EVHS Weekly Announcements

Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, November 27 - No School, Staff Development

Thursday and Friday, November 28 & 29 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

December 23 through January 1 - No School, Winter Break

If you or anyone you know is interested in joining our Special Education team at EVHS, we have open positions! We currently have two Paraprofessional job postings specifically at EVHS, and others across the district. We are hosting a job fair on Thursday, November 14th at EVHS. Feel free to click here (https://www.district196.org/about/employment) for more info or come to the fair on the 14th!

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.

Attention current 10th and 11th grade students: It’s time to think ahead to ahead to spring break 2026 where you could visit Paris and Spain! Register today using THIS LINK and encourage your friends to join you on this incredible journey to the City of Lights and the Wonders of Spain! You’ve studied the history and geography, now travel and experience the culture of these destinations. Contact Dr. Beach to learn more, todd.beach@district196.org

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. In the spirt of Homecoming week, the store will also be open during lunch September 24, 25 and 26th to allow students to stop by and make a purchase. 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 start of Thanksgiving break AND help out Eastview Theater by heading to Apple Valley Cane's on Tuesday, November 26th. Mention that you are supporting the Eastview Theater, and make sure your order counts!

Support our Learning Commons on Give to the Max Day! Early giving is already underway, leading up to the big day on November 21. We’re raising funds to enrich our Library and Learning Commons with new books, 3D printer supplies, STEM resources, and more. Every donation enhances students' learning experiences, fostering a love for reading, creativity, and hands-on innovation. Visit https://www.givemn.org and search for Eastview High School Learning Commons to donate. Your support makes a real difference—together, we can inspire the next generation!

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.

The deadline for submitting your senior photo to the yearbook is NOVEMBER 15th, 2024.

Click here for Instructions for Senior Portrait Submission

To maximize the consistency of each senior portrait, our yearbook staff will be utilizing a vertical

"head/shoulder" photo. No props (athletic equipment, instruments, etc.) and no SnapChat filters will be

permitted. This type of portrait allows us to provide consistency in our photos, as well as offer the most clarity in space provided for each senior. The yearbook staff reserves the right to crop any submitted picture to meet these expectations.

• Paying for College - Financial Aid Night

• Monday, November 18th at 6:30 pm in the PAC

• Presented by Financial Aid Professional

Senior Seminar

Counselors will meet with all seniors during their Social Studies classes on September 20th to share information about post-high school planning and steps in the college application process. We will then be meeting with all seniors one on one at some point during the remainder of Quarter 1. We will have all our seniors sign up for this 1:1 appointment during our seminar day.

• Presentation

• EVHS College Application Process

• EVHS Transcript Request Process - with our new payment system, the district is still working out the process to order transcripts. We appreciate your patience as we work out the details.

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.

Upcoming Events

• Paying for College - Financial Aid Night

• Monday, November 18th at 6:30 pm in the PAC

• Presented by Financial Aid Professional

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.

• Boys interested in joining Swimming or diving should attend a mandatory meeting After school 2:30 – 3 on Tuesday, November 19.

• Parents of boys that are interested in joining swimming or diving should attend a parent introductory meeting on 11/20 at 6pm in C250.

Here is the latest on Fall Sport State Tournaments:

Swim and Dive- The Girls Swim and Dive Team WON both the Section 3AA True Team Championship and Section 3AA MSHSL Team Championship. Next up, they will try to do the same at the State Meet November 14-15-16 at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. Diving Prelims are at 6:00 on Thursday, Swimming Prelims are at 6:00 on Friday and Swim and Dive Finals are on Saturday night at 6:00. Here is the Spectator Guide with all the details: https://www.mshsl.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/2024-girls-swimming-spectator-guide_0.pdf

Adapted Soccer CI- The CI Team had a big Section Championship Game victory last Tuesday to once again advance to State! Their State Tournament will be held November 15-16 at White Bear Lake High School. The CI Hawks are the #3 Seed from the South Division and they will face #2 from the North Buffalo/Monticello/St. Michael-Albertville at 6:30 PM on Friday night in the State Quarterfinals. Here is the Spectator Guide with all the details: https://www.mshsl.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/2024-adapted-soccer-spectator-guide.pdf

Adapted Soccer PI- The PI team wrapped up another great regular season and has advanced to the State Tournament on November 15-16 at White Bear Lake High School. They received the #2 overall seed and will face #7 seed St. Paul at 6:30 p.m. on Friday night in the State Quarterfinals. Here is the Spectator Guide with all the details: https://www.mshsl.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/2024-adapted-soccer-spectator-guide.pdf

Thanks for your continued support of all of our student-athletes!

Congrats to Eastview Girls Swim and Dive on capturing the Section 3AA Swim and Dive Championship for the first time since 2009! Over the course of three nights at the Two Rivers Aquatic Center the Lightning put together some of their best swims of the season. It is always so incredible to see the time drops for kids from earlier in the season and this year was no exception. There were some extremely thrilling finishes which made for a very exciting Friday night……..even for the usually stoic Coach Tollefson!

Those advancing on to State this week at the U of M include:

200 Free- Section Runner-up Lily Sisson

200 IM- Section CHAMP Stella Bushard

Diving- 4th Place Halle Jansma

100 Butterfly- Section CHAMP Stella Bushard

500 Free- Section CHAMP Lily Sisson

200 Free Relay-Section Runner-ups Aimee Birmingham, Kaia Churness, Emma Patterson and Lily Sisson

100 Breaststroke- Section CHAMP Frances Anderson

400 Free Relay- Section CHAMPS Stella Bushard, Kaia Churness, Lily Sisson and Molly Vogen

In addition to those advancing to State, the Lightning had several Section Placewinners that made all the difference in the final Team Point Totals!

