EVHS Weekly Announcements

Upcoming Dates:

January 16 - Last day of Quarter 2

January 17 - No School, Data Analysis Day

January 20 - No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 21 - First day of Quarter 3

January 24 - No School, Staff Development

February 7 - No School, Staff Development

Due to construction of the Eastview Activity Center beginning in the Spring of 2025, we will be offering a limited number of Semester 2 (Quarter 3 and Quarter 4) passes along with parking passes for Quarter 3 ONLY which will be at a discounted price.

PARKING PERMITS

To park in the student parking lots, students are required to have a current semester parking permit purchased on Edutrak Connect . Semester Two parking permits will go on sale January 6 for juniors and seniors and January 13th for sophomores. Semester Two permits may be picked up during lunch on Wednesday, January 15th and Thursday, 16th and then in the Security Office near the west doors beginning Tuesday, January 21st.

Reminder: All students must hand in overdue books and clear fines in the Learning Commons before picking up their parking permit next week. You can view your current status in Destiny Discover. Other fees/fines may be paid online or in person at the Eastview High School Main Office.

FREE PARKING

Parking permits are optional. There is free parking available for students in the lot near the tennis courts south of EVHS. (Winner Lot) 😁

PSEO PARKING PERMITS

Students taking three or more PSEO courses during the school day may be able to purchase a parking permit at a discounted rate. Contact Mr. Habeck in student services for more information.

Missing school can impact your child's success and students who miss more than 10% of school days (just four days each term) are more likely to fall behind academically, struggle with social skills, and drop out of school.

Our goal is to ensure that your child has the best opportunity to do their best. This is an explanation of the outcomes that occur and processes we will follow when students are absent from school.

TYPES OF ABSENCES

• Unexcused: An unexcused absence occurs when a student is absent without school approval.
• If an absence is not reported, it will be deemed “unexcused” after 48 hours.
• Excused: Illness, medical/dental appointments during school hours, and pre-planned absences.
• Absences due to illness are excused for up to 10 days. A doctor’s note is required after 10 absences due to illness.
• Exempt: School-authorized absences detailed in District 196 Attendance Policy.

WHEN YOUR STUDENT NEEDS TO BE ABSENT

You must report all absences:

1. Report all absences online (student ID and birth date required) or call the school’s attendance office, and
2. message cocurricular coaches/advisors to let them know your student will be absent.

Stay on track:

• Check Schoology for homework updates.
• Communicate with teachers and classmates to make up for missed work.

WANT MORE INFORMATION?

• Click here for more details and resources.

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 17 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 this date as it is a Teacher Workshop. Ages 16+ are welcome to donate.

NHS: Interested in membership to Eastview’s National Honor Society Chapter for 2025-2026?

Current NHS members do not need to reapply.

EVHS Sophomores and 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 12 at 7:15 AM OR 2:35 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 21, 2025 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

Attention current 10th and 11th grade students – travel to Paris and Spain for spring break 2026! Experience the history, culture, and sites of Paris, Madrid, Seville, Cordoba, and Costa del Sol with your friends. The trip is led and chaperoned by experienced Eastview teachers. Click on THIS LINK to learn more and REGISTER today! Space is limited. If you have question, reach out to Dr. Beach via email at todd.beach@district196.org

District 196 offers an optional Protection Plan to families for $20 per iPad to cover the cost of potential theft or accidental damage throughout the school year. The plan is free for families who qualify for the Educational Benefits Program so it is highly recommended to first apply online for that program in order to have the discount applied when purchasing the protection plan.

Students or families without the protection plan will be responsible for costs associated with loss of or damage to a school-issued iPad. Details about the iPad protection plan and a link to the support page for EduTrak Connect can be found here.

Families are encouraged to complete an Educational Benefits Application. Your children may qualify! Applications are now open.

While meals are free for all students, all families are highly encouraged to complete an Application for Educational Benefits. Your approved application provides critical funding to our school district. This compensatory aid helps increase funding for teachers, paraprofessionals and social workers to include math and reading support. An approval for educational benefits also allows families to receive discounted Activities/Community Education fees. Learn more about the Educational Benefits Program.

Questions or concerns: ask our Nutrition Services department at Nutrition@district196.org or 651-683-6958.

