EVHS Bi-Weekly Announcements

Upcoming Dates:

December 25 through January 2 - NO SCHOOL, Winter Break

January 15 - NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 19 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day

Eastview High School is holding a Virtual Food Drive through Friday, December 20th. We are collecting cash, checks (made out to 360 Communities) and gift cards.

The cash and checks will go to local food shelves so they can buy in bulk and also buy fresh fruit, veggies, dairy and bread products without fear of them spoiling. We want to help support the 30,000+ people in Dakota County who are food insecure and rely on our local food shelves!

The gift cards (from Cub, Target, Walmart, Hy-Vee, gas stations and local restaurants like Culvers, Subway, Jimmy Johns, etc.) will help us support our EVHS students and families meet weekend food needs and transportation costs.

Students can bring donations to Advisory on Wednesday, December 13th and Wednesday, December 20th. Our goal is to raise $5000 for our community!

The need in our community is great…but our generosity and collective power to make a difference can be even greater! Let’s come together and do our part to help our neighbors in need. #letsgive #virtualfooddrive

It'll be so fetch! Eastview High School's Theatre Department is performing the musical, Mean Girls: High School Version!

Mean Girls, the hilarious musical from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt). This queen bee took Broadway by storm and has joined the musical in-crowd. Adapted from Fey's hit 2004 film, Mean Girls was nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards.

Cady Heron may have grown up on a savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a "Revenge Party" to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.

Remaining Performance dates:
December 14, 15 16 at 7:00 PM

Rated PG-13

Ticket Prices:
Adults: $9
Seniors (62+): $7
Students: $5

Buy tickets here: www.vancoevents.com/CCTL

Are you looking for some great gift ideas? Look no further than the Eastview School Store. Our online store is open and ready to take your order. We have a variety of apparel items that can be ordered online and picked up at Eastview’s west security desk between the hours of 7:30 and 3:30. You will receive an email when your order is ready for pick up. Usually within 24-48 hours. Visit https://eastview-school-store.square.site/ to place your order today.

The greater Eastview community of parents, family members, and neighbors are invited to donate blood as part of the NHS-sponsored drive on Friday, January 19 from 8:00AM to 1:00PM in Eastview’s South Gym.

Donation registration is completely online @ http://www.redcrossblood.org/give/drive/driveSearch.jsp Type “eastview” (our sponsor code), in the search box and the follow the online prompts. See John Kelly in C232 or email at john.kelly@district196.org with questions.

Please keep in mind that there is no school on January 19, 2024. All ages 16+ are welcome to donate.

Eastview's 2023-2024 yearbooks are ordered through Josten's, and start at $90 + tax. You can order your yearbook here: Yearbook Orders

Eastview Softball will be selling $10 Pura Vida Bracelets with Eastview colors on Thursday morning in the West Commons from 7:00 – 7:30 AM. Cash, check, or Venmo will be accepted.

National Honor Society

Current sophomores and current juniors are eligible to complete a Candidate Form. It is strongly encouraged that the eligible candidate have a cumulative 3.8 GPA or higher.

Optional informational meetings will be held on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:10 AM OR 2:30 PM in C232. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to attend ONE of the meetings.

If a candidate is unable to attend an informational meeting, more info can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/eastviewnhs/home

CANDIDACY FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THIS FORM BEFORE MARCH 22, 2024 AT 2:45 PM.

Responsibility matters, therefore, late Candidacy Forms will not be considered.

If you have questions, see Mr. Kelly in C232 or email him at john.kelly@district196.org

Seniors - photo submissions for the yearbook were due on November 10th.

Click here to see if your photo has been submitted

If your name is not on the list, please follow the instructions below.

Seniors who have their photos taken by an outside photographer should follow these instructions to submit their photo for the yearbook:

SAVE YOUR PHOTO as Last Name, First Name (i.e. Franchino, Rob). This is very important.

Then:

• Log on to: images.jostens.com
• Browse your device to select the photo you wish to upload.
• Enter information about the photo and contact information, in case the staff needs additional information.
• Click "Upload Chosen Images"

It's that easy!

