EHS Newsletter

Dear Students, Parents, and Staff,

As we approach the much-anticipated spring break, I wanted to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you. Spring break marks a time of renewal, relaxation, and the perfect opportunity to recharge before we dive into the final stretch of the academic year.

Spring Break Dates: March 24-28

During the break, the school building will be open for sports practices, but our faculty and staff will not be available.

The counseling office will be closed and our registrar will not be available.

The main office will be open from 7am - 3:00pm but support staff will be limited.

Teacher Workshops: March 31st

After spring break, please remember that there will be teacher workshops on Monday, March 31. These workshops are a valuable opportunity for our dedicated educators to continue their professional development and prepare for the remainder of the school year.

School Resumes on Tuesday, April 1st.

We look forward to welcoming our students back, ready and eager to continue learning and growing together.

Wishing You Well

To our students, I hope you take this time to pursue hobbies, explore new interests, and enjoy some fun activities. To our parents and guardians, thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in your child's education. To our teachers and staff, your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated, and I hope you find this break refreshing.

Stay safe, take care of yourselves and each other, and I look forward to seeing everyone back at school with renewed energy and enthusiasm.

See you soon!

Dr. Polly Reikowski

EHS Principal

Residents in the neighborhood to the east of Eagan HS have raised concerns about students parking in permit only areas. Please obey all posted parking restrictions. The Eagan Police will be ticketing vehicles parked in violation. Please make use of the Northview Park free city parking lots if you need to park and do not have a school or resident permit.

The ExCEL Award – Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership – is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, leaders in their schools, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service. Congratulations to Ankit Mukhopadhyay, Eagan High School's 2025 ExCEL Award Winner!

Just as it goes every year, there were both heartbreaks and celebrations taking place at our recent section speech meet tournament last night. Overall, the team absolutely ROCKED it!

Qualifying for the MSHSL AA State Speech Tournament

We are proud to announce that 22 entrie with 24 students have qualified for the prestigious MSHSL AA State Speech Tournament, which will be held on April 26th. This achievement highlights the dedication and talent of our students, who have worked tirelessly to perfect their craft.

Acknowledging Our Coaches

A heartfelt thank you to all of our coaches for their invaluable guidance and support. We would like to give special recognition to Co-Head Coaches of our Speech Team, Chris McDonald and Cami Sharratt. Their leadership has been instrumental in our team's success.

Congratulations once again to our hardworking students and coaches. We wish our students the best of luck at the State Speech Tournament!

MSHSL AA State Speech Qualifiers

EHS has a finalist in the 2025 Escape the Vape contest!

Please vote for #3 which was created by a few of our EHS students!

The Polar Plunge is a fundraising event at EHS where students jump into cold water to support Unified Special Olympics. Participants raise money through pledges and can form teams and dress in costumes. Our "Jump Date" is Tuesday April 22nd and each student must raise $50 to jump.

Students had the opportunity to register during lunches last Monday and Tuesday. They may also register online HERE.

Polar Plunge Video

Link Crew is a high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, Link Crew trains members of the junior and senior class to be Link Leaders. As positive role models, Link Leaders are motivators, leaders and teachers who guide the freshmen to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school.

Link Crew Application

The ACT for Grade 11 students, and PreACT for Grade 10 students will be administered on Tuesday, April 15 starting at 7:40 AM.

• Students in grades 9 and 12 will have an E Learning Day on Tuesday, April 15th.

Tuesday, April 15th is the day when all juniors (11th graders) will take the official ACT, paid for by the school district. All sophomores (10th graders) will take the PreACT on the same day. The PreACT is used to help predict the ACT and to help students understand areas they need to work to improve.

April 15 - grades 9 and 12 will have a digital learning day - working with assignments on Schoology and not reporting to school.

Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: EHS Auditorium
Magical Moments is our annual evening of entertainment featuring Eagan's nationally acclaimed speech team. You'll see a range of speaking styles, from dramatic interpretation to original oratory, as well as featured solo performances and ensemble pieces. You will be moved and inspired by these young men and women as they showcase their excellence in the art of the spoken word.

