Purpose

To provide male students the opportunity to participate in a dance performing group/team. BDT performs at dance shows, dance team events, and pepfests when possible.  

Meeting Times

Time: TBD (evening rehearsals mostly, 3-6 times a year to prepare for events).

Contact

jessica padget

Purpose

The purpose of Best Buddies is to create opportunities for one-to-one friendships for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their typical peers.

Meeting Times

Meetings- Once a month on Wednesday afternoons via Zoom.

Commitment- One program sponsored activity a month usually Sunday afternoons (via Zoom),at least one additional connection with your buddy per month.

Purpose

Create a positive, welcoming, accepting, supportive space that embraces the Black experience at EVHS:

• Celebrate diversity and success
• Motivate and support Black students to reach our full potential
• Promote connectivity within Black community
• Support development of anti-racist school community
• Spread diverse leadership throughout EVHS 

BSU (Black Student Union) Eligibility:

EVHS students in grades 9-12 who identify as Black

BHA (Black Honor Association) Eligibility:

BSU members who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and who meet active membership requirements; senior BHA members will receive recognition in graduation program and receive a Kente stole to wear in graduation ceremony

Meeting Times

Quarterly Meeting Dates:

Info Meeting: October 12 at 2:45pm OR
October 13 at 7:10am in C350

Q1 Member Meeting: October 26 at 2:45pm or
October 27 at 7:10am in C350

Q2 Member Meeting: December 6 at 2:45pm or
December 7 at 7:10am in C350

Q3 Member Meeting: February 8 at 2:45pm or
February 9 at 7:10am in C350

Q4 Member Meeting: April 26 at 2:45pm or
April 27 at 7:10am in C350

Purpose

To meet new people, learn the fundamentals of the game, and learn how to succeed as a team.  We encourage students of all grades and skill levels to join, and we will work with all students to help them learn the game and improve their skill.  Benefits of bowling include building muscle strength, improving flexibility, relieving stress, meeting a variety of people and learning to communicate with them.

Meeting Times

Practices are on Thursdays and Fridays from 3:45 - 5:00pm through mid- November (league rules- must attend 50% of school to participate in practice).

Matches start the second weekend of September and run through mid-November and are on Saturdays, with an occasional Sunday; usually between noon and 4:00pm.

Cost: $150 for the season (through November), jersey, black pants for matches. You do not need your own equipment.

Click here for more information

Contact

BRUCE SCHMIESING
ADVISOR

Purpose

Our mission at Business Professionals of America is to develop and empower student leaders to discover their passion and change the world by creating unmatched opportunities in learning, professional growth and service. Our vision for Business Professionals of America is: To be an innovator in Career and Technical Education, providing our members with opportunities for growth through education, competition, community service and personal development.

Meeting Times

October - March.  A few mandatory meetings with several flexible before and after school options for students to prepare for competition.

Contact

Leah Lencowski

Purpose

The purpose of the Chess Team is to meet new people, enjoy the game, and improve skills. We encourage students of all grades and skill levels to join, and we will work with all students to help them learn the game and improve their skill. The benefits of playing chess include critical thinking, problem solving, and mental stamina. 

The Chess Team is open to all Eastview students, regardless of grade or level of skill. The advisor is Mr. Dettmer, who is beginning his 25th season of overseeing the team. We have two varsity teams, but everyone will have the chance to play quality matches to improve. We begin the first week of school with an information meeting. In September and October, we play a 10-game schedule with other schools in our division: Eagan, Apple Valley, Shakopee, and Northfield. 

There are 3 seasons.  Students pay only one fee and can participate in one, two, or all of them.

Season Details

1. Fall Season Schedule: September - October
 - 10 matches against local schools (begin at 3:30pm)
 - Monday matches, Tuesday/Friday practices (end at 4:30pm)
 - Mega Match is Saturday, 9/27/2025, at Eastview
 - Apple Valley Scholastic is Saturday, 11/8/2025, at Eastview

2.  Winter Season: November - February
 - Online league with other schools around the state
 - 10+ Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30pm; matches played at Eastview

3.  Spring Season: February - March
 - Conference Tournament - Saturday, 2/21/2025 at Eastview
 - State Tournament - Saturday & Sunday, 3/7-3/8/26 at the
    University of St. Thomas

Notable Achievements

The chess team has a few accomplishments that are worth noting:
 - A 114-match winning streak in the fall season
 - 13 conference titles in the past 14 years
 - 5 state titles: 2014, 2016, 2023, 2024, and 2025

Contact

Bob Dettmer

Purpose

We experience Chinese culture and have fun doing it! We meet once a month. Everyone is welcome, even if you know nothing about Chinese language or culture.

Meeting Times

We meet once a month during school year.

Contact

Andrea feng

Purpose

Debate offers students the opportunity to engage in an academic competition where their critical thinking, persuasive speaking, and research skills are used to advance arguments on current issues. Team practices help student develop these vital skills and also to build relationships with other motivated students.

Meeting Times

The debate team meets and practices September-December with competitions mostly on Saturdays from October-early December.

