RHS March 2026
Announcements
Upcoming Dates
- 3/10/26: RHS Conferences, 4pm-6:30pm - School in Session
- 3/12/26: RHS Conferences, 4pm-6:30pm - School in Session
- 3/12/26: RHS Band Concert, 7pm-9pm
- 3/13/26: RHS No School, Staff Development Day
- 3/24/26: RHS Virtual Day, grades 9, 10(for those not taking pre ACT) and 12
- 3/24/26: RHS ACT Day, 11Th grade
- 3/24/26: RHS Pre ACT, 10th grade
- 3/30/26: RHS No School, Teacher Workshop
- 3/31/26 - 4/3/26: RHS No School, Spring Break
- Please check the RHS Calendar for all the details
- 2026 - 2027 Calendar
Conferences
Conferences are scheduled next week for the following dates and times:
- Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 4:00-6:30 pm
- Thursday, March 12, 2026, 4:00-6:30 pm
Conferences will be held in person and are on a walk-in, first-come, first-seen basis. If you are unable to attend, please email the classroom teacher to arrange a virtual conference.
We appreciate your partnership as we continue to work together to support our students in building positive relationships, pursuing excellence, seeking diversity, and building futures.
As a reminder, you can view your child's grades, attendance, and teacher contact information on Parent Portal. Additionally, you can set up push notifications for when your child is tardy, absent, has missing assignments, or receives a grade below a set threshold.
Attendance Reminders
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. Students that are leaving for appointments during the day will not receive a pass, it will be updated in their attendance.
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. If choosing to remain on campus, they need to remain in the Media Center
For more information on how to use Parent Portal, please visit our district website, under Parent Portal
Drop Off/Pick Up and Parking Reminders
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Drop off/Pick up- Please remember to pull all of the way up to the end of the circle when dropping off/picking up to ensure the safety of our students.
Rogers 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!
2026 Junior and Senior Prom
Prom 2026 is just around the corner. Join us on May 2nd at the Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center for an unforgettable evening from 7:00–11:00 PM. Doors will open at 6:30 PM.
Dinner will be on your own prior to the event, but we will be serving a variety of hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and refreshments throughout the night.
All juniors and seniors are invited to attend and may bring one guest. Guests must be at least a sophomore in high school and no older than 20 years old.
*Tickets will be available for purchase through Go Fan soon. Don’t miss this special night—mark your calendars and start planning.
*Reminder that all overdue fees must be paid in order to purchase Prom tickets.
Class of 2026 News
Important Information for the Class of 2026 can be found HERE
Stay informed and sign up for our Senior Class Newsletter:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/
SENIOR PARENTS:
https://www.rhsgradparty.com/
SENIOR STUDENTS:
https://www.rhsgradparty.com/
Like & Follow us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/
ISD 728 Cultural Night
Yearbooks
Buy your YEARBOOK now! Don't miss out on this year's memories!
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.
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Crisis Resources
- SUP Coalition February Issue
- Substance Use Prevention
- Resources for Parents
Spotlight on Students
RHS Art Students Compete at the 2026 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Regional Competition
Rogers High School art students participated in the 2026 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Competition and were recognized with 29 regional awards! The Scholastic Art Awards program is the nation's oldest and most prestigious student arts competition, running annually for 100 plus years, since 1923. Recognition in this program is an honor that speaks to the commitment these students have made to excellence in the arts.
The following Rogers High School entries achieved the Honorable Mention Award in this year's regional competition:
Bethany Brehmer (12), “Muffins”, Acrylic Painting
Bethany Brehmer (12), “Waverly”, Acrylic Painting
Sydney Cole (10), “Pollinator”, Pastel Drawing
Sydney Cole (10), “Catch of the Day”, Charcoal Drawing
Jaden Dombrowski (12), “Codependence”, Jewelry
Hannah Ellwein (9), “The Crown of Confidence”, Jewelry
Lucy Gilmore (12), Going to the Sun Road”, Acrylic Painting
Lily Grubbs (10), “Peach Rings”, Charcoal Drawing
Adison Hines (11), “Lily Pond Monet”, Pastel Drawing
Ellinor Johnson (12), “Hands, Hearts and Havesacks”, Charcoal Drawing
Finn Larson (9), “Charcoal Skull”, Charcoal Drawing
Ben Littana (11), “Draft Day”, Color Pencil Drawing
Lauren Mettling (12), “Sasha”, Acrylic Painting
Lauren Pervenanze (12), “Cat’s Eye”, Charcoal Drawing
Hailey St. Martin (11), “In Another Life”, Acrylic Painting
Addison Thielke (11), “Abstract Green Gem”, Jewelry
Noemi Thyne (11), “Busy Season”, Charcoal Drawing
Gretchen Woell (9), “The Wooden Body”, Charcoal Drawing
Ayden Vang (10), “Him to Her”, Color Pencil Drawing
2026 Silver Key Award Winners:
Sophia Bowers (12), “Chicken Wing”, Pastel Drawing
Bethany Brehmer (12), “Expression”, Pastel Drawing
Sydney Cole (10), “My Brother”, Graphite Drawing
Avery Dorian (12), “Evan”, Charcoal Drawing
Jordyn Harvey (10), “Pick Up the Pen”, Digital Art
Alizandra Hernandez (9), “Welcome to the Real World”, Acrylic Painting
Ellinor Johnson (12), “SS Federal Dart” Pastel Drawing
Lauryn Pervenanze (11), “Eye Contact”, Pastel Drawing
2026 Gold Key Award Winners:
Jasper Foley (12), “Swimming Thoughts”, Acrylic Painting
Alizandra Hernandez (9), “Three Seasons”, Watercolor Painting
Gold Key Award winning entries advance to the National Competition. Results for the National Awards will be announced on March 25. Congratulations to all of our RHS student artist participants!
