RHS May 2026
Announcements
Upcoming Dates
- 5/2: Junior and Senior Prom
- 5/25: No School, Memorial Day
- 5/28: Band Concert, 7pm
- 6/3: Graduation
- 6/4: Last Student Day
- Please check the RHS Calendar for all the details
- 2026 - 2027 Calendar
Teacher Appreciation Week
Thank you to all who have donated so far! We are still in need of a few more donations such as fresh fruit or vegetables, and additional snacks (ideas not yet received: granola bars, yogurts, beef sticks, trailmix, etc). We appreciate your generosity!
ISD 728 Transportation
ISD 728 Transportation is working to prepare bus routes for the 2026-2027 school year. If your student falls under one of the criteria listed below, you MUST submit a transportation request through this online process by June 30, 2026. Once logged in the Campus Parent Portal, the survey is located under ‘Message Center’ and then ‘Surveys.’ One survey per student should be completed.
- Grade 11 or 12: A Student Transportation Request Survey in Campus Parent Portal is required for any 11th or 12th grade student that wishes to ride the bus. The request must be completed by June 30, 2026 to ensure it is ready for the first day of school.
- Open-Enrolled: Students who are open-enrolled into non-magnet programs, but attending an ISD 728 school, must complete a Student Transportation Request Survey in Campus Parent Portal to be assigned to bus routes. Bus stop locations are determined by space available on district buses, not necessarily by the distance to your home, and will be located within the school boundary of attendance, if available. Families will be required to transport the student to and from the bus stop location as not all locations will be within walking distance.
- Magnet Student: Students who live inside the ISD 728 District boundary and attend Rogers Elementary or Salk Middle School, must complete a Student Transportation Request Survey in Campus Parent Portal to be assigned to bus routes.
- Students who live outside of the ISD 728 District boundary and within the approved Northwest Suburban Integration School Districts (NWSISD), will be assigned to busing based on information that was collected during the registration process. Please contact your school if your address changes or you have not requested busing for the school year.
- Students who live outside of the ISD 728 District boundary and within the approved Northwest Suburban Integration School Districts (NWSISD), will be assigned to busing based on information that was collected during the registration process. Please contact your school if your address changes or you have not requested busing for the school year.
- Alternate Locations (i.e. Daycare, Second Household): Families will continue to be given the option to request an alternative stop location, such as a daycare or second household, providing it results in one consistent morning and afternoon bus assignment per student. Students cannot be assigned to multiple routes and changes during the school year require a new form.
Daycare locations must be within the district/school boundary of attendance and outside the walk zone. If your student is attending EdVenture Club and will not require transportation, please let us know so they can be removed from busing.
For second households, the address must meet eligibility guidelines and replaces the primary address.
- Does NOT need bus transportation: A parent should complete the Student Transportation Request Survey in Campus Parent Portal to remove their student completely from transportation. To resume using District transportation in the future, a new Student Transportation Request Survey must be submitted to be added to the bus routes.
If you have already completed a Student Transportation Request Survey for next school year, nothing further is needed. See isd728.org/transportation for details.
AP Testing
Update from Rogers Police Department
Attendance Reminders
A reminder that as the weather warms, 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.
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.
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
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!
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:
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Class of 2027 News
Yearbooks
Online Sales are closed. There are only 30 copies remaining! Yearbooks are $105, and students can bring $105 (EXACT change only) to Angie Evans, in the Main Office. First come, first served!
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.
April is Alcohol Awareness month and with prom and graduation season approaching, we want to remind parents and caregivers of the important role they play in ensuring the safety of our young people.
Most teens are making the responsible decision not to drink alcohol. Help the many teens who don’t drink, feel confident in their choice, by supporting alcohol-free celebrations.
What can you do to help reduce underage alcohol use?
- Talk with your teen about issues involving alcohol. Though it may not seem like it, teens really do hear your concerns. Talk early and often about the risks and consequences of underage drinking. Set clear rules against drinking and consistently enforce those rules.
- Refuse to supply alcohol to underage youth. Never buy alcohol for anyone under 21 or you could be facing up to one year in jail and/or a $3,000 fine. Do not allow your teen to have parties with alcohol on your property or you could be facing up to 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine—whether you’re present or not.
- Provide safe alternatives. Plan chaperoned alcohol-free parties for your teen and their friends. When your child is invited to a party, let them know you’re available to get them out of a situation where other teens are drinking or using drugs. Creating a code word or phrase can make it easier for your child to ask for help. Another option is to use a location app. These apps can monitor your child’s phone use, location, and more to help keep them safe.