Click here for more information

Students can serve detentions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:40-4:00pm in C135. A morning Detention from 6:30-7:35am in Student Services is another option Monday-Friday. Detention is a quiet study hall where students are expected to work independently.

Students earn a detention for each (3) tardies in a class and should be served within three weeks of notice or additional consequences and restricted opportunities may result. Thank-you for your support in teaching Responsibility and Accountability.

Contact Mr. Arrale or Mr. Habeck in Student Services with questions.

Starting Wednesday, November 1st, students can benefit from an opportunity for academic support every Wednesday afternoon from 2:40pm – 4:15pm in the Learning Commons. Students are supported to complete their schoolwork learning in a supervised setting. Faculty and staff are available along with upper-class peer tutors (especially skilled in Mathematics). Students will identify their priorities (“What I Need” or “What’s Important Now”), create a plan for the most efficient use of their time, celebrate their accomplishments, and leave with a plan for continued success. Students do not need to sign up in advance for WIN Time. We do ask that students plan to be there for the start at 2:40pm so they can benefit from the full support. We will keep a log of students and their engagement (arrival/departure time and their focus/work while they are there). For students needing transportation home, activity buses will be available departing at 4:45pm.

To opt in to EVHS and District 196 text messages, text Y to 67587. Carrier messaging rates may apply.

Tickets for the Class of 2024 All Night Party are now on sale for the discounted rate of $85 through 12/31/23! Ticket prices will go up on 1/1/24.

🎉 Graduates can expect a night filled entertainment, food, and prizes. Their ticket covers everything for the entire party!

To purchase your graduate's ticket, go to this link:

2024 Senior Party (jotform.com).

If finances are a barrier to your student attending the party, please contact Dr. Rob Franchino to request a scholarship. All approved scholarships will be responsible to pay a ticket cost of $40. (This information will be kept confidential). rob.franchino@district196.org

Follow all of our updates on social media: On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EVHSSeniorParty2024;

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evhsseniorparty2024/

or via our website at sites.google.com/view/evhsseniorparty2024

Throwing an amazing Senior Party takes a village - we have a great group of parents already working towards that goal. If you are interested in joining a committee or donating towards our wish list, please check us out on social media or reach out at eastviewseniorparty@gmail.com.

Thank you-

Kelly Johnson & Andie O'Brien

Senior Party Chairs

Graduations ads are full-color, congratulatory messages to graduating seniors from their families. They include the student's name, a baby picture, and a short message.

Families are given the opportunity to purchase a Senior Graduation Advertisement for $50.00. We accept ads and ad content through online submission only. Grad Ad submissions are due on February 1, 2024.

Instructions for Ad Submission:

1. It's easy! Create your ad online at: Josten's

2. Choose your ad design and layout.

3. Enter your text and upload your photo.

4. More questions? Call Josten's at 877-767-5217.

Eastview High School's Counseling Office is here to help with lots of information for you and your family. Check back in this space for the most up-to-date counseling news!

Counselor Connections Newsletter: December 8, 2023.

Counseling Office Newsletter Archives

Eastview Community Foundation will be awarding 65+ scholarships equaling over $65,000 to seniors who live in the Eastview attendance area and will graduate high school in the Spring of 2024.

You will find all the opportunities in the EVCF Scholarship Descriptions (click HERE). While you wait, take a moment to explore the scholarships you qualify for so you are prepared to apply when the application window opens on 12/20! More scholarships are being added over the coming weeks, so make sure you continue to check the EVCF Scholarship Description document.

Deadline: Sunday, January 21 @ 8PM

There will be an Eastview Community Foundation Scholarship Virtual Information Session for parents/guardians of seniors on Tuesday, December 19th at 7PM. The meeting will cover information on the EVCF Scholarship Program, scholarship opportunities, deadlines, and how to apply. No RSVP is required. Click HERE to access the Zoom link.

The deadline for submitting requests for letters of recommendations or school reports to teachers and counselors so they can be completed before our Winter Break is Friday, December 15th. Students should plan accordingly as transcript requests are not processed over winter break.

