

EHS Newsletter

Parent Teacher Conferences TONIGHT!
Thursday, January 23 from 6:00-8:30 PM
Friday morning, January 24 from 7:30-9:30 AM
NO SCHOOL for Students on Friday, January 24, 2025
Maps for teacher locations are located HERE and at the doors.
Please bring a copy of your student's schedule from Infinite Campus to conferences.
*Schedules can also be printed at the East and South Entrances if needed.
Interpreters will be provided - please contact Dr. Tara Hedlund 651-683-6918 or tara.hedlund@district196.org to reserve a day and time for this service.
How to Report an Absence
To report a student absence, please choose one of the following options:
- Complete the online form.
- Call the EHS Attendance Office at 651-683-6911 during the school day or 651-683-6915 to leave a voicemail.
- Send a note with the student to be delivered to the Attendance Office upon their return to school.
Wisdom Retreat for Seniors
We are so pleased to announce that Eagan High School is bringing back the Wisdom Retreat to celebrate our amazing Class of 2025 and recognize all of them for the efforts they made as a class to build an exceptional culture at Eagan High School.
It will be a reflective day for seniors to gain healthy closure on their high school years together and be challenged to finish the year with respect and care.
The retreat will be held from 8:30-2:30 PM on Thursday, February 6 at Dakota Hill Middle School. Seniors attending will be dismissed from the whole day of classes. The cost is only $10 per person.
Unfortunately, we are limited to the first 200 Seniors, so sign-up in EduTrak today as it’s first come first serve. Parent/Guardians can find it under the Registrations Section ( Red Soccer Ball ) then clicking Register next to the name of the student they want to sign up.
Yearbook Price Increases Tomorrow
Order your yearbook NOW!
The price of yearbooks will increase at midnight tomorrow - Friday, January, 24th.
Also - This is your last chance to order a personalized yearbook.
Yearbooks can only be purchased through http://www.jostens.com. Click the top left tab that says "Yearbooks" and the first option is to "Buy your yearbook." Prices will continue to rise throughout the school year so order soon.
Science Olympiad Champions!
Our EHS Science Olympiad team was named South Suburban Conference Champions this past weekend; our Varsity and JV teams both placed 1st overall.
124th Annual MSHSL State Debate Tournament
Eagan High School was the only school in the state to place in all four of the debate events held at the MSHSL State Tournament!
Policy Debate
2025 MSHSL State Champions Policy Debate
Tristin Nguyen (11) and Param Thakkar (12)
State Quarterfinalists in Policy Debate
Mia Werden (12) and Karyn Wochnick (12)
State Semifinalist in Lincoln Douglas Debate
Alex Huang (12)
State Semifinalists in Public Forum Debate
Shreyan Jena (12) and Hayagiriv Sajja (12)
State Finalists in Congressional Debate
Saanvi Seth – 3rd Place (11)
Nabiha Kashif – 5th Place (11)
Congrats to Courtney Bumpers!
This past weekend the Alpine team participated in the Giant's Ridge MLK Invitational Alpine Ski Race. Our very own Courtney Bumpers finished 2nd overall in the Sunrise Race and 3rd overall in the Sunset Race. Thank you to all of the parents and coaches who helped make the weekend possible, it's greatly appreciated.
It's Time to Super Bag!
Join us this year on Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9 for our 12th Annual Super Bagging. We will once again be at seven Cub Foods stores across Eagan, Lakeville, and Apple Valley.
Our goal is to raise over $50,000 in cash and food to fight local hunger!!
Each volunteer shift runs for 2 or 2.5-hour time slots from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sunday across all seven Cub Foods. Each time slot requires 8-10 volunteers. So, you can sign up individually for as many time slots as you'd like OR cover all 8-10 volunteer shifts during a time slot with your friends, family, co-workers, or team!
Every volunteer gets a free t shirt!
Sign up HERE
Register for Spring Sports!
Registration is now open for spring sports - click the link below for more information.
Softball Meeting
Softball kickoff meeting Monday, January 27th at 7:30 pm in the commons at EHS.
Class of 2025: Need Help with College Tuition?
