

AVHS Family Newsletter: Summer
Updated: June 7, 2024
Important Dates
Important Upcoming Dates at AVHS
June 10 - Start of Summer Credit Recovery 8-12 (breakfast & lunch provided)
June 10 - Summer Speed & Strength Program (personalized training schedule see below)
June 19 - Juneteenth holiday *No Credit Recovery
June 28 - Last Day of Summer Credit Recovery
July 1 - July 5 - Building is Closed for Holiday Week
August 22 - AVHS Back to School Night (6-8pm)
August 28 & 29 - First Days of School for grade 6-12
What's New?
In This Update:
- Summer Office Hours
- Construction
- Credit Recovery/Eagle Academy
- Summer Information
- Summer Transit Rides For Students
- Free Summer Meals for Students
- Summer Speed and Strength
Class of 2024 Senior Section
Summer office hours:
- June: Monday - Friday 7 am - 3 pm
- July 1 - July 5: AVHS is CLOSED
- July: Monday - Thursday 7 am - 3 pm; Fridays Closed
🚧 Summer Construction Projects at AVHS 🚧
🪟 Window Replacement Project
- Where: Courtyard, round windows in science, and the link
- Starts: Thursday, June 6th
🧱 Thru-wall & Roof Replacement
- Starts: Week of June 10th
- Details: Masonry and roof over kitchen June 29 - July 7
- Rest of the roofing in July (schedule TBD)
🏀 Gymnasium Floor Refinishing
- When: June 10 - July 7
- What: Sanding, refinishing, and painting
🎨 Gymnasium Painting
- When: August 1 - August 11
- What: Wall painting
🎾 Tennis Court Construction
- Starts: Week of June 10th
- Prep: Base asphalt laying
- Safety Protocol: Entire front driveway and first row of parking coned off for construction crews
- Impact: All school traffic will move one row back
Stay safe and thank you for your cooperation!
AVHS Summer Credit Recovery
Classes will run from Monday through Friday, 8:15 am to 12pm, June 10 to June 28.
Please note: No school on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
🏫 All classes will be in-person, Monday through Friday and attendance is mandatory in order to earn credit. Missing class may result in an N/C.
📚 Students can register for Apple Valley classes they've previously failed. Each class equals 1 credit, just like a trimester course during the regular school year.
🚌 Transportation is available for students in the AVHS attendance area. The bus will ensure you're here for the 8:15am class and leave at 12:10pm. Bus stop details will be shared before the session starts.
We encourage families to motivate and assist their students in taking advantage of this opportunity.
Questions? Please contact Hodan Bile at hodan.bile@district196.org
INCOMING 9TH GRADERS: EAGLE ACADEMY
Soaring Eagles: Summer Speed and Strenth
Register Now For: Speed & Strength: Summer 2024
Begins June 10- August 1, 2024
· Football: 7:30-9:30 AM
· All Girls: 8:30-10:30 AM
· Middle School Girls: 9:30-10:30 AM
· All Boys: 9:30-11:30 AM
· Middle School Boys: 11:30-12:30 PM
· Wrestling (Boys & Girls): 12:00-1:30 PM
REGISTER FOR: HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SPORT CAMPS
REGISTER FOR: FREE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS PHYSICAL AT TCO
Summer Transit Rides For Students
Special Summer Student Pass Offer
Get unlimited rides on buses and light rails for just $30 from June 1 to Sept. 3.
- Perfect for jobs, sports, and fun.
- Use on any metro bus or train.
How to Get the Pass
- Students can go to metrotransit.org/summer-student-pass to get more details about the pass and order one online with a credit card or purchase a pass with cash or a credit card at Metro Transit Service Centers.
Class of 2024 Senior Section
Graduation video
Diploma Distribution and Fines/Fees
- Graduates may pick up their diploma during the summer in the main office 7-3 pm, M-Th..
2023-24 Yearbook Distribution Fall 2024
The 2034-24 school year yearbook will be distributed in August 2024. This summer distribution allows spring events, prom and graduation to be included in the yearbook. Look for more information in August.
Commonly Needed Links
Infinite Campus
Schoology
AVHS Tech Hellp
The AVHS Tech Help page is for parents and students and is for issues with Schoology, Campus, iPads, internet support, and more.
CLICK HERE FOR HELP
Who Do I Go To For Help?
Contacting counselors. Click here to find your student’s counselor. Counselors are available to assist with concerns about scheduling, academic progress, and mental health. Contacting a student's counselor is a good first step if there are concerns about multiple classes and can help coordinate and streamline communication.
Student Schedule. Click here to log in to Campus Portal and see Student Schedules.
Grades. Click here to log in to Schoology and see in-progress grades.
Contacting teachers. Click here for a list of teacher e-mail addresses.
Apple Valley High School
Website: avhs.district196.org
Location: 14450 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, MN, USA
Phone: 952-431-8200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avhsscholar
Twitter: @avhsacademics
Stay Connected and Updated with AVHS
Families can expect to receive updates from us on Fridays through Schoolmessenger. You can also stay connected by accessing our school website and by following us on social media.
How to Get Involved & Support AVHS
Did you know that when families are actively involved in their child's school, students tend to be more engaged and have better academic outcomes? Despite the challenges brought by the pandemic, AVHS has consistently fostered strong family-school partnerships that contribute to our overall success.
Get involved! Join AVHS's SITE COUNCIL and/or support various school activities throughout the year. You can also explore volunteer opportunities to assist teachers and school staff by filling out THIS FORM.
Old News
Students to Keep iPads/Hotspots Over the Summer
Students will again be keeping their district-issued iPads and hotspots over the summer. This allows learning opportunities to continue throughout the summer. Exceptions include graduating seniors and students unenrolling from District 196. For more details and guidance around this, please visit this website which can also be found in the About menu of the district’s website (http://www.district196.org). If you have questions, contact your child’s school or submit at https://www.district196.org/techhelp. Thank you.