AVHS Family Newsletter: November
November 22
Important Upcoming Dates at Apple Valley High School
November 22 - Schoolwide Deadline Date
November 25 & 26 - Trimester One Final Exams
November 26 - End of Trimester One
November 27, 28 & 29 - NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
December 2- Trimester Two Begins
What You Need to Know for This Week:
Finals Information to Review with Your Student
Please review the following details to help support your student during Finals (Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26):
- Advisory Test Prep (Day 1 & Day 2, 7:40–8:30 AM)
- Students may study/prepare at home but must arrive by 8:30 am & on time for Period 1 if not attending Advisory.
- Students on campus during this time must report to their Advisory classroom.
- Eagle Intervention (Day 2, 1:15–2:30 PM)
- All students on campus must report to their Advisory.
- Around 1:20 PM, students needing to make up work or take exams will be dismissed from Advisory.
- Students waiting for buses will remain in their Advisory until dismissal.
- If your student will be absent during this time, please submit an excuse note BEFORE 1:00 PM on Tuesday.
- Lunch Assignments
- Day 1: Lunch is with the student’s Period 5 class.
- Day 2: Lunch is with the student’s Period 6 class.
Preparing For Trimester One Finals
Finals will take place on November 25th and 26th 📆
Log in now at Infinite Campus Parent Portal to review grades and attendance. Individual assignments can be reviewed in Schoology or by simply having your student show you on their iPad. Need help? Contact the AVHS Technology Help Team.
We know Final Exam week can be a stressful time for students. CLICK HERE for some suggestions to share with your student.
We know Final Exam week can be a stressful time for students. CLICK HERE for some suggestions to share with your student.
Trimester One Finals: November 25th & 26th
Day 1
Test Prep w/ Advisory 7:40 – 8:30 (50 Minutes)
Period 1 8:35 – 9:50 (75 minutes)
Period 3 9:55 – 11:10 (75 minutes)
Period 5 and Lunch 11:10 – 1:05
A Lunch = 11:10 – 11:45, Class 11:50 – 1:05 (75 minutes)
B Lunch = 12:30 – 1:05, Class 11:15 – 12:30 (75 minutes)
Period 7 1:10 – 2:30 (80 minutes)
Day 2
Test Prep w/ Advisory 7:40 – 8:30 (50 Minutes)
Period 2 8:35 – 9:50 (75 Minutes)
Period 4 9:55 – 11:10 (75 Minutes)
Period 6 and Lunch 11:10 – 1:05
A Lunch = 11:10 – 11:45, Class 11:50 – 1:05 (75 minutes)
B Lunch = 12:30 – 1:05, Class 11:15 – 12:30 (75 minutes)
Eagle Intervention (start in Advisory) 1:10 – 2:30 (80 Minutes)
Students will start each day in advisory for quiet study hall before finals. Students may choose to study at home and must arrive by 8:30 am and on time for 2nd period when finals begin. Parents do not need to notify attendance if they choose to study at home and arrive at 8:30.
Trimester Two Parking Pass
- Available to purchase Monday, November 18th
- $60 Purchase on EduTrak
- More about student parking
Athlete of the Week & This Week's Athletic Events
Apple Valley Girls Hockey earned a solid 3-1 win over Eastview last night. Great effort from the team!
Friday, Nov 22, 2024
Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Bloomington Jefferson @ Apple Valley High School at 7 PM
Saturday, Nov 23, 2024
Ice Hockey: Girls Varsity vs. Owatonna @ Apple Valley Sports Arena at 12 PM
Ice Hockey: Boys Varsity Lakeville South vs. Apple Valley/Burnsville @ Burnsville Ice Center at 3 PM
Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024
Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. New Life Academy of Woodbury @ Apple Valley High School at 7 PM
Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024
Ice Hockey: Girls Varsity vs. Cretin-Derham Hall @ Apple Valley Sports Arena at 7 PM
Register For Winter Sports
It's not too late to register for winter sports. Tryouts for Boys Hockey, Girls Basketball, Alpine Ski, Nordic Ski and gymnastics start on Monday, November 11th.
Infinite Campus
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Schoology
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EduTrak Connect
District 196 will process transactions for athletics/activities registrations, various school fees and fines, and school store purchases through the EduTrak Connect portal.
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Who to Go To for Help
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.
Apple Valley High School
Website: avhs.district196.org
Location: 14450 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, MN, USA
Phone: 952-431-8200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avhsscholar
Twitter: @avhsacademics
Stay Connected and Updated with AVHS
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.
