Upcoming Dates
10/7 through 10/11 - Homecoming Week
10/10 - Conferences (school in session) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
10/10 - Homecoming Football Game, 7:00 pm
10/11 - Homecoming Dance, 7:00 pm - 10:00pm
10/14 - NHS Induction Ceremony, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
10/15 - College Fair, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
10/15 - Paying for College Presentation, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
10/15 -Conferences (school in session) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
10/16 - No School
10/16 - Conferences 8:00 - 11:30 am, 12:30 - 3:00 pm
10/17 - No School, Teacher Convention
10/18 - No School, Teacher Convention
10/23 - Picture Retakes/Make up Day
Please check the RHS Calendarfor all the details
Conferences
We are grateful for the opportunity to work with your child(ren) over the past few weeks and are excited to provide you with updates during the Fall Conferences.
Fall Conferences will take place in person, with teachers available in their respective classrooms. However, we understand that some families may require virtual conferences. If you need to schedule a virtual conference, please email the specific teachers directly. You can find their email addresses on theRHSwebsite.
RHS Conferences
Thursday, October 10th, 4:00-7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 15th, 4:00-7:00 pm
Wednesday, October 16th, 8:00-11:30 am& 12:30-3:00 pm
We are excited to see you in the building for conferences.
Picture Retake/Make Up Day
If your student missed Picture Day in Augustor needs to retake their picture, we will have a make-up/retake day on October 23, 2024. Students will be called down by grade level in class periods 1-3. All Students (including seniors) should have their picture taken for ID purposes. In case of a planned absence on October 23, we will also be offering a district wide Picture Day on October 16, 9 am - 12 pm, located inthe Training Center at the District Office 11500 193rd Ave NW Elk River, MN 55330
2024-2025 Parent School Picture Day Information
Did you know?
Did you know that we have a school store? The Rogers One-Stop DECA Shoppe is open during lunch, and also has an online store!
Parking 2024-2025
Due to high demand, we will not be selling additional parking permits for Rogers High School during the 2024-2025 school year.
To help alleviate parking congestion, we encourage students to consider alternative transportation options such as:
- Rideshare: Carpooling with friends or classmates
- Vision Transportation: Taking the bus
- Walking or Biking: If feasible
Please note that all vehicles parked on school grounds must have a valid parking permit displayed at all times.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Homecoming Week - Football Game/Dance
Our Homecoming game will be played on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:00 pm vs Park Center at Rogers High School. Tickets may be purchased HERE
Homecoming dance will beFriday, October 11, 2024 in the RHS fieldhouse from 7-10pm. Tickets will be available to purchase starting September 30-October 8 through the campus store on Parent Portal. The cost of the ticket is $20 per person. Students are allowed to bring a guest from outside RHS if they complete a guest form availablein the office. All attendees will have to show picture ID to enter the dance. *Please note* Heeled shoes are not allowed in the fieldhouse.
Freshman- gray, sophomores- white, juniors-blue, and seniors-black
2024 Fall Musical
This fall'smusical is Disney's Beauty and the Beast
November 1, 2, 7, and 8th at 7pm
November 3 & 9 at 2pm
Class of 2025 News
Sign up NOW for the All Night Grad Party Mailing list! Stay up to date on meetings, fundraisers, events, ticket sales, and more so you and your student won't miss a thing! Sign up on our website:https://rhsgradparty.
The ANGP Committee is looking for parent leaders from all grades to plan for the Class of 2025 party. Email us atrogersangp@gmail.comfor more information! Our group is responsible for planning the event as well as fundraising to provide entertainment, prizes, gifts, and more!
Attendance
Please plan ahead for your student's appointments/early dismissals. It is important to communicate with your student when they are to leave. While we understand that last minute needs do arise, we try to minimize interrupting class time.
RHS does not have an open campus. Students who are scheduled to be here for in person classes or lunch are not allowed to leave to go to their cars, coffee shops, restaurants or home.
