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District 196 students outscore state ACT average that was highest in the nation

District 196 high school students in the class of 2008 scored well above state and national average composite scores on the American College Test (ACT) entrance exam according to test data released nationwide Aug. 13.

School starts September 2

See our resources and information to help get ready for the start of the new school year. There's a list of orientations and open houses for each school, the 2008-09 district calendar, immunization requirements, information on online fee payment for school meals, and more.

Special Education Advisory Council has openings for parents

The District 196 Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) has open positions for parents who have a child with special needs. The terms are for two years, beginning with the start of the 2008-09 school year this fall, and members can serve consecutive terms. Application

Tickets now required throughout football games in District 196

Beginning this fall, all persons attending varsity home football games in School District 196 will be required to purchase a ticket, regardless of when they arrive for the game. In previous years, district high schools did not require tickets for entrance after halftime.

District 196 students score higher proficiency rates on state tests

The percentage of District 196 students who scored proficient or better on state reading and math tests exceeded the statewide averages for all eight grades tested in 2007-08, according to results of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments-II (MCA-IIs) released by the state Department of Education in July.

Physical exam clinics offered for district athletes and cheerleaders

District 196 has scheduled three dates this summer for student physical examinations for athletes, cheerleaders and danceline members who do not have a current physical on file with the middle school or high school that they will attend in the 2008-09 school year. The physical examinations will be offered Saturdays, Aug. 2, Aug. 23 and Sept. 6, 8 to 11 a.m. each day, at Park Nicollet Clinic, 14000 Fairview Dr., next to Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville.

State releases data on NCLB's Adequate Yearly Progress measure

Thirteen District 196 schools are making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in both reading and math with all subgroups of students who were tested last year and 17 are not according to information released Aug. 5 by the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Two District 196 students win national speech titles

District's four high schools each won state team titles in 2007-08

Rosemount and Eastview win boys' and girls' team track titles

Eagan High softball team takes state title

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