EVHS Weekly Announcements

Upcoming Dates:

April 15 - ACT/PreACT/Bilingual Seals Test Day

• At home E-Learning Day for grade 9 and grade 12 students not taking the bilingual seals test.
• Grade 10 students will sit for the Pre-ACT exam at school.
• Grade 11 students will sit for the ACT exam at school.
• Grade 12 students that have opted to take the Bilingual Seals test will sit for the exam at school.

April 25 - No School, Data Analysis/Instructional Alignment.

Activity Center Construction Reroutes Traffic and Reduces Parking Spaces

Due to the construction of our new Activity Center, the number of spaces will be reduced in our west and north parking lots and the traffic flow will be changed. The projected date for completion is January 2027.

Beginning After 3pm on Monday, April 14:

• The Northwest Lot (just to the North of the Bus Corral) must be cleared of all cars. Cars may park in this lot during the school day on Monday and must be moved out of this lot no later than 3:00 p.m. This will allow for staging of the construction zone as well as re-routing of the drop-off lane in this lot.
• Fewer Spaces: Beginining, Tuesday, April 15 the Northwest Lot will have 70 fewer spots available to students with a permit. Few permits were sold for Quarter 4 in anticipation of this reduction.
• Drop Off Lane Changes: New one-way lane with a smaller turnaround to enter and exit from the same drive.
• Plan for Delays: Arrange an earlier morning drop-off and later after school pick-up to accommodate for the additional congestion.

See below for a map outlining the changes.

Please plan your time to allow for a safe arrival and departure from Eastview's parking lot.

On Tuesday, April 15th, there will be a schedule change for students due to the Pre-ACT and ACT test being given to grades 10 and 11, and the bilingual seals test being given to grade 12 students who have opted to take this test. Please see below for more information.

Students in grade 10 and 11 will be taking the ACT and PreACT exams. Some students in grade 12 will be taking the Bilingual Seals tests. This is an important day and opportunity to assess our student learning and help our students prepare for their college and career plans.

• Grade 9 students will have a Digital Learning Day at home using Schoology for their courses.
• Grade 10 students will sit for the Pre-ACT exam at Eastview High School. Click here for more information.
• Grade 11 students will take the ACT exam at Eastview High School. Click here for more information.
• Grade 12 students who are not taking a Bilingual Seals exam will have a Digital Learning Day at home using Schoology for their courses.

E-LEARNING DAY (Grade 9 students and Grade 12 students not taking the Bilingual Seals exam)

• Students in grades 9 and 12 (students not taking the Bilingual Seals exam) will stay at home and be expected to engage in an E-Learning Day, using Schoology and their district-issued iPad to complete assigned learning for the day.
• Teachers will be proctoring our ACT/PreACT/Bilingual Seals exams for all students in grades 10 and 11 and some students in grade 12.
• The E-Learning day option helps to provide an optimal testing environment for all of our 10th and 11th grade students (and 12th grade students taking the Bilingual Seals exam), limiting potential disruptions and making available the maximum number of staff to help proctor the tests.
• An optional, quiet, supervised learning environment will be available in the Student Commons for students who need stable Wi-Fi, a quiet, focused learning environment or meals that will be provided for breakfast and lunch.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Student contact day and counts as a full school day for all students.
• For 9th grade students and 12th grade students who are not taking a Bilingual Seals exam.
• Teachers will post course lessons by 7:40am on Schoology.
• Lessons are created to be completed within approximately 25 minutes (with no additional homework).
• Teachers will communicate their digital office hours availability for questions, outside of their testing assignments and responsibilities ending at 3pm.

SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS

• Students receiving special education services will either participate in one of the tests, engage in the Digital Learning Day, or attend a regular schedule of center-based classes on
• April 15. Case managers will work with students and parents to ensure appropriate arrangements and accommodations.

TRANSPORTATION
Our school bus routes will run on our normal schedule on Tuesday, April 15.

