Welcome to EHS Students

Eagan High School Junior Students and Families,

The EHS Junior student parking permit sale will begin at 5:00 pm on Monday, August 26 via EduTrak. Additional details are included below, so please read carefully and thoroughly.

Details

• Permits will go live for purchase at 5:00pm on Monday, August 26th via the District 196 EduTrak School Store. Please note the change in EduTrak module – the School Store is the green school/$ sign icon in EduTrak. Once all permits are sold the system will no longer take applications.
• Please click here for information and instructions on purchasing the parking permits in the School Store
• Prior to Monday, please ensure the below has been completed
  • Read the instructions in the bullet point above on how to purchase parking permits
  • The parent/guardian EduTrak account setup is complete
  • Student accounts have been attached to the parent account
  • A payment method has been added to the account for payment

Parking Permit Pick-Up Information

Wednesday August 28th 10 am to 12:45 pm in lower east entrance of EHS for seniors only.

Thursday August 29th for seniors and juniors, permits will be distributed in the morning before school 7 am to 7:36 am in the lower east entrance of EHS. They will also be distributed during all lunches at the bottom of the stairs leading into the Student Commons and will continue each day from Tuesday September 3rd through Friday September 6th at that location.

Students are reminded to bring a photo of themselves with their primary vehicle that also shows the license plate when they pick up the permit.

Freshmen Class Parent/Guardian and 9th grade Student Orientation and Information Evening

Monday, August 26th

For Incoming Parents/Guardians and Students in our Freshmen Class

Plan to be at EHS for the Freshmen Class Orientation Evening, August 26th, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

or 7-8 p.m.- attend one of the sessions, please, for all Freshmen parents and guardians and students.

Parent and guardians will receive information on how to have a smooth and successful transition into high school for themselves and their students.

Freshmen student schedules will be distributed. All 9th graders will be given more information provided by LINK Crew students during this evening. Counselors and Special Education teachers will be available to answer questions regarding scheduling concerns.

LINK leaders will lead Freshmen student small group building tours followed by a presentation in the auditorium by a panel of LINK Crew students about strategies for success as a freshmen.

The freshmen class will receive the following on August 26th:

Building maps, time schedules and the student handbook and calendar as well as their personal class schedule.

Eagan High School will be hosting a New Student Technology Academy for students who are new to ISD 196. This will provide students with an opportunity to get their iPads and learn about how to navigate through Schoology and some other apps that students use at EHS.

The Technology Academy for Students in grades 9-12, new to the district, will be held from

1:30-2:30 PM on Monday, August 26th in the EHS Library. Please plan to drop your student off at the EHS horseshoe (south entry) and we will guide them from there. Please note this is not a session for students who completed their 8th grade year in ISD 196.

Unfortunately, there are no alternative times for students who cannot attend their assigned time. Students unable to get their Ipads during this time will receive them during the first two days of school.

What to Purchase for the school year?

We do not have a ‘list’ of required supplies for our high school students. We do recommend that students “stock up” at back-to-school sales on the following items:

• Spiral notebooks, college ruled, one subject
• Scientific calculator for Math
• Ballpoint pens, black & red
• Protractor and compass for Geometry students
• #2 Pencils or mechanical pencils
• Pocket folders. (Many students choose to match colors of notebook & folder to a specific class)
• A stylus for use with the iPad

• External battery for charging iPad as needed during the day is helpful
• Please know that we have school supplies available in the Counseling Office for our students.

Link to the 2024-2025 Eagan High School Handbook/Calendar

Open this link to see the Eagan HS publication .

Please ensure that all busing-related questions are directed to the main transportation line at 651-423-7685.

The first day of school for Eagan High School is:

Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

9th graders will report for the 7:40 AM start - buses will run at the assigned time for your pickup.

Sophomores, juniors and seniors grades 10, 11 and 12, will report to school by 11:00 a.m. the first day, Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Free breakfast will be provided in the Commons.

Bus transportation will be provided for grades 10, 11 and 12 to arrive for the 11 a.m. start. The District buses will arrive at your stop three hours later than the usual pickup time - for Wednesday, August 28th only.

ALL students will follow a modified schedule for the remainder of the day that will allow everyone to eat lunch and meet in classes with all of their teachers, following their daily schedule. The day concludes at its usual time , 2:30 p.m.

EHS Day #1 of School – Wednesday, August 28

Freshmen, Students and Link Leaders only at EHS - 7:40-11:00

All returning grade 10, 11 and 12 students arrive for 11:00 start - buses provided for this arrival

PAWS 11:00 – 12:45

A Lunch 11:21 – 11:46

(Class 11:51 - 12:46)

B Lunch 11:41 - 12:06

(Class 11:21 - 11:41 and 12:11 – 12:46)

C Lunch 12:01-12:26

(Class 11:21 - 12:01 and 12:31 – 12:46)

D Lunch 12:21 – 12:46

(Class 11:21 - 12:21)

Period 1 - 12:50-1:00

Period 2 - 1:05-1:15

Period 3 - 1:20-1:30

Period 4 - 1:35-1:45

Period 5 - 1:50-2:00

Period 6 - 2:05-2:15

Period 7 - 2:20-2:30

Career Development Classes & SES

If your student has a career development class or goes to SES for part of the day, they will stay put in their home high school on Wednesday, August 28th.

