Solar Suitcase Installation!
First Arrival in Kenya
SES Yearbooks available to purchase
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Bonding Over Buckthorn!
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Teaching students to navigate their own waters
At SES, students become the leaders of tomorrow!
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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SES announcements, highlights, and important information
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In recognition of this important declaration, we encourage District 196 families to explore the rich history of indigenous people around the United States and in Minnesota.
SES announcements, highlights, and important information
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2020 Poinsettia & Holiday Greens Order Pick-Up
SES announcements, highlights, and important information
2020 Poinsettia & Holiday Greens Order Pick-Up
SES announcements, highlights, and important information
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Applications must be submitted by Jan. 6, 2021, for elementary magnet schools and by Feb. 10, 2021 for Valley Middle School of STEM. Applications for the School of Environmental Studies are accepted throughout the year.
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The average composite score for District 196 students is 22.7 out of a possible 36. The district average is 2.1 points higher than the national average of 20.6
SES announcements, highlights, and important information
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Due to rising case rates and increased community spread of COVID-19, our middle school and high school students will shift to full-time distance. Elementary students will remain in hybrid.
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The district has a process and timeline for determining when to shift to a different learning model based on multiple data points and factors.
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