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RHS October 2025

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Announcements

Upcoming Dates

  • 10/1: Picture Retake Day
  • 10/7: RHS Band Concert
  • 10/9: RHS Conferences (school in session) 4pm - 7pm
  • 10/9: RHS Paying for College Presentation 5:30pm - 6:30pm
  • 10/13: RHS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7pm - 8:30pm
  • 10/14: RHS Conferences (school in session) 4pm - 7pm
  • 10/15: No School
  • 10/15: Conferences 8:00am - 11:30am, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
  • 10/16: No School - Teacher Convention
  • 10/17: No School - Teacher Convention
  • 10/29: RHS PSAT Exam
  • Please check the RHS Calendar for all the details 

Conferences

  • October 9th (4-7 pm)
  • October 14th (4-7 pm)
  • October 15th  (8:00-11:30 am, 12:30-3:00 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. 

New!  Updates from Administration

Please view our new section 'Updates from Administration'. This section will also be found here on our website.

OctoberNewsletterfromAdmin2025.pdf

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

Meet Roo

Roo is a trained therapy dog who will be visiting our school a month. She enjoys belly scratches and pats.

Advanced Placement Exam Registration 2025-2026

This year’s AP Exams will be held from May 4-15, 2026 at Rogers High School. AP Exams will cost $64 each this year. Students must register by October 27, 2025 to avoid incurring an additional $40 late fee. (This does not include courses that meet only during the spring semester, which have a final registration date of March 1, 2026.) Students who register can cancel their exam registration before March 1, 2026. However, all canceled exams incur a $40 Unused Exam Fee.

There are two steps to AP exam registration:

  1. Complete the first registration step by creating a College Board account online and enrolling in the correct course section using the correct join code. Most students have already completed this step with their teacher. (Complete this step by September 30, 2025.)
  2. Complete the second registration step by paying the assigned exam fee through the Fees tab on Infinite Campus or by having the exam fees waived by contacting Jessica Zoubek (jessica.zoubek@isd728.org) in the office and confirming eligibility for free/reduced lunch. (Complete this step by October 27, 2025.)

Both steps must be completed for each AP exam before the deadline in order to register.

Students with an IEP or 504 Plan will be contacted by their case manager to request any necessary testing accommodations.  Please contact Anne Bartus (anne.bartus@isd728.org), SSD Coordinator, with any questions about accommodations.

Please email the AP Coordinator, Clare Murr (clare.murr@isd728.org), with questions regarding AP exams at RHS.

National Honors Society

Attention NHS Applicants & Families: Acceptance and non-acceptance letters will be sent to students via school email by October 1. Students who are accepted must confirm receipt of their acceptance by October 6. The induction ceremony for new NHS members and their families will be held in the PAC on October 13 at 7 PM. Additional details will be included in the student email. Please contact Mrs. Shermock with any questions.

Parking Reminders

  • All students parking at Rogers High School are required to have a permit and can park in designated spots only; do NOT park in visitor spaces, handicapped spaces, along curbs, or at the RAC. Students parked in non-designated spaces are subject to a ticket and having their vehicle booted.
  • 10th Grade Students MUST park at Rogers Middle School.
  • If you have purchased a parking permit, but haven’t picked it up yet, please stop in the Main Office so your permit can be issued.
  • Students who arrive late to school may have trouble finding an open space at RHS. In these instances, students should park at RMS.

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

Sign up NOW for the All Night Grad Party Mailing list! Stay up to date on meetings, fundraisers, events, ticket sales, and more so you and your student won't miss a thing! Sign up on our website: https://rhsgradparty.com/sign-up-for-email 

The ANGP Committee is looking for parent leaders from all grades to plan for the Class of 2026 party. Email us at rogersangp@gmail.com for more information! Our group is responsible for planning the event as well as fundraising to provide entertainment, prizes, gifts, and more!

Fall Musical

Spanish Announcement

Students in Spanish who are interested in traveling to Spain for 10 days in June 2026 should talk with Mr. Okland in room C105. 

Yearbooks

Buy your YEARBOOK now! Don't miss out on this year's memories!

Yearbooks are on sale for the lowest price of the year. They are $87 plus tax until September 19. The price will increase to $90 plus tax.

Senior photos and baby ads are due by November 30! Info can be found at this link.

HUSH

 

Spotlight on Students

 

