196Online assessments are September 1 and 2
Make sure your student is ready for the new school year and sign up for assessments.
Family letters provide information for fall 2021
We are excited to kickoff our first year and have shared important information with families, including school photos, supply lists and more.
Important 196Online back-to-school dates for 2021-22
Join us for in-person or virtual family orientation events in August to get read for the new year.
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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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.
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Join us for the upcoming in person and virtual family orientation sessions. All in-person family orientation sessions will be held at Black Hawk Middle School.
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Formerly known as the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Program, the Educational Benefits Program is more than just a free meal application. It also provides critical funding for your child's school.
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District 196 elementary magnet lottery families who are considering the 196Online virtual school for the 2021-22 school year should consider that enrollment in 196Online will affect their magnet assignment.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Dakota Hills Middle School, 4183 Braddock Trail, Eagan, MN 55123
Dakota Hills Middle School, 4183 Braddock Trail, Eagan
Dakota Ridge School
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Dakota Ridge School
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all day
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Valley Middle School of STEM, 900 Garden View Dr, Apple Valley, MN 55124