Important Upcoming Dates at AVHS
September 22- Homecoming Football Game
September 23 - Homecoming Dance
October 5 - Picture Retake Day
October 6 -NO SCHOOL Data Analysis Day for Teachers
October 12 - School Conferences from 4 pm to 7 pm
October 13 - NO SCHOOL/School Conferences 7 am to 10 am
Students need high school ID or an adult to attend football games this season
Apple Valley High School hosts Mankato East on Friday, September 8th. Here's what you need to know about new requirements to help ensure a safe and fun environment for everyone:
Student Entry:
- AVHS students (grades 9-12): Bring a student ID or use Campus ID from your phone (take a screenshot).
- Only students from AVHS will be allowed to sit on the home side.
- Visiting high school students or students from other schools: Sit on the visitors' side.
- Younger students: Need a ticket and must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/caretaker who is responsible for them for the duration of the game.
Ticket Purchase:
- Buy tickets as early as two days before the game at 8 am.
*See the button below to purchase ahead of time.
- Payment options: Credit/debit or QR codes at the gate.
Entry Rules:
- No entry after halftime.
- No re-entry if you leave.
Items to Leave at Home:
- No backpacks.
- Leave water bottles, Hydro Flasks, KwikTrip cups, etc., at home.
- No noisemakers, footballs, beach balls, baby powder, or distractions.
Safety and Cooperation:
- No names, no targeting numbers, no profanity
- Keep it positive. Cheer for our Eagles not against the opponent
Thanks for making this a safe event!
- Go Eagles!
Picture Retake Day October 5th
How it works: Pre-order for October 5 pictures at mylifetouch.com. Picture Day ID EVTCK93j3
Conferences are coming soon! October 12 & 13
Please join us to share goals and strategies for your student. Conferences are Thursday, October 12th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm and Friday, October 13th, 7:30 - 10:30 am.
The conference sign up link will be available October 6th.
Please check your student's schedule in https://district196mn.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/district196.jsp
for the teachers you would like to schedule a conference with.
Interpreters are available.
New Standard Response Protocol
What's New: This summer, district and school staff implemented Standard Response Protocol (SRP) actions that are consistent across all District 196 schools.
How Does it Work?
- SRP ensures consistent language and responses for various school-day situations.
- SRP is used nationwide and is provided free by the I Love U Guys Foundation.
- Local police representatives trained with district staff last year and assisted with SRP implementation.
- The five SRP actions: HOLD, SECURE, LOCKDOWN, EVACUATE, and SHELTER.
- AVHS will conduct a drill using this protocol after homecoming.
Dig Deeper: SRP Parent- Handout- English
AVHS is Hiring!
Paraprofessionals, Nutrition Services, and Custodians provide invaluable support for our students and we're hiring.
CLICK HERE to apply for positions at AVHS
How to Get Involved & Support AVHS
Did you know that when families are actively involved in their child's school, students tend to be more engaged and have better academic outcomes? Despite the challenges brought by the pandemic, AVHS has consistently fostered strong family-school partnerships that contribute to our overall success.
Get involved! Join AVHS's SITE COUNCIL and/or support various school activities throughout the year. You can also explore volunteer opportunities to assist teachers and school staff by filling out THIS FORM.
Parking Lot: Student Drop Off & Pick Up
How it Works:
· ALWAYS enter from the entrance on the south end of the lot.
· Use the RIGHT Lane as pickup/drop-off along the curb.
· Use the LEFT Lane as a THRU LANE ONLY.
· School starts at 7:40 am.
Please note that if your student is not IN THE PARKING LOT by 7:30 am, it is unlikely they will be on time to 1st period.
Yearbooks
The Apple Valley High School 2022-2023 Yearbooks are here!
- Yearbooks not yet picked up will be distributed in Advisory.
- A limited number of 2023 yearbooks are still available for sale.
- Please contact kristin.blatzheim@district196.org if you'd like to order a 2022-23 yearbook.
2023-2024 Yearbooks are now on sale!
- Purchase your yearbook by clicking the Jostens box on our website (https://avhs.district196.org/families/yearbook-information).
- Yearbooks are at their cheapest price early in the year; order now and save!
- The 2024 yearbook class is busy covering the year’s events in sports, arts, clubs/activities, student life, and more!
- If you have a story idea for the yearbook, please email Kristin.blatzheim@district196.org.
AVHS yearbooks will continue to be a summer delivery for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Yearbooks will arrive in late July and be ready for pick up in August.
- A summer delivery helps ensure better representation of students in the book by allowing spring sports, Prom, Graduation, and other spring activities to be printed in the bound book.
- High school yearbooks are printed with a colored hard copy cover, and 220 colored pages.
- The price set by Jostens reflects the high quality and content of a high school yearbook (a more long-lasting publication than an elementary or middle school yearbook.)
2024 Seniors may elect to submit a portrait to be used in the yearbook rather than use their Lifetouch School picture.
- All pictures must be submitted by December 1st, 2023 and must be of a professional quality with a high resolution.
- Pictures should be a shoulders-up "headshot"
- No props, hats, stickers, or filters
- Yearbook advisors reserve the right to reject any picture submitted that does not fit the above standards and ask for an alternate option.
- Pictures submitted after December 1st, risk not being included in the book due to necessary deadlines imposed by our yearbook company, Jostens.
- If a student does not submit a senior picture, their Lifetouch school picture will be used in the book.
If you are looking for an old AVHS yearbook, we have old books for sale! See the link on the AVHS website Yearbook Info page of previous year’s books to see how many we have of each year and the current price.
Complete the Educational Benefits Application for the 2023-24 School Year
WHY IT MATTERS: Financial assistance is available for families who qualify. More families qualify than they think. The benefits are much more than free meals.
HOW IT WORKS:
- The application must be completed every year.
- The form only takes three to four minutes to complete
- Complete THE APPLICATION HERE
THE BIG PICTURE: Families who qualify also benefit by receiving...
- Discounted participation fees for AVHS athletic teams, and arts/activities programs
- Discounted academic test fees (ACT, AP, PSAT, SAT)
- Discounted college application fees
- Discounted transportation fee-for-service fees
- Discounted iPad protection Plan fees
*Please know that if you were not approved for free or reduced ALL students are eligible to receive one breakfast and one lunch meal at no charge each day at school since we have joined the Minnesota Free School Meals Program. This does not include any ala carte items, milk only or additional milk.
Parking Permits for AVHS Students
- Pay a $60 fee on MyPaymentsPlus for each trimester.
- Outstanding fees/fines must be paid before picking up your parking permit.
- Permits can be picked up in the Main Office.
Students will receive a parking agreement and a map of the parking lot.
Need accessible parking? 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.
iPad Protection Plan for 23-24
WHY IT MATTERS: District 196 offers an optional Protection Plan to families for $20 per iPad to cover the cost of potential theft and damage throughout the school year.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Free for students eligible for the Educational Benefits Program.
- Login into MyPaymentsPlus
- Review the iPad Student User Agreement.
- Accept or decline the optional Protection Plan by Sept. 18, 2023.
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.
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How to order school pictures
Students had their photo taken for the AVHS yearbook and their student ID on September 7th. If you would like to purchase photos, please refer to the Lifetouch website and reference the picture day ID for Apple Valley HIgh School.
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
Picture Day ID: EVTGSKVMG
Enjoy the Four-Day Holiday Weekend!
- NO SCHOOL on Friday, September 1st, or Monday, September 4th.
- Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 5.