Text Message Updates
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.
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Paraprofessional Job Fair November 14
Paraprofessionals and substitutes make a difference daily, supporting students’ growth through classroom assistance, one-on-one help, and small-group support. Whether you're seeking regular employment or looking for the flexibility as a substitute, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference.
Learn more and apply on-site!
Information Sessions at 4:15 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Makayla Moran: All-time Leading Scorer In Apple Valley Girls Hockey History
Congratulations to Makayla Moran, who has become the all-time leading scorer in Apple Valley girls hockey history with 276 points. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 275 points set by Michelle (Sikich) Gustafson from 1995 to 1998.
TEST: District 196 Emergency Notification System
Today, a test notification was sent to parents and guardians.
If District 196 needs to close or delay school due to weather or another emergency, we’ll use this system to contact you. If you didn't receive this message by phone, email, and text, please check that your contact information is up to date.
- Parents/Guardians: To update your information in Infinite Campus, follow these instructions.
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We encourage all families to review our winter weather procedures so you are prepared in case of a delay or school cancellation.
HONORING OUR VETERANS
Students and Staff attended our annual Veterans Day Program on Thursday, November 7th to honor our veterans and all members of our military. Thank you for your service.
Preparing For Weather-Related Schedule Changes
As winter approaches, we may need to adjust school schedules due to weather. The district office will be running an emergency notification system test on November 8 at 12 p.m and will send test notifications to your email and cell phone.. Please check your Parent Portal to ensure we have your current contact information in the event of a school closing or schedule change due to weather.
Senior Party
Veterans Day Assembly Thursday, November 7, 2024
The students, faculty and staff of Apple Valley High School will honor our Veterans at the 13th Annual Veterans Day Recognition Assembly November 7th in the AVHS Main Gymnasium.
Our hope is to pay tribute to the over 20 million living Veterans and the millions of Active Service Personnel across the globe who exemplify the true character of the American spirit.
Order of Events:
8:15 am – Social time with coffee, juice and bakery products for Veterans, Active Service Personnel and their families.
9:10 am – A 50-minute (approx.) assembly will be held with military personnel from the United States Armed Services as well as the Apple Valley High School student body.
Those planning to attend the assembly but not the social time are still requested
to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the program.
Parking is plentiful in our main parking lot.
QUESTIONS? Contact Teresa Willerscheidt (952-431-8201)
or Pete Buesgens Peter.Buesgens@district196.org / (952-431-8211)
Veterans Day Celebration November 7th (Thursday) Schedule
Period 1 7:40 - 8:20
Period 2 8:25 – 9:05 (Likely to start dismissing some classes at 8:55-ish)
Veterans Day Program 9:10 – 10:05
**Assigned gym seating w/ P2 class
Period 3 10:10 - 10:50
Period 4 10:55 - 11:35
Period 5 11:40 - 1:00
A Lunch: Lunch 11:40 – 12:05, Class 12:10-1:00
B Lunch: Class 11:40-12:05, Lunch 12:05-12:30, Class 12:35-1:00
C Lunch: Class 11:40-12:30, Lunch 12:30-1:00
Period 6 1:05 - 1:45
Period 7 1:50 - 2:30
WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION IN NOW OPEN
Step 1: Educational Benefits/Financial Assistance. Complete an Educational Benefits Application as your student may be eligible for reduced-price athletic fees that reduce barriers to participation.
Step 2: Updated Physical Form. Athletes must have an updated physical on file in the AVHS Athletics Office sportsphysical.pdf
Step 3: Register for your sport prior to your sport start date or tryout start date. Coaches will receive an automatic electronic communication that you are registered after successful completion of the EduTrak Registration process.
Visit the AVHS Athletics Website or contact allison.weaver@district196.org with questions.
Campus Hall Pass System Is Now Active
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.
Information for the Class of 2025
Class of 2025
Senior Yearbook Pictures:
- Submit Senior Picture by December 1st, 2025 for the Yearbook!
- Picture Requirements:
- A head and shoulders shot
- No hats, instruments, sports items, or animals
- High resolution
- Upload Online at the Yearbook Info Page on our website (https://avhs.district196.org/families/yearbook-information).
- After Submission:
- The approval spreadsheet on the Yearbook Info page will be updated
- Review can take up to a week
- If No Picture Submitted:
- Approved pictures replace Josten's school picture
- Otherwise, Josten's picture will be used by default
- Without any picture, student won't be in the book
- Email me with questions: Kristin.blatzheim@district196.org