ROYAL PRIDE STUDENTS 

9th Grade

Emery Anderson, Nathan Anderson, Owen Anderson, Bravin Arika, Zoey Arrell, Lauren Barthel, Greyson Bautista, Brenna Baynes, Scout Beaufeaux, Baylee Belleson, Madelyn Bentley, Tenzin Bhuti, Mason Bohlin, Hudson Bowers, Lincoln Boyce, Connor Boyle, Braeden Branton, Lexton Burau, Jesse Chalmers, Sawyer Como, Jaxon Dischinger, Alexis Dixon, Lyla Eastman, Greyson Eckroth, Brayden Elker, Jamison Engel, Christian Erickson, Titan Eull, Kennedy Farnsworth, Molly Feist, Sena Fitzke, Sophia Flores, Layla Fogg, Nolan Gangelhoff, LysahBella Garcia, Hudson Grant, Grace Gregory, Hannah Grott, Aiden Habermann, Rowyn Helker, Gavin Hentges, Claire Hernke, Landon Hill, Jonathan Hogan, Hannah Hogendorf, Charlotte Holland, Aaliyah Johnson, Kaleb Johnson, Jadel Kamara, Daniel Kastner, Kai Kempel, Devon Killam, Daniel Kitzman, Tierny Korus, Blake Kurtz, Maiya LaPan, Alena Leon, Braydon Livgard, Chuyee Lo, Piper Lohr-Schendel, Zakaria Lovelace, Nicholas Mannisto, Blaine Mathwig, Jerryline Matthews, Zachary Meyers, Hugo Michael, Joseph Michnowski, Andrew Mock, Tanya Muriuki, Diana Nikitchuk, Everett Pazandak, Noelle Pfeifer, Elizabeth Pham, Haley Pluff, Jack Racine, Vesterlyn Rennie, Mia Rodriguez, Aaron Ruuska, Matias Sanchez Vega, Hala Sirattanatray, Karis Skura, Avery Smith, Piper Smith, Sophia Sundberg, Tsimuaj Thao, Madeline Thurston, Artsiom Trafimchyk, Laila Vang, Benjamin Voigt, Mackenzie Vote, Emmit Weinbrenner, Wyatt Westervelt, Lauren Weverka, Grace Whiting, Adrian Williams, Vivian Wilson, Nathan Xiong, Elliana Yabandith

10th Grade

Weston Ballard, Hudeyfi Bashir, Jayce Bohlin, Breah Brady, Ashley Brown, Anton Bychynski, Allison Diaz, Aliu Dibba, Cade Donnay, James Gweh, Maxim Haaland, Jameson Harrington, Taylor Hertwig, Joshua Kammueller, Skyler Katzmark, Marisa Kedrowski, Gregory Klaers, Rylee Mohr, Tevin Nato, Brian Onwong’a, Daphne Preston, Olivia Rick, Elliana Ritter, Tavien Rygh, Ellen Sarmu, Kathlyn Shaw, Khamika Shedrick, Patrick Sowah, Noah Steck, Lukas Stephens, Jessie Strickland, Erik Teslaru, Beckett Thompson, Ella Tomaszewski, Abigail Uttech, Bella Vang, Jedidiah Vang, Naomi Vue, Elizabeth Waturuocha, Presley Williams, Blake Wry, Wesley Yaidoo

11th Grade

Victoria Ajibesin, Samuel Altobelli, Rilynn Arens, Itiya Bernard, Lillian Burrington, Danna Camacho-Burgara, Lauren Dedrick, Brynna Erickson, Logan Fiereck, Rotilda Giddings, Elijah Good, Cullen Groff, Noah Hildebrand, Gavin Hough, Bushra Hussein, Kabao Lee, Scarlett Luke, Leydi Melendez Lara, Isabella Moe, Brady Moreau, Mailee Ness, Joshua Orwig, Fernanda Peralta Guaman, Logan Rolph, Charles Schulz, Ryan Sellars Medrano, Hailey St. Martin, Cherish Stigen, Bila Tufa, Lauren Wenner

12th Grade

Yania Berry, Jeffrey Dahl, Keira Devens, Aubrey Erb, Ethan Fortin, Nsoh Fru, Robert Garcia, Zachary Greni, Sawyer Josewski, Brody Netzinger, Ashton O’Rourke, Deborah Ojeriakhi,Anna Soares Cintra, Miranda Stimler, Victoria-Rose Waturuocha

 

ISD 728 PREVENTION & SAFETY: RESOURCES for FAMILIES & PARENTS

 

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

  • 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)

  • October Newsletter  (Please Read)

    Health Office Needs:  Donations Greatly Appreciated

  • Girls Sweatpants/Leggings (All Sizes)
  • Deodorant (Mini/Travel Size) - Boys/Girls
  • Socks - Boys/Girls
  • Underwear - Boys/Girls (All Sizes)

From the Counseling Office

Important Dates

10/7 - Rogers COOL JOBS Tour (must pre-register)

10/15 - “Paying for College” Presentation (All grades & parents)

10/23 - Elk River COOL JOBS Tour (must pre-register)

10/24 - EPIC Field Trip (10th grade - registration closed)

10/29 - PSAT (registered 10th & 11th grade - report to The Den @ 7:30am)

10/30 - Deadline to notify district of PSEO for spring semester

11/20 - Junior Job Shadow Day

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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

PAYING FOR COLLEGE @ RHS PAC, October 9, 2025 5:30pm

Understanding the financial piece of college can be overwhelming and complicated! Come to this session to receive basic information about aid programs, eligibility, college costs, and information on the new FAFSA. Students are encouraged to attend with their parents.  The presentation will be recorded and posted on the RHS website for those who are not able to attend in person. 
**Students that attend this event IN PERSON are able to enter a drawing for a chance to win a $500 college scholarship.  Students in grades 9-12 are eligible.  There will also be a giftcard drawing!**

 

FREE VIRTUAL SERIES ABOUT COLLEGE & FINANCIAL AID

Sign up for one or all of these FREE virtual webinars created specifically for students and families to walk through components and steps of applying for college and financial aid.

