EVHS Weekly Announcements

Upcoming Dates:

December 23 through January 1 - No School, Winter Break

January 17 - No School, Data Analysis Day

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

January 24 - No School, Staff Development

Eastview High School is holding a Virtual Food Drive through Friday, December 20th. We are collecting cash, checks (made out to 360 Communities) and gift cards.

The cash and checks will go to local food shelves so they can buy in bulk and also buy fresh fruit, veggies, dairy and bread products without fear of them spoiling. We want to help support the 30,000+ people in Dakota County who are food insecure and rely on our local food shelves!

The gift cards (from Cub, Target, Walmart, Hy-Vee, gas stations and local restaurants like Culvers, Subway, Jimmy Johns, etc.) will help us support our EVHS students and families meet weekend food needs and transportation costs.

Students can bring donations to Advisory on Wednesday, December 11th and Wednesday, December 18th. Our goal is to raise $5000 for our community!

The need in our community is great…but our generosity and collective power to make a difference can be even greater! Let’s come together and do our part to help our neighbors in need. #letsgive #virtualfooddrive

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

With the cold season upon us, we find we are in need of Kleenex for our classrooms. We would appreciate any donations you would be able to make. Please bring them to the Attendance Office. Thank you in advance!

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.

After School Expectations

• Supervision Required:

If staying after school, students must be with an Eastview staff member.

• If waiting to participate in an activity:

Check in with the after school supervisor and sit at the C1 tables.

• If waiting for transportation or an event to start:

Wait in the west door vestibule or outside.

• Leave Building:

All other students must leave by 2:45pm.

Activity Bus Information

• Available: For students in after school activities.
• Bus Departure: Leaves at 4:45pm.
• Pass Required: Request pass from Mr. Arrale or Ms. Kulyas.

Are you looking for some new Eastview apparel? Look no further than the Eastview School Store. Our online store is open and ready to take your order. We have a variety of apparel items that can be ordered online at https://eastview-school-store.square.site/ and picked up at Eastview’s west security desk between the hours of 7:30 and 3:30. You will receive an email when your order is ready for pick up. Usually within 24-48 hours. The school store is located at the east end of the commons. Please contact Andrea Mohr if you have any questions.

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

Celebrate the end of a long week AND help out Eastview Theater by heading to Apple Valley Cane's on Thursday, December 5th. Mention that you are supporting the Eastview Theater, and make sure your order counts!

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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!

No one wants to cook dinner on Tuesdays, so why not eat at Chipotle while supporting Eastview Theater at the same time?

Tuesday, December 10th from 4-8pm

Rosemount Chipotle (3390 150th Street East)

Order online using code JWPJGFQ or mention/show this flyer to make sure we get credit for your sale.

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.

Seniors, please verify that we have your senior photo for the yearbook. Check this list for your name. If you are not on this list, send your photo to nicholas.fornicoia@district196.org right away.

Did you miss the Paying For College Meeting? Click here for the VIDEO LINK.

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 START

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.

Our captains are hosting fall captains practice for new and returning players at Valleywood Golf Course on Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30, and Sundays from 11:00-12:30. Bring your golf bag, and meet our captains on the putting green for some chipping, putting, and range ball hitting. See Mr. Currie with any questions.

EASTVIEW BOYS VARSITY HOCKEY

Eagan vs Eastview 12/3:

The Eastview Varsity Boys Hockey Team faced off against Eagan, with goalie Charlie Scanlon #32 in net. Eastview took the early lead with Cal Fritche #21 scoring the first and only goal of the period, making it 1-0 Eastview. The Wildcats tied it up in the middle of the second period, making the score 1-1. Eastview regained the lead with a goal by Klinkhammer #11, ending the period at 2-1. Eastview held on to their lead through a tense third period, winning the game 2-1. Goalie Scanlon made an impressive 27 saves to secure the victory.

Eastview Boys Varsity Hockey 11/30:

The Eastview Varsity Boys Hockey Team faced off against Centennial, with goalie #32 Charlie Scanlon in net. In the 1st period, Centennial scored on a 5-on-3 power play just before the end, taking a 1-0 lead. The score remained 1-0 at the end of the 2nd period, with Scanlon making a total of 31 saves so far. In the 3rd period, #4 Sam Wooten tied the game 1-1 with a short-handed goal, assisted by #14 O'Donnell. However, Centennial scored again, ending the game with a 2-1 victory over Eastview.

