RHS May 2025

 

Happy Spring, RHS Families!  We hope that you enjoy these last few weeks of school!

Spotlight on Students

RHS celebrates our PBIS Students

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

 

PBIS April Students

Grade 9: 

Isabella Argenziano, Acadia Bargiel, Riley Bjork, Kaylee Brown, Rachel Brown, Haylee Cook, Alima Dibba, Ethan Eichers, Molly Esler, Oliva Fuller, Myah Grassman, Graham Greseth, Simon Ibeling, Ava Jackson, Bruce Lo, Landon Kuklock, Leah Mascio, Landon Medin, Samantha Mundt, Nova Patrick, Brinley Risbrudt, Avery Rolland, Amber Schaefer, Adrianna Sollom, Noah Steck, Emmelene Stone, Elliot Tilstra, Adelyn Utes, Naomi Vue, Kayla Warner, Vivian Yang

Grade 10:  

Avery Earsom, Colton Glashan, Devan Johnson, Jackson Milless, Rory Nelson, Joseph Tchinang Wandji

Grade 11:  

Finley Alt, Greg Amundson, Melissa Bauer, Turner Coppersmith, Easton Donahue, Rachel Gerberding, Julia Gray, Eliana Haggerty, Kavarei Hutchins, Adam Johnson, Reese Jones, Katelyn Keyes, Gabriella Kutzner, Dalyla Lo, Ethan McCarty, Jocelyn Millage, Andrew Oldenburg Blairys Orock, Nicholas Redick, Adrian Reyes-Arrivillaga, Gabrielle Ritter, Emilee Sayler, Aiden Stevenson, Donovan Thomas, George Tudosie, Julie Witters

Grade 12:

Dionis Mejia

Thank you for showing Royal Pride

Rogers High School Art Students Excel at the Minnesota State High School League 4AA/5AA Visual Art Competition

Rogers High School students had great success at the MSHSL 4AA/5AA Visual Art Contest. This competition featured an exhibition of more that 250 artworks from section 4AA/5AA area high schools. Each participating high school is able to submit up to 18 artworks in various media categories. The 3 levels of awards in this competition start with an Achievement Award, then the Excellent Rating, then the Superior Rating. All of the Rogers High School participants received rating awards of excellent or superior! The artworks are on display at the Perpich Center for the Arts through Saturday, April 26. 

The Spotlight on the Arts Award is an additional juror’s choice award. Each Judge for this competition chose one favorite artwork from the many section 4AA/5AA entries. Junior Addie Dunn (Superior Rating) received this high honor for her computer based artwork “Floral Enthrall.” Addie will participate in the statewide Spotlight on the Arts exhibition at the Perpich Center for the Arts on May 10. Congratulations to all of these RHS student artists!

The following RHS students achieved a rating of Excellent: 

• Eliza Boyer (12), Letting Go (with Soft Teal Tones), Ceramics

• Kiera Coller (11), Well That Just Happened, Ceramics

• Amelia Dietrich (10), The Swirl of the Sea, Jewelry

• Avery Dorion (11), Nature's Symphony, Charcoal Drawing

• Alyssa Melberg (10), Clowning Around, Acrylic Painting

• Abigail Sideschlaw (11), Not for Airs and Graces, Oil Painting

RHS students listed below achieved a rating of Superior: 

• Victoria Ajibesin (10), The Life in Death, Charcoal Drawing

• Bethany Brehmer (11), Muffins, Acrylic Painting

• Sydney Cole (9), My Brother, Charcoal Drawing

• Addie Dunn (11), Floral Enthral, Computer Based Art

• Jasper Foley (10), Χαῖρε Διόνυσε (Ch-eye-reh dee-OH-ny-sos), Hail Dionysus, Gouache Painting

• Lola Haben, Everyone Else Can Do It, Why Can’t You?, Pastel Drawing

• Lauryn Pervenanze (11), Sweet Deception, Pastel Drawing

• Morgan Peterson (11), Gold in the Air, Acrylic Painting

• Gabriella Robinson (10), Play, Pastel Drawing

• Aiden Stevenson (11), Effortlessly Timeworn, Jewelry

• Hailey St. Martin (10), Selfie!, Acrylic Painting

Slideshow of RHS Entries for the MSHSL Visual Art Competition

Video of RHS Artworks Installed at Perpich Center for the Arts Gallery Space

Addie Dunn (11), Floral Enthrall, Computer Based Art

Superior Award, Spotlight on the Arts Award

Victoria Ajibesin, The Life in Death, Charcoal Drawing

Superior Award

Lauryn Pervenanze (11), Sweet Deception, Pastel Drawing

Superior Award

ISD 728 PREVENTION & SAFETY: RESOURCES for FAMILIES & PARENTS

• 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 April Newsletter
• Substance Use Prevention

From the Counseling Office

Important Dates

May 3: Construction & Trades Career Fair @ ERX Motor Park

May 5-16:  AP Testing

May 12:  Senior Scholarship Night @ RHS PAC (invite only)

May 13:  Senior Decision Day

May 21:  Junior Post-Secondary Panel (in World History classes)

June 2:  Last Day for Seniors

June 4:  Graduation Rehearsal & Senior Breakfast @ RHS Commons & Fieldhouse

June 4:  RHS Graduation Ceremony, 7pm @ RHS Fieldhouse

June 5:  Last Day for Grades 9-11

June 12-27:  Summer School (in-person @ RHS)

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PSEO & College Credit Opportunities

Reminder that May 30 is the deadline to notify your counselor if you/your student intends to enroll in PSEO for Fall 2025. 