Finally, Congrats to Coach Mark Tollefson on being named the Section 3AA Coach of the Year!

There are two steps that need to be completed to ensure your student is eligible to participate in tryouts on day one:

1. Current physical on file

2. Registration is complete

Here is where you can complete both steps: Athletic Registration Info 24-25 (smore.com). Both requirements must be met in order to be allowed to participate in tryouts.

November 18 – 19, 2024 (Both days)

10th - 12th Grade Tryouts

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Main Gym

Winter super group Starts Tuesday, Nov. 12th and ends Thursday March 6th.

Cost = $50.00.

Register through: District 196 EduTrak Connect Portal

Training days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday when there student attending school days. We will not meet on non student attending school days.

Start time: 2:45pm (meet on the indoor track in training clothes and shoes)

End time: Around 4:00

Contact Troy Swanson with any questions.

E-mail: troy.swanson@district196.org

Attention all Fall Sport Student-Athletes and parents of all Fall Student-Athletes: Many of our Fall sports have concluded their seasons and all of our Fall sports will be wrapping up in the coming weeks. We ask that each student-athlete as well as parent/guardians of student-athletes take the time to fill out their survey: These surveys provide valuable feedback to our coaching staff and athletic director as a part of the annual reflection process for each coach and program. If you have a specific suggestion or concerns you would like to see addressed it is always recommended that you and/or your student athlete connect directly with the coach for the most immediate and individualized response. Thanks!

Here is a link to the Student Version: https://forms.gle/LMHSj2CmQ2QXfgrW6

Here is a link to the Parent Version: https://forms.gle/knMfpjzJLBJfJtH86

Boys volleyball instructional open gyms start next week. If you’re interested in boys volleyball, it’s a great chance to learn the game and play some games while you do it. The competitive season is in the spring. If you’re interested or have questions, visit the boys volleyball website or contact Head Coach Ryan Dehnel. (Ryan.dehnel@district196.org)

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.

VARSITY COMPETITION CHEER

Our Varsity Competition Cheer Team has had a great start to their season.

2nd place = Lakeville Invite

2nd place = UCA Regional and earning a bid for Nationals. (15 straight years)

1st place = Last weekend at Big Lake High School

The team will be hosting their competition this weekend (Sat., Nov. 16) starting at

10am in the main gym here at Eastview High School. So, please join us if you're available. It's a Disney Theme weekend, so it should be a lot of fun!!

Go Lightning!!

EASTVIEW BURNSVILLE VARSITY GIRLS HOCKEY

The Eastview/Burnsville Girls Hockey Team kicked off the Varsity season last week and are off to a 1-1 start. The Lightning will be led this season by Senior Captains Sari Cords, Ireland Murphy, and Ella Schaefer.

On Thursday, the Lightning fell to Wayzata 4-2. The first goal was scored by Jaden Slominski, assisted by Ella Schaefer, and the second goal was scored by Sari Cords, assisted by Ella Schaefer and Dani Dundon. Goalie Beth Bigalke had 39 saves in the game.

The Varsity team was able to bounce back on Saturday to get their first win of the season against Chaska/Chanhassen. After going down 1-0 twelve seconds into the game, the Lightning scored 5 unanswered goals to win 5-1. Brielle Clardy scored the first two goals with the first one assisted by Ellie Patterson and Jaden Slominski and the second one assisted by Jaden Slominski and Abby Davis. The third goal was scored by Ella Schaefer assisted by Maisie Carney and Layla Glassen. Ellie Patterson scored the fourth goal assisted by Sari Cords. Jaden Slominski finished the scoring on a Power Play assisted by Ireland Murphy and Brielle Clardy. Beth Bigalke finished the night with 21 saves.

The Junior Varsity team kicked off their season with a 4-2 loss to Chaska/Chanhassen on Saturday. Abby Davis scored both goals for the Lightning. The first goal was assisted by Layla Glassen and the second was assisted by Elcie Rudolph. Jaden Ruzzi had 43 saves in the game.

Next Games:

Thursday, November 14th vs. Park of Cottage Grove

Cottage Grove Ice Arena

JV Game 5:00pm

Varsity Game 7:00pm

Saturday, November 16th vs. Lakeville South

Apple Valley Sports Arena

JV Game 12:00pm

Varsity Game 2:00pm

Business Professionals of America has MANDATORY meetings to finalize contest selection for region competition. Two options: Tuesday, Nov 19 after school or Wednesday, Nov 20 at 7:05 am in room C241. All Contest Selections must be submitted by end of the school day Wednesday, Nov 20th.

LSA (Latin Student Association) will be having their next meeting on Thursday, Nov 21 after school in B321. We will have a potluck. See our Instagram for more info.

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

Do you like to doodle or create? The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) / Art Club will be holding its next meeting on 11/18/Monday from 2:30-4:00 in room B126. New members are always welcome. Message Mr Gustafson in Schoology for Schoology Group access code. See you there!

Here is the schedule:

Tech Schedule for the Musical

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
Website: evhs.district196.org
Location: 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952-431-8900
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Twitter: @EVHSLightning