Great week for AVHS!

What a week for Apple Valley High School!

Good news coming in threes this week...

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Apple Valley High School Named State Finalist in the $2 million Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest

School will receive two Samsung Galaxy® Tabs and the opportunity to win additional prizes

Apple Valley, MN, November, 14, 2015 – Apple Valley High School announced today that it has become a Minnesota state finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest, a nationwide competition to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by challenging teachers and students to take topics out of traditional classroom settings and into local communities.

We are so proud of our Social Studies teachers for working hard to make learning real for our young people.  Thank you to the City of Apple Valley for their collaborative work on this project.

Apple Valley High School has moved onto this round of the competition for their interest in using STEM to address solar power in city buildings.  Apple Valley High School is one of five schools in Minnesota to become a state finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest. During the next phase of the competition, a Apple Valley High School teacher will create a lesson plan to address the issue in an educational setting. 51 state winners will be announced in December.

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UTC Aerospace Charitable Foundation announced that they have awarded the AVHS Fab lab almost $8000.00.  These funds will be used to purchase more 3D printers and materials.  Thank you for your support! 

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And now for the big announcement..... On Thursday we announced a strategic partnership with Stratasys Corporation.  Stratasys is the premiere 3D printer company in the world.  Teachers at Apple Valley High School, Valley Middle School and Cedar Park Elementary School have all received 3D printers and materials valued at over $90,000.00.  Teachers at all three levels will work with Stratasys to design and share K-12 standards-based curriculum integrating 3D printer technology.  

THANK YOU TO THESE AND ALL OF OUR BUSINESS Partners.

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