112 Seconds

Episode 62: Nov. 7, 2025

Dr. Rathke shares her thanks for the support from our community as the referendum passed this week. How did the Superintendent celebrate? Find out in the latest 112 Seconds!

Episode 61: Oct. 31, 2025

Dr. Rathke checks in from the Student School Board Representative Event in Farmington this week. The Superintendent joined student reps Norah Cleath of Chaska High School and Boden Brown of Chanhassen High School to amplify student voice while learning and collaborating from other school districts around the state. Eastern Carver County Schools co-hosted the event with Farmington Schools.

Episode 60: Oct. 24, 2025

Student perspective is so critical to our district and the leadership team. In this week's 112 Seconds, Dr. Rathke shares a few examples of how students help shape the decisions she makes each and every day. She also reminds residents that we are in the final stretch for the Nov. 4 referendum vote.

Episode 59: Oct. 15, 2025

Dr. Rathke hosted a group of students from the district's three middle schools on Wednesday. Find out what this group does in the "We're Heading Into MEA Break" edition of 112 Seconds!

Episode 58: Oct. 10, 2025

In this week's 112 Seconds, Dr. Rathke highlights her time spent with the 112 Foundation, reading to students at Carver Elementary, and reminds everyone to visit eccsvote.org for information about the referendum. Make a plan to vote!

Episode 56: Sept. 26, 2025

It's Homecoming Week at Chanhassen High School. Mother Nature is cooperating for the Storm (sorry Hawks!). The amount of opportunities our students have whether it's in athletics, activities or arts is the #ECCSDifference. As the calendar flips to October next month, Dr. Rathke shares the monthly theme for our district.

Episode 55: Sept. 19, 2025

Dr. Rathke shares about her experiences being on a community forum panel centered around district safety this week. Today is the Homecoming Parade and game (crossing fingers over here due to the weather) for Chaska High School. Go Hawks!

Episode 54: Sept. 12, 2025

Dr. Rathke has been out in the community, visiting with city councils and local rotaries, sharing the story of Eastern Carver County Schools. She invites the community to attend a special presentation on school safety on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at Chanhassen High School. Hear from district leadership and school resource officers about the steps our district is taking to make sure students and all those in buildings are safe each and every day.

Episode 53: Sept. 5, 2025

Welcome back for the 2025-26 school year! We have a really important year ahead of us and Supt. Rathke shares a few ways that the community can connect with her and other district administration in the coming weeks.

Episode 52: June 6, 2025

It's the final 112 Seconds for the 2024-25 school year. Dr. Rathke reflects on her first full year as superintendent in Eastern Carver County Schools. What an awesome last nine months in ECCS!

Episode 51: May 30, 2025

It's graduation time and Dr. Rathke is live from outside Mariucci Arena where Chanhassen and Chaska high schools celebrated commencements on Thursday. There is less than a week left for the 2024-25 school year. Can you believe it?

Episode 50: May 16, 2025

It's the 50th edition of 112 Seconds and Dr. Rathke recaps a fun-filled last couple of weeks around the district. There was something for everyone to attend. Spread the good news from ECCS by sharing 112 Seconds each week during the school year!

Episode 49: May 2, 2025

Need something to do tonight, Friday, May 2nd? Dr. Rathke has you covered with all of the options around our district in the latest 112 Seconds. She's coming to you live from the Athena Awards Minneapolis banquet where two of our seniors were honored today.

Episode 48: April 25, 2025

Dr. Rathke is live from Victoria Elementary where she introduces you to some amazing students in this week's 112 Seconds. Are you heading to the Chaska Bash tonight? Tickets are available at the door. Spring plays at Chaska and Chanhassen high schools are also starting this weekend!

Episode 47: April 17, 2025

In the latest 112 Seconds, Dr. Rathke welcomed members of the Class of 2038 -- crazy, right? -- at Carver Elementary on Wednesday night. More events at our elementary schools are planned for May. Last Monday, our second group of Dual Immersion graduates were honored. It's an exciting time of the school year as we celebrate our students!

Episode 46: April 11, 2025

Dr. Rathke welcomes everyone back from spring break, sharing her experiences from the last week in the latest 112 Seconds. The weather is warming up and athletics and activities competitions are heating up as well!

Episode 45: March 28, 2025

Dr. Rathke is in a whole another set of wheels for this week's 112 Seconds. You won't want to miss this one as she joined physical education students at Carver Elementary for some pre-Spring Break fun!

Episode 44: March 21, 2025

Dr. Rathke shares about a joint presentation among district leadership and Officer Panning from the Chaska Police Department, inviting viewers to watch Monday's school board presentation on school safety. She also recognizes winter student-athletes that reached state tournaments this season in the latest 112 Seconds.

Episode 43: March 14, 2025

Dr. Rathke spent time with students this week, listening to their experiences and giving them a voice with the work that is being done throughout the district. Special shoutout to the Chaska Hawks girls basketball team as well!