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

MISSING/WANTED: Zapp

Zapp, the EVHS Mascot, was last seen in public during The FLASH credits on March 9, 2017 (4:32 mark on YouTube). Official history of Zapp and origin story. The original Zapp costume is in bad shape and needs to be replaced. Eastview’s Student Council will be collecting loose change to fund a new ZAPP mascot costume. The cost to replace ZAPP is about $6,000. Bring loose change to Mr. Kelly in C232 or drop in buckets during morning collection at the Student Doors before Period 1. EVERY PENNY COUNTS! See Mr. Kelly (john.kelly@district196.org) in C232 with questions. Go Eastview Lightning!

Students can benefit from an opportunity for academic support every Wednesday afternoon from 2:40pm – 4:15pm in the flex room located in the learning commons. Students are supported to complete their schoolwork learning in a supervised setting. In addition students can also utilize the WIN program to make up tests they may have missed. Students can get this approved through their teacher ahead of time and the test will be ready for them to take during WIN. 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.

The Flash is Eastview's weekly student news production and the 4Cast is Eastview's bi-weekly student announcements newscast.

Check out the latest of both newscasts here.

Come grab a burger and support Eastview Boys Basketball in January!

Go to Red Robin on Thursday January 9th. Mention that you're there to support Eastview Boys Basketball and 20% of food proceeds will go back to the program! It's a great way to get a warm, hearty meal AND support your home team!

Three Person Scramble - sign up 1-3 people - rsvp denisklein13@gmail.com for questions.

Join us for a round of golf and gathering. NON-GOLFERS AND HECKLERS ALSO WELCOME

The night will be filled with food, drinks, prizes, basket raffles, and good ole fashion fun.

To participate, complete the registration below. Non-golfers can simply show up for the event.

Saturday, January 11th

Check in begins @ 6:30 pm

First Swing @ 7:00 pm

X-GOLF

Three Team Scramble

(sign up 1-3 Golfers)

7541 148th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124

$80 /Player/Click on below link

ADULT ONLY EVENT

54 Player max

https://square.link/u/yGQvplgW

The Eastview Community Foundation will be awarding over 90 scholarships equaling close to $80,000 to seniors who live in the Eastview attendance area and will be graduating high school in the Spring of 2025. You are strongly encouraged to apply for as many scholarships for which you are eligible!

· Scholarships are funded by EVCF, local businesses, and community members.

· Donors set the criteria for their scholarships.

· Students can apply for multiple scholarships.

· Students must meet the criteria set by the donor to be considered for the scholarship.

· Every EVHS Senior is eligible to apply for the Eastview Puzzle Piece scholarship.

The deadline to apply is Monday, January 20th at 8PM. Late submissions will NOT be accepted.

If required, the Student Aid Report (SAR from FAFSA results) must be submitted by 3:00 pm on Tuesday, January 21st to Molly Wellik in the Counseling Office. Please make sure to include your name and student ID on your Student Aid Report (SAR).

You will find a complete description of all the EVCF scholarships HERE.

To begin your application, click HERE.

If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the following individuals:

Eastview Community Foundation: maggie.bruecken@evcf.org or trista.ward@evcf.org

Eastview High School Counseling: Molly.Wellik@district196.org, or your Eastview Counselor

Best regards to all applicants!

EVHS Counselors

Attachments:
EVCF student meeting 2025.pdf
EVCF 2025 Scholarship Descriptions.docx 1.pdf

The Escape the Vape Video Challenge, a youth vaping prevention video contest, is back for 2025. Minnesota middle and high school students are invited to create and submit a 30-second public service announcement (PSA) video to educate their peers on the dangers of e-cigarette use, also known as vaping.

Contest submissions are being accepted now through January 2025. Submissions will be entered into a competition for cash prizes for both students and their schools.

More Information: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMDH/bulletins/3c442ce

Freshman Seminar

Counselors met with all freshmen during their Social Studies classes on October 15th to share information about credits, counseling resources available to students and families, and how to start high school strong. We will then be meeting with all freshmen one-on-one at some point during Quarter 2. Freshmen were able to sign up for this 1:1 appointment during our seminar day.

Financial Aid Updates

The Department of Education has changed the FAFSA launch date to December 1. The hope is that the delay allows any glitches to be resolved in advance.

