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Explore what’s happening across District 196, from important updates to standout stories from our schools.
![Graphic with "Plan My Ride" featuring a photo of young students riding a school bus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":1920}])
District 196 proposes transportation changes for 2026–27 to improve reliability, including opt-in busing, route adjustments, and policy updates.
![Grad class of 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775226385/district196org/nkvrfvyzx8bx6ry9e5df/Z09_1763.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775226385/district196org/nkvrfvyzx8bx6ry9e5df/Z09_1763.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775226385/district196org/nkvrfvyzx8bx6ry9e5df/Z09_1763.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775226385/district196org/nkvrfvyzx8bx6ry9e5df/Z09_1763.jpg","width":1024}])
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about District 196 Graduation Rates Rise to 88.7%, Continuing to Outpace State Average
![a group of people with one person receiving an award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":2200}])
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about District 196 2026 Outstanding Service Awards
![woman smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774981375/district196org/wr7ptk0woj1t4ulx11kg/ShannonSmithDeputyGeneralCounsel.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774981375/district196org/wr7ptk0woj1t4ulx11kg/ShannonSmithDeputyGeneralCounsel.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774981375/district196org/wr7ptk0woj1t4ulx11kg/ShannonSmithDeputyGeneralCounsel.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774981375/district196org/wr7ptk0woj1t4ulx11kg/ShannonSmithDeputyGeneralCounsel.png","width":952}])
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about Shannon Smith Hired as Deputy General Counsel
![District 196 Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1562102301/district196org/wbgt4d0vgyxdwfvybe8h/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright_1.jpg","width":2200}]){kind=logo}
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about District 196 Seeks Members for Advisory Councils
![logo for 50th anniversary of AVHS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773420188/district196org/psvovhnimmgclt8ov8eh/50thWebsiteHeader1600_1200002.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773420188/district196org/psvovhnimmgclt8ov8eh/50thWebsiteHeader1600_1200002.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773420188/district196org/psvovhnimmgclt8ov8eh/50thWebsiteHeader1600_1200002.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773420188/district196org/psvovhnimmgclt8ov8eh/50thWebsiteHeader1600_1200002.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773420188/district196org/psvovhnimmgclt8ov8eh/50thWebsiteHeader1600_1200002.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1773420188/district196org/psvovhnimmgclt8ov8eh/50thWebsiteHeader1600_1200002.png","width":2200}])
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about Apple Valley High School Celebrates Milestone 50th Anniversary
![Students on stage as confetti falls at the Minnesota DECA State Career Development Conference with 7,005 members]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772722962/district196org/j50uagfcikgxutodauz8/2026MNDECAConference.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772722962/district196org/j50uagfcikgxutodauz8/2026MNDECAConference.png","width":490}])
Students from Eastview and Rosemount high schools earned state-level recognition at the 2026 Minnesota DECA State Career Development Conference, held March 1-3, 2026, in Minneapolis.
![photo of construction]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773250186/district196org/gtpe2bfjin2oqn9gsjcc/constructionphoto.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773250186/district196org/gtpe2bfjin2oqn9gsjcc/constructionphoto.webp","width":512}])
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about Successful Bond Sale and Refunding Secures $1 Million in Taxpayer Savings
![Student in graduation cap]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772814044/district196org/g0rhngstaxafprlz2nfc/Z09_4293.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772814044/district196org/g0rhngstaxafprlz2nfc/Z09_4293.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772814044/district196org/g0rhngstaxafprlz2nfc/Z09_4293.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772814044/district196org/g0rhngstaxafprlz2nfc/Z09_4293.jpg","width":1024}])
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about District 196 Graduation Ceremonies Planned for May–June
![photo of RHS boys hockey team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774645654/district196org/rwgnutwmmutyc5aybsbo/bbb-2026-aaaa-sf-2-action-.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774645654/district196org/rwgnutwmmutyc5aybsbo/bbb-2026-aaaa-sf-2-action-.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774645654/district196org/rwgnutwmmutyc5aybsbo/bbb-2026-aaaa-sf-2-action-.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1774645654/district196org/rwgnutwmmutyc5aybsbo/bbb-2026-aaaa-sf-2-action-.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774645654/district196org/rwgnutwmmutyc5aybsbo/bbb-2026-aaaa-sf-2-action-.jpg","width":1300}])
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about District 196 Winter Sports Highlights
![School Bus 196]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":2200}])
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about Special Board Meeting on Transportation
![photo of students behing a display]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772129525/district196org/yraghsz0eimiio1squbp/VMSSFutureCity2ndplaceCybeleValley.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772129525/district196org/yraghsz0eimiio1squbp/VMSSFutureCity2ndplaceCybeleValley.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772129525/district196org/yraghsz0eimiio1squbp/VMSSFutureCity2ndplaceCybeleValley.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772129525/district196org/yraghsz0eimiio1squbp/VMSSFutureCity2ndplaceCybeleValley.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772129525/district196org/yraghsz0eimiio1squbp/VMSSFutureCity2ndplaceCybeleValley.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1772129525/district196org/yraghsz0eimiio1squbp/VMSSFutureCity2ndplaceCybeleValley.jpg","width":2200}])
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about District 196 Students Earn Top Honors at 2026 Minnesota Future City Regional Competition
![Bus Driver Recruitment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771019317/district196org/wkxyazyzo5dp5fh5v485/20251218NorthviewElementaryADayat00231.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771019317/district196org/wkxyazyzo5dp5fh5v485/20251218NorthviewElementaryADayat00231.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771019317/district196org/wkxyazyzo5dp5fh5v485/20251218NorthviewElementaryADayat00231.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771019317/district196org/wkxyazyzo5dp5fh5v485/20251218NorthviewElementaryADayat00231.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1771019317/district196org/wkxyazyzo5dp5fh5v485/20251218NorthviewElementaryADayat00231.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1771019317/district196org/wkxyazyzo5dp5fh5v485/20251218NorthviewElementaryADayat00231.jpg","width":2200}])
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about Keep District 196 Moving — Become a Bus Driver!
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about Sixteen District 196 students nominated for State High School League awards
![photo of Logan Schultz and Brian Hurley smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770232306/district196org/zkasdsbvofkw7ehbc4tq/BrianandLogan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770232306/district196org/zkasdsbvofkw7ehbc4tq/BrianandLogan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770232306/district196org/zkasdsbvofkw7ehbc4tq/BrianandLogan.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770232306/district196org/zkasdsbvofkw7ehbc4tq/BrianandLogan.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770232306/district196org/zkasdsbvofkw7ehbc4tq/BrianandLogan.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770232306/district196org/zkasdsbvofkw7ehbc4tq/BrianandLogan.jpg","width":2200}])
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about Two District 196 Magnet Schools and a Top Teacher Honored Nationally