The EVHS Learning Commons accepts a variety of donations that help foster hands-on learning, creativity, and exploration. From craft supplies to tech tools, every contribution helps enrich student experiences. You can view our full wish list here.

Right now, our top need is used smartphones. These devices will be used to power our VR headsets and run our Sphero robots—bringing interactive, tech-rich learning opportunities to life. Even older or imperfect phones can still make a meaningful impact in our makerspace.

Smartphone Donation Criteria:
To be compatible with our equipment, donated phones should:

• Be unlocked (not tied to a specific carrier)
• Have Wi-Fi capability (cell service is not required)
• Have a working screen and basic touch functionality
• Be usable even with limited battery life (phones can remain plugged in)
• Be either iPhones or Android devices

All phones will be factory reset before being used by students.

How to Donate:
Please label your donation “Learning Commons” and bring it to the West Door Security Desk (#1) at Eastview High School. We appreciate your support in helping us create a vibrant, innovative space where students can explore, create, and learn. For any questions, please contact Ms. Sonnenberg in the Learning Commons.

🌟 Enrollment is Open For Our EVHS Spring Playschool! 🌟

Are you looking for a fun and educational environment for your 3, 4 or 5 year-old this spring?

Our EVHS Spring Playschool is the perfect opportunity to help your little one grow with hands on learning activities, interacting with their peers, and learning from the high school “teachers”, while having a blast!

Playschool Letter

Playschool Registration

🗓 Session Dates: April 21st - May 29th
📅 Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday- 9:35am-12:05pm
💰 Cost: Only $35 for the entire Spring session

Please reach out with any questions and pass this along to those who might be interested in joining us.

Mia Battistone - mia.battistone@district196.org

Families are encouraged to complete an Educational Benefits Application. Your children may qualify! Applications are now open.

While meals are free for all students, all families are highly encouraged to complete an Application for Educational Benefits. Your approved application provides critical funding to our school district. This compensatory aid helps increase funding for teachers, paraprofessionals and social workers to include math and reading support. An approval for educational benefits also allows families to receive discounted Activities/Community Education fees. Learn more about the Educational Benefits Program.

Questions or concerns: ask our Nutrition Services department at Nutrition@district196.org or 651-683-6958.

To opt in to EVHS and District 196 text messages, text Y to 67587. Carrier messaging rates may apply.

Detentions can be served on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:40-4:00pm in C134. Morning Detention from 6:55-7:35am in Student Services is another option Monday-Friday. Students earn (2) detention credits for serving in the afternoon and (1) detention credit for serving in the morning.

Detentions earned for the first (5) tardies in a class and then every three tardies after that need to be served within three weeks of notice or additional consequences and restricted opportunities may result. Thank-you for being Responsible and holding yourself accountable.

See Mr. Habeck or Mr. Arrale in Student Services with questions.

For current 9th graders the Junior Year History Trip has been announced. The class of 2028 are being offered a history and culture focused trip the spring break of their junior year that will travel to Paris, Strasbourg, and Munich. This trip is open to all current freshmen and will occur during spring break of their junior year (March 2027). Though the trip is geared for AP History Students, any student from Eastview is welcome to attend. For information about the trip please visit https://acis.com/tripsite-trip-overview/?key=MjAyN3w2MTg1Mw==

For more information please contact joseph.wollersheim@district196.org

Students can benefit from an opportunity for academic support every Wednesday afternoon from 2:40pm – 4:15pm in the flex room located in the learning commons. Students are supported to complete their schoolwork learning in a supervised setting. In addition students can also utilize the WIN program to make up tests they may have missed. Students can get this approved through their teacher ahead of time and the test will be ready for them to take during WIN. Faculty and staff are available along with upper-class peer tutors (especially skilled in Mathematics). Students will identify their priorities (“What I Need” or “What’s Important Now”), create a plan for the most efficient use of their time, celebrate their accomplishments, and leave with a plan for continued success. Students do not need to sign up in advance for WIN Time. We do ask that students plan to be there for the start at 2:40pm so they can benefit from the full support. We will keep a log of students and their engagement (arrival/departure time and their focus/work while they are there). For students needing transportation home, activity buses will be available departing at 4:45pm.