ROYAL PRIDE STUDENTS
The following students received a positive behavior referral for demonstrating Positivity, Respect, Inclusiveness, Determination and being Engaged:
9th Grade
Trinity Arnold, Brenna Baynes, Cole Bliven, Daryn Evenson, Sena Fitzke, Ethan Haggerty, Jonathan Hogan, William Hulett, Daniel Kastner, Safi Mahammed, Rhett Oswald, Morgan Pakter, Lainie Schlechter, Alex Shoberg, Piper Smith, Elliot Vigesaa
10th Grade
Tristan Kennedy, Landon Rodrigue, Danika Scheer, Alyssa Suggs, Jillian Wolfe
11th Grade
Ayden Chang, Jaida Danielson, Amelia Dietrich, Brayden Fuller, Valiant Gee, Ryder Iverson, Tegan Jesser, Beau Julilus, Leo Krekelberg, Noah Maller, Madalyn Matthies, Katherin Rocque, Hadley Ryan, Jayden Uhlin, Daizy Vang, Belle Yang
12th Grade
Rosalyn Barry, Larry Campbell, Jackson Maage, Keila Martinez Lopez, Ethan McCarty, Diana Mendiuk, Christian Morgando, Alan Nava, Keiarre Walker
Hush and Drama Clubs present their school and community projects to promote change, positive mental health and chemical/vaping prevention. Presenting were: Ann Winger and Katelyn Keyes of Drama Club, and Trinity Turner, Charlotte Vue, Victoria Truong, Coral Yang, Jadyn Etim and Taydem Barney
Deca Conference
86 students from Rogers participated in the annual Minnesota DECA State Career Development Conference in Minneapolis, MN, March 1- 3, 2026.
During the school year, 7,000 Minnesota DECA members take part in the organization's competitive events program, allowing them to compete in over 70 events focused in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, marketing and other related fields. The competitions are designed to simulate real life business scenarios and test students’ academic understanding and skills development. After qualifying earlier this year, district winners put their talents to the test during the State Career Development Conference.
Students receiving state recognition include:
Taylor Bailey – Career Development Project – 3rd
Marissa Bentley – Business Solutions Project – 3rd
Gabriella Boman – Sales Demonstration - Soft Lines – 2nd
Gabriella Boman – Sales Project – 2nd
Jennifer Christansen – Sales Demonstration - General/Home Service Lines – 1st Alexis Derichs – Career Development Project – 3rd
Ashlyn Dickrell – School Based Enterprise - Retail – 2nd
Megan Doran – Community Giving Project – 3rd
Teegan Dubbledee – Sales Project – 2nd
Zachary Greni – Career Development Project – 3rd
Kendall Hanks – Business Services Operations Research – 4th
Ava Hulett – Community Giving Project – 3rd
Jack Jarvis – Business Solutions Project – 3rd
Hansini Kadiyala – Sales Project – 2nd
Avery Larson – School Based Enterprise - Retail – 2nd
Julia Lenz – Gold Chapter Awards Program – 3rd
Chloe Luftman – Gold Chapter Awards Program – 3rd
Henry Mammen – Community Awareness Project – 3rd
Kylie Pluff – Business Services Operations Research – 4th
Aubrey Rains – Human Resources Management – 4th
Aubrey Rains – Community Awareness Project – 3rd
Serena Robb – Business Solutions Project – 3rd
Brooklyn Udee – Business Services Operations Research – 4th
Brooklyn Udee – Community Giving Project – 3rd
Tori Welle – Community Awareness Project – 3rd
Brielle Derichs - Chapter Campaign
Elizabeth Pagel - Chapter Campaign
This April, these students will travel to Atlanta, GA to compete with more than 24,000 top students from around the world at the International Career Development Conference - the pinnacle of DECA competition.