Eastview Boys Varsity Hockey 11/29:

The Eastview Varsity Boys Hockey Team played against Blaine, with goalie Wakefield in net. 1st period: Blaine scores first and then scores again with a power play goal pulling ahead 2-0. By the beginning of the 2nd period, Blaine had a 3-0 lead. Eastview managed to score, making it 3-1, with #27 Poppler finding the net with assists from #17 Klinkhammer and DuFault. In the 3rd period, Blaine secured their win with an empty net goal, ending the game with a final score of 4-1 in favor of Blaine.

Varsity Hockey Game 11/26:

The Eastview Varsity Boys Hockey Team faced off against the St. Thomas Acadmey Cadets for a Homegame. Eastview's goalie, #32 Charlie Scanlon, took position in the net. The Cadets scored first to take the lead and added another goal, ending the first period with a 2-0 lead over Eastview. The Cadets extended their lead by scoring on a 5-on-4 power play, making it 3-0. The second period ended with the Cadets maintaining their 3-0 lead. Eastview's #3 Cole Hille scores assisted by #27 Will Poppler and #8 Sawyer Haagenson to score, putting Eastview on the board with a 5-1 score. The Cadets quickly responded, scoring twice more to make it 7-1. The game concluded with a final score of 7-1 in favor of the STA Cadets.

Varsity Hockey Game 11/23:

Eastview Boys Hockey Team season opener played a non-conference game against the Chaska Hawks. The Hawks scored first, taking a 1-0 lead. Eastview's #4, Sam Wooten, tied it up 1-1 with assists from #16, Taylor, and #3, Hille. Chaska quickly responded, making it 2-1. Eastview's #6, Dwyer, scored to tie the game 2-2, assisted by #4, Wooten. The period ended with a 2-2 tie, and Eastview's goalie, Zach Wakefield, made 7 saves. At the start of the second period, Chaska scored again, making it 3-2. Eastview's #4, Sam Wooten, tied the game 3-3 with assists from #18, PB, and #13, Berberena. Eastview took the lead 4-3 with a goal from #14, Liam O'Donnell, assisted by #4, Wooten. The period ended with Eastview leading 4-3. In the third period, Eastview's #18, PB, scored with assists from #13, Berbs, and #17, Klinkhammer, making it 5-3. Chaska scored short-handed, making it 5-4. Eastview's #18, PB, scored again, assisted by #11, Klinkhammer, making it 6-4. Finally, #14, Liam O'Donnell, scored with an assist from #11, Klinkhammer, ending the game with a final score of 7-4 in favor of Eastview.

EASTVIEW BURNSVILLE VARSITY GIRLS HOCKEY

Over the last two weeks, the Girls Hockey Teams have played three games coming up short in all three.

The Varsity Team fell to Apple Valley 1-3, Shakopee 4-6, and Cretin-Derham Hall 1-4. Over that stretch of those three games, Sari Cords and Brielle Clardy led the way in scoring, getting three points each.

The Junior Varsity team lost to Apple Valley 3-2, Shakopee 3-0, and Cretin-Derham Hall 4-0. Mikaela Seiler had two points during the span of those three games for the Lightning.

Next Games:

Thursday, December 5th vs. Eagan

5:00 JV/7:00 Varsity Apple Valley Sports Arena

Saturday, December 7th vs. Prior Lake

1:30 JV/3:30 Varsity Dakotah Ice Center

JV BOYS HOCKEY

The JV Boys Hockey season started with a burst of games. They played their season opener on November 23rd against St. Louis Park and won 6 to 2. Frankie Setterlund started the scoring with assists from Mason Spray and Ethan Chiglo. The second goal was from Roman Nigro with an assist from Mason Spray and Jesse Domagalski. Mason Spray scored the third goal with an assist from Leo Nichols and Roman Nigro. The fourth goal was from Eddie Mich assisted by Jesse Domagalski. Roman Nigro scored the fifth goal with an assist from Brayden DeBettignies. Mason Spray got the final goal, which was an unassisted, empty net goal. Charlie Scanlon was in the net for the first and second period. He had 21 saves on 23 shots. Chris Ernster finished the game and had 6 saves on 6 shots.