The Flash is Eastview's weekly student news production and the 4Cast is Eastview's bi-weekly student announcements newscast.

Check out the latest of both newscasts here.

Jersey Mike's is the perfect lunch or dinner on a busy weekend. Stop into the Apple Valley location all day on April 12 and 13, mention you're with Eastview, and 50% of those sales will be donated to BRAVO! 2025!

Online sales count, too; just use code: EVHSBRAVO when ordering. Thank you for your support!

Please support our graduating seniors by attending a fundraiser night at punch pizza. No need to worry about lunch or dinner on a busy Monday night! April 21st 11am-830pm

The Eastview Baseball Team is selling Water Softener Salt this fall to help raise money for our program. Options and pricing are:

• $8.75 for Extra Coarse
• $9.25 for Pellets
• $9.75 for Rust Remover

We deliver!! Water Softener Salt will be delivered the weekend of Saturday, April. 26th. Contact Coach Pat Strey with your order if you are interested in purchasing. Patrick.strey@district196.org. I will have an athlete connect with you.

https://www.pahls.com/spring-fundraiser/?ref=41

If your post-graduation plans include the Military, please contact Ms. Wellik in the Counseling Office.

Parents/Guardians of a Senior –we recently introduced the Senior Web Page to the Class of 2025 during a Senior Meeting. Please reference the To Do List as well as other important items.

Please use the below QR code or the link to purchase tickets.

https://form.jotform.com/250293801751151

2025 Senior Party is approaching very quickly. We are still looking for donations for student prizes the night of the event. We would appreciate any monetary donations or purchasing off of our amazon wish list, using this link:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3KQ3FEU6R0ZW2?ref_=wl_share

If you are interested in donating please reach out to Michelle at mwatroba2@gmail.com or Leah at lsutherlin1031@gmail.com.

• Show your Senior pride: Yard signs are available for ordering now through 4/20

• https://form.jotform.com/250295732662157

  • Wave 2 (orders from 3/1-4/20) will be available for pick up at EVHS lower level on Monday 5/5 between 5-6pm

• Online orders due by 1pm on 5/27/25
• Picture of the poster is an example - there are a ton of templates to choose from.
• Posters will be displayed at Eastview during the Senior Party. Posters will be sent home with the graduates at the end of the party (great for displaying at grad parties).
• Senior posters are optional. Homemade posters are also accepted (click on this flyer for details)

COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, AND MILTARY VISITS

Prior to the university/college visits students should stop by the Counseling Office and get a pass to attend. The university/college visits are small group meetings typically lasting 20/30 minutes. These admission reps are often times the same people that review college applications, it's a great connection for students. Military visits are during the lunch hour in Student Services.

4/15/2025

11:15am

Army National Guard

4/17/2025

11:15am

Marines

Congratulations to Eastview senior Gracie Puit for being named Eastview High School’s recipient of the Athena Award for 2024-25. The Athena Award is awarded to the “outstanding senior female athlete” in each school. The award is based on excellence in individual sports or for participation and accomplishments in team sports.

Gracie is a very accomplished athlete earning 8 athletic letters, four each in Cross Country and Track and Field and also participated in Nordic Ski for one season. In Cross Country she is a team captain, 2X All-Conference Selection, 4X State Meet Participant and 3x Spirit Award Winner. In Nordic Ski she was a 1x participant. In Track and Field she is a team captain, 3x State Meet team member and All-State Academic.

Outside of Athletics she carries a 3.65 GPA in all honors and AP coursework, is a member of the National Honor Society and a member of several different clubs and teams including Girls who Code, Investment Club, Math Team and Captains Council.

