EVHS Weekly Announcements

Upcoming Dates:

September 23-27 - Homecoming Week

Friday, October 4 - No School, HS Data Analysis Day

Thursday, October 10 - Family/Teacher Conferences, 5:30-8:30pm, in-person

Friday, October 11 - No School, Family/Teacher Conferences, 7:30-9:30am, Zoom

October 17 & 18 - No School, State Teachers' Convention

School pictures are ready!

If you need to order pictures, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number. All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More about the Smilesafe program here.

Picture packages should be arriving in the next few weeks and will be sent home with your student.

Retake Day is October 22nd.

Thank you!

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.

District 196 offers an optional Protection Plan to families for $20 per iPad to cover the cost of potential theft/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.

After Sept. 23, 2024, families without the protection plan will be 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.

Please make sure to fill out the medication consent form in Campus that allows your student to have Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Tums, and other over the counter creams like Hydrocortisone and Bacitracin should they need them. District nurses are unable to administer these medications without parent permission.

Thank you!

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

Join Us for the 2nd Annual LDT Fall Family Feast!

The Eastview Lightning Dance Team invites you to our Second Annual Fall Family Feast on September 21st from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Tickets are available in advance for $10 by emailing advertisingLDT@gmail.com, or you can purchase them at the door for $12(cash or Venmo). Each ticket includes entry, and a delicious spaghetti dinner served by our very own LDT dancers.

New this year!
* Can't stay for the event? No problem! Pick up a **to-go meal** and enjoy it at home.
*Try your luck at **Dunk-a-Dancer**! Get 3 chances for $5 or $10 for a Slam Dunk

*Plus, don't miss out on our **Silent Auction** and **50/50 Split-the-Pot Raffle**!

Your support means the world to our hardworking athletes. Proceeds will go toward uniforms, busing, equipment and training opportunities. We can't wait to see you there for an evening of great food, fun, and fundraising!

Date: Saturday September 21st!

Time: 4:30-7:30pm

Where: The Rosemount VFW

2625 120th St. W

Rosemount, MN 55068

Tuesday, September 24th

7:00 AM – 7:30 AM in the Commons

$10 each (cash/venmo)

2024 EVHS Homecoming Week

September 23 - September 28

Homecoming Dress-Up Spirit Days:

Monday: Jersey Day (Wear a sports jersey)

Tuesday: Monochromatic Day (Dress in one color head to toe)

Wednesday: Decades Day (Grade 9 dresses in the fashion of the 1960s, 10: the 1970s, 11: 1980s, & 12: 1990s)

Thursday: Album Cover Day (Dress in the style of your favorite album cover)

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

Homecoming Week Special Events:

ALL WEEK: JENGA at Lunch. All EVHS students are welcome!

Thursday, September 26: Tailgate on Lightning Plaza at the Homecoming Football Game (vs Burnsville), 4-6 pm. Community booths and food concessions. All students and the greater public are welcome!

Saturday, September 28: Homecoming Dance. More info below. All EVHS students are welcome!

All Week: The Homecoming Cup

Homecoming Cup – Earn Cup Points for your grade by participating in Homecoming dress-up days, events, and service projects. There will be QR Code check-in at each Homecoming event.

Homecoming Cup Winners

2024: _____????______

2023: Class of 2024 (12)

2022: Class of 2026 (9)

2021: Class of 2022 (12)

2020: Class of 2022 (11)

2019: Class of 2022 (10)

2018: Class of 2019 (12)

2017: Class of 2018 (12)

2016: Class of 2017 (12)

2015: Class of 2017 (11)

2014: Class of 2015 (12)

2013: Class of 2015 (11)

All Week: Medallion Hunts (Indoor and Outdoor)

Prize: 200 Homecoming Cup Points to the class of each medallion finder!

Look for daily clues released on this web doc.

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.

All Week: Community Service

Community Service (Winter Necessities Drive)

Student Council will be collecting new and gently used winter hats, mittens/gloves, and winter jackets.

Cup Points: Each winter jacket donation will count as 10 Homecoming Cup Points.

Cup Points: Each winter hat/mittens/gloves will count as 5 Homecoming Cup Points.

Deliver all items to Mr. Kelly in C232 to earn Cup Points.

All are encouraged to donate (Please ask adults at home before donating items by raiding closets)

Donations will go to Peace House Community in Minneapolis

Special Tournament Event: 7v7 Flag Football Tournament

Date: Wednesday, September 25

Time (Start/End): 6 PM - TBA (before 10 PM), players to arrive at 5:50 PM.

Location: Eastview Stadium

Three Divisions: Girls, Boys, Coed (Coed teams must be coed in a 4 to 3, 5 to 4, or 5 to 5 ratio)

Team Size: Minimum 7, Max 10

Cost Per Team: $20 (pay at the stadium before first game)

Fundraiser/Money Collection: Tackle Cancer

Weather Policy: A decision will be made by lunch if the weather looks questionable.

MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 (Registration Link)

Questions? See Mr. Kelly in C232 or email at john.kelly@district196.org

Special Tournament Event: Pickleball (Doubles) Tournament

Date: Friday, September 27

Time (Start/End): 5 PM - Sundown, players to arrive at 4:45 PM.

Location: Pickleball Courts Behind Eastview

Cost Per Team: $10 (pay at the courts before first game)

Fundraiser/Money Collection: HOSA & Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)

Weather Policy: A decision will be made by lunch if the weather looks questionable.

MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (Registration Link)

Questions? See Mr. Kelly in C232 or email at john.kelly@district196.org

All Week: Homecoming Cup QR Code Check-In Events

Each check-in is worth one Cup Point for your class

Mon.- Fri: Period 1 teachers will report student spirit day dress-up

Mon.- Fri.: Daily Giant Jenga Competition at lunch.

Mon.: Girls Tennis (vs Jefferson), 3:30 pm at Eastview Courts

Tue.: Girls Soccer (vs Rosemount), 5 pm at Lightning Stadium

Tue.: Boys Soccer (vs Rosemount), 7 pm at Lightning Stadium

Tue.: Volleyball (vs Rosemount), 7 pm at EVHS Main Gym

Wed.: Flag Football Tournament, 6pm at Lightning Stadium (must register in advance)

Thur.: Girls Swimming/Diving (vs Shakopee), 6 pm at FRMS Pool

Thur.: Football (vs Burnsville), 6 pm Lightning Stadium (Cup Point check-ins close at the end of Q1)

Fri.: Pickleball Tournament, 5 pm at EVHS Pickleball Courts (must register in advance)

All Week/End of Period 7: Homecoming Cup Points Updates

Homecoming Cup Points will be updated and announced at the end of each day.

Saturday, September 28: Homecoming Dance

Time: 8-11 PM

Cost: $10 ONLINE TICKET SALES ONLY

Current EVHS Students ONLY (No Guests From Other Schools)

Current 24-25 EVHS School IDs Checked At Door

The Homecoming Dance sold out last year. Students should buy tickets ASAP to ensure that they have a ticket to enter the dance.

Dress: Dress is semi-casual (wear nice clothes).

Dance Location: Eastview Commons (inside)

Have A Great Homecoming Week!

See Mr. Kelly in C232 (or email john.kelly@district196.org) with questions.

Students can serve detentions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:40-4:00pm in C134. Morning Detention from 6:55-7:35am in Student Services is another option Monday-Friday. Detention is a quiet study hall where students are expected to work independently.

Detentions earned for the first (5) tardies in a class and then every three tardies after that need to be served within three weeks of notice or additional consequences and restricted opportunities may result.

Contact Mr. Arrale or Mr. Habeck in Student Services with questions.

All students parking in Student Lots need to have a Fall Semester Parking Permit between 7:30am and 2:30pm on school days. Tickets will be issued to cars that are parked without a permit, parked illegally on the yellow lines or parked in the north faculty lot. Tickets need to be paid within (5) school days.

Having unpaid parking fines will limit opportunities, participation and your car may be towed. There is FREE parking at the Johnny Cake Activity Center parking lots south of Eastview High School near the Tennis Courts.

One-Day permits may be purchased for $5 from the EVHS Attendance Office prior to 7:40am each school day.

All part-time Post Secondary Enrollment Option students can purchase a discounted fall parking pass from Mr. Habeck in Student Services.

Attention, Seniors - If you did not pick up your 24-25 Senior ID yet, you can pick them up during school hours in the security office at the West Entrance.

Students can benefit from an opportunity for academic support every Wednesday afternoon from 2:40pm – 4:15pm in room C150. 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.

Attention Parents: Not all textbooks were returned at the end of last school year. Please take a moment to check your shelves and desks for any textbooks that need to be returned for use by this year’s students. All materials can be dropped off in the Learning Commons during school hours.

Thank you for your assistance!

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.

Do you have a Senior and are interested in learning more about what it takes to throw an amazing send off bash?! The 2024 Chairs are ready to share their insights and pass the torch.

Please bring a friend and join us on Tues 9/24 at 6:30pm in the Eastview Commons to hear more. If you cannot attend, but are interested in chairing a committee or helping out, please send your contact info to eastviewseniorparty@gmail.com See you then~

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.

PSAT Registration is closed. Registered students will receive information confirming their registration and testing information on Monday September 23rd.

If you have any questions regarding our PSAT registration, please contact Suze Fulford in the Counseling Office at susanne.fulford@district196.org or at 952-431-8915.

• Senior Seminar Day - In social studies classes Sept. 20th.

• Minnesota National College Fair

• Minneapolis Convention Center on Oct. 22nd and 23rd. View colleges and pre-register here!