- Be a role model. Set a good example with your own alcohol use and response to underage drinking. Talk with other parents to ensure they are modeling the same behavior.
Prom and Graduation Night Tips for Parents:
- Review your child’s plan with them for the evening and tell them to check in with you periodically.
- Store alcohol, cannabis, medications, and nicotine products in a secure location where kids don’t have access.
- Know who is driving. Encourage seatbelt use – the best accessory!
- Do not rent hotel rooms for your child or allow them to stay overnight in one.
Visit the SUP website for additional tips and resources on how to talk with your teens.
- SUP Coalition April Newsletter
- Substance Use Prevention
- Resources for Parents
Spotlight on Students
2026 Minnesota Bilingual Seals Program
2026 was the inaugural year for the Minnesota Bilingual Seals Program testing in ISD 728. This elective assessment allows our multilingual students to demonstrate their home or preferred language proficiency at a statewide level to earn a bilingual award on their transcript and potentially college credit. Seven RHS students qualified as Gold or Platinum performers or gained the Minnesota Bilingual Seal certificate. Please take a moment to congratulate Christopher Perales-Estupinan,
Speech
Nettie Kanawyer finaled at the state speech competition on Friday, April 24, 2026 and took 8th in the state overall!
Rogers Deca
Rogers DECA competed at the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta this past week. We brought seven teams of students who competed in a variety of events, including Community Awareness, Community Giving, Career Development, Business Operations Research, and School-Based Enterprise (Food and Retail).
We are proud to share that the following teams placed in the Top 10 in the world:
- Community Awareness: Henry Mammen, Aubrey Rains, Tori Welle
- Career Development: Alexis Derichs, Zach Greni, Taylor Bailey
- School-Based Enterprise: Nolan Lund, Brianna Slattery
In addition to competing, students had the opportunity to tour the headquarters of Coca-Cola, explore the Georgia Aquarium, and enjoy time at Six Flags.
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 200 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 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. Hailey St. Martin (Junior, Superior), Taya Wierman (Junior, Superior) and Jasper Foley (Senior, Superior) also achieved the Spotlight on the Arts honor. Spotlight on the Arts is a jurors choice award. These students will participate in the statewide Spotlight on the Arts exhibition at Wayzata High School on May 9. Congratulations to all of these RHS student artists!
The following RHS students achieved a rating of Excellent:
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Lucy Gilmore (12),Renaissance Festival, Acrylic
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Angelina Giron Shefveland (9), Icarus, Jewelry
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Paige Hagen (10), A Bird’s Eye View, Jewelry
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Jordyn Harvey (10), Brain Dead Bus Ride, Charcoal
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Ellinor Johnson (12), Peaceably to Assemble, Pastel
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Abby Siedschlaw (12),A Reprieve from Humanity, Oil
RHS students listed below achieved a rating of Superior:
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Brysen Baynes (12), Charcuterie Tray, Ceramics
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Bethany Brehmer (12), Box of Donuts, Acrylic
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Lilly Burrington (11), The Raven, Ceramics
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Isabelle Cunningham (12), Pierced Heart, Jewelry
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Enella Dmitruk (11), Food, Color Pencil
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Avery Dorion (11), Radiant Bloom, Color Pencil
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Jasper Foley (12), Swimming Thoughts, Acrylic, Spotlight on the Arts
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Ellie Svihel (12), The Pelican’s Stare, Pastel Pencil
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Harper Kratzke (19), Color in a Colorless World, Acrylic
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Lauryn Pervenanze (12), Tangled Fuit, Pastel
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Hailey St. Martin (11), Sensational, Acrylic, Spotlight on the Arts
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Taya Wierman (11), Sun-Drenched Aegean Drip Jewels, Jewelry, Spotlight on the Arts
ROYAL PRIDE STUDENTS
The following students received a positive behavior referral for demonstrating Positivity, Respect, Inclusiveness, Determination and being Engaged:
9th Grade