Need help understanding the financial aid options for college? Attend free virtual sessions for high school students and families offered by a collaborative of financial aid experts starting October 1. All sessions will have interpretation in Spanish, Somali and Hmong. Students who attend any of the sessions will be entered into a $1,000 scholarship drawing. For session dates, topics and to register, visit https://bit.ly/RSFAFSA. Contact tpribnow@ecmc.org with any questions.

New scholarship opportunity for EVHS class of 2025!

Wallin Scholarship
Up to $16,000 over four years in financial aid
Due on 1/31/25
Apply @ https://www.wallinpartners.org/apply.html

Minimum eligibility requirements:

• Graduating senior (class of 2025)

• Minimum 3.0 GPA (unweighted)

• Demonstrated financial need (adjusted gross income (AGI) falls between $95,000-$135,000 depending on household size)

Enrolled in Fall 2025 in an accredited, 4-year, public or private (not-for-profit) institution in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or any Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the nation

COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, AND MILTARY VISITS

Prior to the university/college visits students should stop by the Counseling Office and get a pass to attend. The university/college visits are small group meetings typically lasting 20/30 minutes. These admission reps are often times the same people that review college applications, it's a great connection for students. Military visits are during the lunch hour in Student Services.

1/16/2025

11:15am

U.S. Army

1/23/2025

11:15am

Army National Guard

There will be an informational meeting for off season boys soccer opportunities on Friday 1/10 in C250 at 2:35. Please see Mr. Currie with questions.

ALPINE SKIING

Eastview Alpine Ski Team Varsity Results from South Suburban Conference on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

Boys Varsity Alpine Ski Team – 3rd place out of 8 teams

4th Place Finish – Owen Schultz – Junior

10th Place Finish – Siman Gruman – Junior

17th Place Finish – Alex Kier – Junior

24th Place Finish – Yuji Suzuya – Junior

25th Place Finish – Grady Barnidge – Senior

34th Place Finish – Ian Graham – 7th Grade

46th Place Finish - Landon Ahlberg – Junior

47th Place Finish – Simon Elvrum – Sophomore

51st Place Finish – Wes Johnson – 8th Grade

54th Place Finish – Isaiah Markov – Sophomore

77th Place Finish – Myles Barnidge - Freshman

Girls Varsity Alpine Ski Team – 5th Place out of 7 teams

8th Place Finish – Kinsley Oberding – 7th Grade

15th Place Finish – Lyndee Ward – Junior

33rd Place Finish – Emma Graham – Freshman

42nd Place Finish – Emma Scott – Freshman

50th Place Finish – Millie Roland – Freshman

• Their next Eastview Alpine Ski Race is Thursday January 9th at 4pm at Buck Hill in Burnsville

APPLE VALLEY/EASTVIEW GYMNASTICS

The Apple Valley/Eastview gymnastics team has been busy traveling and competing since the start of the new year! On Saturday, the varsity team traveled to Park Center High School where they secured 2nd place in the MGGOA classic with a score of 135.575. We were largely represented in the awards ceremony as well. Junior Lauren Heidemann placed 1st on bars with a score of 8.95 and 4th in the all-around with a score of 33.8. Sophomore Gwenyth Bodnar placed 2nd on bars with a score of 8.55, 9th on beam with a score of 8.15, and 2nd on floor with a score of 9.55. Junior Brianna Gootee scored 2nd on beam with a score of 8.55, and first on floor with a score of 8.6. Sophomore Maddie Nguyen placed 10th in the overall competition with a score of 32.225.

The team also hosted Prior Lake last night and took 2nd place in both the varsity and JV competitions, with varsity scoring 138.675 and JV scoring 124.4. Top place finishers in the varsity competition include Brianna Gootee, 3rd on vault with a score of 8.725 and 1st on floor with a score of 9.375; Junior Lauren Heidemann, 1st on bars with a score of 8.975, and 1st in the all around with a score of 34.3; Sophomore Gwenyth Bodnar, 2nd on bars with a score of 8.775, 2nd on beam with a score of 9.2, and 2nd on floor with a score of 9.2; and Senior Jocelyn Pittman, 3rd in the all around with a score of 33.375. Top place finishers in the JV competition include 8th grader Lily Brackin, 1st on vault with a score of 8.6, and 3rd on floor with a score of 7.85; Sophomore Olivia Hansen, 2nd on vault with a score of 8.3; 7th grader Olivia Moore, 3rd on vault with a score of 8.2; Junior Carly Johnson, 2nd on bars with a score of 7.7 and 1st in the all around with a score of 30.8; Sophomore Maddie Nguyen, 1st on beam with a score of 8.4; and Freshman Charlotte Paul, 2nd on floor with a score of 8.0. Congrats to everyone!

