Winter online catalog opens December 6!
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Early Childhood
Early childhood is a time of great discovery! We offer a variety of programs for young children and their parents along with preschool options available for children ages 3 and 4.
Youth
The sky's the limit for students in kindergarten through grade 12! We offer a robust variety of academics, arts and athletics for students to explore, discover and achieve during out of school time.
Adult
Learning for all ages! Find your passion, learn a new hobby, get fit, earn your high school diploma, train for a new career and more at a school or learning center near you.
NEWS
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District 196 is facing an important decision on facilities that has implications for every school in the district
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Register now for these upcoming learning opportunities.
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Register now for these upcoming learning opportunities.
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All District 196 stakeholders are invited to attend one of three meetings Nov. 15, 16 and 17 to get information about facilities, equipment and space needs in District 196, and provide feedback on possible improvements being considered to meet those needs in the state’s fourth largest school district.
Independent School District 196 is ranked fourth of the 50 Minnesota employers that made Forbes’ annual list of Best-in-State Employers for 2022.
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The Educational Benefits applications ensures students have access to nutritious meals and provides critical funding for schools.
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Grab-and-go meals will be available March 16-20, and child care is being offered only for children of health care workers and emergency personnel.
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This includes all programs and activities. Teachers will not be providing instruction this week. School buildings will be open Monday, March 16 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow families to collect necessary items.
Effective Saturday, March 14, all District 196 Community Education evening and weekend classes, and facility rentals are also canceled through March 29. As a reminder, all Minnesota State High School League-sponsored events, games and tournaments are canceled. We are following MSHSL guidelines in allowing practice until further notice.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Live Online
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SHMS
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FRMS
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FRMS
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SHMS
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SHMS
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FRMS
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RMS
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Live Online
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FRMS
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EHS
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FRMS
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Live Online
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AVCC
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AVCC
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Live Online
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RHS
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Cornerstone on the Vermillion Horse Complex
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Bogart's Entertainment Center