Episode 42: March 7, 2025

It's a Special Edition of 112 Seconds, or what we're calling 365 Seconds, because Superintendent Dr. Erin Rathke is unveiling her State of the District video. We're proud of the work from our students and staff each and every day throughout the year. Please take the time to watch the State of the District video and visit the district's website to learn more: eccs.mn/stateofthedistrict

Episode 41: Feb. 28, 2025

Dr. Rathke shares about the Middle School Advisory group and the increased opportunities for student voice surrounding learning in our district. She also addresses the importance of every employee in the district and the common goal of being student-centered at the root of all work.

Episode 40: Feb. 21, 2025

Dr. Rathke spent a morning with students at the STAR program in the latest 112 Seconds. The STAR program is our district's post high school special education transition program. The program focuses on the 3 areas of transition including employment, post-secondary education or training, and where appropriate independent living. Thanks to Wesley for the video introduction!

Episode 39: Feb. 14, 2025

Dr. Rathke is at Chaska Middle School West on Valentine's Day in the photo booth at lunch time. She shares about experiences at Victoria Elementary where she read to a classroom and received a special gift; and High-Five Friday at Chaska Middle School East.

Episode 38: Feb. 7, 2025

Dr. Rathke recaps the week, highlighting two special events in the district on Saturday. Catch the latest 112 Seconds every Friday during the school year!

Episode 37: Jan. 31, 2025

Get out your calendar for a full week of ways to be engaged in the Eastern Carver County Schools community next week. Dr. Rathke shares four events that you should attend next week, Feb. 3-6.

Episode 36: Jan. 17, 2025

Dr. Rathke shares highlights from around ECCS this week. The last week of the semester has been a full week of performances, previews, and pin guard. Listen now on the latest 112 Seconds!

Episode 35: Jan. 10, 2025

112 Seconds is back now that the calendar has turned to 2025. It was a busy first full week that included students presenting to the school board, a middle school talent show, office hours at Carver Elementary, and visits from local legislators. It's also Chaska vs Chanhassen rivalry week in basketball and hockey this weekend.

Episode 34: Dec. 20, 2024

School is out until 2025! It is the final 112 Seconds before winter break. Dr. Rathke highlights an awesome day at Clover Ridge Elementary earlier this week.

Episode 33: Dec. 13, 2024

Dr. Rathke shares a preview of an upcoming engagement opportunity to frame what the Portrait of a Graduate looks like in Eastern Carver County Schools. A framework of skills, competencies, and dispositions that we want students to leave our system with. Listen now on the latest 112 Seconds!

Episode 32: Dec. 6, 2024

Dr. Rathke and 112 Seconds is back from fall break, and the Superintendent shares highlights from her busy week including band concerts and leading a WIN session. She also highlights the importance of attendance as winter break approaches.

Episode 31: Nov. 22, 2024

Students all across the district were welcomed to a Harvest Meal today for lunch. Locally-sourced and delicious! Dr. Rathke has the report (spoiler: she met some amazing kids!) from Clover Ridge Elementary in the latest 112 Seconds. Thank you to our wonderful nutrition services team!

Episode 30: Nov. 15, 2024

Dr. Rathke recaps the Chaska Middle School West Veteran's Day Ceremony and gives a shoutout to the Chanhassen Storm football team that plays in Friday's state semifinal at U.S. Bank Stadium in the latest 112 Seconds.

Episode 29: Nov. 8, 2024

Partnerships with local law enforcement agencies and citizens in the four communities that makes up our district are at the forefront of this week's 112 Seconds. We thank their work, their commitment, to making Eastern Carver County Schools a great place to learn and work!

Episode 28: Nov. 1, 2024

Superintendent Dr. Rathke shares her experiences from the week, including visits with elementary and secondary students, and specialized services staff; and a student voice conference with the district's two student school board representatives. She also talks about a community forum/presentation night on Nov. 7 around social media and school safety.

Episode 27: Oct. 25, 2024

Superintendent Dr. Rathke shares about the ways students, staff, and the community have engaged in her work this week. Plus, it's fall high school musical season in Eastern Carver County Schools. Do you have your tickets yet for next month's shows?

Episode 26: Oct. 16, 2024

It was Chaska vs Chanhassen rivalry week in football and volleyball, and Dr. Rathke was on hand to see the passion and spirit of our school community. Our Eastern Carver County Schools community always shows up to support our kids. Remember, there is no school Thursday and Friday, Oct. 17-18, and on Monday, Oct. 21, for all students!

Episode 25: Oct. 11, 2024

Dr. Rathke shares her experiences from throughout the community over the last week including a ride in a fire truck and a listening and learning session with our Spanish Language community. It's an extended 112 Seconds where we get a sneak peak at Dr. Rathke's Chaska vs Chanhassen football game gear for Friday night!

Episode 24: Oct. 4, 2024

Dr. Rathke is hanging out at Chaska Middle School West where she was engaging with students as a part of her 100-day Listening and Learning Tour. Plus, it's Homecoming for the Chanhassen Storm!

Episode 23: Sept. 27, 2024

Superintendent Rathke was out at the Chanhassen Learning Garden with fifth graders and she shares the amazing experience these students receive thanks to our garden leaders. Plus: the Listening and Learning Tour started Thursday, while Dr. Rathke visited with students at Carver Elementary this week. And so much more!