The North Star Promise Program is a new, ongoing state-funded scholarship that will cover the full cost of tuition and fees for eligible Minnesota residents who attend a public undergraduate college or university in the state. The scholarship will be available to those with an annual family income of less than $80,000. The program will benefit new, current and returning students who are working toward a degree, diploma or certificate.

For more information on the North Star Scholarship Program and eligibility, click HERE.

Registration is open for Ready, Set, FAFSA! January 2024 series to assist students and families with financial aid. The series, running on Tuesday evenings in January, is intended for current high school students and will cover general information about the financial aid process, details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students, and other ways to pay for college.

All sessions will have interpretation in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong. Attendees can ask questions in the chat and have them answered during the event by financial aid experts. Students who attend any of the sessions will be entered into a drawing to win a $1,000 scholarship (one entry per session attended).

Sessions include:

• Session #1: Create Your FSA ID, Jan. 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
• Session #2: Apply for Financial Aid: FAFSA, Jan. 16 at 7:00 p.m.
  OR
  Session #2: Apply for Financial Aid: MN Dream Act, Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m.
• Session #3: Understand Your Offer Letter, Jan. 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Ready, Set, FAFSA! sessions are offered as a collaboration by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC - The College Place, and Minnesota Goes to College.

Register Now

In case you missed it! View the presentation from the College Application Planning Night for Seniors here (many resources linked).

- View the Transcript Release Process for Eastview Students & Parents here.

- View the Eastview High School Steps to Submit the Common App here.

- View the Eastview High School steps to submit Institutional College Applications here.

(NOTE: NOT for use with The COMMON APPLICATION. See Common App guidelines sheet instead.)

- View the steps to request recommendations from EVHS Staff Members here.

Students can find these resources:

• Schoology Class of 2024 → Resources Folder

Students should stop by the Counseling Office and get a pass to attend the college/university/military Rep Visit prior to the right visit. The visits are small group meetings typically lasting 20/30 minutes. These admission reps are often times the same people that review college applications, so it's a great connection for students.

12/19/2023

11:15am

U.S. Navy

12/21/2023

11:15am

U.S. Marines

Fall captains practices are happening on Tuesdays 3:15-5:15 and Sundays- 4:00-6:00 at Southern Hills. All are welcome. All you need is your golf clubs- the boosters are paying for the range balls.

COMPETITION CHEER

Congratulations to our Eastview Varsity Competition Cheer Team for placing 2nd this past weekend at the Farmington Cheer Competition. The team missed first place by less than a point. Congratulations Team!!

Next, the team will travel to

St. Michael-Albertville on Saturday, Nov. 16th, 2023. Good Luck Team.

GYMNASTICS

The Apple Valley-Eastview gymnastics team competed at their first meet on Saturday, December 9th at the Prior Lake Invite. JV landed in fourth place with a score of 125.1 and Varsity tied for 3rd with a score of 136.75.

In the JV competition, senior Adrianna Ortiz placed 5th on vault with a score of 8.55 4th on beam with a score of 8.35, and 2nd in the All Around with a score of 32.35. Junior Cadence Salo placed 5th place on beam with a score of 8.3, sophomore Lauren Heidemann placed 4th on floor with a score of 8.0, and freshman Maddie Nguyen placed 2nd on floor with a score of 8.1.

In the Varsity competition, freshman Gwenyth Bodnar placed 4th on vault with a score of 9.35, 4th on beam with a score of 9.35, and 4th in the all around with a score of 35.25, sophomore Lauren Heidemann placed 5th on bars with a score of 8.6 and 3rd on beam with a score of 9.05, and freshman Olivia Hansen got 3rd on bars with a score of 8.8, and 5th in the all around with a score of 34.1. WAY TO GO, GIRLS!