Daniel Atanga, Mikenna Barnes, Tenzin Bhuti, Maggie Bigelow, Wyatt Bolla, Juhl Carlson, Dylan Carriker, Tristan Chang, Henry Cook, Caleb Davis, Peytyn Draeger, Jordan Dussey, Faith Dykmann, Audrey Fiereck, Kaylei Fuentes-Rosas, Muhammad Furqan, Omar Gassama, Daniel Gieske, Norma Giron Shefveland, Charles Haben, Elvira Halachova, Gavin Hentges, Alizandra Hernandez, Zoe Hildebrand, Elize Hulett, Brayden Hynes, Brenna Jones, Layla Keil, Valary Kiage, Daniel Kitzman, Maiya LaPan, Finn Larson, Olivia Larson, Alena Leon,Braydon Livgard, Piper Lohr-Schendel, Zakaria Lovelace, Aubrey Marohn, Madison Michaud, Maggie Moen, Brinley Nelson, Ava Nordos, Michael Nyborg, Aiden Olson, Noelle Pfeifer, Mia Rodriguez, Mick Scott, Madeline Thurston, Benjamin Voigt, Nylah Wilson, Keanu Xiong, Xavier Yang, Madilyn Zoerb
10th Grade
Daniel Anderson, Gavin Broman, Ashley Brown, Natalie Burke, Hailee Clinton, Morgan Coleman, Adalene Dahl, Artessa Fischer, Kira Green, Luna Hernandez-Dominguez, Bryson Jepsen, Bruce Lo, Rylee Mohr, Nora Oppel, Elizabeth Oseko, Sofia Partyka, Avery Rolland, Yasmin Aliyah San Pedro, Amber Schaefer, Emma Thompson, Maverick Trombley, Brooke Wallin
11th Grade
Melchizedek Akinpelu, Aleyna Amaro Torres, Danna Camacho-Burgara, Lucas Finney, Kambry Justen, Jameson McLean, Asha Onkoba
12th Grade
Bella Beaufeaux, Gabrielle Boman, Adam Born, Israel Branche, Carley Casper, Logan Evers, Erik Fuentes-Rosas, Donald Johnson, Estafania Karl, Aiden Katzmark, Sarah Kolako, Gabriella Kutzner, Keila Martinez Lopez, Maxwell Mattson, Cayden Reid, Mason Reining, Cameron Scott, Muad Sharif
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
May 4-15: AP Exams
May 11: Senior Scholarship Night, 7pm (Invitation Only)
May 12: Senior Decision Day
May 21: Junior Post-Secondary Panel (in Chemistry classes)
May 29: Last Day for Seniors
June 3: Graduation Rehearsal + Senior Breakfast, 8:15am (REQUIRED)
June 3: RHS Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2026, 7pm
June 4: Last Day for Grades 9-11
June 11-26: Summer School
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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
RHS Senior Decision Day - May 12, 2026
ALL Rogers High School Seniors are invited to participate, no matter what path they are pursuing after graduation, such as trade schools, community colleges or military service in addition to four year colleges and universities. ALL ARE WELCOME!
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 2026.
- Rogers High School PSEO Resources & Recorded Presentation
- PSEO Information Meeting Presentation (Slides)
- College Credits Opportunities @ RHS
Summer School @ RHS
June 11-26 (no school June 19)
- Summer School is IN-PERSON, no transportation provided.
- Students have the opportunity to make-up a maximum of 2 recovery 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.
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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12th-graders
- Values Exercise (video): This 5-minute video could help you figure out what to do this summer.
- Keep searching for scholarships.
CTE Updates
Special Education
Please be sure to visit our website to see all information regarding Special Services.
Media Center
Rogers High School WON the district book brawl. We competed against the Elk River and Zimmerman teams and came out victorious! Congratulations to all who participated.
April Service Projects:
In our makerspace, students will work on making friendship bracelets for our pen pals.
We will also be working on some projects with watercolor painting.
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 April Displays:
Earth Day
Poetry Month
Novels in Verse
April Events:
April 14: WIN– come to be the first to open our new boxes of books.
April 17: 7:05 am– Trivia
April 21: WIN– Come to our book brawl party– We WON!
April 24: 7:05 am– Karaoke
April 28: WIN– Poetry Month Celebration
Athletics and Activities
Planning ahead - Fall Sports 2026-2027
Registration
Online registrations will open Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
Start Dates
All fall sports practices and tryouts begin Monday, August 17, 2026.
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@
MSHSL physical form is available on RHS Website- Athletic/Activities (Registration Tab) .
Preseason Informational Meetings
Coach/Parent/Player Informational Meetings: See RHS Website - Athletic/Activities (Parent/Player/Coach Preseason Informational Meeting Tab) for sport specific meeting Date/Time/Location.
Sport Specific Questions
Contact Head Coach: See Link for Contact information.
Activities Office Summer Hours
June 5th - August 10th : Closed
August 10th - August 28th: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 3:00pm, Friday - Closed
September 1st: Monday - Friday 7:00 - 3:00 (Student Contact Days)
Find all RHS Athletic information at RHS Website Activities/Athletic Tab and Twitter @geauxroyals
LINK to GOFAN for tickets.
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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ALL people have value. |
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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