EVHS Weekly Announcements

Upcoming Dates:

March 24-28 - No School, Spring Break

March 31 - No School, Staff Development

April 25 - No School, Data Analysis/Instructional Alignment

EduTrak Link (Fan bus Info is located under the Red Soccer Ball)

Congratulations to the Eastview Varsity Girls Basketball Team on their 62-39 win over Anoka today! It was an INCREDIBLE turnout of fan support that certainly helped the team to the big victory! The girls will play next TOMORROW NIGHT (Thursday, March 13th) at Williams Arena in the State Semifinals vs. the Hopkins/Chaska Winner at 8:00 p.m. Fan Buses will be leaving at 6:30 p.m. and are scheduled to be returning to EVHS by 10:30 p.m. or so if all goes as scheduled.

Here are the DETAILS:

TICKET INFO: Student Tickets are $11.50 and Adult Tickets are $17.50. They should be purchased online in advance of the game at https://gophersports.evenue.net/promotions/HSGBB25-SF2 otherwise tickets can be purchased on-site at Williams Arena as well.

FAN BUS SIGN-UP: We will offer fan buses that will depart EVHS at 6:30 p.m. and return after the game (approximately 10:30 p.m.) Expected return time is 10:30, but please note this is an estimate and is NOT a guarantee given game lengths, travel etc.The cost of the fan bus is $8 per person. Students interested in riding a fan bus must sign-up using the online EduTrak system before 12:00 noon on Thursday. Signing up online for the Fan Bus at EduTrak Link is the only way to get a seat on one of the Fan Bus! The deadline for registering for the fan bus will be 12:00 p.m. Noon on Thursday, March 13th OR when the available buses become full. This timeline is needed to order buses, arrange chaperones etc.. Everyone who rides the bus to the game is also required to ride it home.

CHAMPIONSHIP/3rd PLACE GAMES: With a win Thursday the team will earn a trip to the State Championship Game at Williams Arena on Saturday, March 15th at approximately 8:00 p.m. vs. the winner of the #1 Maple Grove and #4 Lakeville North. The 3rd place game is at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday at Concordia-St. Paul. Here is a link to the complete bracket: https://www.mshsl.org/tournaments/2025-state-class-aaaa-basketball-girls-tournament

WEBCAST AND TV COVERAGE: If you are unable to attend, but would like to tune in, here are those details: The Championship Semifinals and Finals will be on Channel 45 TV and available for FREE online at www.prep45.com. The 3rd place game will also be on video webcast at NSPN.TV (subscription fee)

2025 Winterfest Week: March 10 - March 14

Events Summary:

Dress-up Days, Class Trophy Competition, Medallions Hunts, Service Project, and Pep Fest

Winterfest Spirit Dress-Up Days:

Friday: COLOR DAY & Pep Fest (Grade 9 wears white, 10 wears gray, 11 wears blue, & 12 wears black)

Winterfest Trophy History/Winners

2022: Class of 2025 (9)

2023: Class of 2023 (12)

2024: Class of 2026 (11)

2025: ____???????____

Earn Winterfest Trophy Points for your grade by participating. Ways to participate:

• Winterfest Dress-Up Days (counted during first period)
• Finding the Indoor and Outdoor Medallions
• Service Project (“Sensory Toy” Drive)

Service Project: “Sensory Toys”

Student Council is collecting new or gently used sensory toys for the Lewis House and 360 Communities.

DETAILS: One Winterfest Trophy Point per sensory toy. Bring ALL items to Mr. Kelly in C232 to be counted toward the Winterfest Trophy. Double Points if items are brought in on Advisory Wednesday.

All Week: Medallion Hunts

Medallion Hunts (Indoor and Outdoor)

Prize: 200 Winterfest Trophy Points to the class of each medallion finder!

The first clues have been released and will be updated daily during Winterfest Week

All students are welcome to join in on the hunt! You will find the Indoor Medallion in the EVHS hallways, NOT in classrooms, offices, or the Learning Commons. The Outdoor Medallion is on school property. No need to open, unlock, break, smash, destroy or climb.

Winterfest Dance Notice

There will NOT be a Winterfest Dance to due low turnout the past few years. There is a possibility of it returning next year.

Questions

See Mr. Kelly in C232 or email john.kelly@district196.org - THANK YOU!

