Welcome to Apple Valley High School!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
On behalf of the faculty and staff at Apple Valley High School, we want to welcome you to the 2022-23 school year! School begins for our students on August 31st this year. Our first day of school has a special schedule with our 9th-grade students reporting for school at 7:40 am and students in grades 10-12 beginning their day at 11 am. We have arranged bus transportation options for students depending on their schedule for the day.
Apple Valley High School is committed to providing a world-class education. We are a STEM school dedicated to Academics, Arts, and Athletics. Our “STEM for All” approach, combined with our “AAA” philosophy helps us to continue a proud tradition of excellence. We are grateful to our community for supporting our staff and students throughout these challenging times. We are also excited that our school day and year should model the more traditional format that our families and students expect while still being mindful of health and safety.
In this newsletter, we hope to provide you with some basic information and important dates to help you prepare for the school year. We look forward to seeing you at the start of the school year and to working with you to help students add to our school’s tremendous legacy of success. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Welcome back and Go Eagles!
Sincerely,
Drew Mons, Principal
Pete Buesgens, Assistant Principal
5 THINGS TO KNOW IN 5 MINUTES
Q1. When is the first day of school?
A1. Wednesday, August 31
Q2. What time do I need to report to school on Wednesday, August 31 if I am… a 9th grader?/10th-12th grade?
A2. 9th grade students should arrive by 7:30 am. 10th-12th grade students should report to school before 11 am. For more details: https://avhs.district196.org/families/back-to-school-2022-2023
Q3. Will my student need to pay for breakfast and lunch this year?
A3. School lunches are not free for all students this year. Families should complete the Education Benefits Application to qualify for free/reduced meals discounted fees and/or waivers for participation fees. More Information Here
Q4. What day do Fall sports begin?
A4. Monday, August 15 More Information Here
Q5. What forms and registration information do I need to complete to participate in sports?
A5. You must have an updated physical and register on MyPaymentsPlus More Information Here
Important Upcoming Dates at AVHS
August 15 - Fall Athletics begin *Students must register in MyPaymentsPlus to participate
August 24 - 9th Grade/New Student & Parent Orientation (Last Names A-K 6pm; L-Z 7pm)
August 31 - First Day of School *Special Schedule
September 1 - Students attend regularly scheduled classes
September 2 & 5 - NO SCHOOL
September 8 - Picture Day
September 12 - September 17 - Homecoming Week
September 14- Open House 6-8 pm
September 16 - Homecoming Football Game
September 17 - Homecoming Dance
September 30 - NO SCHOOL/High School Data Day
October 6 - School Conferences 4 pm to 8 pm
October 7 - NO SCHOOL/School Conferences 7 am to 10 am
August 24th: Welcome to Our 9th Grade & New Students & Guardians
We are excited to begin this journey together this fall, as the transition to high school is a BIG deal! Our goal is for your student to succeed and understand what to expect as an Eagle, regardless of whether they are new to high school or new to AVHS.
Administrators and staff members will introduce themselves and share tips and tricks for a successful school year. Immediately following the presentation, students will have the opportunity to walk through their schedules and ask questions before school begins (Wednesday, August 31st).
For a more personalized experience and to avoid congestion, families with the last names A-K are asked to attend from 6 pm to 7 pm and families with the last names L-Z from 7 pm to 8 pm. Alternatively, if this preferred time is not convenient for your family, please feel free to come at the time that is most convenient for you.
First Days of School (August 31 & September 1) Information for All Students
The first day and weeks of the 2022-23 school year will focus on making connections, collaborating together, and celebrating what it means to be a member of the Apple Valley High School Community.
- On Wednesday, August 31st, 9th grade students will attend school all day (7:40am to 2:30pm). All students will attend from 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (students in grades 10-12 will begin at 11 am).
- Thursday, September 2nd will be a regular school day (7:40 am to 2:30 pm) grades 9-12 with regular bus times and locations.
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Limited Pick-Up to AVHS Route 1 | | Limited Pick-Up to AVHS Route 2 |
Limited Pick-Up to AVHS Route 1
Limited Pick-Up to AVHS Route 2
School Supplies
A "general" school supply list isn't maintained by AVHS. Standard notebooks, pencils, pens, and folders will be useful for all classes. Students will be informed of any specific supply requirements by their teachers. If purchasing school supplies is a hardship for families, please contact your student's counselor. https://avhs.district196.org/families/avhs-counselors
For Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, and Honors Geometry, you will need a scientific calculator. All AP math classes, CLA/DE, and Multivariable Calculus require a graphing calculator. Intermediate Algebra and Geometry students can purchase and use a graphing calculator immediately, which can be used for all subsequent math courses.
Parking Permits
Apple Valley High School issues parking permits for each trimester. The parking fee each trimester is $60 and may be paid on MyPaymentsPlus. All outstanding fees/fines must be paid in full in order to pick up the parking permit tag in the main office.
Students will receive a parking agreement to follow the safety guidelines and map for the parking lot.
Students in need of accessible parking should contact Assistant Administrator Paul Tinder at Paul.Tinder@district196.org or call 952-431-8341. All other questions can be directed to Jackie Preble at 952-431-8224.
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Infinite Campus Infinite Campus is our student information system. Students will be able to view their schedules online on or around August 24th. Parents should monitor Infinite Campus for their student's attendance and end-of-trimester grades. CLICK HERE FOR HELP | Schoology Schoology allows teachers to share academic content for students to complete and submit assessments for grading. Parents and guardians should monitor Schoology to see their student's in-progress grades. CLICK HERE FOR HELP | Protection PlansDistrict 196 is once again offering an optional iPad Protection Plan for the 2022-23 school year to help protect against unexpected costs for accidental damage to or loss of a district-issued iPad. For more info go to CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO |
Infinite Campus
CLICK HERE FOR HELP
Schoology
CLICK HERE FOR HELP
Protection Plans
District 196 is once again offering an optional iPad Protection Plan for the 2022-23 school year to help protect against unexpected costs for accidental damage to or loss of a district-issued iPad. For more info go to
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Universal Free Meals No Longer Offered; Students Must Qualify to Receive Educational Benefits
- participating in AVHS athletic teams, arts and activities
- applying to colleges
- costs associated with participating in graduation
- academic tests (ACT, SAT, and Advanced Placement/AP)
- Community Education classes and programs
Back to School Immunization Clinic: Aug. 24th 4:30 - 7:30 pm
No appointment are necessary.
More information is available at http://District196.org/services/health-services/immunizations
Attention Class of 2023
Stay tuned for information coming out in early September to sign up for your “Fall Senior Interview”. This 45-minute meeting will cover graduation credits and college/career planning, including financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Meetings will take place throughout October, and parents are encouraged to attend.
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Text Message Updates
Texts are delivered via SchoolMessenger, the mass notification service the district uses for phone calls and email messages. Parents must opt-in to receive text messages. Standard message and data rates may apply.
GETTING STARTED
- Text Y to 67587, you will receive a confirmation message stating you are registered to receive SchoolMessenger notifications via text.
For help information, text HELP to 67587.
To opt-out at any time, text STOP to 67587.
*Only SMS numbers listed as Guardians in the Infinite Campus student information system can receive texts.
**If you do not receive a confirmation message of what appears to be an error message, it most likely means that short code texting is not enabled on your wireless plan.
