BUILDING OUR FUTURE
INVESTING IN SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY
Bond Referendum, May 9, 2023
Legislative priorities focus on state funding
Review the district’s 2023 Legislative Priorities and learn about recent advocacy efforts at the Legislature.
District 196 middle schools well represented at Future City competition
District 196 middle school students took two of the top five spots and seven of the 18 special awards at the Regional Future City Competition.
Our Focus in 2022-23
For this school year, District 196 is focusing on Connecting, Collaborating and Celebrating! These guiding words will drive us to build strong relationships, achieve our goals and celebrate achievements.
Apply today for Educational Benefits Program
Formerly known as the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Program, approved 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 21.5
Our graduates scored nearly one-half points higher than the nation-leading Minnesota average on the ACT college admissions test.
88.5% 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, Empire, Lakeville and Inver Grove Heights, and Vermillion township.
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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The District 196 Communications Department is accepting applications through April 30 for three at-large citizen positions on the district’s Legislative Advisory Council (LAC)
Parents and guardians in District 196 interested in becoming involved in districtwide conversations regarding curriculum, instruction and assessment are encouraged to apply for membership on the district’s Curriculum and Instruction Advisory Council (CIAC).
Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science Art Teacher Erin Paulson was selected Teacher of the Year for Region VI by Magnet Schools of America (MSA) and is being considered for National Teacher of the Year.
District 196 residents are invited to apply for membership on the district’s Budget Advisory Council (BAC). The district’s Finance Department is accepting applications through April 30 for one parent/guardian/resident position, one school principal position and one district employee (non-licensed) position. The term for all three positions is for three years, beginning July 1, 2023.
Twenty-four District 196 high school students had top finishes at state business competitions in early March to qualify for national competitions.
Eastview High School Band Director Matt Gullickson has been named to Yamaha’s “40 Under 40” list recognizing music educators across the country.
Two District 196 elementary magnet schools have been selected for recognition in Magnet Schools of America’s 2023 Merit Awards program. Echo Park Elementary School of Leadership, Engineering and Technology is being recognized as a School of Distinction and Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science is one of only 24 schools in the nation to be selected a Top School of Excellence.
Rosemount Middle School English Teacher Alissa Standon is one of 113 nominees for 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Award sponsor Education Minnesota, the state’s educators’ union, announced nominees Jan. 26.
District 196 middle school students took two of the top five spots and seven of the 18 special awards at the Regional Future City Competition held Jan. 21 at Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount.
Sixteen students representing all four comprehensive high schools in District 196 were nominated for the Minnesota State High School League’s annual citizenship and leadership awards for the 2022-23 school year.
Twenty District 196 students qualified to compete in this year’s state debate tournament January 13-14 at the University of Minnesota and 12 advanced to the final rounds of competition in their category, including four who finished as runners-up.
District 196 School Board Chair Cory Johnson was elected to the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Board of Directors Jan. 13 during MSBA’s annual Leadership Conference in Minneapolis.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Dakota Ridge School
Eastview High School 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, 55124
Eastview High School 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, 55124
Eastview High School 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, 55124
Eastview High School 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, 55124
Eastview High School 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, 55124
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Thomas Lake Elementary School
Eastview High School 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, 55124
Eastview High School 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, 55124
Eastview High School 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, 55124
Apple Valley High School
Dakota Ridge School
Eastview High School 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, 55124
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Red Pine Elementary School
Eastview High School 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, 55124
Eastview High School 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, 55124
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Apple Valley High School Community Room, 14450 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Eastview High School 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, 55124