• Senior College Application Day - UPDATED DATE

• Tuesday, October 29th – Periods 1-7 and until 3:00 PM

• Flex Room - Learning Commons

• Receive assistance on your applications, essays, and the college admission process from Counselors and Admission Representatives.

• October is Minnesota Goes to College Month – some waive fees!

• 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.

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.

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.

9/19/2024

9:30am

University of Chicago

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

11:15am

Marines

12:45pm

Kenyon College

9/20/2024

7:40am

Lafayette College

8:35am

Lawrence University

9:30am

Ohio State University-Main Campus

University of Southern California

12:45pm

Drake University

9/23/2024

7:40am

Brown University

8:35am

Washington University in St Louis

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

9:30am

Hofstra University

Adelphi University

10:25am

Princeton University

University of Denver

9/24/2024

10:25am

Knox College

University of Rochester

12:45pm

University of North Dakota

Northern Michigan University

We will be meeting with all seniors on September 20th, during their Social Studies class. Topics will include:

• Credits for graduation
• Senior year timelines
• Applying to college
• Transcript requests
• Scholarship search
• and much more!

Park Nicollet’s Growing Through Grief counselor, Jenny Simmonds, will be offering a weekly grief group for Eastview students who have experienced the death of a significant family member (parent, sibling, caregiver, etc.). If your teen is living with loss and you think they could benefit from participating in a grief group, please contact Molly Wellik at molly.wellik@district196.org and we will connect with your student regarding their interest.

Follow us Instagram to stay connected to the latest college and career resources and events for students and families.

Instagram: @evhscollegeandcareer

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.

Fall super group has started! We conduct our training sessions when there’s school every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Start time is 2:45 and end time about 4:00. Meet dressed in training attire on the Northwest end of our indoor track ready for a dynamic warm-up. You will need to sign up through EduTrak, and this link is provided below.

EduTrak Link: https://district196.cf.edutrakconnect.com/

Questions? Contact Troy Swanson: troy.swanson@district196.org

Students, Friends and Families of the Eastview Community-

The Fall Sport Season is underway and so are our home events! We look forward to having you out to Eastview High School to cheer on all of our Lightning teams. Before attending an event, please be sure to review the ticketing, admission and general policies located here: https://secure.smore.com/n/jsuta-athletic-event-policies

Go Lightning!

Boys Basketball Breakdown Sports Fall League Registration Now Open!

The 2024 Breakdown Sports USA Fall League registration is now open for all 9-12 Eastview High School students interested in playing boys basketball. We will have six parent volunteer coached teams this year with one Varsity, three JV/B, and two Freshmen levels.

We will play in the Metropolitan 4-week league with two back-to-back games on Sundays starting Oct. 20 through Nov. 10.

Learn more and register here: https://eastviewhoops.sportngin.com/register/form/272596169

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The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) has released its annual ranking of debate and speech programs in its membership, which includes schools in the United States and Canada. Eastview High School ranked 7th out of over 3,000 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The NSDA ranks programs by assessing both the quantity and quality of speech and debate team members; Eastview HS ranks highly because it has one of the nation's largest debate and speech programs and its students are competitively successful.

In June 2024, Eastview was named a National School Excellence in Speech at the NSDA National Speech and Debate Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa. This award, based only on competition results at the national tournament, placed Eastview in the Top 20 out of more than 1400 participating schools in speech.

Our in-district teacher coaches in 2023-2024 included:

Brady Beckman (speech)

Jessica Fedje (speech)

Todd Hering (speech and debate)

Zac Holm (speech)

Zach Prax (speech and debate)

Kristen Rodriguez (speech)

Ryan Roseen (speech)

Greta Thomas (speech and debate)

Do you like to create? Do you like to doodle? How about Anime?

National Art Honor Society (Art Club)

Introductory meeting Monday, September 23 from 2:35 to 3:05 in room B126.

See Mr G in B1 cluster with questions.

Come check out what all the fun is about! The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a student led club that is for kids looking for a bible study/youth group environment to meet new friends and have a great time. FCA KICKOFF is this Monday, September 23rd at 6:30 at South Suburban Church in Apple Valley. FREE CHICK-FIL-A served at the kickoff!

J-Club will have its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 24th from 2:30-4:00 in B320. We will be folding Origami. All are welcome. Hope to see you there.

Business Professionals of America will have an informational meeting on Wednesday, Sept 25 in room C241. Two options 7:05 am and 2:35 pm. Come to learn about this opportunity for students interested in business.

If you are interested in joining FCCLA this year and were not able to go to the FCCLA Kick Off meeting on September, 11th please connect with Ms. Battistone in C138 or mis.battistone@district196.org. We have a ton of fun activities and community service project planned for this fall. Follow us on Instagram evhs.fccla. or join our Schoology group. Fall Rally Permission slip and Parent/Family/Student registration sheet.

Do you play a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, or string bass) and want to be a part of an amazing production? The orchestra pit for Les Misérables is looking for string players. If you're interested, please contact Mr. Harloff as soon as possible!

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