Magnet Schools
Innovative learning for the 21st century
Application Information!
- Elementary Magnet Window - Oct 7th thru Jan 3rd - Our Application window for our five Elementary Magnet Schools will open on October 7th, 2024 for the 2025-26 school year. Applications will be accepted until January 3rd, 2025. Click the application button below to apply! **Please note the change to Diamond Path in their description below**
- Valley Middle School of STEM (VMSS) Window - Oct 7th thru Dec 13th - Our Application window for Valley Middle School of STEM will open on October 7th, 2024 for the 2025-26 school year. Applications will be accepted until December 13th, 2024. Click the application button below to apply!
- The School of Environmental Studies (SES) - October 7th thru Dec 20th - Our Application window for the School of Environmental Studies will open on October 7th, 2024 for the 2025-26 school year. Applications will be accepted until December 20th, 2024. Click the application button below to apply! Would you like to attend SES for the 2024-25 school year? Please contact Michelle Oberg at 952-431-8752 for more information.
- Apple Valley High School - No application necessary. Contact the school directly for registration at 952-431-8200.
Our Magnet Schools
K-12 STEM Pathway
District 196 is a national leader in STEM education and incorporates a "STEM For All" philosophy. We established a Pre-K STEM Pathway at our four STEM-focused magnet schools. From an early age, students learn the importances of researching, experimenting, analyzing and critical thinking. We believe the classes offered in this pathway are more than just curriculum, but rather an innovative approach to learning in the 21st century.
Students following the STEM Pathway begin their journey at either Cedar Park Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) School or Echo Park School or Leadership, Engineering and Technology. They continue their learning at Valley Middle School of STEM, followed by an immersive and rigorous educational experience at Apple Valley High School.
Contact
Tony Eatchel,
Magnet Program Manager
651-423-7810
Tony.Eatchel@district196.org
Paul Olson,
Instruction and Achievement Coordinator for STEM Programs
651-423-7911
Paul.Olson@district196.org
RESOURCES
Selecting an Elementary School
Magnet School Enrollment Guidelines for Elementary
Transportation Guidelines for Elementary
Magnet School Enrollment Process and Transportation for Valley Middle School of STEM
Magnet School Enrollment Process and Transportation for the School of Environmental Studies