EHS Newsletter
Hello PAWS families!
Eagan High School is collecting money Tues. Dec. 2nd – Wed. Dec. 10th for the Armful of Love Campaign through 360 Communities that helps out families in need right here in Dakota County! Families qualify based on income and receive gift cards to purchase gifts for the holidays or other needs.
Our goal is to collect $5,000 as a school or $50 per PAWS (roughly $2 per student). Any money you can contribute is greatly appreciated! We are accepting cash or checks made out to Eagan High School (Armful of Love in memo). You can also donate on EduTrack (please include your child’s PAWS teacher in the memo).
This year the top 3 PAWS contributors will have prizes!
Many thanks from EHS and 360 Communities!
Instrumental Music Concert:
Tuesday, December 16th, 7pm - Auditorium
Pyramid Jazz Concert (EHS, DHMS, BHMS Jazz Ensembles)
Class of 2026 Students and Families:
Thank you for your patience as we navigated the recent graduation scheduling changes at the University of Minnesota. Today, we are pleased to announce that District 196 has secured an alternative venue, allowing us to keep our graduation weekend schedule intact.
District 196 Class of 2026 graduation ceremonies will be held in the brand-new University of St. Thomas, Lee and Penny Anderson Arena.
This state-of-the-art facility truly reflects the importance of this milestone for our students. To ensure a memorable and comfortable experience for everyone, the new arena features modern seating, massive screens, and exceptional audio. Additionally, the St. Thomas campus will be closed to other events for the weekend, providing our families with ample parking.
Class of 2026 Graduation Schedule
- Rosemount High School: Friday, May 29, 7:00 p.m.
- Apple Valley High School: Saturday, May 30, 10:00 a.m.
- Eagan High School: Saturday, May 30, 2:30 p.m.
- Eastview High School: Saturday, May 30, 7:00 p.m.
Each ceremony will be a ticketed event, which St. Thomas requires. More information about the number of tickets available will come from each high school. For those unable to attend in person, a high-quality live stream will be available.
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the University of St. Thomas for their partnership and efficiency in helping us secure this beautiful space for our community.
Please look for more specific details from your individual high school after January 1. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 with you!
The lot under construction along Braddock Trail, north of the stadium, will NOT open until final paving, striping and lighting in late spring of 2026. Please do not attempt to park in this lot as the surface is only partially completed as we enter the winter months.
The Counseling Office is in need of Peer Tutors for Trimester 2. If you are in grades 10-12, have strong grades and like to help others, we need you! Please click on the link below for more information and to sign up.
Sign up HERE
Winter Eagan Academy
Credit Recovery Program at EHS
2025-2026 Winter Session Registration opened: December 3, 2025
Registration began: December 3 2025
Session runs: January 6 - February 26, 2026 (8 weeks) on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Attendance is required until the course is completed.
Meet in Room 232 on day one.
Classes run from 2:45 - 4:15 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays
After school activity busses depart EHS at 4:40pm daily
Reminder email will be sent out a week before we start.
🎉 Class of 2026 Senior Party
Our Senior Party Committee is hard at work to create an incredible celebration for the Class of 2026, but we need your help!
SAVE THE DATE! Head to North20 Brewing in Rosemount on Dec. 16 from 4–9pm and they’ll give 10% back to the Senior Party Planning Committee!
🎁 Donate Prizes
Follow the links to the Wish Lists below and purchase a prize that will be sent directly to the Senior Party. Our goal is to send every student home with a gift - we need your help to make it happen!
Amazon: https://a.co/6bGCtfm
Target: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/ehs-26
🎟️ Grab Your Senior Party Tickets Now
Lock in your ticket now before prices go up for this end-of-year event. Purchase Senior Party Tickets
🧠 Attend Trivia Night @ Casper's
Join us on January 28th at Casper’s for a Senior Party Fundraiser! Grab your tickets now for a fun night featuring a taco bar, trivia, silent auction, wine pull, and a 50/50 raffle.
Bring your friends!
📲 Stay in the Loop
Join our Class of 2026 Senior Party Facebook group and follow our Instagram (@eaganhssrparty) for updates, announcements, and volunteer opportunities.
✋ Get Involved
We need parent volunteers! If you can help, connect with us by email at eaganhsseniorparty@gmail.com Our next meeting is on Wednesday, January 7th at 6:30pm in EHS Room 121. Be there and bring a friend!
Contact Information
📧 Committee Email: eaganhsseniorparty@gmail.com
📞 Co-Chair: Becky Benson – (612) 309-2705
📞 Co-Chair: Janelle Wodele – (651) 470-8729
💰 Treasurer: Amity Zine – (651) 231-9019
The EHS Athletics and Arts Departments are now accepting applications for the MSHSL AAA Award (or Triple “A” Award). The purpose of this award is to recognize and honor high school seniors who have excelled in the classroom, on the athletic field, AND in the fine arts. Applications are due on December 12th.
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