The Eagan Community Foundation scholarship application process IS NOW OPEN and will close the evening of February 25th at 11:59 PM. Every student is encouraged to submit an application!
We expect to have about 110 scholarships totaling over $130,000. Students can watch this brief video about the application process or head here to learn more and apply. Awards are based on a variety of criteria including community involvement, those with military parents, those who have persevered through hardships in life, participation in sports and school activities, academic merit and financial need.
Only scholarships that are based on financial need require a copy of the front page of your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA. This can either be submitted in the application portal or emailed separately anytime by April 1, 2025.
Scholarships are sponsored by a variety of local businesses, school organizations, family foundations and nonprofits. The Foundation’s Scholarship Program has awarded over 2,400 scholarships totaling more than $2 million in the past 34 years.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on February 25, 2025. Visit www.eaganfoundation.org for details.
Registration is Due Monday!
Grades 9, 10 and 11 Student Registration for 2025- 2026 School Year
Dear Parents/Guardians of Current 9th, 10th and 11th Graders:
Eagan High Schoo is to providing timely information about our “online” registration process for next school year. The registration process will allow you and your students to have access to course information online and register online at home.
The following timeline is planned for grades 9, 10 and 11:
Monday, January 13
Start scanning the EHS curricular offerings for your student. The EHS Student Registration Guide is online on the EHS web site: Online Registration
You may search for courses by department or by name, in alphabetical order. Simply go to the EHS web site and click on Menu in the upper right hand corner. Then click the + next to Academics and then click Online Registration, finally click Registration Guide. Under Online Registration you can also find Online Registration Instructions and Registration Cards by Grade Level.
January 29-February 6
Current 9th, 10th and 11th graders will meet in their PAWS classes on January 29 to receive information and instructions related to the “online” registration process. With parent/guardian guidance, students must register online during this “open window” period of time. All instructions will be provided in PAWS on January 29. We expect each student, with parental knowledge and guidance, to be able to access the internet and complete the process.
If you have questions, please feel to contact your student’s counselor at 651-683-6921 or send them an email.
Susan Olsen (A-B & AVID) susan.olsen@district196.org
Jolaine Haider (C-Gr) jolaine.haider@district196.org
Kayla Hammond (Gu-Kt) kayla.hammond@district196.org
Michelle Lehmann (Ku-Ne) michelle.lehmann@district196.org
Thay Thao (Ng-Sh) thay.thao@district196.org
Norah Krohse-Hermon (Si-Z) norah.krohsehermon@district.org
EHS Student ID Required for Free Admission to EHS Athletic Events!
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.
Winter Band Concerts
The EHS Band Department invites you to the following concerts:
Winter Concert
Monday -January 27, 2025:
Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony
7pm - EHS Auditorium, Free
Carnival Concert
Tuesday -January 28, 2025:
9th Grade Bands
Carnival - 5:30 pm - EHS Commons, Free
Concert- 7:00 pm EHS Auditorium, Free
Our annual Carnival Concert is back! On Tuesday, January 28th, our Freshmen Bands will be hosting a carnival of musical games for all ages (with prizes!) beginning at 5:30pm, in the EHS Commons.
Following the Carnival, we will be providing a short, fun concert in our auditorium featuring the music of Moana, Brave, Great Locomotive Chase, and more! The event is free and open to “Children of All Ages!"
Important Links for the Senior Party
Bingo Fundraiser on January 31st at Greg and Lisa’s Hidden Treasure at 6pm
Bring cash for the Wine Wall and the 50/50 Raffles. Get your tickets HERE.
Lawn Signs are still on sale
Limited supply, purchase HERE.
The Senior Party is organized by the Class of 2025 parents, and we are looking for ways to reduce costs! One way is to donate a prize for the senior party. Reach out to eaganhsseniorparty@gmail.com or purchase from the wishlist!
Buy your senior party ticket HERE before the price increases in February!
The next 'Parent Run Senior Party' Meeting will be on Wednesday February 5th, 6:30pm at EHS Room 121.
EHS Party Page
Join our FaceBook Page: EHS Senior Class Party 2025
Adult Volunteers Needed!
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
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