BOYS HOCKEY

Senior Forward Billy Downs scored two goals, one of them shorthanded, as Eastview’s Varsity Boys Hockey Team beat Farmington 5-0 on Saturday, December 9 at Farmington. Senior Defenseman Brayden Kaldenbach started the scoring in the first period with a blast from the point that Downs deflected into the Tigers’ net. Eastview ran up a 15-0 shot advantage, but did not score again until a Farmington power play midway through the second period. Junior Defenseman Max Powers-Brekke cleared a puck out of Eastview’s defensive zone that reached Senior Forward Jordan Brothers. Brothers outraced two Farmington defenders before sneaking the puck past a bewildered Farmington goalie for a 2-0 Eastview lead. Seconds later, with Eastview still shorthanded, Senior Forward Caleb Nelson stole a puck and broke down the ice, then set up Downs' second goal of the game with a perfect pass. With Eastview on the powerplay minutes later, Senior Forward Cam Roth retrieved a Nelson miss and fired it into Farmington’s net for a 4-0 lead. Senior Defenseman Kevin Wohler completed the scoring with another power play goal late in the second. The Lightning continue South Suburban Conference play at Prior Lake on Tuesday December 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Senior Forwards Jordan Brothers and Billy Downs combined for five goals to lead the Eastview Boys Varsity Hockey Team to an 8-2 home ice win over Eagan in their South Suburban Conference opener on Tuesday, December 5. Brothers notched a hat trick and two assists, while Downs had two goals and three assists. Brothers netted a perfect centering pass from Downs at 5:05 of the first period to start the scoring. Brothers promptly returned the favor, passing to Downs for his first goal and a 2-0 Eastview lead. Brothers scored 35 seconds into the second period on a pass from Abram Johnson. Minutes later, Michael Cherevatsky netted a rebound following a power move and shot by Jaymeson Zachery. A textbook back-door power play goal by Kevin Woehler from Zach Wooten and Downs put Eastview up 5-0. Brothers completed his hat trick late in the second period on a long outlet by Wooten, and Downs scored his second goal on a power play mid-way through the third. Senior Forward Cam Roth completed the scoring by taking a loose puck, rushing to the goal and beating Eagan’s goalie unassisted. The Lightning play next at Farmington on Saturday, December 9.

The Boys JV Hockey Team traveled to Farmington on Saturday. Farmington had a 1 to 0 lead in the first period. Liam O’Donnell scored in the 2nd period with assists from Nick Titus and Cole Hille however, Farmington scored again to maintain their lead (2 to 1) going into the 3rd period. Cal Fritche scored with an assist by Liam O’Donnell but it was not enough to get past Farmington. The Tigers won 3 to 2. The Boys JV Hockey Team will take on Prior Lake today at the Dakotah! Ice Center. Game time is 5pm.

GIRLS HOCKEY

The Lightning lost a battle to Farmington on Saturday 5-3. After taking an early lead in the first period on a goal by Brielle Clardy assisted by Ellie Patterson and Jaden Slominski, Farmington scored 3 unanswered goals in the second period going up 3-1. Eastview didn’t back down and was able to tie the game at three before the second period ended. Jenna Nelvin scored her first Varsity goal assisted by Maisie Carney and Jaden Slominski. The Lightning tied the game at 3 on a goal by Maisie Carney assisted by Ellie Groebner and Erin Hayward. The Lightning came up short with Farmington scoring the game winner with about 11 minutes left and an empty netter to close out the game.

WRESTLING

The Eastview Varsity Wrestling team took 2nd place at the 17 team Maple Grove Invitational on Saturday. Earning 2nd place were Spencer Lee, Logan Myers, and Jack Bauer. Earning 3rd place were Aryan Karimnejad, Aiden Enderlein, and Levi Ruyle. Pierce Lewis took 5th and Aiden Frost took 6th. Congrats to the entire team!

The Eastview Lightning 9th Grade Wrestling Team competed at home in the Eastview Invite individual tournament on Friday December 1st.

Lightning wrestlers claiming 1st were: Reid George, Phillip Leyderman, Michael Fischer, and Saturn Belz.

Finishing in 2nd place were: Josh Cohen, Nathan Repke, Oliver Terracina, Axel Ruelas, and Gracie Kirk.

