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Board to consider school times recommendation

At the Nov. 10 School Board meeting, Superintendent John D. Currie presented a recommendation to change bus schedules beginning next school year in order to start high schools 50 minutes later than the current 7:30 a.m. start.

Magnet school and K Plus applications due Jan. 23

District 196 is accepting applications for enrollment in its three elementary magnet schools and Kindergarten Plus program for the 2009-10 school year. The deadline for submitting completed applications for both is Jan. 23.
Magnet school online application
K Plus online application

Celebrate American Education Week Nov. 16-22

American Education Week will be celebrated November 16-22, 2008. The National Education Association has designated Wednesday, November 19 as Education Support Professionals Day. In conjunction, the School Board recently passed resolutions honoring Clerical and Secretarial Employees, Maintenance Support Employees, and Principals and Assistant Principals. Please remember to thank these employees for the great job they do EVERY day!

Eagan High School honors local veterans

The students and staff of Eagan High School honored more than 200 local veterans who attended a Veterans' Day assembly at the school Nov. 11. This was the second year that Eagan hosted the Veterans' Day assembly. The purpose of the event is to pay tribute to veterans and active service personnel who exemplify the true character of the American spirit.

Public hearing for comment on curriculum review

District 196 has scheduled a public hearing for Monday, Nov. 24, 5-6:30 p.m., at the District Office in Rosemount to take public comment on three curriculum areas that are currently under review. The mathematics (K-12), physical education (K-12) and performing arts (K-12) curriculum areas are all in the process of being updated.( Comment Form )

Weather-related closing decisions based on safety

Winter is around the corner and most of our nearly 28,000 students will at some point be wishing for a snow day. However, while snow days really are fun for kids, we do not take closing school lightly. We know decisions we make about closing school impact families throughout the district who may need to find alternative care for their children. For more information on how those decisions are made and communicated, and how they may impact not only the school day but other morning and evening activities in the district, click here.

Results of survey on start times, elementary world language and calendar preferences

School District 196 received nearly 6,500 responses to a survey which was available on the district website for four weeks in October and November. The survey was one method used by the district to gather public input on school start times, calendar preferences and the possibility of adding world language at all elementary schools.

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Dakota Hills Middle School students receive Good Neighbor Award

Seven District 196 teams compete in fall sport state tournaments

Rosemount High student selected for All-American Marching Band

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	Weather-related school closing decisions are based on safety
	Goals for new school year focus on curriculum, communication, finance and school climate
	Community input will shape decisions on start times, district calendars and world language in elementary schools

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