AVHS Update Newsletter
Sunday, October 31st
Important Upcoming Dates at AVHS
November 1st Picture Retake Day
November 3&4 Fall Play Previews Special Schedules
November 5th NO SCHOOL/AVHS Staff Development Day
November 11th AVHS Veteran's Day Celebration (Virtual)
November 25 & 26 NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break
December 2/End of Trimester 1
December 3 NO SCHOOL/AVHS Staff Development Day
Here to Help!
The Student Support Team is an important resource for your student and family if you have concerns/questions related to:
- Attendance/absenteeism interventions & support
- Provide expertise to address challenging behaviors
- Credit recovery/guidance to stay on track for graduation
- Navigating peer conflicts/reporting safety concerns
Our Assistant Administrators, Attendance TOSA, and Student Support Specialist are part of a larger Student Assistance Team that includes School Counselors, Psychologists, and our Family Support Worker. We will feature members of our Student Services Office and how they can help to support your student next week. CLICK HERE for links to our various teams and a full directory of staff phone numbers & email addresses.
Hall Sweeps
Periodic Hall Sweeps are implemented in an effort to address problems with students being tardy for class or lingering in the hallways and disrupting the learning of others once the bell rings. For the first offense, students will be given a warning. If students are found in the halls a second time, their parents will be alerted and the student will be issued a detention.
November 1st Picture Retake day
To order visit: mylifetouch.com enter picture day ID: EVTN3P4ZM.
AP Exam Registration is Due November 5
- Students must register for the exam using a College Board account via AP Classroom
- Families must pay for each exam on My Payments Plus. The cost is $80 per exam, and $34 per exam for families enrolled in District 196 Educational Benefits.
End of Fall Season Sport Survey
Cory A. Hanson Athletic Director 952-431-8204
Fall Musical Info for the Newsletter
The AVHS Performing Arts Department Presents...Chicago: the High School Edition!
In roaring twenties Chicago, Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap... until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal.Shows are Nov 5-7th and 12-14th.
Grab your tickets at: seatyourself.biz/avhs
COVID-19 Notification
If you or a household member develops COVID-19 symptoms, stay at home, contact your physician and call our school nurse, Lori Henke, at 952-431-8220. Contact our School Nurse, Lori Henke, at 952-431-8220 or by email at lori.henke@district196.org
What If My Student Tests Postive for COVID?
Anyone experiencing illness should follow the Minnesota Department of Health Recommended COVID-19 Decision Tree, stay home, and are strongly recommended to get tested. If a person tests positive for COVID-19 and has symptoms, they should stay home and isolate for at least 10 days from the time the symptoms begin until symptoms have improved AND they have been fever-free for 24 hours without use of fever-reducing medication. All families are required to report their student(s) positive test results to our school nurse, Lori Henke, by calling 952-431-8220
Common to other illnesses, once our nurse is notified of an extended absence, she contacts our Assistant Principal, Pete Buesgens, who in turn reaches out to teachers to let them know that the student will be working on school from home and to ensure that all assignments are available in Schoology, or to make arrangements if assignments need to be sent home or picked-up as needed. We do not share private data about the health condition unless it is pertinent to the class activities.
Mask Reminder
A reminder that all students, staff, and visitors are required to wear a face mask indoors when inside District 196 buildings. This includes if you are coming into the building during school hours or attending a volleyball game, conferences or any indoor event in the evening.
Face masks are optional for outdoor events.
Yearbook Updates
The 2022 Yearbooks are now on sale! We are #BackAtIt this school year and the yearbook staff is already working hard covering fall sports, arts, Homecoming week, the Back to School pep fest, student life and more! Be sure to secure your yearbook by ordering from THIS LINK. Yearbooks are currently on sale for a discounted price of $85 through December 10th.
2022 Seniors are able to submit a portrait of their own for printing in the yearbook. These portraits are due onDecember 1st, 2021 and must be vertical in orientation, not include any props (musical instruments, animals, etc.) or digital filters, and must be in either a JPG or PNG format. See our website to upload at Families Yearbook. If you do not submit a portrait, your Lifetouch school picture will be used. Please save your confirmation email after uploading.
Information was emailed home this summer to families of 2022 seniors regarding purchasing a grad ad for your senior in the yearbook. If you need this information again, see the attached flier.
If you have any yearbook related questions, please reach out to Kristin.blatzheim@district196.org (advisor) orstephanie.salisbury@district196.org (assistant advisor).
Apple Valley High School and District 196 Text Messages
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.
Who Do I Go To For Help?
Technology. Click here for AVHS Tech Help. The AVHS Tech Help page is for parents and students and is for issues with Schoology, Campus, iPads, internet support, and more.
Contacting counselors. Click here to find your student’s counselor. Counselors are available to assist with concerns about scheduling, academic progress, and mental health. Contacting a student's counselor is a good first step if there are concerns about multiple classes and can help coordinate and streamline communication.
Contacting administrators. Click here to contact an AVHS Assistant Administrator. Assistant Administrators assist with questions about attendance, behaviors, credit recovery, and school climate/safety concerns. Ms. Moren works with students with the last names A - K and Mr. Tinder supports students with the last names L - Z.
Student Schedule. Click here to log in to Campus Portal and see Student Schedules.
Grades. Click here to log in to Schoology and see in-progress grades.
Contacting teachers. Click here for a list of teacher e-mail addresses.
Apple Valley High School
Website: avhs.district196.org
Location: 14450 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, MN, USA
Phone: 952-431-8200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avhsscholar
Twitter: @avhsacademics
IMPORTANT! Have you completed the Educational Benefits Application?
All Apple Valley High School families are encouraged to apply for the Educational Benefits Program (formerly known as the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Program) for the upcoming school year. These funds directly affect our ability to hire additional teachers, family support workers, tutors, and other classroom resources for our students. Families who qualify also benefit by receiving discounts or waived fees for...
- participating on 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
Educational Benefits
Support Apple Valley High School (AVHS) by completing this application today