Back To School: Eagan 2021-22 School Calendar

EAGAN, MN — Back-to-school planning has already begun in Eagan, with calendars available to help parents prepare for the first day in Independent School District 196, Independent School District 191 and Independent School District 197.

The first day of school for most middle and high school students in ISD 196 is Sept. 1 and Sept. 8-9 for ISD 191 and 197, but check your school's website for more detailed information.

Heading into the upcoming school year, some dates are subject to change as the coronavirus pandemic nears its year-and-a-half point.

Patch reached out to local school districts to inquire about mask policies for the 2021-22 school year.

Tony Taschner, communications director for ISD 196, said that the district will update families on mask requirements via social media and the district's website after hearing state guidance.

ISD 191 has not made any decisions regarding a mask policy for 2021-22 yet.

"We have not made any decisions yet," Aaron Tinklenberg, communications director for the district, told Patch. "With guidance and the community health situation changing regularly, we're continuing to monitor those both and we'll make and announce a decision when we get closer to the school year."

Here is the list of dates to know for this school year:

Independent School District 196

First Day: Sept. 1-2 for high schools and middles schools, elementary schools will do assessment days Sept. 1-2, Regular classes for Kindergarten will begin Sept. 9

Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 25-26

Winter Break: Dec. 24-Jan. 1

Spring Break: March 21-25

Last Day: June 8

You can view the full calendar here.

Independent School District 191

First Day: Sept. 8, Regular classes for Kindergarten will begin Sept. 10

Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 25-26

Winter Break: Dec. 23-31

Spring Break: March 28-April 1

Last Day: June 9

You can view the full calendar here.

Independent School District 197

First Day: Sept. 8 for Kindergarten, Grade 5, Grade 9, Sept. 9 for Grades 1-4, 6-8, 20-12

Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 25-26

Winter Break: Dec. 22-31

Spring Break: March 28-April 31

Last Day: June 9

You can view the full calendar here.