RHS January 2026

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.

• Crisis Resources

• SUP Coalition December Newsletter
• Substance Use Prevention
• Resources for Parents

Spotlight on Students

ROYAL PRIDE STUDENTS 

The following students received a positive behavior referral for demonstrating Positivity, Respect, Inclusiveness, Determination and being Engaged:

9th Grade

Baylee Belleson, Tenzin Bhuti, Mason Bohlin, Austin Carlson, Hamda Dadow, Taylor Dickrell, Brayden Elker, Jamison Engel, Golden Freeman, Cooper Gorder, Charles Haben, Evira Halachova, Olivia Hanson, Caitlyn Herrmann, Landon Hill, Kylie Hiltner, Jonathan Hogan, Mason Holden, Charlotte Holland, Emsley Hult, Elizabeth Johnson, Kaleb Johnson, Ellie Karels, Chloe Keyes, Jett Lonsky, Aubrey Marohn, Chase McCarty, Kieran McGarrity, Amelia Meether, Hugo Michael, Molly Mundt, Maxwell Nehring, Diana Nikitchuk, Abigail Ohme, Yaqub Omar, Elizabeth Pham, Anna Ray, Matias Sanchez Vega, Alex Shoberg, Hala Sirattanatray, Ella Souli, Axel Telander, Mena Thao, Tsimuaj Thao, Xiong Thao, Dimitri Vue, Annette Waldoch, Ivy Welter, Adrian Williams, Kane Zacher

10th Grade

Kamiila Abdihashi, Salman Abdillahi, Maxwell Bruers, Christopher Gilbertson, Jacoby Hutt, Kebbeh Jabain, Landon Kuklock, Lucas Weverka, Benjamin Whiteford, Presley Williams, 

11th Grade

Fatima Agboola, Melchizedek Akinpelu, Konrad Anderson, Eliza Cespedes, Princeton Chak, Hudson Colby, Gabrielle Daye-Nosakhare, Aiden Deschene, Leah DeVries, Aden Diallo, Logan Fiereck, Alexander Fuentes Lopez, Ella Fuller, Madeline Glover, Andrew Hanson, Rachela Johnson, Leo Krekelberg, Olivia LaTart, Aryana Legato, Maena Lo, Isabella Lor, Jameson McLean, Marley Meyer,  Avery Mitlyng, Asha Onkoba, Emerson Pakter, Panya Phengmany, Jerid Robinson, Jutee Sarsih, Ayelen Soto Adolfo, Connor Strand, Jackson Strickland, Paige Sullivan, Denzel Tanyifor, Danica Vang

12th Grade

Greg Amundson, Clare Austin, Brynne Bischoff, Shane Dorholt, Mason Entsminger, Jasper Foley, Kirra Harmon, Lyla Hoglund, Loralei Ibeling, Asi-Bonob Oqua, Lauryn Pervenanze, Taylor Rausch, Ella Schreiner, Mohamed Sharif, Abigail Siedschlaw, Brynn Smith, Victoriya Sokhareva, Brianna Suggs

From the Counseling Office

Important Dates

• 1/16/26 - Last Day of 1st Semester
• 1/20/26 - Building Futures Night (for incoming 9th graders)
• 1/21/26 - Registration Opens for 9-11th graders
• 1/27/26 - Mock Interview Day for 10th Grade (English 10 Summative)
• 1/30/26 - Registration Closes
• 2/11/26 - PSEO & College Credits Information Meeting (for interested students + parents/guardians)
• 2/4/26 -  Construct Tomorrow Fieldtrip (for interested students)
• 2/25/26 - Bite of Reality Event for 9th Graders (English 9 Activity)
• 3/24/26 - ACT for Juniors (Class of 2027) & PreACT for Sophomores (Class of 2028)
• 3/24/26 - Digital Day for Freshman (Class of 2029) and Seniors (Class of 2026)

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The RHS Counseling Department (Counselors assigned by Grade)

Grade 9: Ms. Shrestha - jacy.shrestha@isd728.org 

Grade 10: Ms. Macken - shannon.macken@isd728.org

Grade 11 (A-L): Ms. Morrison - dawn.morrison@isd728.org

Grade 11 (M-Z): Mr. Miller - daniel.miller@isd728.org

Grade 12: Ms. Bartus - anne.bartus@isd728.org

College & Career: Ms. Handrick - lauren.handrick@isd728.org

As first semester comes to an end, please note:

• Double check your 2nd semester schedule to make sure it is accurate
• Acceptable reasons for schedule changes:
  • Medical
  • Inappropriate placement
  • Teacher recommendation
• Online classes are full for the second semester and have a waitlist. 
• Check Schoology & Campus for updated grades on 1/21/26.