Episode 22: Sept. 20, 2024

Superintendent Rathke shares her experiences from the Early Childhood Family Education program at the Family Learning Center. Eastern Carver County Schools serves children from birth to 22 years old.

Episode 21: Sept. 13, 2024

Superintendent Rathke started her Friday at the Family Learning Center with our littlest learners before heading to Chaska High School where she introduces us to Nutrition Services' Grill Lab. Get the scoop in the latest 112 Seconds!

Episode 20: Sept. 6, 2024

The first week of the school year is always an exciting and special time and Dr. Rathke was there to meet and greet students at the beginning of the day at all of our seven elementary schools in the first week.

Episode 19: Aug. 30, 2024

Buildings and staff spent the week preparing for the start of the 24-25 school year. The culmination of the week was the All-Staff Breakfast and Meeting; a kick-off celebration that brought a lot of excitement to the staff!

Episode 18: June 7, 2024

The final episode of the 2023-24 school year culminates with a week of celebration across our schools. What a wonderful school year it has been!

Episode 17: May 24, 2024

The countdown is in the single digits and elementary schools across the district have been celebrating what a successful school year it's been. Interim Superintendent Dr. Erin Rathke shares her adventures from the week in the latest 112 Seconds

Episode 16: May 17, 2024

Interim Superintendent Erin Rathke shares highlights from the week in the latest 112 Seconds, including welcoming the Class of 2037 into buildings for Kindergarten Preview.

Episode 15: May 10, 2024

In the latest installment of 112 Seconds, it was a busy week with Teacher Appreciation, the District 112 Foundation Teacher and Support Staff of Year presentation and ceremony, school nurses and communicators both honored as well. Interim Superintendent Erin Rathke sends shout outs to these folks!

Episode 14: May 3, 2024

In the latest installment of 112 Seconds, Interim Superintendent Erin Rathke details a busy week around the district that included surprising District 112 Foundation finalists for Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year. Winners will be announced on May 8!

Episode 13: April 26, 2024

In the latest installment of 112 Seconds, Interim Superintendent Erin Rathke shares a message about the final stretch of the school year and the importance of being present, and keeping the learning going!

Episode 12: April 19, 2024

In the latest installment of 112 Seconds, Interim Superintendent Erin Rathke heads to Chaska High School to catch the RoboHawks before they left for Worlds in Houston, Texas. The robotics team earned a qualifier to compete in the national championships for the second time in three years.

Episode 11: April 12, 2024

In the 11th installment of 112 Seconds, Director of Community Education Sue Harberts joins Interim Superintendent Erin Rathke to talk about programming offered in the district. It was celebration time for Community Education on Thursday for the state of Minnesota Early Childhood and Family Education 50th anniversary! 

Episode 10: April 5, 2024

In the 10th installment of 112 Seconds, Interim Superintendent Erin Rathke gives shoutouts to some amazing leaders in our buildings. She also introduces Sam Blank, the new Carver Elementary principal for 2024-25.

Episode 9: March 22, 2024

In the ninth installment of 112 Seconds, it's Spring Break next week and Interim Superintendent Erin Rathke shares a message in advance.

Episode 8: March 15, 2024

In the eighth installment of 112 Seconds, interim superintendent Erin Rathke highlights some district events from the past week, including a trip to the Xcel Energy Center, and visits to Victoria and Bluff Creek elementary schools.

Episode 7: March 8, 2024

In the seventh installment of 112 Seconds, interim superintendent Erin Rathke shares her experiences from the State Boys Hockey Tournament and gives shoutouts to social workers!

Episode 6: March 1, 2024

In the sixth installment of 112 Seconds, Interim Superintendent Erin Rathke is at Carver Elementary and shares information about her student advisories.

Episode 5: Feb. 23, 2024

In the fifth installment of 112 Seconds, interim superintendent Erin Rathke is hanging out at the Transportation Center, celebrating School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day. February is also School Boards Appreciation Month.

Episode 4: Feb. 16, 2024

In the fourth installment of 112 Seconds, interim superintendent Erin Rathke reflects on Community Education's Hooked on Books event and shares a date night opportunity for our community this weekend with the Middle School Musical, Newsies Jr.

Episode 3: Feb. 9, 2024

In the third installment of 112 Seconds, interim superintendent Erin Rathke spotlights the district's Intercultural Specialist team and the work they do to support students and families, our buildings and our community as a whole!

Episode 2: Feb. 2, 2024

In the second installment of 112 Seconds, interim superintendent Erin Rathke surprises Integrated Arts Academy teacher Amy Spinello, who was recently named a Minnesota Teacher of the Year finalist. We also get a look at the new Well space in IAA.

Episode 1: Jan. 26, 2024

In the first installment of 112 Seconds, interim superintendent Erin Rathke shares her experiences from her first two weeks in her new role in the district.

Episode 57: Oct. 3, 2025

Today's 112 Seconds includes a shoutout to our transportation team as they navigate through detours in and around our Middle School West and East campuses plus a quick look back at the community referendum forum. Tonight is the night for Chanhassen and Chaska Football. It's going to be a warm night!