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District 196 opens 20th elementary
Independent School District 196 is a state and nationally recognized public school district in the south suburban Twin Cities.
Also known as the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District, District 196 serves approximately 29,000 students in early childhood programs through 12th grade, and is Minnesota’ s fourth largest school district. The 110-square mile district boundary includes all or part of seven cities: Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and rural Empire and Vermillion townships.
District 196 has 20 elementary schools( grades K-5), including three elementary magnet schools that focus on arts and science, international studies, and STEM( science, technology, engineering and math); six middle schools( grades 6-8); four high schools( grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies at the Minnesota Zoo for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center alternative high school; a K-12 special education school( Dakota Ridge), and a special education school serving ages 18-21( Transition Plus).
District 196 has high academic standards and expectations, and a record of outstanding student achievement in and out of the classroom. The district has a comprehensive curriculum, accomplished teachers, supportive communities and a high level of parent involvement.
The School Board is the governing body of the district, responsible for developing policy to ensure the proper care, management and control of district affairs, and supporting the mission of educating students to reach their full potential.
Board members are Jackie Magnuson, Cory Johnson, Robin Cerio, Catherine Diamond, Sakawdin Mohamed, Leah Gardner and Anna Williams. Board members may be contacted by email using their first and last name: first. last @ district196. org.
Superintendent Michael Bolsoni is the lead administrator and serves alongside several cabinet member directors with offices at 455 153rd St. W., Rosemount, 651-423-7700; district196. org; Community Education, 15180 Canada Ave. W., Rosemount, 651-423-7920, ce. district196. org
Other schools
St. Joseph Catholic School, K-8 and preschool, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount, MN 55068; 651-423-1658; school. stjosephcommunity. org
Faith Baptist School, K-12 and pre-K ages 3-5, 14400 Diamond Path W., Rosemount, MN 55068, 651-423-2272 www. fbsrosemount. org
Fit Academy, K-12 public charter school, 7200 147th St. W., Apple Valley, MN 55124, 952-847-3798, fitacademymn. org
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