They will go to SES or their career development class starting Thursday, August 29th.

Thursday, August 29th will be a regular school day for all students 9-12 from 7:40 am - 2:30 pm. Bus transportation will be at each student's scheduled time.

No school for students on Friday, August 30th or Monday, September 2nd -Labor Day

School resumes on Tuesday, September 3rd for all EHS students.

New payment platform launched as of July 24th for high school students' families

The change in payment platforms from MyPaymentsPlus to EduTrak Connect began July 24th. All payment services expired in MyPaymentsPlus on July 31. Staff and parents were informed of this update in emails sent June 27 and July 24th. For more information, visit the District 196 EduTrak Connect Portal.

College Information Panel set for August!

Eagan High School is hosting a College Panel this Fall! We will have 8 college admission representatives attend. Information about their respective colleges followed by general admission information will be presented as well as a question and answer session.

Monday, August 26th from 6:00- 7:00 PM.

Lecture Room C

College Representatives:

Iowa State University, St. Olaf College, North Dakota State University, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Winona State University, University of MN- Twin Cities, Inver Hills Community College & St. Thomas University.

It's time to register for the Freshmen Retreat!

It will be Thursday November 7th at DHMS. Cost is $25 and families can find it in their shopping cart in EduTrak.

Deadline to register is October 25th, 2024 or until full.

Each year, District 196 updates its handbook of student rights and responsibilities for the upcoming school year. Most of the revisions to this year’s handbook are to conform with changes in state law, including the addition of gender identity as a protected class, changes to student disciplinary rights and processes, and changing the age of eligibility for special education from 21 to 22. In years past, the district mailed a copy of the handbook to each family with students enrolled in the district. This year, the Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook for 2024-25 is being shared online. Please take time to review the handbook with your children, as well as expectations for their behavior at school. A limited number of printed copies are available, upon request, by contacting the school office.

7:40-8:28 - Period 1

8:33-9:19 - Period 2

9:24-9:39 - PAWS

9:44-10:30 - Period 3

10:35-11:21 - Period 4

11:26-12:46 - Period 5

A Lunch 11:21-11:46

(Class 11:51-12:46)

B Lunch 11:41-12:06

(Class 11:26-11:41 and 12:11-12:46)

C Lunch 12:01-12:26

(Class 11:26-12:01 and 12:31-12:46)

D Lunch 12:21-12:46

(Class 11:26-12:21)

12:51-1:38 - Period 6

1:43-2:30 - Period 7

📱 Families can purchase optional iPad Protection Plan

District 196 offers an optional protection plan for $20 per iPad to cover the cost of potential theft and damage to the device during the school year. The plan is free for students eligible for the Educational Benefits Program. After Sept. 23, 2024, families without the protection plan are responsible for costs associated with loss of or damage to a district-issued iPad.

Information about the iPad protection plan for families, along with a link to the support page for EduTrak Connect, a fee payment system the district implemented earlier this month is found using these links.

Eagan High School student schedules will be available in Infinite Campus at 3 PM on Friday, August 23rd. These schedules are tentative and may be subject to change as we continue to balance classes. If you don’t have a schedule that means that you should have an appointment to register for classes next week.

Schedule corrections will be considered for the following reasons only:

1. Clerical Error (no class during specific period, duplicate classes, etc.)
2. Failed a prerequisite class
3. Senior class required for graduation
4. Special Education need
5. Inappropriate level (drop from honors to regular)
6. Drop an elective for a study hall.

If your student is considering dropping a band or choir course, they must contact Mr. Pearson (band) or Mr. Cox (choir) before being approved for that change. We highly recommend that students stay in these courses as the directors have plans to provide for an amazing year for your students.

If your student meets one of these criteria, please click the link below by August 29 and it will link the schedule correction request form.

2024-25 Trimester 1 - Schedule Correction Form

EHS Counselors

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.krohse-hermon@district196.org

New Student Orientation (Grades 10-12)

A special note to new students in grades 10-12 who are attending Eagan. New students will have the opportunity to come to EHS at 7:40 AM on Wednesday, August 28 to meet your student ambassador, walk your schedule and get some help with your iPad and Schoology/Campus set up and log in. New students should report to the library that morning.

🏥 Free vaccine clinics offered in August

Vaccine clinics are scheduled August 22-29 at various schools throughout the district. These free clinics are designed to assist parents and guardians in ensuring their students meet the state immunization law requirements to attend school.

Vaccine Clinic Information or Vaccine Flyer for families .

A printable version of Important Dates at EHS for 2024-2025 is available here.

Use this to plan ahead for the school year calendar including ending of trimesters (final exams) and no school days. Look ahead to Parent/Guardian and Teacher Conference dates and times.

Students in grades 9, 10 and 11, and any senior new to EHS, will need a photo taken for their new ID cards and the yearbook (except 12th graders) by Lifetouch on Thursday, August 29th.

