April 15th: ACT Test For !0th & 11th Grade
- Grade 9: Digital Learning Day at Home
- Grade 10: PreACT at AVHS
- Grade 11: ACT at AVHS
- Grade 12: Digital Learning Day at Home
- Schools in District 196 will offer the ACT test in school buildings on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to students in grade 11. This test is free and there is no need to register. Students in grades 9 and 12 will participate in at-home learning on this day, while students in Grade 10 will take the PreACT in the building Tuesday, April 15. District 196 schools will offer the ACT with NO writing exam.
- Busses will run on their normal routes this day. Students who do not ride the bus should plan to be at school no later than 7:40 am.
- Questions? Please contact AVHS Testing Coordinator Bill Blatzheim at (952) 431-8202 or william.blatzheim@district196.org.
AVHS Teacher And Staff Appreciation Week April 21 - April 25
Apple Valley High School would like to celebrate our staff with staff appreciation week April 21-25 . We have such an amazing team of teachers, paraprofessionals, kitchen staff, custodial staff and office staff that love, support, motivate, encourage and educate our students we would like to recognize them with small treats and notes of gratitude.
If you have a story to share of how a teacher has inspired your child or would like to send a note of thanks to our teachers, please send an email to me at Drew.Mons@district196.org
If you would like to make a donation for staff appreciation week or the staff dinner before conferences April 24th, please contact Teresa.Willerscheidt@district196.org or 952-431-8201
Raising The "BARR" At AVHS
A new program at Apple Valley High School is raising the βBARRβ on student achievement. Last year, the school implemented the Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR) framework that creates ninth-grade cohorts, builds in additional academic support, data analytics, and more in an effort to lift everyone up. Since that time class failure rates have been lowered among ninth-grade students who participated in the program when compared to their peers at AVHS and across the district, school officials reported at the Feb. 10 School Board meeting.
Due to the success of the program, BARR will be implemented at all four of District 196βs comprehensive high schools in fall 2025.
The program is built on the foundation of data and relationships between staff and students and within both of those two groups, according to AVHS Principal Drew Mons.
Career Development Class At AVHS: AI Meets Muiscmakers
Career Development classes come together for the βAI Meets Humansβ project, where students from all five district high schoolsβCyber Security and Music Production classesβcollaborate to create AI-generated lyrics, musical notes, and beats, blending tech and creativity in a unique learning experience. WATCH THE STORY
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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
Preparing For Weather-Related Schedule Changes
As winter approaches, we may need to adjust school schedules due to weather. Weather-Related Schedule Changes and E-Learning Plan
π¨Please check your Parent Portal to ensure we have your current contact information in the event of a school closing or schedule change due to weather.
Text Message Updates
Texts are delivered via SchoolMessenger, the mass notification service the district uses for phone calls and email messages. Parents must opt-in to receive text messages. Standard message and data rates may apply.
GETTING STARTED
- Text Y to 67587, you will receive a confirmation message stating you are registered to receive SchoolMessenger notifications via text.
For help information, text HELP to 67587.
To opt-out at any time, text STOP to 67587.
*Only SMS numbers listed as Guardians in the Infinite Campus student information system can receive texts.
**If you do not receive a confirmation message of what appears to be an error message, it most likely means that short code texting is not enabled on your wireless plan.
Minnesota Food Share Month.
March is Minnesota Food Share Month. To celebrate and bring awareness of this effort, AVHSβs Interact Club and Student Council are doing a schoolwide food drive.
We are hoping to collect 1,000 items* to be donated to 360 Communities---an organization that helps students and families within our AVHS community.
March 19: District 196 MCA Testing Information
MCA exams assess student progress and align with MN standards. Scores may exempt students from remedial courses in Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. They're also preparatory for ACT/PreACT and relevant for certain job certifications.
Testing Schedule:
10th Grade: Reading exam, 7:40 am.
11th Grade: Math exam, 7:40 am.
9th and 12th Grade: Start at 9:55 am, all seven periods run for 30 minutes each.
Supervised study hall available at 7:40 am for those requiring bus transport.
