Magnet application window for 2022-23 school year now open
Submit an application by Jan. 5, 2022, to be considered for one of the five elementary magnet schools and by Feb. 9, 2022 for Valley Middle School of STEM.
196Online picture day is November 5
Get ready for your Lifetouch photo day and order your pictures online using the Picture Day ID EVTPJB8FQ.
Apply today for Educational Benefits Program
Formerly known as the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Program, applications are more than just for meals but also provide your school with critical funding.
Get ready for back-to-school with 196Online
Check out our back-to-school page for updated school supply lists, important dates and much more.
Welcome to 196Online!
Flexible, equitable and personalized learning in a supportive virtual environment.
Flexible. Equitable. Personalized.
Comprehensive fully online learning opening fall 2021. Our new virtual school carries forward the District 196 commitment to a high-quality education where students can learn, grow and explore the outer limits of their vast potential.
196ONLINE NEWS
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The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 5-11, and on-site testing is available for students and employees at the District Service Center beginning Nov. 9.
![Valley Middle teacher Brian Martin works with his students on a piece of a prosthetic arm.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570746344/district196org/eieqmlrodhvhiolxe1ku/ProstheticCrop.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570746344/district196org/eieqmlrodhvhiolxe1ku/ProstheticCrop.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1570746344/district196org/eieqmlrodhvhiolxe1ku/ProstheticCrop.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1570746344/district196org/eieqmlrodhvhiolxe1ku/ProstheticCrop.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1570746344/district196org/eieqmlrodhvhiolxe1ku/ProstheticCrop.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570746344/district196org/eieqmlrodhvhiolxe1ku/ProstheticCrop.jpg","width":2048}])
Magnet schools offer parents increased choice in their child’s education by providing a concentrated focus that offers innovative ways to meet students’ learning goals through a particular theme.
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The first two days will be “snow days” with no regular classes at school or online. Any additional days beyond the first two will be E-Learning Days.
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State officials have given school districts the responsibility to determine COVID-19 mitigation strategies at the local level this school year. Review these before the first day of school.
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We sent out communication to all 196Online families and are sharing them here as well. Before school starts, please review these letters.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Rosemount Middle School, 3135 143rd St W, Rosemount, MN 55068
Falcon Ridge Middle School, 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Dakota Ridge School
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