On November 26th, the JV Boys took on St. Thomas Academy. The JV Boys played a strong, defensive game but the Cadets’ offense was intense. Chris Ernster had 41 saves. The JV Boys lost 0 to 4.

On November 29th & 30th, the JV Boys played in the Centennial Holiday Tourney in Circle Pines. They faced Blaine first. The JV team led 2 to 0 at the end of the first period. Jesse Domagalski got a powerplay goal with assists from Eddie Mich and Derrick Zackery. Jesse’s second goal was assisted by Mason Spray. In the third period, the Bengals rallied to tie the game 2 to 2. The JV Boys lost 2 to 3 in overtime while short-handed. Ty Young was in net and had 35 saves. The JV Boys returned to Circle Pines on November 30th to play Centennial. They started the game down 0 to 3. Frankie Setterlund started the scoring with assists from Mason Spray and Eddie Mich. Mason Spray scored an unassisted goal, but it wasn’t enough to push past Centennial. Centennial won 2 to 3. Christ Ernster was in net and faced 32 shots.

The JV Boys returned to conference play when they faced Eagan on December 2nd. The JV Boys got on the board first with a goal from Marcus Spratt, assisted by Derrick Zackery. Eagan quickly scored and didn’t let up. The Wildcats won 1 to 4. Chris Ernster was in net and faced 44 shots. The JV Boys Hockey Team will play Prior Lake on Saturday, December 7th at 11:00 AM at the Dakotah! Ice Center.

The National Art Honor Society (Art Club) will be holding its next meeting – winter party on Monday, December 16th. New members are always welcome- see Mr. G in B1 cluster or message with questions/ interest.

Recently, Eastview Debate competed at the 2024 Central Minnesota District Tournament in Congressional Debate. After two days of competition, senior Ebrahim Mohamed and sophomore Joann Kariapuram emerged as top finishers, earning qualification to the 2025 National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament held in June in Des Moines, Iowa. Eastview had several more students finish as alternates and semifinalists at this event, and also had success at invitational tournaments in both Classic and Public Forum Debate this weekend. Full results from this weekend, and the entire season, can be found on our 2024-2025 Results and Recognition Page.

Following a break from competition Thanksgiving weekend, EVHS Debate will return to compete at the Classic State Debate Tournament, the Novice/JV State Debate Tournament, and the MSHSL Section Tournament in Congressional Debate the first weekend of December, followed by the Central Minnesota District Tournament/National Qualifier in Public Forum Debate.

Last weekend, a small number of EVHS Speakers traveled to Chicago, Illinois to compete at the 2024 Glenbrooks Speech and Debate Tournament. This tournament is considered by many to be one of the most competitive speech invitational tournaments in the nation.

Not only did EVHS attend - EVHS excelled! Congratulations to our competitors for their outstanding performances:

Senior Sahiti Atluri advanced to the final round of TWO events, finishing 2nd Place in Humorous Interpretation and 3rd Place in Program of Oral Interpretation.

Senior Maxwell Espena and junior Nina Galindez advanced to the semifinal round of Duo Interpretation, finishing in 10th place.

Senior Nick Zylstra narrowly missed advancing into quarterfinals of Extemporaneous Speaking, finishing 30th out of more than 100 competitors.

Congratulations to our speakers representing EVHS at this year's Glenbrooks! Special thank you to Brady Beckman for accompanying them on this trip.

Winner of over 100 international awards and seen by over 70 million, this musical phenomenon is an epic tale of passion and redemption in the throes of revolution. Les Misérables is one of the world's longest running musicals - a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo's novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. The multi-award-winning Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985.

Rated PG-13 due to mature themes and violence.

Performance Dates:
December 11, 12, 13, 14 at 7:00pm
December 15 at 2:00pm
Senior Preview (62+ free, all others $5): December 9 at 3:30pm

Tickets:
Adults: $9
Seniors 62+: $7
Students: $5

Ticket Link

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
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Location: 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952-431-8900
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