EHS Newsletter
Reminder - No school for students on Friday, October 9th! Parent Teacher Conferences.
Also, No school for students on Thursday and Friday, October 15-16 for MEA.
ALERT: Parent/TeacherConferences:
Thurs. evening, Oct. 8th & Fri. morning Oct.9th
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 8 - 5:30-8:30 PM
Friday, October 9 - 7:30-10:30 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
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.
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:
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.
Find Your Fit and Thrive in College (grades 9-12)
Thu | Oct 8 | 7:00-8:00 p.m. | $15 | FRMS
ACT Practice Test (grades 9-12)
Thu | Oct 15 | 8:00 a.m.-noon | $15 | FRMS
Lifeguarding plus Waterpark-Blended or In-Person (ages 15+) Fall Session
Thu-Sat | Oct 15-17 | 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | 3 sessions | $315 | BHMS
Water Safety Instructor-Blended or In-Person (ages 15+) -Fall Session
Thu-Sat | Oct 15-17 | 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | 3 sessions | $315 | BHMS
Only 5 spots left!
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
