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After finishing runners-up last year, Eagan High School juniors Eric Li and Archan Sen won the state title in policy debate during the 2022 state debate tournament.
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Twenty-two District 196 high school students qualified to compete at the state debate tournament, which will be held online Jan. 14-15.
Effective immediately, students and employees who test positive may end isolation after five full days if fever-free and other symptoms have improved.
Earlier this year, for the 19th year in a row, the District 196 Finance Department also received ASBO’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting.
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Families living in the affected areas need to make enrollment decisions for their middle school and high school aged children for the 2022-23 school year by the Jan. 5 deadline.
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Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, will be a no-school day for all District 196 students and a paid non-duty day for all contracted and scheduled district employees.
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The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 5-11, and on-site testing is available for students and employees at the District Service Center beginning Nov. 9.
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Magnet schools offer parents increased choice in their child’s education by providing a concentrated focus that offers innovative ways to meet students’ learning goals through a particular theme.
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Mohamed led all vote-getters with 9,783 votes. Virnig garnered 9,623 votes. And incumbent Coulson received 9,211 votes to claim his fourth term on the School Board.