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We offer something for all students, including a rigorous curriculum, award-winning arts programs and championship athletic teams. Our state-of-the-art Fab Lab encourages students to explore STEM in innovative ways.
A STEM school dedicated to academics, arts and athletics. Here we emphasize educational excellence and innovation with a focus on mastering basic skills as a foundation for lifelong success.
In recognition of this important declaration, we encourage District 196 families to explore the rich history of indigenous people around the United States and in Minnesota.
Applications must be submitted by Jan. 6, 2021, for elementary magnet schools and by Feb. 10, 2021 for Valley Middle School of STEM. Applications for the School of Environmental Studies are accepted throughout the year.
The average composite score for District 196 students is 22.7 out of a possible 36. The district average is 2.1 points higher than the national average of 20.6
Due to rising case rates and increased community spread of COVID-19, our middle school and high school students will shift to full-time distance. Elementary students will remain in hybrid.
The district has a process and timeline for determining when to shift to a different learning model based on multiple data points and factors.
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