PSEO and online students ARE allowed to leave the building during times they do not have in-person classes or lunch.
National Honor Society
Attention NHS applicants: Acceptance and declination letters will be sent via school email by October 1. Students must confirm receipt of acceptance by October 7. The induction ceremony for new NHS members and their families will take place in the PAC on October 14 at 7 PM. More information will be included in the email tostudents. Contact Mrs. Shermock with questions.
The National Honor Society is hosting a book drive now through October 11! Donation boxes are available in the Media Center, and any books in good condition are accepted (children's books, novels, textbooks, etc.). Donated books will be split between Hassan Elementary's Little Free Library and Books for Africa.
Contact Mrs. Shermock (tracy.shermock@isd728.org)
ISD 728 PREVENTION & SAFETY: RESOURCES for FAMILIES & PARENTS
Please visit THIS SITE whichcontains family and parent resources to support mental health, social and emotional learning (job preparedness skills), safety, alcohol and substance abuse and more. The information on this page will be updated regularly with new resources, community events relating to these issues and other important information relating to Prevention & Safety.
Sherburne County Substance Use Prevention Coalition
The SUP Coalition is a community-focused coalition comprised of individuals
that reside or work in Sherburne County and are committed to reducing
youth substance use through community collaboration.
From the Health Office
- Health Office Staff: 763-274-3147 Fax: 763-274-3141
Lora Benson- Licensed School Nurse 763-241-3400, ext 1607
Mellisa Abrahamson- Health Services Assistant
Stacy Decker- Health Services Assistant (Part-Time)
- All students going home ill during the school day need to be seen in Health Services in order for their absence to be excused.
- If your student is reaching out to you to go home, please have them go to the Health Office
- Health Services staff will need to speak to a parent prior to the student being checked-out of school
- Please notify Health Services of anyCommunicable Diseases(Strep, Influenza, Pertussis, etc)
Surgery/Significant Injuries
- Medical Notes are needed for students that have surgery and/or significant injuries that impact their ability to attend school or when accommodations are needed. Please ask the medical provider to include the following information:
- Diagnosis or reason for for the accommodations needed
- Need for the use of crutches/scooter/wheelchair (Provided from home)
- Accommodations needed (elevator use, extra passing time, school attendance)
- Anticipated length of time
- Student's should check-in with the Health Office upon their return to school after surgery/significant injury
Health Office Needs:Donations Greatly Appreciated
- Girls Sweatpants/Leggings(All Sizes)
- Deodorant(Mini/Travel Size) - Boys/Girls
- Socks- Boys/Girls
Health Services October Information
Hearing & Vision Screenings for Students:
ISD 728 is no longer scheduling mass vision and hearing screenings. However, if you have a vision and/or hearing concern regarding your child, a request for screening can be made by completing this online request form. Screenings will be performed upon request only, by completing thisonline request form.
From the Counseling Office
IMPORTANT DATES
10/3 - Rogers COOL JOBS Tour (must pre-register)
10/15 - (All grades & parents)
10/23 - Elk River COOL JOBS Tour (must pre-register)
10/25 - EPIC Field Trip (10th grade - registration closed)
10/30 - PSAT (registered 10th & 11th grade - report to The Den @ 8am)
11/21 - Junior Job Shadow Day
12/17 - ASVAB (must pre-register)
October is College Knowledge Month!
Throughout this month, there will be MANY college-related activities going on. Check out this OCTOBER 2024 calendar to check out the events and resources. Also, encourage seniors to submit a FREE COLLEGE APPLICATION during the month of October.
Tuesday, October 15, 2022
COLLEGE FAIR in the RHS Commons: 4:30-6:30pm
PAYING FOR COLLEGE Presentation in the PAC: 6:00-6:45pm
All RHS students, parents and families are invited to attend the College Fair at RHS during Parent-Teachers Conferences. Over 40 different colleges/universities will be in attendance. Talk with representatives to learn more about the best post-secondary program for you!
