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.

District News

RSS Feeds Subscribe to Alerts

Growth, Consistent Experience, Safety, Security and Supervision Facilities Graphic

Share feedback on facilities recommendations through December 7

Nov 30 2022

District 196 is facing an important decision on facilities that has implications for every school in the district

District 196 asking stakeholders for input on pending facilities decision

Nov 2 2022

All District 196 stakeholders are invited to attend one of three meetings Nov. 15, 16 and 17 to get information about facilities, equipment and space needs in District 196, and provide feedback on possible improvements being considered to meet those needs in the state’s fourth largest school district.

District 196 seniors recognized in National Merit and College Board programs

Sep 21 2022

Forty-one District 196 seniors are receiving special recognition this fall for scores they achieved on a national standardized test they took last year as juniors.

District 196 ranks #4 on Forbes' list of best employers in Minnesota

Sep 1 2022

Independent School District 196 is ranked fourth of the 50 Minnesota employers that made Forbes’ annual list of Best-in-State Employers for 2022.

College Board recognizes 625 District 196 students with AP scholar honors

Aug 25 2022

The College Board recognized 625 District 196 high school students for their performance on Advanced Placement (AP) course exams taken during the 2021-22 school year.

apply for educational benefits at district196.org/edbenefits

Apply for Educational Benefits for the 2022-23 school year

Jul 18 2022

The Educational Benefits applications ensures students have access to nutritious meals and provides critical funding for schools.

More than 2,100 students will graduate from District 196 schools this year

May 12 2022

Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2022 are scheduled for May and early June, during which 2,117 students will graduate.

Child care and meals information during closure

Mar 15 2020

Grab-and-go meals will be available March 16-20, and child care is being offered only for children of health care workers and emergency personnel.

School canceled March 16-29 following state order

Mar 15 2020

This includes all programs and activities. Teachers will not be providing instruction this week. School buildings will be open Monday, March 16 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow families to collect necessary items.

District 196 Response to COVID-19 Friday, March 13

Mar 13 2020

Effective Saturday, March 14, all District 196 Community Education evening and weekend classes, and facility rentals are also canceled through March 29. As a reminder, all Minnesota State High School League-sponsored events, games and tournaments are canceled. We are following MSHSL guidelines in allowing practice until further notice.

District 196 Response to COVID-19 – Thursday, March 12, 2020

Mar 12 2020

District 196 schools remain open and classes are being held as scheduled. However, all school-sponsored evening activities at District 196 schools are canceled, except Community Education classes.

District 196 graduation rate is 91.2 percent compared to 83.7 percent statewide

Mar 6 2020

The four-year graduation rate for District 196 high schools increased to 91.2 percent in 2019 compared to 83.7 percent statewide, according to data released by the Minnesota Department of Education March 5.

District 196 seeks parents to serve on curriculum advisory council

Mar 3 2020

Parents in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools interested in becoming involved in districtwide conversations regarding curriculum, instruction and assessment are encouraged to apply for membership on the district’s Curriculum and Instruction Advisory Council (CIAC).

District 196 high schools have revised schedules for ACT testing April 7

Feb 25 2020

District 196 students in grades 9 and 12 will have a flexible learning day at home on Tuesday, April 7, due to ACT testing for students in grades 10 and 11 that will take place at Apple Valley, Eagan, Eastview and Rosemount high schools that day.

District 196 exploring replacement options for FeePay

Feb 24 2020

District 196 will continue to use FeePay through this school year and plan to have a replacement service in place for the start of the 2020-21 school year this fall.

Text communication added as an opt-in choice for District 196 parents

Feb 13 2020

District 196 has added text messaging to the list of ways we communicate. Parents/guardians must opt-in to receive text messages by texting “Y” to 67587.

An SES student works on a project during class.

SES to host annual Environmental College and Career Fair February 11

Feb 5 2020

Representatives from approximately 30 colleges and universities will be on hand to provide information about educational opportunities, campus life, financial aid and the college application process.

UPDATE: District 196 FeePay site is back online, workarounds provided for lingering issues

Jan 14 2020

FeePay system is back online, however Sourcewell has said families may still experience some intermittent disruptions with this transition. They have provided guidance for the most common situations that may occur.

District 196 board OKs staffing improvements from approved levy

Jan 14 2020

The approval implements improvements to classroom teacher staffing and additional mental health support for students promised as part of the operating levy referendum approved by district voters in November.

FeePay update for District 196 families regarding difficulties resetting passwords

Jan 3 2020

Some families may be experiencing difficulties updating their FeePay accounts during the system update. We have provided a helpful solution.

Changes coming Dec. 28 to FeePay and Community Education registration systems

Dec 20 2019

FeePay and Eleyo have decided to separate their systems. You will still have access to online registration and payment for Community Ed activities and FeePay meals, fees and activities, but will now use separate systems.

The Sheridan Story offering families free food over winter break

Dec 19 2019

From Dec. 21 through Jan. 5, all YMCA Twin Cities branches and additional locations will have The Sheridan Story bags of food available for anyone who requests it.

District 196 calendar for 2020-21 now includes two days off for MEA

Nov 22 2019

The District 196 academic calendar for 2020-21 has been revised to include two days off school October 15 and 16 for the Minnesota Educators Academy (MEA) conference.

Two elementary students in a STEM class taking apart a VCR.

Magnet school application submission period opens for 2020-21 school year

Nov 6 2019

Parents interested in having their child attend a District 196 magnet school for next school year can now apply. Enrollment at magnet schools is determined by a lottery and is limited to space available.

District 196 voters approve levy and elect four School Board members

Nov 5 2019

Voters in District 196 approved a levy referendum question and elected incumbent School Board members Jackie Magnuson, Joel Albright and Sachin Isaacs, and newcomer Cory Johnson.