RHS March 2025

 

Spotlight on Students

RHS celebrates our PBIS Students

Determination, Respect, Positivity, Including Others, Being an Engaged Learner

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

JANUARY/FEBRUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Raelyn Turner Mehr Trynity Turner Matt Vang Wesley Yaidoo Maryam Musa 

Nathan Jacobson Nolan Lund Gabby Kornberg

 

PBIS February Students

Grade 9: 

Noah Althaus  Idell Amundson  Bringham Blair  Anton Bychynski  Emma Carroll  Abbey Corbett  Ella Cucci  Adalene Dahl Allison Diaz  Morgan Dehn  Jacob Ell

Amaiyah Farland  Addison Fisher  Taylor Hertwig   Lillian Lesnau   Trevaun Londo  Maryam Musa  Isabella Nalezny

Avery Rolland  Tavien Ryg  Larry Sydnor  Addison Thielke Halle Vaa  Jedidiah Vang Mason Wenner Olivia Winterquist

Grade 10:  

Fatima Agboola Konrad Anderson Destiny Cameron-Morgan Kendyl Dawson Mark Dyakulich Joshua Francisco Elijah Good Xyarien Jackson Hope Johnson Payton Kassulke Isabel Kiel Kalyna Lee Krrish Lor Nolan Lund Jason Lutgen Aubrey Mills Madeline Trombley Ann Winger

Grade 11:  

Avenir Belous Isabella Bradley Jeffrey Dahl Keira Devens Alpha Diallo Ki-Wook Farden Nathan Jacobson Aiden Katzmark Florence Leon Kierann Prepodnik Laya Robertson Katherine Rucker Angelica Sozoranga Llapa Kasey Wessel Ashley-Monique Yaidoo Zoie Yang

Grade 12:  

Dylan Batcheller Rheanna Gordon Taylor Jarvis Gabriella Kornberg Spring Lo Toulee Lor Giovanni Mayorga-Escobar Davon McDavid Gerald Phillips Anya Schmidt

Thank you for showing Royal Pride

 

Northwestern High School Show at North Hennepin Community College

RHS art students participated in the Northwestern High School Art Show at North Hennepin Community College in February. Twelve Area high schools submitted up to 10 works each for this exhibition. North Hennepin Community College Art Faculty selected Jasper Foley (11) to be awarded the Artistic Merit award for Rogers High School. Jasper's large scale pastel drawing entitled "Off Duty", also won the People's Choice award. Gallery visitors voted for a favorite chosen from the approximately 120 student artworks represented in the show to determine the People's Choice winner.  For more information about this show, and to view photos of the artworks installed at the gallery, you can view the link posted here: https://www.nhcc.edu/life-nhcc/performing-and-visual-arts/northwestern-high-school-art-show. Congratulations to Jasper and to all of our participating RHS artists!

Rogers High School was represented with the following student artists/works:

Christian Atuti, “Portal Vase”, Ceramics

Sophia Cundiff, "Joe", Graphite Drawing

Jasper Foley, "Off Duty", Pastel Drawing

Lola Haben, "Late Night Cram", Pen and Color Pencil Drawing

Lillia Mischke, “The Emerald Sun”, Brass (Jewelry)

Lauryn Pervenanze, "Passionately Pensive", Charcoal and Collage

Panya Phengmany, "On the Lighted Stage", Pastel Drawing

Abby Siedschlaw, “Slavonic”, Graphite Painting

Jasper Foley, "Off Duty", Pastel Drawing

Rogers High School Artistic Merit Award

2025 People's Choice Award

Lillia Mischke, “The Emerald Sun”, Brass (Jewelry)

Christian Atuti, “Portal Vase”, Ceramics

ISD 728 PREVENTION & SAFETY: RESOURCES for FAMILIES & PARENTS

Awkward Conversations: How to Responsibly Navigate High School Parties

Starting a conversation about drug use with your teens can be uncomfortable.  This can especially be true if you have a history of drug use or experimenting in the past.  You might wonder: how can I talk about the dangers of drug use without feeling like a hypocrite?

This issue, along with others, is tackled in a three-part video series released by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) called Awkward Conversations.  The videos focus on the awkward conversations parents and their kids sometimes have when talking about drug use.

In this episode of Awkward Conversations, the discussion focuses on how to responsibly navigate high school parties – a daunting reminder to parents that their child is growing up. 

Following the episode, three members of the Sherburne County Substance Use Prevention (SUP) Coalition kept the conversation going with a lively post-episode chat to share their thoughts, experiences, and expertise.

These members include:

• Deputy Roxanne Schreder – mom of 3
• Melissa Pribyl, Registered Nurse – mom of 2
• Jennifer Knapp, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – mom of 2

Throughout their discussion, they addressed several commonly asked questions, such as when should you start talking to your kids about alcohol and other drug use, how do you start the conversation, and how do you set expectations and boundaries around drug use for your kids, but also let them know it’s okay to ask for help?  A detailed list of the questions discussed is provided at the end of this email.  Their discussion wraps up with party planning tips to help with hosting a teen party or if your teen is going to a party.

When you first bring up this subject, your child might be caught off guard and reluctant to engage.  But the more you do something, the easier it gets.  We hope to help make these conversations less awkward! 