VARSITY BOYS HOCKEY

Holy Angels vs Eastview 1/2 - Charlie Scanlon 32 was in net for this game. 1st period looked good with #14 O’Donnell scoring with assist from 4 Wooten and Klinkhammer 11. Having us lead 1-0. Then in 2nd period Holy Angels tied it up 1-1, but still a great competitive game. Then in the 3rd period Holy Angels score and then scored again on power play making it 3-1, eventually 2 more scores by Holy Angel and Eastview falls 5-1.

Eastview vs Lakeville North 1/7 was also teacher appreciation night. 32 Charlie Scanlon in net. 1st Period: Scoring 1st goal #4 Sam Wooten and #18 PB assist and Klinkhammer assist. Lakeville North scores to tie it up 1-1. Scanlon 14 saves.

2nd period: Scoring 2nd goal #4 Sam Wooten and #18 PB assist and Klinkhammer assist. 2-1. Lakeville scores 2-2. 13 scores on a power play with assists from O’Donnell and Dwyer. 3-2. Scanlon 10 saves.

3rd period: Lakeville North ties it up 3-3. Hyster 15 scores with assists to 3 Hille and Dwyer 6.

14 empty net goal for us. 5-3. Scanlon saves 35 total. Final 5-3 Eastview wins!

JV BOYS HOCKEY

The JV Boys Hockey Team played Holy Angels last Thursday. In the first period, Cam Aase got Eastview’s first goal of the game with assists from Zach Hyster and Noah Schapochnicof. After a scoreless second period, Isaac Povolny scored in the third period with an assist from Jesse Domagalski to secure the JV Boy’s 2-0 win. Ernster played great in net and earned the shutout.

On Tuesday, the JV Boys hosted Lakeville North. Eastview went ahead 2-0 in the first period. Nick Titus scored first with an assist from Noah Schapochnicof. Zach Hyster followed with an assist from Sawyer Haagenson. Lakeville North ended the period by scoring twice to make it 2-2. The Panthers continued their scoring streak with 2 additional goals in the second period. Nick Titus got his second goal of the night with assists from Eddie Mich and Noah Schapochnicof ending the second period 3 to 4. Lakeville North scored twice to start the third period, but the JV Boys didn’t stop fighting. They came back with 3 unanswered goals to tie the score 6 to 6. Derrick Zackery scored the 4th goal of the game with assists going to Mason Spray and Jesse Domagalski. Marcus Spratt followed with assists from Isaac Povolny and Ethan Chiglo. Marcus Spratt scored again with assists from Noah Schapochnicof and Roman Nigro. The game went into sudden death overtime. Lakeville North got a quick goal ending the game 6-7, Panthers. Ty Young faced 43 shots in an exciting hockey game. The JV Boys Hockey Team will play Apple Valley/Burnsville this Saturday. The puck drops for the JV game at noon at the Apple Valley Sports Arena.

EASTVIEW/BURNSVILLE GIRLS HOCKEY

Girls Varsity Hockey

Bloomington vs. Eastview 1/2

The girls varsity team pulled off a close 5-4 win against Bloomington in an exciting finish. Ella Schaefer kicked off the scoring in the first period assisted by Sari Cords and Ellie Patterson. Three goals were scored in the second. Brielle Clardy scored assisted by Ireland Murphy, Abbi Davis scored assisted by Sari Cords and Ella Schaefer, and Sari Cords put Eastview up 4-1 assisted by Brielle Clardy and Ellie Patterson. Unfortunately, Eastview gave up the lead and Bloomington tied the game 4-4 with just under 5 minutes left in the third period. With nine seconds left in the game, the Lightning were able to score a goal for the win on the Power Play. Jaden Slominski scored the goal assisted by Brielle Clardy and Ella Schaefer. Beth Bigalke had 29 saves in the game.

