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RHS December 2024

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Announcements

Upcoming Dates

  • 12/6 - No School, Staff Development Day
  • 12/9 - Choir Concert, 7pm-8:30pm
  • 12/23 - 1/1 - No School, Winter Break
  • 1/17 - End of Semester (school in session)
  • 1/20 - No School, MLK Jr. Day
  • 1/21 - No School, Teacher Workshop
  • 2/3 - Digital Day, No In Person Classes
  • Please check the RHS Calendar for all the details 

Digital Day - No In Person Classes on February 3, 2025

  • We are excited to announce that Rogers High School will host the 2025 Northwest Suburban Conference (NWSC) Music Festival on Sunday, February 2nd, and Monday, February 3rd. This prestigious event will showcase our conference's talented music students and provide them with a remarkable opportunity to excel in music performance, engage in meaningful listening experiences, and celebrate their artistic achievements alongside fellow student musicians.
  • **Important Note:** In order to accommodate the festival and ensure a smooth experience for all participants, Monday, February 3rd, will be designated as a digital learning day for all students at RHS. Our school will serve as a central hub for festival activities, necessitating this adjustment.
  • On Sunday, February 2nd, guest conductors will lead the All-Conference band, choir, and orchestra ensembles. Following an intensive day of rehearsals, these ensembles will present a Grand Finale Concert on Sunday evening in the RHS Fieldhouse. The Northwest Suburban Conference Music Festival has a proud legacy of featuring distinguished musicians and music educators, and we are thrilled to welcome nationally recognized conductors who will guide our students and provide invaluable feedback.
  • Further details regarding the logistics of the digital learning day will be shared as we approach the event. Teachers will be available on-site to support students with their digital learning activities and supervise the music festival during this time.
  • We look forward to hosting this incredible event and are confident that it will inspire our students and community. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

DECA

  • 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!

Sheds for Sale!

Out of Storage Space? Let the RHS Construction students help you!

  • The RHS Construction program is building sheds for sale.  Our sheds come in two sizes: 10’ wide x 12’ deep OR 10’ wide x 16’ deep and walls are 8’ high to give you ample storage space.  Each shed built will include a 6' x 7' white roll-up metal garage door, architectural roof shingles, textured LP Smartboard Siding® & Trim that will allow you to paint any color you choose. The soffit and fascia will be built from aluminum products. Window options are available. This means you have ample light and a door large enough for your riding lawnmower, patio furniture, and other seasonal items.  
  • New shed construction will begin in late January/early February 2025 at the start of our Construction course. 
  • If you are interested in a shed, please contact us at RHS for more information. Please email Dirk Udee, RHS Construction Instructor, at Dirk.Udee@ISD728.org.
  • Space is limited to one shed. First come, first served. The cost is dependent upon current market conditions and transportation of the complete shed to your location is not included in the price. There is no charge for labor as this is a student project.

Thank you for supporting the RHS Construction program and our RHS Construction Students!

Class of 2025 News

  • Class of 2025 All Night Grad Party planning is underway! ANGP takes place following the RHS Graduation ceremony and is an exclusive celebration for the RHS class of 2025! Volunteer parents from all grades are needed to help plan fundraisers and the event itself so we can give our graduates an unforgettable, safe, sober, and FUN grad night party. Parents must opt into our email list to get updates on the party, fundraising, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Visit www.rhsgradparty.com to sign up for emails and complete our volunteer form to let us know how you can help! If you have any questions, please email us at rogersangp@gmail.com
  • Please visit our WEBSITE for all information about Graduation

National Honor Society

  • Rogers NHS would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to students, families, and staff for your incredible generosity during our recent sock drive. Together, we collected an amazing 432 pairs of socks, totaling 43 pounds, which have been donated to CROSS Services in Rogers to help those in need.
  • Your kindness and support demonstrate the power of community and the positive impact we can make together. Thank you for helping us keep our neighbors warm this season!

Thank you

Thank you to 10K Lettering- they donated shirts and hats for demonstrating Royal PRIDE this year.  We appreciate you!

Yearbook

Spotlight on Students

 

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.
  • Substance Use Prevention
 

Attendance

Notify us that your student(s) is ill,student(s) upcoming: Appointments, vacations, sporting events, or other special events

  • 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. Please include the following:
    • Student Name
    • Student Grade
    • Reason for absence/release
    • Time of release/Length of Absence
    • Caller information
  • Students arriving late should scan into the office in order to have their attendance updated

If you receive an automated call saying your student was marked absent from school or class, please check your 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 information on attendance, please visit our WEBSITE

From the Health Office

  • Health Office (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)

If your student becomes ill at school

  • If your student is reaching out to you to go home, please have them go to the Health Office

  • All students going home ill during the school day need to be seen in Health Office in order for their absence to be excused

  • Health Services staff will need to speak to a parent prior to the student being checked-out of school