Finishing in 3rd place were: Alyhias Talamantes-Bemarez and Zoey Bailey.

Finishing in 4th place was: Chaitra Ande.

The Eastview Lightning 9th Grade Wrestling Team competed at Maple Grove in the Crimson Invite JV individual tournament on Saturday December 9th.

Lightning wrestlers claiming 1st were: Reid George, and Nathan Repke.

Finishing in 2nd place was: Zoey Bailey.

Finishing in 3rd place were: Michael Fischer and Nelly Kamuto.

Finishing in 4th place was: Josh Cohen.

Finishing in 7th place were: Phillip Leyderman and Saturn Belz.

The Eastview Lightning 9th Grade Wrestling Team will compete in a double dual event against Farmington and Park at Hastings today, Tuesday December 12th.

Reminder, Mandatory BPA Meeting on Wednesday, Dec 13, to obtain final details for region competition. Two options so everyone can make it, 7:05 a.m. and 2:35 p.m. in room C241.

Eastview Mock Trial kicked off its competition season last weekend by finishing 3rd in the South Suburban Conference Tournament held at Shakopee High School. This year’s criminal case involves a family-run printing company charged with illegal chemical discharge into the nearby river.

In four trials over two days, the top 3 teams all finished with 3-1 records. Based on number of judge scoresheets won and point differential, Eastview’s third-place final ranking was just behind teams from Apple Valley and Prior Lake. Earning All-Conference honors were senior co-captain Raavi Singh (4 selections as attorney); junior co-captain Momo Lee (1 selection as attorney, 1 selection as witness); and junior Ebrahim Mohammed (2 selections as witness). Other team members are veteran sophomore Mia Noonan; rookie juniors Simar Means and Ryan Kamano; and rookie sophomores Aron Admasu, Sai Gajjela and Sheehan Perry.

Senior Sneha Narra earned All-Conference attorney honors on the Eastview 2 varsity team, along with sophomore Rashid Essa as a witness.

In the Novice division, freshman Chaitra Ande (3) and Awa Bah (2) both earned multiple judge selections as All-Conference witnesses for Eastview’s all-rookie team in its first competition.

All 3 Eastview teams will be back in action at the Minneapple Tournament right after winter break, before starting regional competition rounds in early January.

The EVHS Black Student Union is hosting an activity & discussion about Intersectionality (which is the idea that many different elements make up our identity). All EVHS students are invited to attend! Please join us on Wednesday, December 13th after school in C331 for an engaging activity! If you have questions, contact Ms. Hanson in C334 or Mr. Olayiwola in Student Services.

Look at the December calendar on Schoology for our Holiday Party and Meeting (December 13th), Feed My Starving Children (December 11th) Wreaths Across America (December 16th) and STAR Event Workshops. Use Sign Up Genius to let us know you are able to join us. See Ms. Battistone in C138 with any questions.

Eastview Robotics is starting the First Tech Challenge Season (smaller robots). The season will run through the beginning of March and meets 1-2 times per week on a regular basis.

Anyone interested in learning marketing, coding, engineering, and building is encouraged to participate.

Contact Seth Nelsen (seth.nelsen@district196.org) or Jason Wainwright (jason.wainwright@district196.org) for more information. Mr. Nelsen is in B329 and Mr. Wainwright works in the learning commons.

Who: EVHS Book Club- Everyone is welcome!

What: Easy, low commitment book discussions and the opportunity to explore your passion!

Where: The Eastview Learning Commons (library)

When: Every Wednesday, although this is subject to change

Questions: If you have any questions contact one of our presidents:

820945@apps.district196.org

More information: Follow our instagram @evhs_bookclub for more

updates!

See our September through January Interactive Catalog now!

Just click on a class you want to learn more about and register now to ensure your spot in class. Get inspired, make a plan and enjoy!

Eastview High School's announcements are sent out bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. An announcement archive can be found at www.evhs.district196.org.

Email: Eastview@district196.org
Website: evhs.district196.org
Location: 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952-431-8900
Facebook: facebook.com/EastviewHighSchool
Twitter: @EVHSLightning