Lakeville South vs. Eastview 1/4

The Varsity Lightning team had a nice 7-2 win against Lakeville South. Eastview took a 2-0 lead in the first period. Both goals were scored by Sari Cords. The first was assisted by Ella Schaefer and Brielle Clardy and the second was assisted by Maisie Carney. Lakeville scored in the second to make it 2-1 but before the end of the period Ireland Murphy scored a goal assisted by Jaden Slominski and Brielle Clardy to make it 3-1. Eastview broke the game wide open at the beginning of the third period scoring two goals in the first 30 seconds of the game. Ella Schaefer scored the first one assisted by Sari Cords and Ellie Patterson and Sari Cords completed her hat trick scoring the second one assisted by Ellie Patterson and Ireland Murphy. Later in the third, Brielle Clardy scored assisted by Ruby Tasa and Jaden Slominski and Ella Schaefer completed the scoring assisted by Ireland Murphy and Sari Cords. Beth Bigalke had 37 saves in the game.

Prior Lake vs. Eastview 1/6

The Varsity girls hockey team fell to Prior Lake 3-1. The lone Eastview goal in the game was scored by Sari Cords. Jaden Ruzzi had 29 saves in the game.

Girls Junior Varsity Hockey

Bloomington vs. Eastview 1/2

Eastview Junior Varsity lost to Bloomington 4-0. Jaden Ruzzi had 35 saves in the game.

Lakeville South vs. Eastview 1/4

Lakeville South beat the Junior Varsity team 5-1. Abby Davis scored the goal for the lightning assisted by Sophia Kalin.

Prior Lake vs. Eastview 1/6

Prior Lake beat the Eastview Junior Varsity 2-0. Beth Bigalke had 44 saves in the game.

9th GRADE WRESTLING

The Eastview Lightning 9th Grade Wrestling Team competed in the annual 9th Grade Team Duals tournament at home at Eastview on Saturday Jan 4th, 2025.

During round-robin pool competition, the Lightning were defeated by Maple Grove by a score of 45-30, were defeated by Hastings by a score of 43-30, and defeated by Prior Lake by a score of 62-18.

In the 7th Place Dual, the Lightning defeated Farmington by a score of 40-21. Without lightweights or a heavyweight in the lineup, the Lightning gave up at least 18 points by forfeit in each dual.

Noteworthy individual performances on the day include: Mason McIntyre who was undefeated with 4 victories. Blake Repke, Jacob Lopez, Carl Kjeldsen-Bergquist, Colton Kuchinski, Avnish Ghadge, and George Rezcallah each won two matches. Leo Chhang, Finley Zillhardt, Claymore Kuchinski, Peter Babajanov, and Jordan Convy each won a match and competed with valiant effort.

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The Eastview Lightning 9th Grade Wrestling Team competed in a double dual event against Apple Valley and Hastings at Farmington on Tuesday January 7th.

The Lightning were defeated Apple Valley by a score of 75-0. Earning an exhibition match win by fall for the Lightning was Colton Kuchinski. Blake Repke, Leo Chhang, Jonathan Ratts, Mason McIntyre, Peter Babajanov, Carl Kjeldsen-Bergquist, Anthony Garbuz, Avnish Ghadge, and George Rezcallah competed with valiant effort. Four losses equivalent to 24 team points occurred by forfeit.

The Lightning were defeated by Hastings by a score of 24-42. Earning a win for the Lightning by major decision was Avnish Ghadge. Peter Babajanov, Anthony Garbuz, and George Rezcallah won by forfeit. Blake Repke, Jesus Saldivar, Jonathan Ratts, Jacob Lopez, Mason McIntrye, Colton Kuchinski, and Carl Kjeldsen-Bergquist also competed with valiant effort.

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The Eastview Lightning 9th Grade Wrestling Team’s current season record stands at 2-8.

The next competition will be Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Farmington (Dodge Middle School) for the 9th Grade Individual State Qualifier.

The Spanish club will be having a meeting after school on Friday January 10th in the B3 cluster! We will be doing a scavenger hunt and there will be prizes and snacks! Any level of Spanish welcome. Hope to see you there!

If you love to sing and dance, then BRAVO! is for you! Auditions for BRAVO! 2025: I Want My MTV are on January 27th and 28th. Scan the QR code on the poster for more information.

Winter Dance Show

Sunday, January 12 at 7:00pm

Theme: Viral Dance Show

Tickets: $5 general admission

www.vancoevents.com/CVYZ

The Lightning Boys Volleyball program is hosting some middle school clinics for future Lightning who want to try volleyball, learn the skills, and play some games. Clinics are on Sunday afternoons in January and February. Registration is on the Community Education website HERE.

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