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
Need a conference map with teacher locations? Download maps below:
RETAKES
Monday, October 5, 2026
RETAKE Picture ID: EVTQV2PTZ
Location - Spirit Hallway, 7:00am - 2:30pm.
If students did not get a photo taken on September 1st - or the photo is not satisfactory, they need to be sure to get a photo taken on MONDAY, October 5th. This photo will be used for the Yearbook and on CAMPUS site as well as ID cards for all students.
Retakes and Returns:
If an order was placed before original picture day but the student missed it, there is no need to order again. If they have not yet ordered, they should use this code:EVTQV2PTZ
Anyone needing a retake picture who has already been photographed should return their original picture package to the photographer.
Students are NOT allowed to wear hats or sunglasses in the photos and shoulders must be covered by clothing.
Homecoming Week is September 28-October 3, 2026
Theme: Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat
Friday, October 2, 2026
Pepfest in the Gym, 1:40 - 2:25 PM
The Homecoming Football Game:
Friday, October 2, 2026, 6:30pm
Homecoming game - Eagan vs. Lakeville South
The Homecoming Dance:
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Homecoming dance - 7:30-10:30pm, EHS East Entrance and Gym, $15
The 2026 Eagan Homecoming Dance is Saturday October 3, 2026 from 7:30 to 10:30pm. All EHS students with a current student ID can attend. Non-EHS guests must be current ISD196 9th thru 12th grade students in good standing at their home school , be pre-registered and approved , arrive with the host student, and present their school ID at check-in.
Semi-Formal attire is required.
High School Students:
- Must purchase a ticket and show their high school ID.
- Home team students must sit on the home side of the stadium.
- Visiting team students or students from other high schools must sit on the visitors' side.
Elementary and Middle School Students:
- Must purchase a ticket and be accompanied by an adult (parent/guardian/caretaker) at all times.
- It is recommended that these students sit with their supervising adult.
- Inappropriate behavior will result in the child sitting with the supervising adult and may lead to a ban from future games.
Additional Rules:
- Gates open one hour prior to kick-off
- No Backpacks/Bags allowed in the Stadium. All purses/small handbags are subject to search upon entry.
- No outside food/beverage is allowed to be brought in the Stadium.
- No entrance after halftime, even with a purchased ticket.
- No re-entry. Once someone leaves, they will not be readmitted.
- No footballs or other athletic equipment.
- Must watch game from bleachers. Loiterers exit without refund.
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.
Want to help make the 2027 Senior Party an unforgettable celebration? Come join the planning committee! Whether you have lots of ideas, love planning events, or just want to lend a hand, we’d love to have you!
📅 When: Wednesday, October 7
⏰ Time: 7:00
📍 Where: Eagan HS, Room 121
Come meet other parents, share ideas, and help us kick off the planning for a fantastic Senior Party for our 2027 graduates! 🎓✨
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