Contact

Zach Prax or Greta Thomas

Purpose

DECA is a co-curricular, student centered educational organization. Its mission is to enhance the education of students interested in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. For those involved, DECA offers the following and much more:

- DECA relates skills and lessons learned in the classroom to real-world situations. 

- DECA offers leadership, character, and self-confidence.

- DECA creates awareness of the increasingly global aspects of our economy. 

- DECA provides activities that will prepare students to become skilled, employable workers in the field of marketing.

Meeting Times

Varies

Contact

Andrea Mohr

Purpose

FCCLA is a national student organization that focuses on peer to peer education and providing opportunities to give back to our community through service projects. Providing leadership opportunities for young men and women to develop personally and learn real world life skills. Opportunities for meeting with Chapters from around the state and nationally at conferences throughout the year.

FCCLA Chapter Website 

Meeting Times

Weeknight meeting once a month September-May. Service projects, activities and competitions throughout the year.

Contact

Mia Battistone

Purpose

The purpose of French Club is to give students an opportunity to learn more about the French culture. It also gives students who are not in French class a chance to learn about another culture.

Meeting Times

One club meeting a quarter.

Contact

Hannah JONGBLOEDT

Purpose

German club is open to anybody interested in German and German culture. We hope to spread our appreciation of German culture through games, songs, and hands-on activities. We hope to connect with others with similar interests both here and in Germany.

Meeting Times

September-June. Monthly after school meetings.

Contact

Steven Sebald

Purpose

Ofrecemos un lugar para celebrar y compartir la cultura latina/latinx y conocer y pasar tiempo con otros jóvenes latinos/latinx. Los miembros del grupo deciden las metas para el año basado en sus intereses. Por ejemplo, hemos formado un grupo de baile, hemos participado en eventos para jóvenes latinos/latinx y sus familias, y hemos promovido nuestra cultura en Eastview y nuestra comunidad local.

Our purpose is to provide a place to celebrate and share the latino/latinx culture and meet and spend time with other latino/latinx youth. Members decide the goals for the year based on their interests. For example, we have created a dance group, hosted and attended events for latino/latinx youth and families, and promoted our culture in and outside of the Eastview community in other ways.

Meeting Times

TBD officially but we plan to meet bi-monthly on Tuesdays after school.

Contact

Liz Perona

Purpose

The Icettes Figure Skating Team is a district-wide varsity sport in School District 196. The sport has been part of the high school co-curricular program since 1976 and includes skaters from Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, and Eastview High Schools as well as the School of Environmental Studies and 196 Middle Schools. The Icettes includes Varsity and Junior Varsity synchronized skating teams, as well as a B-squad synchro for developing skaters. Team members also compete in smaller team and individual events representing the Icettes. Team Production events incorporate all team members. 
 

Meeting Times

The Icettes season runs November through March and includes various competitions and our Ice Show at the Apple Valley arena. Eligible skaters can earn a varsity letter from their school; more information on lettering criteria is available at the pre-season parent information meeting.

Contact

karri nachtigal

Purpose

The Investment club gives students the opportunity to create investment portfolios, invest in real stock as a team, trade current stock to gain real life experience in participating in the stock market while being part of a team which is supported by a local investment firm.  Members will also have the ability to gain scholarship opportunities through their individual participation in this club.  All grades are welcome to attend. 

Meeting Times

Meeting time are determined by availability of the club members.  More information will be share via the advisors.

Purpose

Quiz and Knowledge Bowl is a game in which teams compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge, including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, popular culture, and sports.

Meeting Times

Mid-October through March. State and Nationals in April and June. Practice: once a week after school.

Contact

john Kelly

Purpose

To provide students with an opportunity to celebrate and experience their favorite parts of Japanese culture. This is run and organized by students. In the past we have done activities such as: cosplay competitions, making and eating of Japanese food, Karaoke and after school field trips to the United Noodle Supermarket.

Meeting Times

September-June.  Monthly after-school meetings.

Contact

Laura Moy

Purpose

To provide an opportunity to give students a voice in their school community through written journalism. And, to learn the process to create and publish a newspaper.

Meeting Times

Throughout the school year. Usually 3-4 days after school every six weeks. There are also writers meetings once every few weeks.

Purpose

Develop your problem solving skills with peers by working on interesting problems together! We compete one Monday a month (October - February).

Meeting Times

We generally meet the first and last day of the week after school from early October thru February.

Purpose

The Eastview Mock Trial program is a simulation or enactment of a judicial proceeding in cooperation with the Minnesota State Bar Association.  Mock trials provide students with knowledge of the judicial system, legal process, and courtroom procedures.  Students gain valuable skills in speaking, creating a strong argument while learning the value of teamwork in a fun competitive atmosphere. 

Meeting Times

October 10 and 12^th Captains practice:  October 17^th is the first official practice, we go through March 2.  Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm.  In January we have practice after school on Mondays.  Plan to compete in a couple of Friday/Saturday tournaments in December and one Saturday in January. 

NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY (NAHS) [Art Club]

The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is an organization founded in 1978 by the National Art Education Association (NAEA). This organization was established specifically for the purpose of inspiring and recognizing those students who have shown an interest and ability in art. The NAHS strives to aid members in their pursuit of various & diverse art areas, and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community.

What We DO:                 

Our NAHS Chapter is still growing and we are working on becoming a larger part of the  District 196 art community.   We strive to create and install artwork around our school and become a more visible part of our school and community through both individual and collaborative works

We are currently in the process of starting up for the year and orienting new and returning members. This year, we will be holding regular meetings, twice a month until November when we will transition to meeting every week.   Please email Mr Gustafson for information on meeting dates and the “join Code’ for our Schoology group.

Every other year we plan on participating in a trip to Chicago with the other district 196 chapters of NAHS.  Additionally,  we attempt to visit exhibits and galleries throughout the year.

Purpose

Founded in 1921, the National Honor Society (NHS) is an international organization which focuses on four pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Eastview NHS membership is open to 11th and 12th graders through a selection process each spring.

Meeting Times

Monthly, September through June

We build students, one robot at a time

Welcome to Eastview Lightning Robotics, where innovation meets education. Established in 2002 and affiliated with Eastview High School, our robotics program has been a cornerstone of STEAM education in our community. Dedicated to fostering hands-on experiences, we empower students to cultivate essential engineering, technical, and leadership skills necessary for their future success. Since our inception, we've made significant strides, competing in the First Robotics Competition since 2008 and the First Tech Challenge since 2014. Our commitment to excellence has led us to the FIRST World Championships four times, showcasing our team's dedication and expertise. Explore more about our sub-team specialties, community outreach initiatives, and how you can get involved in shaping the future through robotics by visiting our team website.

Eastview Robotics Team Website

Advisors

Andy Cerio, Tom Taintor, and Jason Wainwright
Phone: 952-431-8900

Purpose

Our ISD 196 Club Rugby program offers high school and middle school teams for boys and girls, and Varsity players can letter in all ISD 196 schools. Players who are new to the sport and want to see what it is about before registering are welcome to attend practice during our first week. Our schedule will be posted at the website link below.

Rugby teaches total body skills including safe tackling that carry over in to multiple sports, and is a fantastic spring sport for fall football players. No experience is necessary! Our program is one of the leading programs in the state. Our Varsity Girls were 2022 State Champions and Varsity Boys were the 2021 State Champions. Our Varsity Girls and Boys teams also travel both nationally and internationally, with destinations having included England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Meeting Times

Registration for our spring season typically opens in January, with training beginning in early March for high school and around the beginning of April for Middle School.  These seasons end around the end of the school year.  Summer 7s rugby (Olympic rugby) for high school boys and girls begins in mid-June, and runs to late July/early August.

Purpose

Science Olympiad provides students the opportunity to compete in a variety of challenges in the areas of Social Science, Earth & Space, Physics & Chemistry, and Inquiry & Nature.  Participant can analyze specific challenges and work collectively as a team to find solutions.  The program builds skills in science, helps in creating a technologically-literate workforce and provides recognition for outstanding student achievement.

Meeting Times

Once or twice a week mid-October - February

Contact

Ms. Mary Strey

Purpose

By competing in a variety of public address, interpretation, and group discussion events, Speech helps students build a variety of skills in persuasion, research, literary analysis, and communication. The Eastview Speech Team is competes at tournaments throughout both Minnesota and the United States.

Meeting Times

December - April; practices are individually arranged with assigned coaches.

Purpose

Spanish club is open to all students who are interested in exploring and celebrating the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. Student leaders plan hands-on activities such as scavenger hunts, board games, crafts such as piñata-making, cooking and food sampling, dance and movies.

Meeting Times

We meet after school, once per month. Dates and times to be determined.

Contact

Dianne Telshaw

Purpose

Student Council is responsible for planning Homecoming Week, Winterfest Week, and other community-based drives and activities. Student Council is open to ALL Eastview students. New officers are elected in May.

Meeting Times

Monthly, September through May

DANCE PERMISSION FORM

Contact

john Kelly

Purpose

To provide a safe and fun environment for the shooting sports.  Giving students the ability to learn, improve and master their shooting skills.

Meeting Times

Please make contact during registration, which usually starts one month before the dates below.

Seasons:
Fall: September to October
Spring: April to May

We shoot one day a week, on Wednesday at 4pm.  For students that are in other school activities or religious activities, there is the option to shoot Sunday at 10am.

Shooting is done at West End Trap Club in Eagan.

Championship tournament is held during the first 2 weeks of June.  We only shoot one day and it varies on the size of the team.

VOICES Magazine 2022

Purpose

Voices provides students with the opportunity to publish their own poetry, prose, short stories and art work via submission and selection. Voices is a student produced literary arts magazine; we are always looking for 9-12 grade students to plan, select and publish the magazine in the late spring.

Meeting Times

November-March ; monthly April-May; weekly for layout/design **Listen/read announcements for specific dates and times

Contact

Kellie Sagmoen Scales