Project Fairy Godmothers would like to invite your school to our 2025 Prom Dress Giveaway. Students and their personal shopper will choose a dress, shoes, and accessories at no cost to them. We have stylists on board to provide makeup and hair inspirations and seamstresses to make minor alterations. Each student can walk the red carpet with snaps from professional photographers. Also in attendance are college recruiters. The day is a true Prom Experience!

Event Details (see the attached flier for more details )

Saturday, April 5th 8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. AND Sunday, April 6th 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

Oxford Community Center - Jimmy Lee Recreation Center, 270 Lexington Parkway N., St. Paul, MN 55104

🌟 Enrollment is Open For Our EVHS Spring Playschool! 🌟

Are you looking for a fun and educational environment for your 3, 4 or 5 year-old this spring?

Our EVHS Spring Playschool is the perfect opportunity to help your little one grow with hands on learning activities, interacting with their peers, and learning from the high school “teachers”, while having a blast!

Playschool Letter

Playschool Registration

🗓 Session Dates: April 21st - May 29th
📅 Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday- 9:35am-12:05pm
💰 Cost: Only $35 for the entire Spring session

Please reach out with any questions and pass this along to those who might be interested in joining us.

Mia Battistone - mia.battistone@district196.org

NHS: Interested in membership to Eastview’s National Honor Society Chapter for 2025-2026?

Current NHS members do not need to reapply.

EVHS Sophomores and Juniors are eligible to complete a Candidate Form. It is strongly encouraged that the eligible candidate have a cumulative 3.8 GPA or higher.

Optional informational meetings will be held on Wednesday, March 12 at 7:15 AM OR 2:35 PM in C232. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to attend ONE of the meetings.

If a candidate is unable to attend an informational meeting, more info can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/eastviewnhs/home

CANDIDACY FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THIS FORM BEFORE MARCH 21, 2025 AT 2:45 PM.

Responsibility matters, therefore, late Candidacy Forms will not be considered.

If you have questions, see Mr. Kelly in C232 or email him at john.kelly@district196.org

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.

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

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.

Thursday, March 13th

4-8pm

Apple Valley Noodles and Co. (14879 Florence Trail)

In-restaurant or online (use code: GIVING25)

Bingo is this Sunday - get your tickets today to avoid the line. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. NEW PRIZES ADDED - $250 Manny's Steakhouse gift card and $500 Delta Airlines gift card.

Silent auction is live today at 9am. Closes at 630pm on Sunday. Items can be picked up at the end of bingo. If you are unable to attend bigno pick up can be arranged later. Register/Bid using this link: https://givebutter.com/c/tCduGT

Parents/Guardians of a Senior –

We recently introduced the Senior Web Page to the Class of 2025 during a Senior Meeting. Please reference the To Do List as well as other important items.

The deadline for seniors to register for the Bilingual Seals Assessment is next Saturday, March 16! This opportunity will be given at EVHS on Tuesday, April 15th, is FREE, and is a great opportunity to demonstrate mastery of a second language! More information and registration details can be found here. Please see Ms. Perona in the B3 office or Ms. Fulford in Student Services with any questions.

2025 Graduation all night party is less than 100 days away! We are also looking for donations to use as prizes for the Bingo fundraiser and monetary donations to use towards the all night party. If you or someone you know owns a small business and would be willing to donate a small basket, we would appreciate the support. If you are interested in donating, please reach out to Michelle at mwatroba2@gmail.com or Leah at lsutherlin1031@gmail.com. For an easy way to support the party, please check out our Amazon wish list Amazon.com

Popcorn sales close this Sunday. Be sure to get your order in today.

Show your Senior pride: Yard signs are available for ordering now through 4/20

https://form.jotform.com/250295732662157

Orders will be places in 2 waves:

• Wave1: closes on 2/28 for pick up 3/18 at EVHS between 5-6pm
• Wave 2: closes on 4/20 for pickup 5/5 at EVHS between 5-6pm

We will also have a limited number of signs available for purchase at Bingo on 3/16

Reminder if you purchased by 2/28 your order will be available for pick up Tuesday 3/18 5-6pm EV Lower Level Entrance.

COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, AND MILTARY VISITS

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.

