A Parent's Guide To After-School Activities In Apple Valley

From a brand partner: Explore local sports, arts, library programs, school-based care and enrichment opportunities for kids.

Teen Arrested After Online Threats Prompt School Closures Across Dakota County

Police said a 16-year-old was taken into custody after threats led to multiple high school closures on Tuesday.

Students In Apple Valley, Rosemount Named National Merit Semifinalists

Only one percent of U.S. high school seniors were selected as semifinalists.

Back To School: MN District 196 2023-24 School Calendar

Parents in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan District 196 can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Best School Districts In MN For 2023: Where 196 Ranks

The ninth-annual set of rankings includes data for 11,820 school districts nationwide.​

Enrollment In District 196 No Longer Growing

The district's enrollment hit an all-time high of 29,223 students in 2019, but has fallen since then.

Teacher Salaries: How Does Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Compare?

Public school teachers in Minnesota can make vastly different salaries, depending on which school district they work for.

Students In Apple Valley, Rosemount Named National Merit Semifinalists

Only one percent of U.S. high school seniors were selected as semifinalists.

Apple Valley-Area Schools Outperform State Averages On Science, Math, Reading

District 196 high school students tested 11 percentage points better than the state average in science.

Apple Valley Stem School Gets New Principal

Dr. Stacey Buchwald had served as interim principal since 2021 after Dave McKeag stepped down from the role and retired.

Back to School: Apple Valley-Rosemount District 196 2022-23 Calendar

Parents in Independent School District 196 can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

ISD 196 Names Coordinator For 196Online

She previously principal at Diamond Path Elementary School and retired in 2018. She currently works at Greenleaf Elementary.

These Elementary Schools Will Offer Free Summer Meals To Students

Students can show up Monday-Friday between 11-12 p.m. from June 20-Aug. 12 for the meals.

AV, Rosemount Students Win National Merit Scholarships

The winners will receive $2,500 scholarships and were chosen from a pool of over 15,000 applicants.

Dakota County Technical College Receives $100K Grant

Dakota County Technical College said it will use the grant to expand its associate degree and certificate programs in HVAC.

These Apple Valley, Rosemount Schools Are Among MN's Best: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance, and more.

ISD 196 Names New Principal For Greenleaf Elementary School

He will replace the school's current principal Michelle deKam Palmieri​, who is leaving at the end of the school year.

St. Joseph School Raises $29K Through Selling Raffle Tickets: Report

Students had been selling $5 raffle tickets through Catholic Schools Raffle since January.

ISD 196 Admin Is Finalist For Stillwater Superintendent Position

The Stillwater Area Public Schools board narrowed down its shortlist from seven candidates after two days of public interviews.

AVHS Names New Head Football Coach

Pete Usset teaches special education at AVHS and was a multi-sport coach before taking on this new position.

ISD 196 Administrator Finalist For Stillwater Superintendent Job

Steve Troen, director of teaching and learning in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district, is one of seven finalists for the position.

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, ISD 196: District 196 Community Education Spring/Summer 2022 Catalog Now Open

See the latest announcement from Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, ISD 196.

Best STEM High Schools In MN: See How ISD 196 Ranks

The rankings are based on U.S. Department of Education data, test scores, college data and student reviews.

Dakota County Technical College Hosting Spring Open House

The event will take place April 7 at the school's Rosemount Campus. Application fees will be waived for visitors who apply that day.

Dakota County Technical College: Minnesota State Womxn In Higher Education Employee Resource Group (ERG)

See the latest announcement from Dakota County Technical College.

Former RHS Music Teacher Steve Olsen To Receive Award

Olsen will be presented with the Hall of Fame Award for his contribution to the school's instrumental music and performing arts department.

Teacher Salaries In MN: Where ISD 196 Ranks

Average public school teacher pay in Minnesota ranges widely by district and region, and starting salary can be dramatically lower.

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools: District 196 School Board Removes Mask Mandate Effective Immediately

These numbers place communities in categories of low, medium and high.

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools: District Administration, Coronavirus Team Recommending Masks No Longer Required

Public comment is not part of special meetings, however members of in-person audience will be given the opportunity to speak on the topics.

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools: Glacier Hills Elementary School Of Arts And Science Named A 2022 Magnet School Of Excellence

Glacier Hills is one of only three schools in Minnesota and 132 in the nation selected for the award this year.

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools: District 196 School Board To Hold Special Meeting On March 1

The special board meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1 at Dakota Ridge School.

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools: District 196 Board Changes Calendar To Make April 21 No School For All Students

There will be no YMCA School-Age Care (SAC) on April 21, the same as all other days when there is no school for all students.

ActioNow! Event Is Next Week At RHS

The event is hosted by the District 196 African-American Cultural Family Advocates and the Equity and Inclusion Department.

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools: Peterson Sisters Curling Their Way From Eagan To The Beijing Olympics

Tabitha (’07) is returning for her second Olympic appearance and will take on the lead role of “skip.”

Priority Enrollment For 196Online Closes Next Week

Enrolling your child before the deadline will guarantee them a spot for the 2022-23 school year.

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools: 196Online Priority Enrollment Deadline For 2022-23 School Year Is February 4

See the latest announcement from Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, ISD 196.

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools: ActioNOW! High School Series Returns February 17 At Rosemount High School

Other activities will include community booths and a gift basket raffle.

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools: Eagan Policy Debaters Win State Title After Finishing Runners-Up Last Year

Li and Sen were the Section 3AA champions and the #1 seed heading into the final rounds of the state tournament.

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools: Magnuson Elected District 196 School Board Chair For 15th Time

Also elected to officer positions this year are Cory Johnson, vice chairperson, Sachin Isaacs, clerk and Art Coulson, treasurer.

District 196 Will Be Well Represented At State Debate Tournament

This will be the 121st annual state debate tournament, the longest-running event of the Minnesota State High School League.