Students, you may still apply to start this fall!
Join the SES Community! We are still accepting applications for both juniors and seniors.
Bonding Over Buckthorn!
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A THOUGHTFUL COMMUNITY OF LEADERS ENGAGING WITH OTHERS TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE WORLD.
The School of Environmental Studies is a District 196 magnet school for juniors and seniors that immerses its students in the study of environmental topics and issues.
SCHOOL NEWS
![dark blue ACT logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1604354550/district196org/jtkqyhzh37iqskjzc77k/act.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1604354550/district196org/jtkqyhzh37iqskjzc77k/act.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1604354550/district196org/jtkqyhzh37iqskjzc77k/act.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1604354550/district196org/jtkqyhzh37iqskjzc77k/act.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1604354550/district196org/jtkqyhzh37iqskjzc77k/act.jpg","width":1535}])
The district average is 2.6 points higher than the national average of 20.3 and 1.3 points higher than the Minnesota average of 21.6.
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SES announcements, highlights, and important information
SES announcements, highlights, and important information
![School buses with snow on the hood.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633719193/district196org/kixce8aqb8u5h19xfkbt/GettyImages-146789217.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1633719193/district196org/kixce8aqb8u5h19xfkbt/GettyImages-146789217.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1633719193/district196org/kixce8aqb8u5h19xfkbt/GettyImages-146789217.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1633719193/district196org/kixce8aqb8u5h19xfkbt/GettyImages-146789217.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1633719193/district196org/kixce8aqb8u5h19xfkbt/GettyImages-146789217.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1633719193/district196org/kixce8aqb8u5h19xfkbt/GettyImages-146789217.jpg","width":2200}])
The first two days will be “snow days” with no regular classes at school or online. Any additional days beyond the first two will be E-Learning Days.
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![snowflake door swag]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1601727413/district196org/htfapckrwbrqt3vesymd/snowflake.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1601727413/district196org/htfapckrwbrqt3vesymd/snowflake.jpg","width":347}])
SES announcements, highlights, and important information
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Forty-nine District 196 seniors are receiving special recognition this fall for scores they achieved on a national standardized test taken last year as juniors.
SES announcements, highlights, and important information
SES announcements, highlights, and important information
![Lowest Price of the year for yearbook]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631889848/district196org/zk19ytsqf39kg6tzxur4/Jostens2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631889848/district196org/zk19ytsqf39kg6tzxur4/Jostens2.jpg","width":500}])
Only $40 though September 24!
SES announcements, highlights, and important information
SES announcements, highlights, and important information
![A middle school student waves on the first day of school in September.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1615504936/district196org/c3qolmokry3p36oa3bcq/firstday2020_7_50365152723_o.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1615504936/district196org/c3qolmokry3p36oa3bcq/firstday2020_7_50365152723_o.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1615504936/district196org/c3qolmokry3p36oa3bcq/firstday2020_7_50365152723_o.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1615504936/district196org/c3qolmokry3p36oa3bcq/firstday2020_7_50365152723_o.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1615504936/district196org/c3qolmokry3p36oa3bcq/firstday2020_7_50365152723_o.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1615504936/district196org/c3qolmokry3p36oa3bcq/firstday2020_7_50365152723_o.jpg","width":2200}])
State officials have given school districts the responsibility to determine COVID-19 mitigation strategies at the local level this school year. Review these before the first day of school.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Zoom
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SES Forum
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Apple Valley High School, 14450 Hayes Rd, Apple Valley 55124
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SES Forum
Silver Bell Learning Center, 2120 Silver Bell Road, Eagan 55122
Silver Bell Learning Center, 2120 Silver Bell Road, Eagan 55122
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SES Library
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