3/18/2025

11:15am

Army National Guard

3/20/2025

7:40am

Minnesota State University Moorhead

3/20/2025

10:25am

Concordia University-Saint Paul

3/20/2025

11:15am

Marines

3/21/2025

1:40pm

Minnesota State College Southeast

3/21/2025

11:15am

U.S. Navy

EduTrak Link (Fan bus Info is located under the Red Soccer Ball)

Congratulations to the Eastview Varsity Girls Basketball Team on their 62-39 win over Anoka today! It was an INCREDIBLE turnout of fan support that certainly helped the team to the big victory! The girls will play next TOMORROW NIGHT (Thursday, March 13th) at Williams Arena in the State Semifinals vs. the Hopkins/Chaska Winner at 8:00 p.m. Fan Buses will be leaving at 6:30 p.m. and are scheduled to be returning to EVHS by 10:30 p.m. or so if all goes as scheduled.

Here are the DETAILS:

TICKET INFO: Student Tickets are $11.50 and Adult Tickets are $17.50. They should be purchased online in advance of the game at https://gophersports.evenue.net/promotions/HSGBB25-SF2 otherwise tickets can be purchased on-site at Williams Arena as well.

FAN BUS SIGN-UP: We will offer fan buses that will depart EVHS at 6:30 p.m. and return after the game (approximately 10:30 p.m.) Expected return time is 10:30, but please note this is an estimate and is NOT a guarantee given game lengths, travel etc.The cost of the fan bus is $8 per person. Students interested in riding a fan bus must sign-up using the online EduTrak system before 12:00 noon on Thursday. Signing up online for the Fan Bus at EduTrak Link is the only way to get a seat on one of the Fan Bus! The deadline for registering for the fan bus will be 12:00 p.m. Noon on Thursday, March 13th OR when the available buses become full. This timeline is needed to order buses, arrange chaperones etc.. Everyone who rides the bus to the game is also required to ride it home.

CHAMPIONSHIP/3rd PLACE GAMES: With a win Thursday the team will earn a trip to the State Championship Game at Williams Arena on Saturday, March 15th at approximately 8:00 p.m. vs. the winner of the #1 Maple Grove and #4 Lakeville North. The 3rd place game is at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday at Concordia-St. Paul. Here is a link to the complete bracket: https://www.mshsl.org/tournaments/2025-state-class-aaaa-basketball-girls-tournament

WEBCAST AND TV COVERAGE: If you are unable to attend, but would like to tune in, here are those details: The Championship Semifinals and Finals will be on Channel 45 TV and available for FREE online at www.prep45.com. The 3rd place game will also be on video webcast at NSPN.TV (subscription fee)

ATTENTION BOYS GOLFERS: Golf season starts on Monday, March 17th. In order to participate in tryouts or the Developmental Team you must register on Edutrak by Monday. You also need to have an up to date physical on file. Information about the tryout schedule will be sent out to students who have registered. Any questions please contact Coach Wanous in the Counseling office.

Tryouts for the Lightning Boys volleyball team start on Monday, March 17 - time is running out to join! 2025 is a great time to become a volleyball player…it’s the first sanctioned year and there will be a lot of new younger guys playing around the state. Come be a part of one of the fastest growing boys HS sports in the country! Register online through EduTrak Connect before Monday’s tryouts start in order to be eligible.

The link to the pre-season information meeting slides is HERE

Tryouts are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (March 17-19) from 2:45-5:00 pm in the EVHS main gym

First practice for most teams will be 2:45 pm on Thursday, March 20, with a required player and parent meeting that evening at 6:30 pm in the Learning Commons.

If you have any questions, contact Head Coach Ryan Dehnel - ryan.dehnel@district196.org.

There is a parent meeting for Girls Track & Field next Tuesday, March 18th. Meeting starts at 6pm and is in Room C250.

Registration is now open for spring sports:

• Adapted CI Softball
• Adapted PI Softball
• Baseball
• Boys & Girls Golf
• Boys & Girls Lacrosse
• Softball
• Boys Tennis
• Boys & Girls Track & Field
• Boys Volleyball

Click the link for more information: https://tinyurl.com/d7vtxxw5

Spring Super Group starts next Monday, March 10th. It runs Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:45-4:00.

All off-season athletes are encouraged to register on EduTrack and attend consistently to benefit from the best training around!

