District 196 School Board OKs staffing improvements from approved levy
Allocations include improvements to classroom teacher staffing and additional mental health supports for students.
Oak Ridge Elementary receives 2020 STEM Innovation Award
The award, presented by Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association and the Science Museum of Minnesota, recognizes schools' creative and innovative ways to increase student participation and interest in STEM.
District 196 winter weather protocols
Snowstorms and frigid temperatures are all part of Minnesota winters. Here's how we address and communicate during inclement weather.
District 196 calendar for 2020-21 revised to include two days off for MEA
The School Board approved revisions to next year's academic calendar and changed October 15 and 16 to no school days for the Minnesota Educators Academy conference.
At a Glance
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 23
Our graduates scored nearly two points higher than the nation-leading Minnesota average on the ACT college admissions test.
92% graduation rate
Our graduation rate exceeds the state average by 10 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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FeePay system is back online, however Sourcewell has said families may still experience some intermittent disruptions with this transition. They have provided guidance for the most common situations that may occur.
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The approval implements improvements to classroom teacher staffing and additional mental health support for students promised as part of the operating levy referendum approved by district voters in November.
The District 196 School Board held its annual organization meeting to affirm appointments and committee assignments.
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District 196 high school students had top finishes at the Section 3 debate tournament Jan. 10-11 and qualified to compete at the state debate tournament Jan. 17-18 at the University of Minnesota.
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The Minnesota State High School League ExCEL Awards recognize high school juniors who are active in fine arts and athletic activities, who demonstrate leadership qualities and who are model citizens in their community.
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Oak Ridge recently implemented “STEM to GO!” kits that students take home to tinker with kid-friendly science, technology, engineering and math projects and experiments.
Some families may be experiencing difficulties updating their FeePay accounts during the system update. We have provided a helpful solution.
FeePay and Eleyo have decided to separate their systems. You will still have access to online registration and payment for Community Ed activities and FeePay meals, fees and activities, but will now use separate systems.
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The design provides a unified look across the district while allowing each school to maintain its unique identity with the use of colors, logo and content.
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From Dec. 21 through Jan. 5, all YMCA Twin Cities branches and additional locations will have The Sheridan Story bags of food available for anyone who requests it.
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The District 196 School Board gave the administration approval to take the next steps in developing plans to add artificial turf fields at each of the district’s four high schools over the next two years.
The District 196 academic calendar for 2020-21 has been revised to include two days off school October 15 and 16 for the Minnesota Educators Academy (MEA) conference.
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Students from three District 196 high schools celebrated their academic and athletic achievements this fall by announcing their collegiate commitments.
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Eastview High School students received a dose of financial reality this fall participating in a “Reality Fair” sponsored by Wings Financial.
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Parents interested in having their child attend a District 196 magnet school for next school year can now apply. Enrollment at magnet schools is determined by a lottery and is limited to space available.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Dakota Ridge School 4629 144th Street West, Apple Valley, MN
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