2026/2027 COURSE REGISTRATION

Registration for the 2026/2027 school year will open on January 21, 2026. Counselors will work with current 9th, 10th and 11th graders to help them register for their classes. We will be in classrooms during the first few weeks of 2nd semester to go over registration information. Students are expected to enter their courses into Campus by the deadline of Friday, January 30th at 2:30pm.

Unlock Your Student’s Future: College Credit Opportunities

We are excited to share that our high school continues to expand the ways students can get a head start on their higher education. Whether your student is looking to challenge themselves academically or save on future tuition costs, we offer four distinct pathways to earn college credit right now.

Four Pathways to College Credit

• Advanced Placement (AP): Students take college-level coursework at our school and can earn credit by scoring well on national exams in the spring. We currently offer 19 different AP subjects. (See chart below for offerings)
• Articulated College Credit (ACC): This pathway allows students in specific career and technical courses to earn credits that are accepted at many community and technical colleges.
• College In Schools (CIS) also known as Concurrent Enrollment: Students take college-level courses taught by our own qualified high school instructors. These credits appear on a permanent college transcript upon successful completion of the class. This year we have added 9 new CIS courses. (See chart below for expanded CIS offerings)
• Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO): This program allows 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students to take courses—either full- or part-time—at a participating college or university.
  • Mandatory PSEO Meeting If your child is interested in choosing the PSEO option, please note that there is a mandatory informational meeting required for enrollment.

• Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 
• Time: 7:15 AM
• Location: Rogers High School 

CONSTRUCT TOMORROW FIELD TRIP

Students interested in learning about careers in the construction trades are invited to sign up to attend this field trip on Tuesday, February 24.  Pick up a permission slip in the RHS Counseling Office.  Limited spots available; first come, first serve.

MCIS Test Prep - Self Paced & Free 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.

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WHERE TO SEARCH FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

• Local Scholarships - RHS Local Scholarship Application (Coming February 2026) 
• 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.

 

FIRST!	Create your Student & Parent FSA ID Need Social Security Number Unique email address (not @isd728.org)
NEXT!	FAFSA 2026-27 Application Opens Need 2024 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, regardless of need.
(Before) MARCH 12, 2026	COMPLETE FAFSA, WIN $500! All RHS Seniors who complete their FAFSA application by 3/12/26 will be interested 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. 2026)

• FAFSA Resources - more information to help navigate the Financial Aid process

 

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COLLEGE PLANNING SERIES

January 20 - February 24

Need help understanding college credits and the financial aid process for college? Attend free virtual sessions for high school students and families offered by a collaborative of financial aid experts starting January 20. 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  bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries. Contact myang@ecmc.org with any questions. 

• January 20: Earn College Credit in High School
• February 3: Scholarships 101
• February 10: FAFSA 101
• February 17: Understand Your Financial Aid Offer
• February 24: Understanding Transfer Credit
• April 21: Key Conversations Before College Begins

 

Special Education

Please be sure to visit our website to see all information regarding Special Services.

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Athletics and Activities

Athletics

Rogers boys hockey will be taking part in the Premium Varsity Day of Hockey Day MN 2026. The Premium Varsity Day is Saturday 1/17/26, Rogers vs Wayzata at 4:00 at the Hockey Day MN United Heroes League outside rink in Hastings. Also available on livestreams on Strib Varsity. Link to Rogers vs Wayzata game:  https://varsity.startribune.com/sports/boys-hockey/game/44632022

Full Hockey Day MN Schedule:

Spring Sports and Activities are just around the corner:

Spring online registrations open February 9th.

See Link for Spring Sports/Activities starting dates and Parent/Player/Coach preseason informational meetings.

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: rhs.activities@isd728.org or bring to the RHS Activities Office.

MSHSL physical form is available on our website

Find more RHS Athletic information on our website under Activities and Athletics and Twitter @geauxroyals 

 For sport specific information, please contact the head coach.

 Head Coaches Contact Information

 LINK to GOFAN for tickets.