"MN High School Cyber Challenge" Participants with Mr. Wespetal
Megan Maroney, Deborah Ojeriakhi, Trynity Turner, Kai LaPan, Dylan Zellmar, Rosalyn Barry
Attendance
Notify us that your student(s) is ill, or for 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 Staff: 763-274-3147 Fax: 763-274-3141
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Lora Benson - Licensed School Nurse 763-241-3400, ext 1607
Amanda Stone - 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 any Communicable 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 list any needed accommodations (ie: use of crutches, activity restrictions for PE/Sports, extra passing time, elevator use needed, attendance expectations, etc).
- Student's should check-in with the Health Office upon their return to school after surgery/significant injury.
From the Counseling Office
Important Dates
- March 12: Class of 2026 Scholarship Apps DUE 12pm Noon
- March 24: ACT for Juniors (Class of 2027) & PreACT for Sophomores (Class of 2028)
- March 24: Virtual Day for Freshman (Class of 2029) and Seniors (Class of 2026)
- April 14-15: MCA Reading (Class of 2028)
- April 21-22: MCA Math (Class of 2027)
- April 28-29: MCA Science (Class of 2028
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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
PSEO & College Credit Opportunities
Missed the PSEO Information Meeting? Access the recording and resources here:
- Rogers High School PSEO Resources & Recorded Presentation
- PSEO Information Meeting Presentation (Slides)
- College Credits Opportunities @ RHS
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 3 @ 8:50am / Saint John’s University + College of St. Benedict (MN)
- March 9 @ 10:20am / Minnesota North College (MN)
- March 12 @ 8:50am / Minnesota State University-Mankato (MN)
- March 17 @ 8:50am / Hennepin Technical College (MN)
- March 17 @ 10:20am / University of North Dakota (ND)
- March 18 @ 12:45pm / Pine Technical & Community College (MN)
- March 18 @ 1:35pm / University of Wisconsin-River Falls (WI)
- March 19 @ 7:55am / University of Wisconsin-Stout (WI)
- April 23 @ 10:20am / University of St. Thomas (MN)
Spring 2026 Testing Dates
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RHS Local Scholarship Program
Attention Seniors! The Local Scholarship application is open! Apply now for scholarships to technical, community and four-year colleges.
- Deadline: March 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
- Apply Here: RHS Scholarships Website
WHERE TO FIND MORE SCHOLARSHIPS
- Employers: Check with your students and parent’s employers
- Institutional Scholarships: Look up scholarships at the colleges you are applying to
- RHS Scholarship Resources: Use the scholarship search engines
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- FAFSA Resources - more information to help navigate the Financial Aid process
FREE Test Prep Materials on MCIS
March “Future-Planning” Tasks by Grade
Here are some resources for any college-bound student asking "What should I be doing right now?"
9th & 10th Graders
- College Admissions Timeline: A helpful resource to track the college admissions process.
- Finding Your Purpose: Explore the Purpose Challenge from the Greater Good Science Center.
- Learning How to Learn: A free Coursera course on effective learning strategies.
- Summer Programs: Start exploring summer program options that match your interests.
11th Graders
- Create a College List: Begin developing your college list this spring. This guide can help.
- Career Interest Assessment Take the Interest Profiler on MCIS to explore career options. (Login through Rapid Identity → MCIS → Assessments tab → Interest Profiler)
12th Graders
- Scholarship Essays: This guide provides tips and examples for writing scholarship essays.
- Financial Aid Award Letters: Create a spreadsheet to compare financial aid packages.
- Appealing Financial Aid: Learn how to appeal financial aid decisions if needed and listen to this podcast as you plan your appeal.
CTE Updates
- Please check out the latest events in the March CTE Newsletter.
Special Education
Please be sure to visit our website to see all information regarding Special Services.
Media Center
March Service Projects:
In our makerspace, students will work on making lunch bags for meals on wheels.
We are also making friendship bracelets for RHS pen pals at Hassan Elementary and Rogers Elementary.
We are looking for projects that will help our local communities. If you have an idea for a community service project for our makerspace, please contact Meagan Harapat, meagan.harapat@isd728.org
List of March Displays:
NEW BOOKS! Come see our new books!
March Madness– Come and vote on our March Madness book bracket.
Women’s History Month
March Events:
March 20 7:00-7:25 Trivia
Come to the media center and participate in a trivia game. There will be prizes!