READY SET FAFSA - Free Virtual Sessions
Need help understanding the financial aid options for college? Attend free virtual sessions for high school students and families offered by a collaborative of financial aid experts starting October 1. All sessions will have interpretation in Spanish, Somali and Hmong. Students who attend any of the sessions will be entered into a $1,000 scholarship drawing. For session dates, topics and to register, visit https://bit.ly/RSFAFSA. Contact tpribnow@ecmc.org with any questions.
ROGERS COOL JOBS MANUFACTURING TOUR (Grades 6-12 & Parents)
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 4:00-7:30 pm
Tour up to 3 local manufacturing companies in Rogers (Foam Industries, Doosan, Bobcast, Northern Star Imaging and Graco) and learn about the pathways to building the knowledge and skills needed for today’s manufacturing jobs. This event is open to community members, middle & high school students, and their parents. A free dinner will be provided to attendees. All attendees must wear closed toed shoes.
ELK RIVER COOL JOBS MANUFACTURING TOUR (Grades 6-12 & Parents)
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 4:00-7:30 pm
Tour up to 3 local manufacturing companies in Elk River (Sportech, Metal Craft, J&J Machine Inc., and CAD-Center for Advanced Design) and learn about the pathways to building the knowledge and skills needed for today’s manufacturing jobs. This event is open to community members, middle & high school students, and their parents. A free dinner will be provided to attendees. All attendees must wear closed toed shoes.
Sign up for College Visits at RHS
Students in Grades 11-12 are invited to attend college visits in the College & Career Center when local reps visit RHS. Students can sign up HERE to attend a college visit.
OCTOBER | |
Oct 1 @ 1:30pm | Minnesota North College (MN) |
Oct 3 @ 9:00am | University of Wisconsin - River Falls (WI) |
Oct 10 @ 8:00am | Hamline University (MN) |
Oct 10 @ 9:00am | University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (WI) |
Oct 11 @ 1:30pm | University of Minnesota - Rochester (MN) |
Oct 22 @ 9:00am | St. Olaf College (MN) |
Oct 29 @ 1:30pm | Cornell College (IA) |
Oct 31 @ 9:00am | University of Missouri - Columbia (MO) |
NOVEMBER | |
Nov 1 @ 1:30pm | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (MN) |
Nov 19 @ 1:30pm | Saint Cloud State University (MN) |
ASVAB (Grade 11 & 12)
October 27, 7:30 – 10:30 AM @ Rogers High School
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is recommended for interested Juniors & Seniors who are considering joining the military. It is a FREE timed, multiple aptitude test developed by the Defense Department (DoD) designed to:
Measure developed abilities and predict future academic and occupational success
Determine if you are a good fit to join the service and what branch and job you can hold after basic training or boot camp
The better your ASVAB score, the broader your options
Click HERE to sign up, or stop at the RHS Guidance Office
Advanced Placement Exam Registration 2024-2025
This year’s AP Exams will be held from May 5-16, 2025 at Rogers High School. Because of an increase to the College Board’s exam fees, AP Exams will cost $64 each this year. Students must register by November 1, 2024 to avoid incurring an additional $40 late fee. (This does not include courses which meet only during the spring semester, which have a final registration date of March 1, 2025.) Students who register can cancel their exam registration before March 1, 2025. However, all canceled exams incur a $40 Unused Exam Fee.
There are two steps to AP exam registration:
Complete the first registration step by creating a College Board account online and enrolling in the correct course section using the correct join code. Most students have already completed this step with their teacher. (Complete this step by October 1, 2024.)
Complete the second registration step by paying the assigned exam fee through the School Store on Infinite Campus or by having the exam fees waived by contacting Jessica Zoubek (jessica.zoubek@isd728.org) in the office and confirming eligibility for free/reduced lunch. (Complete this step by November 1, 2024.)
Both steps must be completed for each AP exam before the deadline in order to complete registration.
