advantage of the upcoming no-school days (Thu., Oct. 16, and Fri., Oct. 17) — it’s a great chance to bring your kids with you and show them what active citizenship and voting looks like.

· Vote Early In Person – open now through November 3 at:

o District 196 District Office – 3455 153rd St. W., Rosemount

o Dakota County Western Service Center – 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley

o Dakota County Administration Center – 1590 Hwy 55, Hastings

Only a few spots remain -

Thursday, October 30, 2025 - All Day

Location: Dakota Hills Middle School (lunch will be provided)

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 Monday, 10/20/25 (or until full)

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.

Congratulations to our Girls’ Tennis team for qualifying for the *State Tournament, along with several individual qualifiers. The tournament will take place October 21–24 at the University of Minnesota.

Both of our Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer teams also earned trips to the State Tournament after big wins over Rosemount last night. Their first-round matches will be held October 21–24.

We are proud of all our athletes for representing Eagan High School with excellence and wish them the best of luck at the State Tournaments!

*Reminder: State Tournament ticket prices are higher than regular event prices.

For schedules and details, visit mshsl.org.

District 196 Icettes are celebrating 50 years!!! We will be hosting our season kick off meeting on Oct 21 at 6:30pm at EVHS. Any students in 7th to 12th grade interested/registered for the 2025-2026 District 196 Figure Skating Team should attend. Skaters and parents should attend to learn about the upcoming season, the tryout requirements and the theme of the Ice Show!!!!

When: 6:30pm on October 21

Where: Lecture Room C250 at EVHS

Want winter to fly by? Join the ISD 196 Nordic Ski Team! You'll meet kids from all schools across the district. No experience is required! Join us at our information
session on October 26th. The season starts November 10th.

Link for Dance team Winter Competition Tryouts

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***

Winter Sports

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS:

A new application must be submitted every year, only one application is needed per household.

Click HERE to apply for Educational Benefits.

Learn more about how this application supports District 196

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)

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.

Eagan High School 2025-2026 Calendar/Handbook

2025-26 Overview of Student Rights and Responsibilities

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:

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

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.