Notify us of: Surgery/Significant Injuries

  • Medical Notes are needed for students that have surgery/significant injuries that impact their ability to attend school or when accommodations are needed

  • Student's should check-in with the Health Office upon their return to school after surgery/significant injury

For more detailed instructions, please visit our District Website

From the Counseling Office

Important Dates

  • 12/1/24 - FAFSA Application Opens
  • 12/20/24 - 2025/2026 Course Registration DUE (for current 9th-11th graders)
  • 2/5/25 - PSEO Information Meeting

2025-2026 Course Registration

Registration for the 2025/2026 school year is starting!  Counselors will work with current 9th, 10th and 11th graders to help them choose their classes.  We will be in classrooms during the first three weeks of December to go over registration information.  Students are expected to enter their courses into Campus by the deadline of Friday, December 20th at 2:30pm.

  • You can access your student’s unofficial transcript by signing into your Parent Portal, and selecting Documents. 

  • Please click HERE for further information on registration (updates coming soon) 

“BE A TEACHER, CHANGE THE WORLD” (daytime field trip w/transportation)

  • Friday, January 10, 2025, 9:00-1:30 pm
  • RHS students who are interested in a teaching career are invited to attend this gathering where they will learn about the teaching profession  as well as practical pathways to become a teacher through engaging activities at Anoka Ramsey Community College.  A free lunch will be provided to attendees.
  • **Registration Required:  Interested students must pick up a paper PERMISSION FORM in the RHS Counseling Office and return a signed form by December 13, 2024 in order to attend.  

Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows 11th and 12th (10th only one technical class) grade students to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college-level courses at eligible postsecondary institution in Minnesota. Most PSEO courses are offered on the campus of the postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. Each participating college or university sets its own requirements for enrollment into the PSEO course.  

PSEO Student Eligibility

Students in 11th and 12th grade may take PSEO courses on a full or part-time basis; 10th grade students may take one career/technical PSEO course.  If they earn at least a grade of a C in that class, they may take additional PSEO courses.  

Tuition and Fees

There is no charge to PSEO students for tuition, books or fees for items that are required to participate in a course.  If public school students do not notify the enrolling district of their intent to enroll in PSEO by May 30 (for fall semester) or October 30 (for spring semester), the family may be responsible for the postsecondary tuition expense.

Registration Instructions

Students who are considering PSEO for next school year (2025/2026) should still be registered as a full-time RHS student until they meet with their counselor to adjust their schedule.  Our high school registration process happens in December, while PSEO applications do not open until February.  

For current information about the PSEO program, including an updated list of participating colleges and their requirements visit the Minnesota Department of Education's Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) webpage.

The RHS Counseling Department (Counselors assigned by Grade)

College & Career Corner

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

  • Dec 2 @ 10:20am - Lake Superior College (MN)
  • Dec 10 @ 1:30pm - The College of St. Scholastica (MN)

FREE Test Prep Materials on MCIS

  • All ISD728 students can access FREE ACT practice tests and study materials through their MCIS account, which they can access via my.isd728.org/p/portal. Once logged into the MCIS website, on the top green bar, select ACT Practice Test or ACT Online Course. 

FAFSA & Financial Aid

1. Create your Student & Parent FSA ID

  • Need Social Security Number

  • Unique email address

  • Takes 48 hours to verify before completing FAFSA

2. Complete FAFSA 2025-26 Application

  • Will need 2023 Federal Tax Return

  • Can send to up to 20 colleges/universities

  • Will generate SAI (Student Aid Index) which colleges use to determine financial need

  • ALL students who complete the FAFSA are eligible for Direct Federal Loans.

3. WIN $500!

  • All RHS Seniors who complete their FAFSA application by 3/13/25 will be entered in a drawing to win a $500 scholarship!

  • *Students are entered in the drawing by indicating their FAFSA completion on the RHS Scholarship Application (Feb. 2025)

  • 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.  

Scholarships

  • Local Scholarships - RHS Local Scholarship Application (Coming February 2025)
  • 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

Athletics and Activies

Good luck to all players as they begin their winter Season!

Winter Student Passes

The student passes can be purchased on the RHS GoFan ticketing website. The passes are $10.00 and valid for regular season home games for Boys/Girls Basketball, Gymnastics, Wrestling.

Tip: It works best if the pass is purchased using the students phone, the pass is then available on the students phone.

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.

CTE Updates

Technology

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Safety & 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 use guidelines and visit www.isd728.org/Digital-Health-Wellness to learn more about available parent resources.

  • Visit here for more information about what is filtered.  
  • Visit GoGuardian Parent App for information on how parents and guardians can monitor their children's Chromebook browsing activity, and choose to block sites such as YouTube.

Food Service

Our Mission & Core Values

At Rogers High School we educate, inspire and empower through developing positive relationships, pursuing excellence, seeking diversity, and building futures.

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.

 

Quick Links

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