Students with an IEP or 504 Plan will be contacted by their case manager to request any necessary testing accommodations. Please contact Anne Bartus (anne.bartus@isd728.org), SSD Coordinator, with any questions about accommodations.
Please email the AP Coordinator, Shane Noecker (shane.noecker@isd728.org), with questions regarding AP exams at RHS.
Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resource www.Fast-TrackerMN.org
Fast-Tracker can help you find:
Programs, Services & Provider Availability
Appointment Information
Funding and/or Insurance Information
Community Calendar, Events, FAQs & Resources
Advocates & Support Groups
Crisis Contacts & Emergency Information
The RHS Counseling Department (Counselors assigned by Grade)
Grade 9:Ms. Macken -shannon.macken@isd728.org
Grade 10(A-S):Ms. Morrison -dawn.morrison@isd728.org
Grade 11 (A-S):Ms. Bartus -anne.bartus@isd728.org
Grades 10-11-12 (T-Z):Mr. Miller -daniel.miller@isd728.org
Grade 12 (A-S):Ms. Shrestha -jacy.shrestha@isd728.org
College & Career:Ms. Fanning -lauren.handrick@isd728.org
COLLEGE & CAREER CORNER
October “Future-Planning” Tasks by Grade
Here are some resources for any college-bound student asking "What should I be doing right now?"
9th-graders
College App & Admissions Timeline: This timeline and set of resources track the college search and application process from 9th through 12th grade.
Big 5 Personality Assessment: Learn more about your strengths, challenges, and communication and learning styles.
If your counseling office uses MaiaLearning, take a look at the self-assessment options and give them a try.
If your counseling office uses Scoir, start your YouScience assessment in the app.
Build healthy routines: Prioritize sleep, healthy food choices and exercise. Stronger physical health = stronger mental health, increased focus and better decision-making skills.
10th-graders
College App & Admissions Timeline: This timeline and set of resources track the college search and application process from 9th through 12th grade.
Virtual college tours: Curious about what college is all about, but not feeling ready for an in-person visit? Have fun searching through these student-driven virtual college tours.
11th-graders
How to research schools without visiting a campus: You don’t need to step on a college campus to begin researching schools. Here are four resources that will show you how.
Going test optional: What is it? Confused about whether or not test scores matter? Here’s an overview of what you need to know.
FairTest: Looking for a comprehensive list of colleges and universities with test-optional admission policies? Here you go.
Dealing with learning differences? Researching the available support services and programs will be a critical part of your list building. Learn the differences between accommodations in high school and services offered at colleges.
12th-graders
How to Decide Whether to Apply Early Decision or Early Action: Double-check your ED/EA deadlines—some fall as early as October 15th. Note that some school-based scholarships require that you apply by the early deadline.
FAFSA: Opens December 2024 - Start filling it out to make sure to meet the deadlines set by the colleges on your list.
Resource guide for low-income students or those experiencing homelessness: Learn more about college costs, financial aid, and available services.
Supplemental essay responses: If you’re applying to schools that require additional essays beyond the main personal statement, this is a must-read..
Research scholarships: Continue to research scholarship opportunities, making special note of requirements and deadlines.
CTE Updates
Please check out the latest events in theCTE Newsletter
ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS
Athletics
Winter Sports Registrations open 10/7/24. Registrations should be submitted at least 5 days before the season starts to ensure it has been received and processed.
Winter sports practices/tryouts begin as follows:
10/21/24 - Dance Team
10/28/24 - Girls Hockey
11/11/24 - Girls Basketball, Gymnastics, Boys Hockey, Nordic Ski, Alpine Ski(Co-op with NWS, Host Park Center HS)
11/18/24 - Boys Basketball, Wrestling
12/2/24 - Boys Swim and Dive (shared with Elk River)
Sports Physical Reminder:
Sports physicals are required for students participating in sports.Sports physicals are current for 3 years from the date of exam and must be current for the entire season.Sports Physical Dates on file can be verified on Parent Portal:(Students Name, Health Tab).