Returning seniors will receive a 2024-2025 ID card using their junior year photos. Students in grades 9, 10 and 11 will receive order information for photo packages in PAWS on August 28th.

Thursday, August 29, 2024.

Picture ID: EVTMMCSSX

Link to preorder pictures.

RETAKES will be October 7, 2024.

RETAKE Picture ID: EVTXNJ4T7

Students are NOT allowed to wear hats or sunglasses in the photos and shoulders must be covered by clothing.

Seniors should submit, or have their photographer submit, their senior photo for the yearbook no later than November 1, 2024. Here is the link to submit photos:

https://photos.jostens.com/R7NJ68

Link to order yearbooks

Order your yearbook now! The price is currently $85 and will continue to increase throughout the year.

With a Jostens yearbook, you’re able to treasure the names, faces and events that make this time so special — for always and always.

Even though there is no charge for breakfast or lunch for students...it is still important that you apply for Educational Benefits if your household qualifies!

Each approved application provides additional funding to programs at EHS. Educational Benefits allows your child to to receive free or reduced fees for athletic programs and field trips.

An approved application also provides:

• Additional funding for all schools
• Additional funds for increased access to technology resources
• Discounted college application fees
• Discounted academic testing fees (ACT, AP, PSAT, SAT)
• Discounted Community Education course fees

A new application must be submitted every year, only one application is needed per household.

Paper applications are also available from the front office at EHS

Click HERE to apply for Educational Benefits beginning July 15th

Learn more about how this application supports District 196

Questions? Please contact Nutrition@district196.org or call 651-683-6958

One of the highlights of Fall Trimester is “Homecoming Week”, which includes the Homecoming Varsity Football Game vs. Farmington H.S. on Friday, October 4th at 7:00 p.m., and the Semi-formal Dance on Saturday, October 5th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. in the Gym. A Dodgeball Tournament and Girls Flag Football games will be included in the week of events. Additional athletic events will also take place during this week. A school wide Pepfest will be held on Thursday, October 3rd at 1:45 p.m.

Freshmen are encouraged to participate! No dates are required for the Homecoming Dance. Admission is charged at the door and student ID's are shown for admission. There will be an opportunity to sign up guests for approval - all guests must be high school students in District 196

EVERY DAY MATTERS!

DID YOU KNOW?

• Research shows students should miss no more than nine days of school each year to stay engaged, successful, and on track to graduate.

• One of every seven District 196 students misses two or more days of school per month, nearly 20 days (10%) of the school year.

CHILDREN THRIVE WHEN THEY ARE AT SCHOOL

Regular attendance helps students enjoy school more and feel connected to

their community. It also boosts academic performance and enhances social skills.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

• Higher grades

• Increased chance of graduating

• Hands-on/collaborative learning

• Better access to academic support

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SKILLS

• Forming friendships

• Developing emotional skills (empathy, patience, confidence, teamwork)

• Enhancing communication skills

HELP YOUR STUDENT SUCCEED

• Discuss the importance of showing up on-time each day.

• Maintain routines, limit technology, ensure good sleep.

• Avoid appointments during the school day.

• Encourage participation in school activities.

• Ensure every class period is attended.

• Talk with your school to learn about support options!

District 196 is committed to improving student attendance. Parents will be contacted if their child's attendance becomes concerning.

Attendance today, Achievement tomorrow.

District196.org/attendancematters

Good Morning Hawk Families!

If you have not done so already, please register your son or daughter for Dakota United CI Adapted Soccer through the new Registration Portal.

Click here to navigate to the District 196 EduTrak Connect Portal

Practices will begin on Tuesday, September 10 at HOPE Fieldhouse. When you are registering your child, it is IMPORTANT that you complete the transportation information, and whether you would like to request the activity bus after practice as well.

For those that are new to Dakota United Sports, your child will need tennis shoes, comfortable athletic wear, and shin guards (are optional, but encouraged especially for Varsity players) each day at practice, and they will be provided a uniform for game days.

There will be a Varsity and (typically) two JV teams, because of our numbers being so large, so that will be determined in September.

The season goes from September 10-October 30 (for JV), and November 16th Weekend (State Tournament) for Varsity Players.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have.

If you are no longer wanting to receive these emails, please let me know and I will remove your email address from the list.

Thanks and as always GO HAWKS!!

Brett Kosidowski (Head Coach – CI Dakota United Hawks)

Eagan High School parents, residents, students and anyone else interested in receiving regular information updates from EHS can subscribe to the EHS listserves. Information includes updates from the principal and announcements of special events. CLICK HERE to subscribe.

Eagan High School is committed to engaging students in activities that foster the knowledge, skills and habits of mind necessary to be active learners, purposeful thinkers and responsible citizens.

District 196 offers an online reporting system through School Messenger Quick Tip. It allows students to report concerns or problems at anytime and may be anonymous. All reports are dealt with immediately.

School Messenger Quick Tip: https://www.district196.org/quicktip

Email: EHSNews@district196.org
Website: ehs.district196.org
Location: 4185 Braddock Trail, Eagan, MN, USA
Phone: 651-683-6900