District 196 shortens COVID-19 isolation period to five days
Positive students and employees may end isolation after five full days if they are fever-free for 24 hours and other symptoms are improving.
School Board approves attendance-area adjustments to ease crowding at RHS, RMS
Families in the affected areas must make enrollment decisions for 2022-23 school year by the Jan. 5 extended deadline.
Magnet middle school application window for 2022-23 closes Feb. 9
Submit an application by by Feb. 9, 2022, to be considered for Valley Middle School of STEM. The elementary magnet application window has closed.
District 196 earns national award for budget transparency and presentation
This is the seventh year in a row the district has been commended in its commitment to sound fiscal management and budgetary policies.
Apply today for Educational Benefits Program
Formerly known as the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Program, applications are more than just for meals but also provide your school with critical funding.
One District. Infinite Possibilities.
We are nationally recognized for providing boundless opportunities in which students can learn and grow. At District 196, the sky's the limit.
Average ACT Score 22.7
Our graduates scored nearly one-half points higher than the nation-leading Minnesota average on the ACT college admissions test.
89% graduation rate
Our graduation rate exceeds the state average by five points.
29,000 students
We are the 4th largest district in Minnesota, serving learners from the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Lakeville and Inver Grove Heights, and Empire and Vermillion townships.
4,000 staff
Our high-quality, diverse workforce includes 2,100 licensed teachers and administrators, of which more than half of whom hold master’s or specialist’s degrees.
STORIES OF INFINITE POSSIBILITIES
Sharing stories of Academic, Art and Athletic successes from around the District.
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Twenty-two District 196 high school students qualified to compete at the state debate tournament, which will be held online Jan. 14-15.
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Effective immediately, students and employees who test positive may end isolation after five full days if fever-free and other symptoms have improved.
Earlier this year, for the 19th year in a row, the District 196 Finance Department also received ASBO’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting.
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Families living in the affected areas need to make enrollment decisions for their middle school and high school aged children for the 2022-23 school year by the Jan. 5 deadline.
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Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, will be a no-school day for all District 196 students and a paid non-duty day for all contracted and scheduled district employees.
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The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 5-11, and on-site testing is available for students and employees at the District Service Center beginning Nov. 9.
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Magnet schools offer parents increased choice in their child’s education by providing a concentrated focus that offers innovative ways to meet students’ learning goals through a particular theme.
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Mohamed led all vote-getters with 9,783 votes. Virnig garnered 9,623 votes. And incumbent Coulson received 9,211 votes to claim his fourth term on the School Board.
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In recognition of this important declaration, we encourage District 196 families to explore the rich history of Indigenous peoples around the United States and in Minnesota.
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The district average is 2.6 points higher than the national average of 20.3 and 1.3 points higher than the Minnesota average of 21.6.
District 196 enrollment is up 78 students (0.27 percent) this year to 29,086 total students, according to the Oct. 1, 2021 enrollment count.
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District 196 proposing attendance-area adjustments to ease crowding at Rosemount high, middle school
There are four proposed high school changes and four proposed middle school changes. Recommendations are part of larger process to address projected growth and facilities needs.
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The first two days will be “snow days” with no regular classes at school or online. Any additional days beyond the first two will be E-Learning Days.
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Forty-nine District 196 seniors are receiving special recognition this fall for scores they achieved on a national standardized test taken last year as juniors.
The proposed levy is $124,898,864, an increase of $3,433,449 or 2.83 percent compared to the levy for payable 2021 property taxes.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Falcon Ridge Middle School, 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Eastview High School 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, 55124
Dakota Ridge School
Eagan High School
Rosemount High School, 3335 142nd Street West, Rosemount, MN 55068
Eagan High School
Eastview High School 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, 55124
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Dakota Ridge School
Location to be determined.
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Rosemount High School, 3335 142nd St W, Rosemount, MN 55068
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Valley Middle School of STEM
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Valley Middle School of STEM
Eastview High School 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, 55124
Apple Valley High School, 14450 Hayes Rd, Apple Valley 55124
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Scott Highlands Middle School, 14011 Pilot Knob Rd, Apple Valley, MN 55124
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Rosemount High School, 3335 142nd Street West, Rosemount, MN 55068
Location to be determined.