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Public schools in Rosemount and Apple Valley open for classes today, meaning students and buses are on local streets and highways.
The Minnesota Department of Education released the Multiple Measurement Rating last week.
Minnesota students' average ACT score is the highest score among all 50 states.
The assessments last 45 minutes each and will be conducted by classroom teachers from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21 and Wednesday, Aug. 22.
The team visited the hangar on Saturday, where they received a short history lesson and tour of the B-25 Miss Mitchell.
Read more about combating whooping cough and more from the Dakota County Department of Public Health
Marci Levy-Maguireas previously started a public high school in New York.
From Facebook to apps, Apple Valley-Rosemount Patch is here to help you stay in touch with your hometown when you go back to school.
Get information about the upcoming school year during a series of back-to-school orientations and open houses coming up at District 196 schools.
The district is offering an online application for those who qualify for their children to receive free or reduced-price school breakfasts and lunches during the year.
The district's student population centers are beginning to shift south and east, leading to shrinking elementary enrollments in portions of the district.
The School District 196 School Board is expected to meet at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 30.
Maybe your closet's already stocked with all the back-to-school necessities, but if not, check out the supply lists for your child's elementary or middle school so you can get shopping.
The fundraiser is scheduled for Aug. 16, and tickets are on sale now.
The Eagan Community Theatre production includes students from Apple Valley and Rosemount schools.
Zane Larwood and Lamisa Chowdhury were two of nine Apple Valley and Eastview students to receive scholarships.
Read more short student news items posted recently on Apple Valley-Rosemount Patch.
District 196 has provided videos of the 2012 graduation ceremonies for its four largest high schools.
Nader Helmy is a repeat national champion this year, while Ashesh Rambachan is the third in his family to win a national title.
A regular board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday.
Read about more recent Apple Valley student accomplishments, and post your own.
The district plans to close on the Area Learning Center property in Apple Valley by the end of June.
District 196's four biggest high schools, including Apple Valley, Eastview and Rosemount, all held commencement ceremonies Saturday.
Hundreds of graduates walked across the stage to receive diplomas on Saturday.
Hundreds of Eastview High School seniors became graduates in a ceremony at the EVHS stadium on Saturday.
The AVHS gymnasium overflowed to honor the class of 2012 on Saturday.
The School of Environmental Studies class of 2012 graduated Thursday at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley.
The Adult Basic Education program held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate 121 adult students finishing their high school educations.
There are a number of options to get active or get busy with these upcoming District 196 Community Education offerings.
Relatives and friends fill a blacked-out Eastview gymnasium to catch a glimpse of Lightning couples in the spotlight.