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SCHOOL NEWS
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Independent School District 196 is ranked fourth of the 50 Minnesota employers that made Forbes’ annual list of Best-in-State Employers for 2022.
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Valley Middle School of STEM PTO is official!
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VMSS PTO is hosting a School Supply Drive
District 196 Superintendent Mary Kreger today announced the promotion of Dr. Stacey Buchwald from interim principal to principal of Valley Middle School of STEM in Apple Valley, effective immediately.
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The Educational Benefits applications ensures students have access to nutritious meals and provides critical funding for schools.
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Since 2016, the organization has been awarding Minnesota school districts and nonprofits grants to support youth mental health innovations in education, services and research.
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Dates & Times:
Thursday, April 7th at 7pm (Doors open at 6:15pm)
Friday, April 8th at 7pm (Doors open at 6:15pm)
Saturday, April 9th at 2pm (Doors open at 1:15pm)
Ticket Information:
Adults - $5.00
Students and Seniors - $3.00
Children under 5 are FREE
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New Boundary Changes
All families that are effected by the new boundary changes are welcome to come in for a visit about our school.
- February 14th at 5:30pm
![Scholastic Book Fair Banner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":1500}])
Come visit our Scholastic Book Fair February 4th-10th.
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At our STEM Community Night on January 20th, you and your child have the opportunity to take one or two classes together. Classes will take place at 5:30pm and 7:15pm. Use the link below to see a brochure with each of the class offerings and select which ones you would like to sign up for.
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Families living in the affected areas need to make enrollment decisions for their middle school and high school aged children for the 2022-23 school year by the Jan. 5 deadline.
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- Thursday, November 18th, 7 p.m.
- Friday, November 19th, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, November 20th, 2 p.m.
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District 196 proposing attendance-area adjustments to ease crowding at Rosemount high, middle school
There are four proposed high school changes and four proposed middle school changes. Recommendations are part of larger process to address projected growth and facilities needs.
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AVHS is hosting a Technology Support Night for Somali families on Monday, October 18th from 5-7pm at Apple Valley High School. We plan to set up Schoology, Seesaw and Infinite Campus accounts. We will have staff on hand to field all the questions. Interpreters will be available.
Habeenka Tignoolajiya Waalidiinta Soomaliyeed ee Dagmada 196. Waa Isniinta Oktoobar 18th, 5 ila 7 fiidnimo. Waxaana lagu qaban doona Dugsiga saree e Apple Valley (AVHS) kulanka waxaa lagu baranayaa sida loo isticimaalo oo loo eega eego buundada ardayda schoology-ga iyo infinit campus loogu isticimaalo foomamka looga baahan yahay iskuulka.
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