ENCORE! Tickets Go on Sale March 24th at 8am

ENCORE! 2025 -"Seize the Day"

Directed by Jim Cox & John Ratzlaff

Senior Citizen Preview: Wednesday, April 23 at 4:00 p.m.

Friday, April 25th at 7pm

Saturday, April 26th at 7:00pm

Sunday, April 27th at 3pm

Thursday, May 1st at 7pm

Friday, May 2nd at 7pm

Saturday, May 3rd at 7pm

Do you have any art, writing, or creative works you would like to showcase? Well, Eagan High School’s student-led literature and arts publication, Muse Magazine, is now accepting submissions! The magazine will showcase the art and writing of Eagan students, including poetry, prose, essays, comics, fashion, illustrations, photography, and multimedia works—basically, anything you deem creative.

The deadline for submissions has been extended to Sunday, March 30th. For more information and to access the submission form, click this link

Contact Ms. Thompson or Lissi.Corbett@district196.org with any questions.

More information HERE on the Summer Theatre Camps.

Reminder: EHS Students MUST have their student ID to enter EHS athletic events otherwise they will be charged admission.

We will also have a QR Code available at the entrance, but advance purchase is strongly recommended to avoid any connectivity issues. Please be aware that there will be NO CASH SALES at the door. Tickets for all events will go on sale HERE at least 48 hours in advance of each event and are $7 for adults and $5 for K-12 students (plus applicable fees). Senior Citizens ages 62+ are admitted FREE OF CHARGE (and no ticket necessary) to all District 196 Regular season Home Games. Just notify the ticket person at the gate and have your ID available if requested. Eagan High School Students will be admitted free with a hard copy, current year ID only. No electronic copies allowed. NO Re-entry is allowed regardless if students have an ID or not.

Please use this LINK to the Class of 2025 Newsletter for information on Graduation/timelines and the Class of 2025 Senior Party. The newsletter will be published several times before the end of the senior year.

These classes are offered through Community Education.

If you have questions please contact:

Michelle K. Glynn

Communications Coordinator

651-423-7701 • michelle.glynn@district196.org

Adventures in Dungeons & Dragons (grades 6-12, adults welcome)

Thu | Apr 10-May 15 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | 6 sessions | $120 per person | FRMS

Kung Fu: Beginner, White and Yellow Belt (ages 5-adult)
Sat | Apr 12-May 24 | 10:00-10:30 a.m. | 7 sessions | $79 | DHMS

Kung Fu: Instruments & Sparring (ages 8-adult)
Sat | Apr 12-May 24 | 11:10-11:40 a.m. | 7 sessions | $79 | DHMS

Lifeguarding plus Waterpark-Blended or In-person (ages 15+)

Blended: part of this class is done online outside of class hours

Sat & Sun | Apr 12, 13, 19 | 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | 3 sessions | $315 | FRMS and Live Online

In-Person:
Sat& Sun | Apr 26, 27, May 3, May 4 | 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | $315 | FRMS

Yes, we need volunteers! If any parent/guardian is interested in volunteering at EHS - even if it is only occasionally - we can use your help! Please complete the Parent Volunteer Form and return to Angie Harteneck. angela.harteneck@district196.org

To report a student absence, please choose one of the following options:

1. Complete the online form.
2. Call the EHS Attendance Office at 651-683-6911 during the school day or 651-683-6915 to leave a voicemail.
3. Send a note with the student to be delivered to the Attendance Office upon their return to school.

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Report incidents anonymously to your school through our Confidential Tip form. The information provided will be examined and appropriate action will be taken. This service is available to everyone, but remember to call 911 in case of emergencies.

Report Incidents HERE.

Email: EHSNews@district196.org
Website: ehs.district196.org
Location: 4185 Braddock Trail, Eagan, MN, USA

Attendance Office Phone: 652-683-6911

Attendance Office VM: 651-683-6915
Phone: 651-683-6900