Kindergarten Round Up
Thursday, May 7, 2026
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Celebrating BARKS Behavior!
Mission
A community working together to create a safe, welcoming, respectful environment for developing curious lifelong learners.
SCHOOL NEWS
![Graphic with "Plan My Ride" featuring a photo of young students riding a school bus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775765226/district196org/jajukunng7ikvdb7kzmw/PlanMyRide.png","width":1920}])
District 196 proposes transportation changes for 2026–27 to improve reliability, including opt-in busing, route adjustments, and policy updates.
![a group of people with one person receiving an award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1775072245/district196org/wdmw6qumvuaerb5fsbwo/196_3296.jpg","width":2200}])
![School Bus 196]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1772135454/district196org/sxoj7335xgsbrg2ct2mp/SchoolBus196.jpg","width":2200}])
![Bus Driver Recruitment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771019317/district196org/wkxyazyzo5dp5fh5v485/20251218NorthviewElementaryADayat00231.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771019317/district196org/wkxyazyzo5dp5fh5v485/20251218NorthviewElementaryADayat00231.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771019317/district196org/wkxyazyzo5dp5fh5v485/20251218NorthviewElementaryADayat00231.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771019317/district196org/wkxyazyzo5dp5fh5v485/20251218NorthviewElementaryADayat00231.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1771019317/district196org/wkxyazyzo5dp5fh5v485/20251218NorthviewElementaryADayat00231.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1771019317/district196org/wkxyazyzo5dp5fh5v485/20251218NorthviewElementaryADayat00231.jpg","width":2200}])
![tech 4]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762314231/district196org/eduolbgcahtrb2ss2loz/Thankyou-2025-11-04T155706013.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762314231/district196org/eduolbgcahtrb2ss2loz/Thankyou-2025-11-04T155706013.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762314231/district196org/eduolbgcahtrb2ss2loz/Thankyou-2025-11-04T155706013.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762314231/district196org/eduolbgcahtrb2ss2loz/Thankyou-2025-11-04T155706013.png","width":1200}])
UPCOMING EVENTS
Highland Elementary
3rd Grade Family Music Night
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Highland Elementary
Texas Roadhouse Night
all day
5545 157th St. W, Apple Valley
Highland Elementary
Band Concert for STUDENTS
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Highland Elementary
**Last** 5th Grade Band
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Highland Elementary
Band Concert for Families
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District Calendar
Staff Development - No School - K-12
all day
Highland Elementary
Kindergarten Round-up
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Highland Elementary
1st Grade Informance
all day
Highland Elementary
Culver's Night
all day
15225 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN
Highland Elementary
4th Grade to Children's Theater
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