Tuesday WINS in March: March Madness, Monumental March (female book characters for Women’s History Month), Spring Break Pictionary
SPECIAL EVENT: March 19
Our winning team will compete in the district book brawl. Our team will take on the winning teams from Zimmerman and Elk River. Students read 9 titles and will trivia battle to see which team remembers the most from the books!
Athletics and Activities
Athletics
Congratulations to the winter sports teams and individuals that participated in their state tournaments.
Dance Team
Jazz Team, Kick Team
Boys Nordic Ski Team
Nordic Ski Individual
Cara Back
Gymnastics Individuals
Sadie Zachman, Jessica Carik, Madison Skubic
Boys Swimming Individuals
Spencer Damman, Davis Lauer
Wrestling Individuals
Grady Weinbrenner, Sawyer Josewski.
Spring Online Registration is open!
See Link for Spring Sports/Activities Starting Dates
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.
Cheer
Informational Meeting - Thursday March 5, 2026
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- At the TruStone Center (formerly known as the RAC) - in the Activities Room
- 7:45p to 9:00p
All interested athletes and their parents are encouraged to attend.
We will be going over what it means to be a Rogers Royals Cheerleader, as well as what changes to our program and tryouts are going to look like this year.
Anyone trying out and being selected for a team will also be required to attend a mandatory meeting after tryouts on Monday April 13th.
Open Gyms - March 10, 17, 18, 24, & 26
We will be incorporating stunting evaluations into tryouts this year, athletes are invited and highly encouraged to attend any (or all) of our open gyms. Attending Open Gyms is NOT mandatory for tryouts, but will be helpful to those trying out!
During open gyms, athletes will have the opportunity to practice their cheerleading skills ahead of tryouts - specifically stunting - in a loosely structured environment. Coaches will be available for supervision and basic instruction, but will not be completely hands on. Athletes are encouraged to work together - whether you're new to cheerleading or have experience.
Please be aware that the very nature of cheerleading (which includes some gymnastics and stunting) carries a risk of physical injury. If planning to attend any Open Gyms, please fill out the Open Gym Waiver.
Tryouts - April 6-10, 2026
Tryouts will be held the week AFTER spring break this year, at Rogers High School.
- Mon April 6 - Tryout Clinic Day
- Learn Material
- at RHS in the Dance Studio
- 7:00 to 9:00p
- Tues April 7 - Tryout Clinic Day
- Learn Material
- at RHS in the Dance Studio
- 7:00 to 9:00p
- Thurs April 9 - Tryout Evaluations / Judging
- at RHS in the Dance Studio
- Sign up for a tryout timeslot to tryout via Sign Up Genius - link will be provided the week before tryouts.
- Fri April 10 - Stunting Evaluations
- at RHS in the Fieldhouse
- Starting at 5p
- Sign up for a tryout timeslot to tryout via Sign Up Genius - link will be provided the week before tryouts.
Activities
The Rogers Royals Speech Team took home a 1st Place trophy from the Princeton speech meet last month! Congrats Royals!
Pictured: Cecilia Mischke, Antoinette Kanawyer, Matt Vang, Madyson Anderson, Sofia Gates, Paige Hagen, Jaxon Hausauer, Marisa Kedrowski, Gregory Metobwa, Jakob Mizner, Alexander Perchak, Abigail Reilly, Victoria Truong, Charlotte Vue, Fenan Anwar, Maggie Bigelow, Gavin Evers, and Mia Rodriguez
Technology
- Please email Chromebook Help or rhs.chromedepot@isd728.org for assistance with Chromebooks
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-
- 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
- Food Service Calendar
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...
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Valuing and respecting differences strengthens the individual and the community. |
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People thrive when they feel connected, supported and affirmed. |
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Everyone can learn. |
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Hope inspires and empowers. |
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Lifelong learning is essential for personal growth. |
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Change is an opportunity for growth. |
Quick Links
- Parent Portal
- Newsletter Archive
- Lunch Menu
- Staff Directory
- 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 interested in volunteering or have any questions, please contact our Main Office @ 763-274-3140
- Social Media
- Like Us on Facebook: RogersHighSclMN
- Follow Us on Twitter: Tweets by RogersHighSclMN
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-GA
ryan.johnson@isd728.org
763-274-3140 x1602
Jill Engquist, Asst Principal
Last Names: Ge-Ma
jill.engquist@isd728.org
763-274-3140 x1603
Josh Stephan, Asst Principal
Last Names: Mc-Sp
joshua.stephan@isd728.org
763-274-3140 x1784
Karlee Anderson, Asst. Principal Intern
Last Names: Sq-Z
karlee.anderson@isd728.org
763-274-3140 x1646
Dan Ohlgren, Activities Director
daniel.ohlgren@isd728.org
763-274-3140 x1605