SES Junior students' reflective pond and river writings were recently featured in a special Write to the River - School of Environmental Studies Edition.

Screenshots of the new website on a mobile phone, tablet and desktop.

SES launches new website in latest phase of district's content management redesign

Dec 18 2019

This is part of the district’s plan to centralize our content management systems and improve communication between schools and families by providing a consistent, user-focused experience across all school websites.

Opportunities to Learn More about SES

Dec 11 2019

There are numerous options for tenth-grade students and their parents to learn more about SES and the opportunities the school has to offer.

SES students work on building a solar suitcase.

Student-built solar suitcases provide electricity to Kenyan refugee camp

Nov 26 2019

We partnered with We Share Solar and Wells Fargo to build Solar Suitcases to send to schools at the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, where there is a lack of access to electricity.

Two female students listening during a lecture in class.

Applications for the 2020-21 school year are now being accepted

Nov 26 2019

The deadline to apply is Thursday, Dec. 19, and a lottery will be conducted to determine enrollment.

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District 196 School Board reviews calendars for next two school years

Oct 1 2020

Both calendars are based on an all in-person learning model, although the district does plan to continue to offer the 196 Digital Academy as an all distance learning option for families.

Sep 23 2020

Register now for fall learning opportunities. As always, the safety of you, your family and our staff is our primary concern.

Free meals extended for District 196 students this fall

Sep 11 2020

District 196 students are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch every school day, whether in school or distance learning at home. A la carte items available at school are not included in this program.

District 196 launches with PayPAMS platform for meal account management

Aug 25 2020

PayPAMS is the platform families will use to pay for meals. Meal account balances from the 2019-20 school year have automatically been transferred over.

College Board recognizes 771 District 196 students with AP scholar honors

Aug 20 2020

An AP exam score of 3 or higher (on a scale of 1 to 5) earns credit at many of the nation’s colleges and universities.

Hybrid cohort assignments, 196 Digital Academy deadline and other Restart 2020-21 updates

Aug 12 2020

Information about the start of the 2020-21 school year, including sample schedules, cohort assignments and an updated calendar, is now available.

MyPaymentsPlus now open for District 196 activity and athletics sign up

Aug 10 2020

MyPayments Plus replaces FeePay. Learn more about the platform, create accounts and register for activities and athletics.

A student washing his hands and wearing a colorful mask.

Child care available for Tier 1 critical workers beginning Sept. 8

Aug 5 2020

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.

MyPaymentsPlus and PayPams replacing FeePay for 2020-21 school year

Aug 1 2020

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.

Elementary students working on computers

District 196 students will start 2020-21 school year in hybrid learning model

Jul 30 2020

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.

Explore what summer has to offer with District 196 Community Education

Jul 14 2020

District 196 Community Education offers learning opportunities for you and your family for engagement, enrichment and inspiration, and safety is a priority.

free summer meals for all children 18 years and younger beginning june 15

Summer meals program begins June 15 (opens in new window/tab)

Jun 7 2020

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.

End-of-year message to the District 196 community

Jun 5 2020

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.

An audience of seniors sitting in their green and blue graduation caps

District 196 high schools to offer socially distanced graduation celebrations

May 15 2020

The three-part optional experience includes a diploma cover presentation and photo opportunity, followed by a parade on graduation day and a video released shortly after.

A female student holds her diploma and smiles for a photo during graduation.

Decision on graduation to be shared next week

May 8 2020

With new guidance from the state, the committee can complete its work on a plan that fits the required guidelines and celebrates our students.

District 196 Distance Learning Reminder and Updates

Apr 30 2020

There will be no distance learning May 1 and 4, however free meals will still be available. Also, students will be able to keep devices this summer.

District 196 high schools earn high rank in U.S. News Best High Schools report

Apr 29 2020

All of our high schools rank in the top 60, with Eastview and Eagan both in the top 10 among Minnesota high schools.

Distance learning extended through the end of the school year

Apr 23 2020

All cocurricular activities and on-site events are also canceled. Alternate plans for graduation are currently being discussed.

District to resume use of Zoom videoconferencing platform

Apr 10 2020

Based on the addition of new safety and security improvements, the benefit of key features and our familiarity with the system, the district has decided to continue using Zoom.

Schoology and Seesaw connectivity issues

Apr 1 2020

The national Schoology and Seesaw support teams are monitoring the situation and working hard to minimize any disruptions to service to member districts.

Distance learning begins Monday, March 30

Mar 26 2020

We are committed to the goal of providing meaningful learning opportunities and personalized connections between students/families and teachers/school staff during this time.

A bag of lunch that includes a sandwich and apple.

Free grab-and-go meal distribution resumes March 30

Mar 20 2020

Free meals will be available at five school locations or dropped off at neighborhood sites around District 196.

March 19 message from Superintendent Kreger

Mar 19 2020

Transcript of Superintendent Mary Kreger's latest update to families regarding COVID-19.

All District 196 schools and offices closed until further notice

Mar 17 2020

In response to Governor Walz’ executive order, all of our schools and buildings are closed until at least Monday, March 30. Only essential staff will be in the buildings.

Wi-Fi options available for District 196 students and staff

Mar 16 2020

In the event schools will remain closed after spring break, the district will implement its e-learning plan. Options are available for students and staff who do not have access to reliable internet.