The foundation has given more than $465,000 in scholarships and $150,000 in grants since it began the efforts.
Eastview High School's prom is Saturday—we'll be there, but we're looking for attendees to upload shots of their best prom memories too. For now, check out who went and wore what last year.
The classes of 2012 at each high school have multiple valedictorians.
Rosemount High School stands at No. 850 nationally, and 17th in Minnesota, according to Newsweek's ranking.
The five seniors have won scholarships sponsored by the colleges they'll attend in the fall.
We provide more detail on how the new Multiple Measurement Rating system works.
Apple Valley schools in District 196 avoided the new system’s negative classifications, but a handful of schools scored below the state average.
Eastview stands at No. 332 nationally, and sixth in Minnesota, according to Newsweek's ranking.
Friends and family come to watch the Grand March, students left to revel at the dance into the night at the 2012 Rosemount High School Prom.
The Apple Valley and Eastview high school dance departments both put on their spring performances this weekend.
Rosemount High School held their third-annual Military Senior Recognition program on Wednesday to thank students in advance for the journeys of service they're about to embark on.
Patch is the perfect place to announce your child's—or your own—graduation.
The District 196 School Board recently recognized the team and adviser Carrie Wilson-Smith at a board meeting.
Mandates in the federal Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act will require schools to provide more specific categories of food and work toward price equity for all students' meals, resulting in a need for increased lunch prices.
The District 196 School Board on Monday authorized staff to draft a purchase agreement for the Apple Valley building that houses alternative high school and special education programs.
The School District 196 Board of Education on Monday also is slated to hear the new contract terms negotiated for clerical and support staff.
Six students from District 196 were honored as part of the 2012 National Achievement Awards in Writing.
Three students were honored as part of the 2012 National Achievement Awards in Writing.
Eastview, Eagan and Apple Valley were ranked among the best Minnesota high schools by U.S. News and World Report's latest rankings.
Apple Valley was ranked the 36th-best Minnesota high school by U.S. News and World Report's latest rankings.
It's PTA Teacher Appreciation Week 2012. Use Patch to acknowledge a teacher you've seen make a difference.
Relatives and friends fill the International Market Square atrium to catch a glimpse of hundreds of decked-out Eagles.
Apple Valley High School's prom is Saturday. Not only will Apple Valley Patch will be documenting the festivities, we're looking for attendees to upload shots of their best prom memories as well.
The high school senior won a $2,500 scholarship.
Highland Elementary students took inspiration from the quilts of Gee's Bend, AL, and lessons from a visiting artist to create their own quilt squares, which were featured in an eco arts festival over the weekend.
Federal mandates will require schools to provide more specific categories of produce and fewer breads, as well as decrease meals' calorie values.
The School District 196 board will be asked on Monday to consider a lunch price increase for the second year in a row, because of federal mandates and increasing food costs.
The exhibit, slated to open in 2014, will be part of the 'Museum on Main Street' program run by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.
Apple Valley High School continues to rank first in the state in number of state speech titles won since 1969, with 79.
This was the 10th year the Apple Valley High School softball team has cleaned up the park for Earth Day.
Ecumen's Academy for Lifelong Learning lets senior citizens take six-week college courses at its Seasons residence.
Ruckdashel, who is a gifted and talented teacher, was one of seven District 196 employees who received the award.
The award winners are nominated by colleagues.
The high school senior won a college scholarship sponsored by 3M.
Apple Valley fourth and fifth graders this spring will visit a new Science Museum of Minnesota exhibit that aims to fulfill academic requirements for engineering.