Watch the episode and post chat here: https://youtu.be/QNCtYhDJQao

Visit the SUP website for additional resources, including conversation starters and other helpful videos: www.sherburnesupcoalition.org

Throughout their discussion, they addressed the following eight questions:

1. This video captured a very real-life scenario for parents and caregivers.  What stands out to you that the parents did well?
2. Were there things the parents could have done better?
3. When should I start talking to my child about alcohol and other drug use and how do I start the conversations?
4. There’s a misconception that talking about drug use [too early] will encourage the behavior; however, there is no evidence that talking about drug use will encourage youth to use.  Can you expand more on this?
5. How do you talk to your kids about alcohol and other drugs if you did them at a young age?
6. How do you set expectations and boundaries around drug use for your kids, but also let them know it’s okay to ask for help?
7. How do you respond if you find out that they were using?
8. While the couple in the video supported each other and their decisions, how do you cope with parenting differences or for those households that have a single parent situation?

• Please visit THIS SITE which contains 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. 
• 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.
• SUP Coalition February Newsletter
• Substance Use Prevention

From the Counseling Office

Important Dates

• March 13: Class of 2025 Scholarships Apps DUE 12pm
• April 8:
  • Grade 11 Standardized Testing (ACT/ASVAB/Accuplacer)
  • Digital Day for Grades 9,10 &12
• April 15-16: MCA Reading (Grade 10)
• April 22-23: MCA Math (Grade 11)
• April 29-30: MCA Science (Grade 10)

PSEO & College Credit Opportunities

• RHS PSEO Process & Resources
• PSEO Information Meeting 2/5/25 (Video)
• PSEO Information Meeting Presentation (Slides)
• RHS College Credits Opportunities (Video) & Presentation (Slides)

Spring 2025 Testing Dates

Juniors:  FREE Test Prep!

Prepare for your April standardized test (ACT, ASVAB or Accuplacer) with these free resources:

• MCIS Test Prep (ACT & ASVAB)
• ELM: Electronic Library for Minnesota (ACT, Accuplacer, AP Advanced Placement)

Thumbs Up After School Program

The program is open for any middle through high school student at absolutely no cost! The ROGERS program will be held every Wednesday from 2:15-5:00 PM! ANY teen is welcome!

Want to sign up? Have any questions? Email info@thumbsupformentalhealth.com

Main Street Family Resource Center

• NEED HELP?  Schedule an appointment HERE
• FREE RESOURCES - Information for any family in ISD728 about resources for healthcare, food, housing, mental health support and childcare services.
• FREE SUPPORT - The Family Resource Center is a place where parents can come together, talk and learn from each other.
• FREE EDUCATION - Learn practical skills about topics from parenting to managing money.
• The Family Resource Center Information Flyer

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. Handrick -lauren.handrick@isd728.org

College & Career Corner

RHS Local Scholarship Program

Any RHS senior planning to attend a technical, community or four year college should apply for the Local Scholarships which will be available on February 21, 2025 on the RHS Scholarships Website.  Seniors will also be reminded via Schoology and Campus Messenger when the application is live.  Applications will be DUE at 12pm on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

WHERE TO SEARCH FOR OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

• Local Scholarships - RHS Local Scholarship Application (Available February 21) 
• Employers - Student & Parent
• Institutional Scholarships - look up scholarships at the colleges you are applying to
• RHS Scholarship Resources - use the scholarship search engines to find scholarships you may be eligible for.

FAFSA & FINANCIAL AID

Completing your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is one of the most important steps in your post-secondary planning. All RHS seniors who complete their FAFSA by March 13, 2025 will be entered into a drawing to win a $500 scholarship!

• FAFSA Resources - more information to help navigate the Financial Aid process
• Ready Set FAFSA! - A series of FREE virtual college and financial aid events
  • Watch a series of recorded sessions created specifically for students and families to help them prepare for the financial aid process.  

Sign up for College Visits at RHS

Students in Grades 10-12 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. 

• March 12 @ 10am - North Hennepin Community College (MN)
• March 13 @ 8:00am - Bemidji State University (MN)
• March 13 @ 10:20am - University of North Dakota (ND)
• March 27 @ 1:30pm - SJU + CSB (MN)
• April 9 @ 1:30pm - University of St. Thomas (MN)
• April 24 @ 1:30pm - University of Wisconsin - Stout (WI)

Athletics and Activities

Good Luck to the Boys Hockey team at the State Tournament.

Good Luck to Spencer Damman and the Boys Swim Team at the State Meet.

Spring Sports

Spring Sports Registration is open: 

Registrations should be submitted at least 7 days prior to the sport start date to ensure it is received and processed.

Spring Sport Starting dates are:

3/10/25 - Softball and Track and Field

3/17/25 - Baseball, Boys and Girls Golf, Boys Volleyball

3/24/25 - Boys Tennis

3/31/25 - Boys and Girls Lacrosse

4/7 - Trap

Cheerleading: 

Fall Sideline Cheerleading:

Open Gyms: March 4th, 6th, 11th, and 13th

Informational Meeting: March 10th.

Tryouts: March 24th, 25th, 27th.

Spring Sports Preseason Informational Meetings:

 All meetings have happened, contact coach for information.

Sport Specific Questions: 

Contact Head Coach -  Athletics and Activities  

Reminder for Away Events/Games

• Most schools event/game ticket sales will be online only, ticket sales information is typically on the away schools website.
• Many schools will only allow students from the schools participating in the game to attend the game and require a Student ID to enter. Students should have their Student ID with them or be able to pull up their Student ID on their phone when attending a school event/game.
• Many schools require middle school students to be accompanied by an adult for the entire time they are at the event/game.