AVHS Family Newsletter: September

• Homecoming Football Game Tickets On Sale NOW
  
• 🚨Review Football Game Attendance Guidelines
  
• Homecoming Dance -SOLD OUT
• 🚨Review Homecoming Dance Attendance Expectations
  
• Campus Hall Pass Coming this Week
  
• Picture Retake Day
  
• Register for PSAT
• Ready Set FAFSA! - Virtual College & Financial Aid Events
• Community Night Discussion: Social Media And Smart Phones
• Winter Sports Registration Now Open

October 3- Picture Retake Day

October 4- NO SCHOOL Data Analysis Day

October 9 -Community Night Discussion: Social Media And Smart Phones

October 10 & 11 - School Conferences

October 11 - NO SCHOOL Conferences

October 15- PSAT For Juniors

October 9: Join us for a Community Night Discussion focused on the topic of social media and smartphones impact on our youth from 6:00 - 7:00pm in Valley Middle School of STEM cafeteria. We will use this session as a means of supporting students, families and educators in understanding how our world of technology affects growth and learning. Please see this attached flier for more information.

Campus Hall Pass is a digital system that manages hall passes and prevents unauthorized meetups. It helps increase school safety and student accountability.

Is It Secure? We prioritize data privacy and strictly protect school and student information—no GPS tracking or individual student monitoring. Students will continue using the restroom lanyard from classrooms, without bringing iPads or phones into restrooms.

What are the Benefits?

· Fewer disruptions allow teachers to focus on teaching, maximizing learning time for students.

· Students can access restrooms of their choice but should do so promptly.

· Identifies students who are outside of the classroom during emergencies.

What Have Other Schools Said?

- “Campus Hall Pass has been great! It keeps students safe, accountable, and on time.”

- “Our restrooms feel much safer, and students are less frustrated.”

Picture retake day for students is Thursday, October 3, 7:30 am -11:00 am.

Pre order at Lifetouch.com Picture ID EVTKQW8N8

Sophomores and Juniors that are interested in taking the PSAT/NMSQT® (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) can register now on EduTrak. The cost of the test is $25 and students may register online through EduTrak from September 23rd - October 6th. This is a practice test for the SAT and can help students with future college entrance exams. It is also the qualifying test for Juniors for the National Merit Scholarship program. You can learn more about this exam by reviewing the information in the PSAT/NMSQT® Student Guide. If you have any questions about taking the PSAT contact your counselor.

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.

Step 2: Updated Physical Form - Ensure you have an updated physical with the AVHS Athletics Office. Physicals must be dated within the past three years and not expire during the sports season. Forms can be emailed to allison.weaver@district196.org or brought into the AVHS Main Office.

Step 3: Register for Your Sport -Complete registration before your sport's tryout date. Once registration is successfully completed through EduTrak, your coach will be notified. Register Here

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.

• Technology. Click here for AVHS Tech Help. The AVHS Tech Help page is for parents and students and is for issues with Schoology, Campus, iPads, internet support, and more.

• 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.

Website: avhs.district196.org
Location: 14450 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, MN, USA
Phone: 952-431-8200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avhsscholar
Twitter: @avhsacademics

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.

At Apple Valley High School, safety and security are top priorities. We have secure entryways, conduct regular safety drills, and follow emergency response protocols with trained staff. All visitors must present a government-issued ID before entering our school.

In an emergency, we will announce HOLD, SECURE, LOCKDOWN, EVACUATE, or SHELTER. Students will participate in drills for each throughout the year. In case of an actual emergency, we will notify families via phone, text, and email through our mass notification system. Please ensure your contact information is up to date in Infinite Campus to receive these alerts.

Safety is a shared responsibility, and we encourage students and families to report concerns using our confidential tip line which can be found on the AVHS Website under "Contact". If you have any concerns about your student, please reach out to us for support.

We value our partnership with local police and fire departments to ensure safety and preparedness at AVHS. We will continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our entire Eagle community.

We are three weeks into the academic grading period and the Eagle Time on Wednesday, September 25 will mark a school-wide late work deadline date. Parents and guardians should log in now to review grades and attendance.

Go to Infinite Campus and click on "Campus Parent"

What a great start of the 2024-25 school year. Students and Staff came energized and ready for a great year! Watch the fist day vibes video. AVHS IS BACK!

• Always enter through the south entrance of the parking lot.
• Use the RIGHT lane for pickup/drop-off along the curb.
• The LEFT lane is for through traffic only.

School starts at 7:40 am. If your student isn’t in the parking lot by 7:30 am, they might not make it to 1st period on time.

All students will have their photo taken for the AVHS yearbook and their student ID on September 5th. If you would like to purchase photos, please refer to the Lifetouch website and reference the picture day ID for Apple Valley HIgh School.

https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/

Picture Day ID: EVTR8F6KH

• Pay a $60 fee on EduTrak for each trimester.
• Outstanding fees/fines must be paid before picking up your parking permit.
• Permits can be picked up in the Main Office.

Students will receive a parking agreement and a map of the parking lot.

Need accessible parking? Contact Assistant Administrator Paul Tinder at Paul.Tinder@district196.org or call 952-431-8341.

All other questions can be directed to Jackie Preble at 952-431-8224.

WHY IT MATTERS: Financial assistance is available for families who qualify. More families qualify than they think. The benefits are much more than free meals. 🚌🎓📝🎾📱❗

HOW IT WORKS:

• The application must be completed every year.
  
• The form only takes three to four minutes to complete
• Complete THE APPLICATION HERE

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.

All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.

More about the Smilesafe program here.

If your student was absent on picture day, retakes are October 3rd. Retake Day Picture ID EVTKQW8N8

• Form a team of 6 and sign up here
• Winning team will compete against the faculty at the pepfest

• Jerseys provided by Student Council at no cost
  
• Seniors and Juniors may sign up before September 13th to receive a jersey.

The Fall Sports Season is here, and we’re excited to welcome you to Apple Valley High School to cheer on our Eagles! Before attending, please review the ticketing, admission, and general policies at this link: https://secure.smore.com/n/uc6s2

PURCHASE HOMECOMING GAME TICKETS

• Tickets are SOLD OUT
• 🚨Review Homecoming Dance Student Expectations
  

Project Explore Craft Fair … Come one, come all!

Over 50 crafters, there’s something for everyone! Food and beverages on sale.

Sat | Oct 5 | 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | FREE | VMS | Valley Middle School, 900 Garden View Dr, Apple Valley

Group Guitar Lessons (ages 9-15)

Mon | Oct 7-Nov 11 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | 6 sessions | $55 | SHMS

Less than 5 spots left!

Archery Adventure Camp (ages 9-17)

Mon | Oct 7-28 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $85 | PW

Less than 5 spots left!

Lifeguarding plus Waterpark Blended Learning (ages 15+)

Thu-Sat | Oct 17-19 | 3 sessions | $315 | BHMS

Thriller Line Dance (adult and child ages 10-14)

Tue | Oct 22 | 6:15-7:15 p.m. | $19 | RE

Advantage ACT Prep Course (grades 10-12)

Tue | Oct 29-Dec 3 | 5:45-8:45 p.m. | 4 sessions | $180 | DHMS

Ghosts and Goblins (ages 6-16)

Wed | Oct 30 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | $36 | FRMS