This is a normal school day with modifications for testing. We appreciate your cooperation and support in helping students prepare.
2025 MCA Bells Schedule (March 19)
MCA Exam β 7:40-9:55am
P1 β 10:00-10:25 (25)
P2 β 10:30-10:55 (25)
P3 β 11:00-11:30 (30)
P5 β 11:35-12:55
A: Lunch 11:35-12:00, Class 12:05-12:55
B: Class 11:35-12:00, Lunch 12:00-12:25, Class 12:30-12:55
C: Class 11:35-12:25, Lunch 12:25-12:55
P4 β 1:00-1:30 (30) *P4 is AFTER lunch
P6 β 1:35-2:00 (25)
P7 β 2:05-2:30 (25)
AVHS Students South Suburban Conference Visual Arts Awards
GaoZhong Chang Mixed Media Praying For Perfection
Paige Fortman Raku Resemblance of a Pumpkin
Petra Johnson Digital Art Summer Days
Isaac Kuhn Raku Nature's Golden Gift
Sarayah Newton Graphite Journals, (MERIT AWARD)
Lilah Post Graphite Hodr
Paloma Rubio Perez Graphite Apple's Secret Keeper
Livia Schwartz Acrylic Paint Selkie
Olivia Tainter Raku Overhaulin' (TEACHER CHOICE AWARD)
Piper Trudeau Egg Tempera Paint Poppin' Fresh
Class Of 2025: CAP AND GOWN ORDERS DUE 3/1/25
Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony
May 31, 2025 3:30 PM
Mariucci Arena on the U of M Campus
- Cap and Gowns orders have started, they are no charge but must be ordered by 3/1. Order Cap & Gown Here
- Students who participate in a graduation ceremony will be charged $50 to defray the costs of security, additional staff support, site preparation, equipment rental, printing and postage. Pay the Graduation Fee :ON EDUTRAK
- Parent Volunteers are organizing a Senior Party on the evening of graduation, May 31st Sign Up for the Senior Party
SENIORS: Common App Scholarships
- The 2025 Common Scholarship application is now available
- Available to ALL seniors
- DUE March. 3rd by 3pm
BROADWAY 2025: Signed, Sealed, Delivered: CLOSING WEEKEND
Broadway 2025: Signed, Sealed, Delivered. This is the last weekend for the show which routinely SELLS OUT so buy your tickets while you can! With over 150 talented students from Apple Valley High School, this spectacular production features an ensemble of dancers, singers, instrumentalists, and technicians, all coming together to celebrate the art of communication. PURCHASE TICKETS
- February 28 7:00 pm
- March 1ST 7:00 PM
- March 2nd 2:00 PM
Polar Plunge
Members of the Apple Valley Football Team participated in the South Metro Polar Plunge this past weekend. Together they raised about $6000 for Special Olympics Minnesota. All funds raised by Plungers help Special Olympics Minnesota provide year-round training and services to thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state. What a great cause and display of Eagle Pride!
Finals Schedule: March 6th And 10th
Due to the weather-related closure on Wednesday, March 5, our final exam schedule has been adjusted:
- Monday, March 10 β Day Two of Final Exams (Test Prep/Test Make-Up & Periods 2, 4, & 6)
- Tuesday, March 11 β First Day of Trimester Three
Three of our high schools (AVHS, EHS, RHS) will begin Trimester III one day later than originally scheduled due to these changes. Middle schools are not affected.
Day 2 β Monday, March 10th
- Test Prep/Makeups 7:40 β 9:10
- Period 2 9:15 β 10:45
- Period 4 and Lunch 10:50-12:55
- A Lunch = 10:50 β 11:20, Class 11:25 β 12:55
- B Lunch = 11:35 β 12:05, Class 10:50 β 11:35, Class 12:10-12:55
- C Lunch = 12:25 β 12:55, Class 10:50 β 12:20
- Period 6 1:00 β 2:30
Trimester 3 Begins Tuesday, March 11
Please ask your student to check infinite campus this weekend for their Tri 3 schedule. Students should have their schedule on their phone or printed to prepare for the first day March 11.