Girls Golf Season starts on March 17th! Beginner golfers through experienced golfers are welcome, as we don’t cut anyone! Come to C250 from 3:00-5:30 on March 17th. Bring a putter and 7 iron. Contact Tamara.colucci@apps.district196.org with any questions. Visit our webpage by clicking HERE.

For those who missed the parent zoom meeting last night here’s a recap:

Season starts on Monday March 24th which is spring break; if you’re in town we would love to see you at Eastview Tennis courts 12:00-1:30 Monday through Thursday but you must be registered through Edutrak. We will finish tryouts right after school the following week March 31st until April 3rd.

Uniforms need to be ordered through Ruth and Drexel. Shirt and shorts are the only requirement unless you make Varsity.

Booster club fee is 50.00 made out to Eastview Boys Tennis Booster Club.

Any questions? Reach out to Coach Olsen at 612–802–4929

Registration runs from Feb 4th through March 24th. March 24th is a hard deadline at noon.

Season Cost is $330 plus the cost of jersey and shooting bag (purchased separately).

Season Dates: March 30th-May 21st

Wednesday is the normal shooting day at 4 p.m. at West End Gun Club unless student is in a conflicting schedule with spring sports or religious reasons. Option for that is Sunday a.m.

Fun shoot is May 28th.(optional but not required).

Minnesota State Shooting Championship June 9-17 2025 in Alexandria, Minnesota.

Eastview will shoot one of dates depending on team size. TBD

Questions? Contact: Head Coach Pete Nichols (651)-492-9246 sirgona1@gmail.com

This past weekend, the EV Chess team captured their 3rd straight state chess title by outlasting Minnetonka and Wayzata in the final round at St. Thomas University. Leading the way for the Lightning were senior Kartik Saravanapandi in 9th place, junior Suhaas Pothula in 17th place, senior Ruveen Perera in 21st place, and junior Madhav Narayan in 27th place. The tournament is 7 rounds of 2-hour matches spread over two days of competition. Congratulations for achieving the rare "3-peat"! The other team members include Nirav Singhal, Saharsh Srikanth, Keagen Valverde, Nadim Boulos, Xander Severson, Logan Konsor, Pranav Dwarakanath, Karthi Sella, Schuyler Nordby, Khiem Nguyen, Brandon Jones, Peter Pham, Anvith Pothula, and Rishik Kondadadi. The team is coached by English teacher Mr. Dettmer.

Advantage ACT Prep Course (grades 10-12)

Thu | Mar 13-Apr 10 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $180 | DHMS

Wed | Apr 30-May 21 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $180 | SHMS

“Greased Lightning” Line Dance

Tue | Mar 18 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | $15 | VMS

Lifeguarding plus Waterpark Blended or In-Person (ages 15+)
Mon-Thu | Mar 24-27 | 9:00-5:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $315 | FRMS

Self Defense Fundamentals (ages 16+)
Wed | Apr 23 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. | $55 | DHMS

Storybook Theatre – The Little Mermaid (ages 6-18)
Mon-Sat | Mar 24-29 | *10:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m. | 6 sessions | $149 | FRMS

*additional times for performances
Fewer than five spots left!

Horse Camp (ages 4-18)
Tue & Wed | Mar 25 & 26 | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | 2 sessions | $250 | Cornerstone on the Vermillion Horse Complex

Karate and Mixed Martial Arts-Kick Boxing (ages 6-adult)
Tue & Thu | Apr 1-May 1 | 7:00-8:00 p.m. | 10 sessions | $129 | WV

Symphony (grades 8-12)
Tue | Apr 1-May 20 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | 8 sessions | $105 | SHMS & Christ Church

Fencing Team (grades 6-12)
Wed | Apr 2-May 21 | 7:35-8:35 p.m. | 7 sessions | $115 | RMS

Beyonce “All the Single Ladies” Line Dance
Tue | Apr 8 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | $15 | VMS

Golf Tune Up (ages 16+)

Mon & Wed | Apr 14-23 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $79 | Emerald Greens Golf Course

Tue & Thu | Apr 15-24 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $79 | Emerald Greens Golf Course

Fewer than five spots left!

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
Facebook: facebook.com/EastviewHighSchool
Twitter: @EVHSLightning