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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 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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Learning model and winter weather protocol updates for 2020-21

The district has a process and timeline for determining when to shift to a different learning model based on multiple data points and factors.

District 196 enrollment down 1 percent from last year due to COVID-19 decisions

Of the 29,008 total students enrolled this year, approximately 9,000 are in the 196 Digital Academy full-time distance learning option and the other 20,000 are participating in the district’s hybrid learning model.

District 196 School Board reviews calendars for next two school years

Both calendars are based on an all in-person learning model, although the district does plan to continue to offer the 196 Digital Academy as an all distance learning option for families.

District 196 approves proposed property tax levy at maximum level

The proposed levy is $121,465,415, an increase of $5,388,113 or 4.6 percent compared to the levy for payable 2020 property taxes.

District 196 board approves members of new Equity Advisory Council

The EAC has authority to make recommendations to the Superintendent’s Cabinet on potential changes needed to ensure equitable practices and systems are in place in District 196.

Elementary students climbing on a climbing wall

Highland Elementary earns National Blue Ribbon School recognition

Highland Elementary was selected for its exemplary work in closing the achievement gap between groups of students.

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District 196 seniors recognized in National Merit Scholarship Program

Twelve district students are semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program and 44 are National Merit commended students.

Free meals extended for District 196 students this fall

District 196 students are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch every school day, whether in school or distance learning at home. A la carte items available at school are not included in this program.

Superintendent Update: Sept. 11, 2020

Find information about free school meals, back-to-school information and safety protocols in a message from Superintendent Kreger.

Qorsho Hassan in front of the MN State Capitol with her Teacher of the Year award.

Echo Park educator named Teacher of the Year, prioritizes amplifying marginalized student voices

Qorsho Hassan is the first Somali-American to earn the title of Minnesota Teacher of the Year. She is a fourth-grade teacher at Echo Park.

District 196 launches with PayPAMS platform for meal account management

PayPAMS is the platform families will use to pay for meals. Meal account balances from the 2019-20 school year have automatically been transferred over.