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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 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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Our primary focus continues to be the education of our students, while integrating health and safety responses into our existing pre-pandemic public health support.

Three district 196 grads are participating in the 2020 olympics

Three District 196 alumni going for gold at the Tokyo Olympic games

Payton Otterdahl (’14, RHS), Gable Steveson (’18, AVHS) and Mallory Weggemann (’07, EHS) are among the athletes vying for medals in shot put, wrestling and swimming, respectively, in the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic games.

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Apply today for Educational Benefits Program and support your school

Formerly known as the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Program, the Educational Benefits Program is more than just a free meal application. It also provides critical funding for your child's school.

Candidate filing opens July 27 for three District 196 School Board seats

Three of the seven at-large positions on the School Board of Independent School District 196 are up for election in the Nov. 2, 2021 General School Board Election.

Dr Flaten helps students put together their payload for the weather balloon.

SES’s stratospheric balloon experiment takes learning to new heights

This experiment was part of the school’s seven-day intensive theme course, an option available each trimester that gives students an opportunity to immerse themselves in a topic and earn an elective credit.

Students from Eagan High School pose with their trophies.

District 196 students and schools earn national speech and debate honors at 2021 tournament

Apple Valley, Eagan and Eastview were three of the 10 Schools of Outstanding Distinction in Speech and Debate in this year’s national tournament, based on the number of rounds of competition their students completed during the tournament.

Fifty-two District 196 students named all-state musicians for 2021-22

Fifty-two District 196 high school students were named all-state musicians by the Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA) for the 2021-22 school year.

Superintendent's Message from June 14 School Board

"We will continue to promote a culture of acceptance, understanding and achievement for all students and families in District 196."

Updated COVID-19 protocols for District 196 summer programming

As regulations and executive orders expire with changes in the pandemic, updated protocol include less regulations and requirements, and more personal/family choice and responsibility.

District 196 hires Hernandez Espinosa to be next equity coordinator

Hernandez Espinosa brings a variety of professional experience in both the public and private sectors, including recruiting diverse students and employees, and advocating for underserved populations in the legislative process.

Students at Eastview High School pose for a photo during their military recognition ceremony

High schools honor Class of 2021 seniors entering military service

Fifty-two graduating seniors in District 196 will be serving in the U.S. Armed Forces following graduation this spring.

Native American graduates pose for a photo during a powwow.

Fourteen Native American graduates recognized at annual honor ceremony

Traditional indigenous dancers from around the U.S. and Canada came together May 15 to celebrate District 196’s Native American seniors during an honoring ceremony and powwow.

Eastview student Tanisha Kota works outside on her computer.

‘Geniusprep’ tutoring service the brainchild of Eastview student

Need help in English or math? Geniusprep can help! Students in grades K-6 who could benefit from free summer tutoring are encouraged to sign up by June 11.

Students watch Nasa astronaut Mark Vande Hei through a live feed.

Oak Ridge students make out-of-this-world connection with Minnesota astronaut

The interview was made possible through NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, which provides students with an opportunity to engage in NASA’s mission of space exploration.

District 196 high schools select Students of the Year for 2020-21

Students of the Year for 2020-21 were selected by teachers and administrators at all four, four-year high schools in District 196. Students were selected based on their academic performance and participation in the given subject area during their high school career. The 2020-21 Students of the Year in District 196 are listed below by school and subject.

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District 196 School Board candidate filing period open July 27-August 10

Three District 196 grads going for gold at Tokyo Olympics

District 196 high schools debate their way to the top at nationals

District 196 summer programming

One District. Infinite Possibilities.

Average ACT Score 22.7

89% graduation rate

29,000 students

4,000 staff

STORIES OF INFINITE POSSIBILITIES

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Independent School District 196
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan