EHS Newsletter

MN Teacher Convention break (no school) for students on Thursday and Friday this week (October 17-18). What is Teacher Convention? In Minnesota students are off school the third Thursday and Friday in October for Teacher Convention dates and the weekend. MEA stands for Minnesota Education Association conferences. Teachers will have the opportunity to attend the largest professional development conference in Minnesota.

On Tuesday, October 22, Valley Images will be at Eagan High School to take pictures for the yearbook of the many clubs, organizations and groups that our students are involved in. Below you will find the link to the schedule for the Valley Images Group Photo Day.

Valley Images Group Photo Day Schedule

Students should leave class a few minutes early for their photo. Photos will be taken in Spirit Hall (hallway by the auditorium).

Senior pictures and baby ads are both due to the yearbook on November 1st. See our website for senior picture guidelines, instructions on how to submit, and submission verification. https://ehs.district196.org/activities/publications

The yearbook staff would like to identify students by their preferred name. Next to everyone’s school or senior photo, the student’s name as it appears in Campus will be printed. However, in every other place in the yearbook, a preferred name can be used. If students have a nick name in Campus, the yearbook staff will use that name. If students have a preferred name that is not in Campus, please use the Google Form to let the yearbook staff know what name we should use. If you would prefer the yearbook not use the nick name in Campus, please also fill out this form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-Mw9rCdFWIyS6vVxkBN0ifJtbjx3a7Oz5DLVQn9o9Es/edit

* Please note the yearbook has multiple deadlines throughout the school year. If you complete this form after a deadline, we cannot go back and change pages already submitted, but we can make the change moving forward

Impaired vision and/or hearing can drastically impact a student’s ability to learn. District 196 nurses have partnered with the Eagan Lions Club to provide FREE vision screenings for 7th and 10th grade students under the MD5M Lions KidSight Foundation’s vision screening program. Vision Screening for EHS 10th grade students will happen on Thursday, October 24th for a short time during Social Studies classes.

Members of the Lions Club have been certified in the use of a vision screener. The vision

screener is capable of screening for near-sightedness, far-sightedness, astigmatism and pupil

size deviations. The individual screening of students only takes a few seconds and is performed

from a distance of about three feet. No eye drops are administered.

If the student does not pass the screening, a vision referral letter will be sent home

recommending further examination by an eye professional. No notice will be provided if the

student passes. If you do not want your child screened or you have questions, please contact the EHS school nurse, Nicole Palmer 651-683-6917.

Congratulations to our Girls and Boys Varsity Soccer Teams for winning the Section Tournaments and advancing to the State Tournament.

Although the official seeding for the Quarterfinals has not yet happened, attached is advance information about the dates of the Quaterfinals. Please notice the AAA games will be at a number of possible sites – but all games will be in the 5:30 or 7:30 PM times on October 22, 23 or 24. We will have more exact info after the teams are seeded (following all AAA schools Section Finals).

Thank you and wish our teams Good Luck!!!

We all know the warmth and comfort a new pair of socks can bring, especially as the colder months approach. The sock drive officially kicked off on October 14th!

If you have NEW socks to donate, please have your student deliver them to room 187. Your donations will make a significant difference to those who need them most, and every pair counts. Let's come together as a community to provide warmth and comfort to those who need it. Thank you for your generosity and support!

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.

The Fight For Food 5k is an annual run/walk dedicated to eliminating hunger within local MN communities. This years race will take place on November 16th at 9am starting at the Eagan Central Park Pavilion (1497 Central Pkwy, Eagan MN, 55121). 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Loaves and Fishes MN to help provide meals for those in Need. Donate or Register for this years Fight For Food 5k using the following link: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/94391/fight-for-food-5k

A National Letter of Intent is a binding commitment by an athlete to play collegiate athletics for a particular college or university in exchange for a scholarship. (This means your senior is signing a commitment to a Division I or Division II school to play a sport and receiving athletic financial aid for playing the sport. This would also mean the college or university has been in contact with you and your senior about the signing the paperwork. )

This is not the signing date for D-III or JUCO or NAIA Schools

November 13, 2024 is the first of three signing time periods for prospective senior student-athletes, who have played at Eagan, to sign their National Letters of Intent.

We will celebrate our D-1 and D-11 athletes at this signing.

If you have a senior (12th Grade) student who will be signing to play college athletics during this time period please contact Eagan’s Athletic Director, Jason Elias.

Email – Jason.elias@district196.org or his assistant, Sherri.anderson@district196.org the following.

Here is the info Mr. Elias needs for the event:

Name of athlete

School attending

Level (D-1 or D11)

See this site for more information on NLI’s

http://www.nationalletter.org/

Winter sports Registration is open. Click this LINK for more details.

Upcoming Sports Meetings:

Boys Hockey

Pre-tryout parent meeting will take place as a part of the Booster Club meeting on Monday, October 28 at 6:00 in Lecture Room C at Eagan High School.

The player pre-tryout meeting will take place on Monday, November 4 at 2:35 in room 138.

Tryouts for the Boys’ Hockey program will begin at 3:00 on November 11. There will be 2 groups that day so players should check room 138 for tryout groupings posted on November 7.

Boys Swim and Dive

Pre-season kickoff meeting for athletes and parents will be on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6:00 pm.

This will take place in Lecture Room A.

Boys Basketball

Pre-Tryout Parent Meeting. This is a virtual meeting via Google Meet. You can click on the link from the flyer, the website, or the calendar on the EHS Athletics website. The meeting will be under an hour. The varsity coach, Kevin McKenzie, will explain tryout expectations and how/when teams will be formed.

Monday - October 28th • 7:45-8:45pm 👇

Girls Gymnastics

There will be Mandatory Gymnastic Meeting

For All Gymnasts & Parents of Girls interested in

Participating on the Eagan Gymnastic Team for the 2024-25 Season 👇

Are you ready to showcase your skills and become part of an amazing team? We’re holding tryout clinics and tryouts soon!

Tryout Clinics:

Eagan High School Gym

October 21st: 3:30 - 6:00 PM

October 22nd: 3:00 - 4:30 PM

Tryouts:

Eagan High School Gym

October 22nd: Groups starting at 5:00 PM

Dancers in grades 7-12 are welcome to try out!

Don't miss your chance to join our dance family! Register now at Edu Trak. We can’t wait to see you there!

ISD196 Figure Skating Team, The Icettes will have an informational meeting for parents and skaters at Eastview High School on Tuesday, October 22 at 7pm in the lecture room.

More info: Icettes.com or for questions please contact the head coach via email: Icettes.coaches@district196.org

We are looking for Senior Party Planning volunteers!

Please join us at our next meeting on Wednesday November 6th, 7pm @Eagan High School Room 121! We will meet every first Wednesday of the month (except Jan 1st will be on January 8th). Let's send these seniors off with a great party!

Senior Party Tickets are on sale now starting at $90!

You can purchase these online through Cheddarup: https://class-of-2025-eagan-high-school-senior-party-ticket-copy.cheddarup.com . Purchase your tickets now as prices will go up throughout the year.

Senior Lawn Signs on Sale - Limited Quantity

We are now taking orders for Lawn Signs. These will be a limited quantity and could run out. Signs will be delivered in Spring (more details to come closer to the date).

https://class-of-2025-senior-lawn-sign.cheddarup.com

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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