Coach/Parent/Player Preseason Informational Meetings:
See:gorogersroyals.comfor meetings date, time and location.
Winter Activitiesbegin as follows: Contact Advisor more information.
One Act Play Auditions: 11/18 +11/19
Speech TBD (December)
Knowledge TBD (December)
NCAA
Prospective NCAA students and parents, if you are interested in learning more about updates to NCAA eligibility, please considerregistering for this free Webinar on Sunday November 3rd. To register, please use this link:NCAA Parent and Student Webinar
Find all RHS Athletic information at GOROGERSROYALSand Twitter@geauxroyals
Activities
England, Summer 2025
MEDIA CENTER NEWS
MISCELLANEOUS
ISD#728 FOOD SERVICE
Food Service Calendar
TECHNOLOGY
Please email Chromebook Help
Safety and Internet Filtering at Home
ISD 728 Chromebooks will continue to have filtering to help protect students against harmful and inappropriate online material.
Despite the District’s attempt to filter and provide additional protections outside of school, parents/guardians still play an important role in supervising their child's internet access and usage. Parents are encouraged to discuss rules for appropriate internet usage, and reinforce lessons of digital citizenship and safety. Please review our technology responsible useguidelinesand visitwww.isd728.org/Digital-Health-Wellnessto learn more about available parent resources.
- Visitherefor more information about what is filtered.
- VisitGoGuardian Parent Appfor information on how parents and guardians can monitor their children's Chromebook browsing activity, and choose to block sites such as YouTube.
Contact Us
RHS Main Office: 763-274-3140
rhs.mainoffice@isd728.org
RHS Attendance: 763-274-3140 x1604
ISD #728 Attendance Line: 763-241-3555
ADMINISTRATION
Jason Paurus
Principal
jason.paurus@isd728.org
763-274-3142
Ryan Johnson
Asst Principal
Last Names: A—Ham
ryan.johnson@isd728.org
763-274-3140 x1602
Jill Engquist
Asst Principal
Last Names: Han—O
jill.engquist@isd728.org
763-274-3140 x1603
Josh Stephan
Asst Principal
Last Names: P—Z
joshua.stephan@isd728.org
763-274-3140 x1784
Dan Ohlgren
Activities Director
daniel.ohlgren@isd728.org
763-274-3140 x1605
Our Mission
At Rogers High School we educate, inspireand empower through developing positive relationships, pursuing excellence, seeking diversity, and building futures.
Our 7 Core Values
We BELIEVE that...
1 | ALL people have value. |
2 | Valuing and respecting differences strengthens the individual and the community. |
3 | People thrive when they feel connected, supported and affirmed. |
4 | Everyone can learn. |
5 | Hope inspires and empowers. |
6 | Lifelong learning is essential for personal growth. |
7 | Change is an opportunity for growth. |
Attendance Corner
To report your student(s) ill, or to notify us of upcoming appointments, vacations, sporting events, or other special events, please visit your Campus Parent Portal. You can also call the Attendance Line: 763-241-3555; press 3 for Rogers; press 3 for Rogers High School.
Absences:
- Student Name
- Student Grade
- Reason and length of the absence
- Caller information
Early Release from School:
- Student Name
- Student Grade
- Time student needs to be released
- Reason for student being released
Students need to check in/out with the Attendance Administrative Assistant.
If you receive an automated call saying your student was marked absent from school or class, please checkyour Parent Portal for more details on the absence. If your student feels they were marked absent in error, please clarify it with their teacher.
For more detailed instructions, please visit our districtWEBSITE.
Quick Links
- Campus Parent Portal
- Newsletter Archive
- Lunch Menu
- Staff Directory
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Volunteer
We love our parent/guardian volunteers and have some great opportunities available. A few examples are: supervise lunches, field trip chaperone, math tutor, and provide treats for staff during conferences/staff appreciation. If you're interestedin volunteering or have any questions, please contact Quinn Stull atquinn.stull@isd728.org.