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In the four-day model, secondary students will attend school in person on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesdays will continue to be distance learning days.

The annual award celebrates the efforts of young high school women in their pursuit of technology education and career opportunities.

Their performance qualified Apple Valley for the National Tournament of Champions which will be held virtually May 22-23. 

The 12 seniors selected semifinalists last fall were all named finalists and are eligible for one of the approximately 7,600 merit scholarships.

Middle, high school students will remain in hybrid until at least mid-April. An update will be shared with the School Board at its April 12 regular meeting.

The School Board will consider a recommendation to bring grades 6-12 back to in-person learning four days a week beginning in April.

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.

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Radspinner has been a music educator in District 196 for nearly 35 years. This award recognizes her dedication to music education. 

DECA and BPA are co-curricular organizations that support students in the pursuit of careers n management, entrepreneurship, IT, and business administration. National conferences take place later this spring.

Revised guidance for secondary students was announced by Governor Walz allowing District 196 to bring all four high school grades back to the hybrid learning model on February 22. 

Secondary students will begin transitioning back to an in-person hybrid learning model with grades 6-8 beginning Feb. 22, and students in grade 12 begin March 8.

The two awards recognize juniors and seniors, respectively, for excellence in academics, arts, athletics and exhibiting exemplary citizenship in their schools, teams and in their community. 

District administration will present a proposed timeline to School Board members at a special meeting Tuesday, Feb. 2, outlining a plan to transition secondary students back to hybrid learning.