Friday, March 1, 2013
Students had a chance to rub elbows with roughly 80 professionals in science, technology, engineering and math-related careers at Eagan High School on Tuesday.
Eagan High School junior Rachel Schornak came to the school's STEM Career Fair on Tuesday night with pressing questions about biomedical engineering, her chosen career path. She left with a clearer view of the industry and her future educational path, courtesy of the roughly 80 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professionals gathered at the event—the first of its kind at the high school. "They gave you tips on what college path to go on, they explained more of what they do, and more insight into what the industry has," said Schnorak, a high school gymnast. Schnornak, who came with her parents, was one of hundreds of students in attendance at the fair, which was sponsored by a handful of local businesses and the high school's…
Sunday, February 17, 2013
In other news from around the South Metro region, a beloved Lakeville teacher dies, and a Mendota swimmer defies the odds to accept Division 1 scholarship.
You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top recent local stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighboring Patches throughout the South Metro area. To read the full story, click on the headline link: 11 District 196 Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists Local students will compete for more than 8,300 merit scholarships totaling more than $34 million. Most Recent Apple Valley, Rosemount Deaths (Feb. 12) Remember those who recently passed away. Recent Deaths in Burnsville, Week of Feb. 10, 2013 Three people with roots in Burnsville died over the past week. Effort to Lift Ban on Sunday Liquor Sales Faces Stiff Opposition—From Liquor Store Owners Though many …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Local students will compete for more than 8,300 merit scholarships totaling more than $34 million.
Eleven of the 15 District 196 seniors named semifinalists in the 2012-13 National Merit Scholarship Program last fall have been selected finalists and are eligible to compete for the more than 8,300 merit scholarships totaling more than $34 million which will be awarded this spring. The finalists, according to a District 196 news release, are Mitchell Dawson of Apple Valley High School; Justin Dietz, Madison Janvrin, Paulina Marell, Eleanor Schriner, Sylesh Volla, Kevin Wei and Aliya Zhdanov of Eagan High School; Audrey Gunn and Lauren Schaffran of Eastview High School, and Paul Wollersheim of Rosemount High School. National Merit post-secondary scholarships are awarded by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, businesses, and …
Monday, February 11, 2013
School District 196 has a bevy of cooking classes coming up in February for local residents.
Ever heard of a school district's Community Education office offering a home brewing course? Neither had we, until now. School District 196 is offereing a handful of off-the-beaten-path cooking classes in February, including a home brewing course and a class on mushroom cultivation. Check out the course descriptions below, or click on a link to register for a class. Information courtesy of School District 196. When/Where: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Redwood Community Center in Apple Valley. Description: All aspects of beginning home brewing will be covered and discussed in this hands-on class. Learn how to brew and bottle beer. Two batches of beer will be created during class. Sample several beers covering range of commercial and …
Monday, February 4, 2013
Middle and high school students will attend school for 171 days; elementary students will be in school 169 days.
The District 196 School Board has approved the calendars for its 2013-14 school year. The calendar is similar to the current school year, with 171 days of school for middle school and high school students, and 169 days for elementary students. The two-day difference is to allow time for summer literacy assessments in late August for all elementary students, which the district conducted for the first time this year and will continue going forward. Also in the calendars: school begins the Tuesday after Labor Day; the state teachers’ convention is the third Thursday and Friday of October; there is a full two-week winter break and spring break is the last full week of March. 2013-14 Calendar The 2013-14 school year begins Tuesday, Sept. 3…
Friday, February 1, 2013
Implementation of a full-day kindergarten, as proposed by Sen. Greg Clausen of Apple Valley/Rosemount, is called a "necessity."
Like us on Facebook | Get our newsletter | Follow us on Twitter | Start a blog Deerwood Elementary School Principal Miles Haugen is deeply concerned by the achievement gap he sees between half-day kindergarten students and their counterparts enrolled in a fee-based, full-day program. On Thursday, Haugen joined School District 196 Director of Elementary Education Julie Olson and other school officials to advocate for a bill that would provide state funding for the implementation of voluntary, full-day kindergarten in schools across Minnesota. The bill, introduced Thursday, was authored by Senate District 57 Sen. Greg Clausen (DFL), who represents Apple Valley and Rosemount. Click here to read the full text of the bill. Haugen, Olson and …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Applications to the District 196's three elementary magnet schools, and the optional Kindergarten Plus program offered at all elementary schools, will be accepted through Jan. 18.
Editor's Note: The following is a news release from Rosemount, Apple Valley Eagan School District 196. Applications will be accepted through 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, for enrollment in 2013-14 at the district's three elementary magnet schools and the optional Kindergarten Plus program offered at all elementary schools. Information on both programs was mailed to the parents of incoming kindergarten students. Magnet school and K-Plus applications are available at all elementary schools, the district office and on the district website. The following are important dates in the application timeline: The district's three elementary magnet schools are Cedar Park Elementary Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) School in Apple Valley, …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
At its Dec. 10 regular meeting, the School Board approved a final property tax levy for 2012 (payable 2013) that is 2.7 percent less than the current year.
Editor's Note: The following is a press release from School District 196. For the third year in a row, the property tax levy in District 196 will be less than the previous year. At its Dec. 10 regular meeting, the School Board approved a final property tax levy for 2012 (payable 2013) that is 2.7 percent less than the current year. At $73.8 million, the payable 2013 levy is $2 million less than the payable 2012 levy of $75.8 million. For payable 2011 taxes, the district levy was $78.4 million, and for 2010, it was $79.4 million. The Minnesota Department of Education calculates the maximum amount each school district may levy in several categories that support specific programs or expenditures. The final levy approved by the board Dec. 10…
Monday, November 19, 2012
The cause of the fatal crash involving a schoolbus and a passenger vehicle is still under investigation.
Update (Nov. 19, 3 p.m.) The Inver Grove Heights police department has released the names of everyone involved in Friday's fatal accident near the intersection of Highway 55 and Argenta Trail in Inver Grove Heights. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting in the police investigation. **** (Nov. 18, 8:35 p.m.) The Star Tribune is reporting that Friday's crash between a school bus and a passenger vehicle took the lives of a 70-year-old woman and her two grandchildren. The article names Elaine M. Clausen, 11-year-old Laela Clausen and five-year-old Gion Clausen as the victims of the crash, which took place Friday, Nov. 16, near the intersection of Highway 55 and Argenta Trail in Inver …
Monday, October 22, 2012
The students will perform concerts next month.
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Monday, October 22, 2012
Editor’s Note: The following is a press release from School District 196. Twelve District 196 middle school students were selected by audition to participate in the 2012 state honor choirs sponsored by the Minnesota chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. The boys' and girls' choirs will perform Nov. 16 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Stillwater and the children's choir will perform Nov. 17. The Children's Honor Choir for students in grades 4-6 includes Lexy Hilton and Samantha Johnson of Dakota Hills Middle School, Quinn Hoffman and Cristina Tori of Black Hawk Middle School and Maya Holton of Falcon Ridge Middle School. The Girls' Honor Choir for grades 7-8 includes Megan Eden and Julia Gaubert of Black Hawk, and Allie …
Mary Hall
10:22 am on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Thank you School Board for coordinating the data analysis days with holidays and other days off. That is so smart and will be much better for families. more ›