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District students score higher-than-average proficiency rates on state reading and math 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 this spring, according to results of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments-II (MCA-IIs) released by the Minnesota Department of Education July 1.

District has two more national speech champions

Two District 196 students won national titles and Eagan and Eastview high schools both earned School of Excellence Awards at this year's National Forensic League Speech and Debate Tournament June 14-19 in Birmingham, Ala. In addition, Apple Valley High School Head Coach Pam Wycoff was named National Coach of the Year at the tournament.

Report details work on district goals

Superintendent John D. Currie gave a year-end report on district goals for 2008-09 at the June 22 regular School Board meeting. Last fall, the board approved goals in the four broad areas of Teaching and Learning, Communications, Budget and Finance, and School Climate and Community. To review the specific goals under each of these areas and work that was completed for each, click here.

New immunization requirement for kindergarten and 7th grade students this fall

Students entering kindergarten and 7th grade in the fall will now be required to have two doses of varicella (chicken pox) vaccine.
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Food service employees model healthy behavior to students and win Eat Smart, Get Moving contest

Food and Nutrition Services employees from Scott Highlands Middle/Highland Elementary, Falcon Ridge Middle, Apple Valley High and Eagan High helped our district become the overall district winner in this year's "Eat Smart, Get Moving" contest sponsored by the School Nutrition Foundation and the National Dairy Council.

Special Education Advisory Council has openings

The District 196 Special Education Advisory Council has open positions for parents who have a child with special needs. The terms are for two years beginning with the start of the 2009-10 school year this fall. Members can serve consecutive terms.

District population tops 150,000

The total population of District 196 grew to 150,298 as of June 1, 2009, an increase of 2,512 people or approximately 1.7 percent over population figures from one year ago.

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Eagan's Moulton named Minnesota Softball Player of the Year

Middle school students chosen for jazz honor band

Eagan High takes consolation title in boys' tennis

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