Access PSEO resources here:  

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

Summer School @ RHS

June 12-27 (no school June 19)

• Summer School is IN-PERSON, no transportation provided
• Students have the opportunity to make-up a maximum of 3 credits in summer school
• Summer School is for students who have failed a graduation requirement, not for students who are looking to get ahead in credits.
• ISD 728 High School Graduation Requirements
• Counselors will meet with students to enroll students and connect with parents/guardians about the plan. Please reach out with questions.  

Construction & Trades Career Fair

Saturday, May 3, 2025 @ ERX Motor Park, Elk River

Come learn about opportunities in the construction industry.  The event is FREE - all are welcome, no registration required!  May include by not limited to:  Laborers ◇ Operators ◇ Estimators ◇ Project Manager ◇ Truck Drivers ◇ Welders ◇ Electricians ◇ Diesel Mechanics ◇ Sheet Metal Workers ◇ Lineman ◇ Utility Construction

Scrubs Camp 2025

@ Anoka Technical College

Students will participate in a variety of hands-on activities in the health care and medical field.  Students spend 2 days at Anoka Tech and the third day is a field trip to industry partner sites.  

• Grades: 9-12
• Dates: June 24-26, 9:00am-3:00pm (Other dates available at different sites)
• Cost: $150 *Scholarships Available

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

SCHOLARSHIPS

While the RHS Local Scholarship Application is now closed, seniors are still encouraged to apply for other outside scholarships.  Check out the RHS Scholarship Website for a list of scholarships to continue your search!

FAFSA - It’s not too late to apply!

Completing your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is one of the most important steps in your post-secondary planning. 

If you have questions about the FAFSA or need assistance with your application, please schedule a meeting with Ms. Handrick.  Schedule a Meeting

OUTSIDE COLLEGE & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Click to go to:

• CAREER PROGRAMS
• COLLEGE FAIRS & EVENTS
• SUMMER PROGRAMS

May “Future-Planning” Tasks by Grade

Here are some resources for any college-bound student asking "What should I be doing right now?"

9th-graders

• Values Exercise (video): If you haven’t already, identify your core values with this simple exercise. What did you learn about yourself?
• Uplevel your study skills: This is a good time to review what worked and what didn’t this year, and set some intentions moving forward.

10th-graders

• Build an awesome summer reading list, starting with some picks from this list of titles that college freshmen are reading.  
• Values Exercise (video): Identifying your core values now can help guide your major and career exploration. And it only takes 5 minutes.
• Tips for Planning a College Visit: Make a commitment to visit one local college between now and the end of the school year. Learning about different types of schools will help you figure out which schools you want to spend time researching.

11th-graders

• Ask teacher(s) for letters of recommendation you’ll need in the fall: Many teachers cap the number of letters they’ll write, so it’s good to make the ask early. They may write your letter this summer while your work and contributions to the classroom are fresh in their mind.  
• How to Create a College List (with tracking spreadsheet): Keep making progress. Make sure you’re excited about all the schools on your list, not just the reaches. Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be is a great read.
• Free test prep:- If you’re planning to test in late summer into the fall, take advantage of these resources:
  • MCIS Test Prep (ACT & ASVAB)
  • eLm: Learning Express Hub (ACT, Accuplacer, AP Advanced Placement)
  • How to Improve Your ACT Score by 2 Points in 20 Minutes
• How to Write a College Essay: Wondering how to get started on your college essays this summer? Read this step-by-step guide, which walks you through the process. 
• 5 Resources and Tips for Getting Scholarships and Financial Aid: These are a great set of tips and resources as you begin your scholarship search. Use this template to keep track of opportunities that might be a good fit.

12th-graders

• Values Exercise (video): This 5-minute video could help you figure out what to do this summer.
• Keep searching for scholarships.

 

Athletics and Activities

Athletics

Planning ahead - Fall Sports 2025-2026 

Registration 

Online registrations will open Monday, July 7, 2025.

Start Dates 

All fall sports practices and tryouts begin Monday, August 11, 2025.

Sports physicals 

All students participating in sports need a sports physical on file with the school.

Updated sports physicals are required every 3 years.

Sports physical on file can be verified on the parent portal (students name, health tab).

Submit a PDF of your sports physicals to:  joann.gellerman@isd728.org or bring to the RHS Activities Office.

MSHSL physical form is available on gorogersroyals.com (More Tab).

Preseason Informational Meetings 

Coach/Parent/Player Informational Meetings: See gorogersroyals.com for sport specific meeting Date/Time/Location.

Sport Specific Questions

Contact Head Coach: See Link for Contact information.

Activities Office Summer Hours

June 9th  -  August 1st : Closed

August 4th - August 29th:Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 3:00pm, Friday - Closed

September 3rd: Monday - Friday 7:00 - 3:00 (Student Contact Days)

Find all RHS Athletic information at GOROGERSROYALS and Twitter @geauxroyals 

Activities

ISD Community Education