Bonding Over Buckthorn!
Interested in joining the SES Community?
Enrollment is open for both juniors and seniors for Fall 2020
Teaching students to navigate their own waters and become leaders of tomorrow
Enrollment is open now for both juniors and seniors for fall 2020
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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
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Digital Academy option for 2020-21
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Families who choose to register their students for the 196 Digital Academy must do so by August 14.
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Important information for incoming juniors and seniors
![Restart 2020 logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1596651848/district196org/wkxuushlelpacirmnb4w/Restart2020graphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1596651848/district196org/wkxuushlelpacirmnb4w/Restart2020graphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1596651848/district196org/wkxuushlelpacirmnb4w/Restart2020graphic.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1596651848/district196org/wkxuushlelpacirmnb4w/Restart2020graphic.png","width":810}])
Information about the start of the 2020-21 school year, including sample schedules, cohort assignments and an updated calendar, is now available.
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MyPayments Plus replaces FeePay. Learn more about the platform, create accounts and register for activities and athletics.
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Free child care will be available for all district-enrolled students (ages 5 to 12) whose parents or guardians are Tier 1 critical workers. Families must register by Friday, August 21.
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Remaining balances in FeePay for food service accounts will be automatically transferred to PayPams. MyPaymentsPlus will be used for online payments for athletics and activities registrations, field trips and fees.
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All students will attend school in person two days each week, in A and B cohorts. Cohort A will be at school Mondays and Thursdays, and Cohort B will be at school Tuesdays and Fridays.
![Learn Now!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591103255/district196org/dhustup4tdx1a20o9xdo/LearnnowWSImage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591103255/district196org/dhustup4tdx1a20o9xdo/LearnnowWSImage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591103255/district196org/dhustup4tdx1a20o9xdo/LearnnowWSImage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1591103255/district196org/dhustup4tdx1a20o9xdo/LearnnowWSImage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1591103255/district196org/dhustup4tdx1a20o9xdo/LearnnowWSImage.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1591103255/district196org/dhustup4tdx1a20o9xdo/LearnnowWSImage.jpg","width":2200}])
District 196 Community Education offers learning opportunities for you and your family for engagement, enrichment and inspiration, and safety is a priority.
SES announcements for the week
![free summer meals for all children 18 years and younger beginning june 15]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591549860/district196org/xij0e5oxxnslfwj3pcvv/ScreenShot2020-06-07at121018PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591549860/district196org/xij0e5oxxnslfwj3pcvv/ScreenShot2020-06-07at121018PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591549860/district196org/xij0e5oxxnslfwj3pcvv/ScreenShot2020-06-07at121018PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1591549860/district196org/xij0e5oxxnslfwj3pcvv/ScreenShot2020-06-07at121018PM.png","width":1190}])
Free breakfast and lunch kits will be available for children, up to age 18, June 15-Aug. 14, at five District 196 schools and two neighborhood locations.
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Superintendent Mary Kreger provides an update on summer programs and meals and a message to the Class of 2020, and shares remarks about the recent events in Minnesota.
SES announcements for the week
![Congratulations SES Graduates Sign]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591208314/district196org/gwu61mgj5dtonjct850g/CongratulationsGrads.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591208314/district196org/gwu61mgj5dtonjct850g/CongratulationsGrads.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591208314/district196org/gwu61mgj5dtonjct850g/CongratulationsGrads.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1591208314/district196org/gwu61mgj5dtonjct850g/CongratulationsGrads.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1591208314/district196org/gwu61mgj5dtonjct850g/CongratulationsGrads.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1591208314/district196org/gwu61mgj5dtonjct850g/CongratulationsGrads.jpg","width":2200}])
Details on the SES Car Processional and Virtual Ceremony on Thursday, June 4
SES announcements for the week
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