EHS Newsletter
Don't miss the Homecoming Football Game tonight, Fri, Oct. 3rd at 7PM!
Theme: ROLL CATS
The Homecoming Game:
Friday, October 3, 2025
Homecoming game - Eagan vs. Farmington 7 PM, Stadium at EHS
Tickets through GoFan
The Homecoming Dance:
Saturday, October 4, 2025
October 4, 7:30-10:30 PM - Homecoming Dance
The Homecoming Dance will be located in the EHS Gym. Tickets can be purchased in GoFan.
Cost: $12 per person, Semi Formal
7:30-10:30PM. No re-entry if you leave the dance.
Freshmen are encouraged to participate! No dates are required for the Homecoming Dance. Student ID's must be shown for admission. There was an opportunity to sign up guests for approval - all guests must be high school students in District 196 - Guest sign up is closed now for this event.
Monday, Oct 6th is last of Homecoming Spirit Week's dress up days. Don't forget to wear your PJs!
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.
CLICK HERE for more details.
Purchase Game Tickets through GoFan
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)
ALERT: Parent/TeacherConferences:
Thurs. evening, Oct. 9th & Fri. morning Oct.10th
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 9 - 5:30-8:30 PM
Friday, October 10 - 7:30-9:30 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:
Reminder - No school for students on Friday, October 10th! Parent Teacher Conferences.
Also, No school for students on Thursday and Friday, October 16-17 for MEA.
Picture Retakes: Monday, Oct 6th
Location - Spirit Hallway, 7:00am - 2:30pm.
RETAKES
Monday, October 6, 2025
Picture ID: EVT7JVBFW
Link to preorder pictures.
If students did not get a photo taken on August 28th - or the photo is not satisfactory, they need to be sure to get a photo taken on MONDAY, October 6th. 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: EVT7JVBFW
Anyone needing a retake picture who has already been photographed should return their original picture package to the photographer.
There have been recent measles cases in Minnesota, including in Dakota County. No cases have been reported in our schools, but because measles spreads easily, it’s important for students to be up to date on their immunizations. Families with state insurance or no insurance can access the MMR vaccine through the Dakota County Immunization Clinic.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
All Day at Dakota Hills Middle School (lunch will be provided)
The Youth Frontiers Respect Retreat® inspires students to respect themselves more, to respect others and to stand up for respect in your school. The retreat reminds students that they matter, and that there is a supportive community of educators, mentors and classmates around them. We challenge students with the message that someone acting with character does not make fun of, bully or torment anyone for any reason. We engage the bystanders to stand up for the value of respect in your hallways, lunch lines and classrooms. Participation in the retreat results in cognitive, attitudinal and behavioral shifts that decrease students’ distractions to learning and build a positive school community.
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 10/20/25 (or until full)
See your counselor if you need a scholarship
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.
We want to identify students by their preferred nicknames, so we created a form to help with that. This is what the form says: So you go by Jake, but we put you in the yearbook as Jacob? Or you go by your middle name instead of your first name? Please fill out this form so the yearbook staff can correctly identify you in the 25-26 yearbook. You have until the end of September to change your name in the book. After that, we cannot guarantee your name will be changed.
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***
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.
Organic Wire Sculptures (ages 16-adult)
Wed | Oct 8 | 6:30-8:00 p.m. | $49 | SHMS
Water Safety Instructor – Blended or In Person Learning (ages 15+)
Thu-Sat | Oct 16-18 | 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | 3 sessions | $315 | BHMS
Fewer than 5 spots left!
Lifeguarding plus Waterpark – Blended or In Person Learning (ages 15+)
Thu-Sat | Oct 16-18 | 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | 3 sessions | $315 | BHMS
Bob Ross Method of Oil Painting (ages 14-adult)
Mon | Oct 20 | 6:15-9:15 p.m. | $55 + $20 supply fee | FRMS
Know Your Muslim Neighbor (ages 16+)
Tue, Oct 21 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | Pay what you can | SHMS
Mandala Rock Art (ages 16-adult)
Wed | Oct 22 | 6:30-8:00 p.m. | $49 | SHMS
Fewer than 5 spots left!
Advantage ACT Prep Course (grades 10-12)
Tue | Oct 28-Dec 2 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $180 | DHMS
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.
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:
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