Gracie has received an Athletic Scholarship to compete in NCAA Division II at the University of Alaska-Anchorage next Fall. Gracie will compete in Cross Country, Indoor Track and Field and Outdoor Track and Field.

She will be recognized at the St. Paul Athena Award banquet on Wednesday, April 16th at the St. Paul River Center. Congratulations to Gracie and all of our Athena Award finalists on such outstanding athletic careers at Eastview and a huge thanks to all of the female sport coaches who helped with the selection process.

There will be a informational meeting for the upcoming season 25-26' Competition Cheer Team at 7 PM on April 17th in room C-250 at Eastview High School. You will learn more about the program, meet the coaches and ask questions you may have. More details to come.

Tryouts wil be the following dates:

>> May 12 (Mon) 630-830pm Tryout clinic-Main Gym May 13 (Tues) 630-830pm

>> Tryout clinic - Main Gym May 15 (Thurs) 630-830pm Tryout clinic -

>> Main Gym May 19 (Mon) 630-830pm Final Tryout - Main Gym

ATTENTION WINTER SPORT ATHLETES: If you participated in a Winter Sport at EVHS this past season we are in need of your feedback! Please complete this very short survey about your experience. This is part of a larger process and is in addition to any survey you may have completed for your specific program. THANK YOU!

Here is a link to the Electronic Version: https://forms.gle/LMHSj2CmQ2QXfgrW6

Parents of Winter Sport Athletes are encouraged to fill out the Parent Survey at https://forms.gle/knMfpjzJLBJfJtH86

Spring Super Group started on Monday, March 10th. It runs Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:45-4:00.

All off-season athletes are encouraged to register on EduTrack and attend consistently to benefit from the best training around!

In the summer of 1981, a new medium for entertainment was launched that would change the landscape of music for a generation: Music Television, commonly known simply as MTV. For decades artists yearned to “make it big” with a memorable video. The massive success of MTV led to an expansion of programming beyond mere music videos. BRAVO! 2025: I Want My MTV will celebrate MTV – its influences and its reach into pop culture – through a wide variety of musical numbers, as performed through singing, dance, jazz band and technical theatre.

Performances:
April 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3 at 7:00pm
April 27 at 2:00pm
Senior Preview: April 22 at 3:30pm
$5 Show: April 29 at 3:30pm

Ticket Prices:
Adults- $9, Senior Citizens (62+)- $7, Students- $5

Tickets go on sale to the General Public on Wednesday, March 12th at 7:30am.

BUY TICKETS

Advantage ACT Prep Course (grades 10-12)

Wed | Apr 30-May 21 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $180 | SHMS

Kung Fu: Beginner, White and Yellow Belt (ages 5-adult)

Sat | Apr 12-May 24 | 10:00-10:30 a.m. | 7 sessions | $79 | DHMS

Kung Fu: Instruments & Sparring (ages 8-adult)
Sat | Apr 12-May 24 | 11:10-11:40 a.m. | 7 sessions | $79 | DHMS

Lifeguarding plus Waterpark-Blended or In-person (ages 15+)

Blended: part of this class is done online outside of class hours

Sat & Sun | Apr 12, 13, 19 | 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | 3 sessions | $315 | FRMS and Live Online

In-Person:
Sat & Sun | Apr 26, 27, May 3, May 4 | 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | $315 | FRMS

Self Defense Fundamentals (ages 16+)
Wed | Apr 23 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. | $55 | DHMS

Golf Tune Up (ages 16+)

Mon & Wed | Apr 14-23 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $79 | Emerald Greens Golf Course

Tue & Thu | Apr 15-24 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $79 | Emerald Greens Golf Course

Fewer than five spots left!

Eastview High School's announcements are sent out bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. An announcement archive can be found at www.evhs.district196.org.

Email: Eastview@district196.org
Website: evhs.district196.org
Location: 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952-431-8900
Facebook: facebook.com/EastviewHighSchool
Twitter: @EVHSLightning