Each session will have live interpretation in Spanish, Hmong, and Somali. Sign up and attend to be entered into a drawing to win one of two $1,000 scholarships!

Click on each event below to learn more and register!

POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS

There are a number of different options available to students after high school. Check out the new page on our RHS website to help you explore information and requirements about each opportunity for your journey after high school. 

START HERE:

PSEO for Spring 2026

Reminder that October 30 is the deadline to notify your counselor if you/your student intends to enroll in PSEO for Spring 2026.  Access PSEO resources here:  RHS PSEO Process & Resources

ROGERS COOL JOBS MANUFACTURING TOUR 

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 4:00-7:30 pm (must provide your own transportation)

Tour up to 3 local manufacturing companies in Rogers (Graco, States Manufacturing, GBD Circular, and Heliene) and learn about the pathways to building the knowledge and skills needed for today’s manufacturing jobs right here in Rogers, MN.  This event is open to community members, middle & high school students, and their parents.  A light meal will be provided to attendees.  All attendees must wear closed toed shoes and safety glasses (provided).

**Registration Required:  ROGERS COOL JOBS
 

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. 

  • Oct 2 @ 12:45pm - University of Chicago (IL)
  • Oct 2 @ 1:30pm - St. Olaf College (MN)
  • Oct 3 @ 8:00am - University of MN - Twin Cities (MN)
  • Oct 3 @ 9:00am - Minnesota State University-Mankato (MN)
  • Oct 6 @ 8:50am - John Hopkins University (MD)
  • Oct 7 @ 8:50am - University of WI-Stout (WI)
  • Oct 9 @ 12:45pm - Concordia College Moorhead (MN)
  • Oct 10 @ 12:40pm - University of WI-Eau Claire (UW)
  • Oct 20 @ 1:30pm - University of Jamestown (ND)
  • Oct 21 @ 12:45pm - St. John’s University & College of St. Benedict (MN)
  • Oct 28 @ 8:50am - Hennepin Technical College (MN)
  • Oct 30 @ 8:50am - North Hennepin Community College (MN)
  • Oct 31 @ 12:40pm - University of Minnesota-Rochester (MN)

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October “Future-Planning” Tasks by Grade

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

9th-graders

  • College App & Admissions Timeline: This timeline and set of resources track the college search and application process from 9th through 12th grade.
  • Big 5 Personality Assessment: Learn more about your strengths, challenges, and communication and learning styles. 
  • Activity Log: Get involved in a couple of clubs, sports or other extracurricular activities either at your school and/or  in your local community. Keep track of your engagement over time on this simple spreadsheet.

10th-graders

11th-graders

12th-graders

CTE Updates

Special Education

 

Media Center

MEDIA CENTER NEWS

At Rogers High School, library books are due four times each year, aligned with the district’s quarter calendar. Due dates fall in mid-October, mid-December, mid-March, and mid-May. Students are responsible for returning or renewing their books on time. Reminder notices are sent through Schoology and email in the days leading up to each due date.

Communication about library books is directed primarily to the student. If a book is lost, damaged, or overdue, we expect students to share this information with their parents or guardians.

Books that are more than two weeks overdue are considered lost. At that point, media staff will enter the replacement cost into Campus under the “Fees” tab.

September Fun: Childhood book trivia

In September, the media center held a competitive trivia competition. Students worked in teams to answer trivia questions about the books they read as kids. It was fun to hear students react each time they saw a cover or a character they loved. The winning team pulled away with 17 correct answers!

Community Service: Lunch bags and placemats

In our makerspace, students worked to decorate lunch bags for Meals on Wheels and placemats to be donated to the Welstead in Rogers.

DISPLAYS: Stop in the media center to learn/read from the displays.  Check out a great book!

September Displays: 

Hispanic Heritage Month

New School Year, New Habits

October Displays

Spooky Stories

National Bullying Prevention Month

Baseball (World Series) 

 

October WIN Sessions: 

 

October dates to know:

Spooky Tricia on Oct 10 @ 7am

Spooky Karaoke on Oct 31 @ 7am

If you are interested in keeping up with news from the media center (book club, special events, displays) join the Schoology group using this code TH8X-XB89-8MC9J

Or you can follow on Instagram @rhs_mediacenter

Athletics and Activities

Athletics

Rogers High School Winter/Spring Student Passes will be available to purchase on GoFan soon.

Cost $12.00 

Valid for Regular Season Home Games:

Basketball - Gymnastics - Wrestling - Lacrosse - Boys Volleyball

 LINK to GOFAN for tickets.

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 gorogersroyals.com (More Tab).

Find all RHS Athletic information at GOROGERSROYALS and Twitter @geauxroyals 

2025-2026 Winter Sports/Activities Start Dates and Parent/Player Informational Meetings: 

Winter Online Registrations opens October 6th.                         

 For sport specific information, please contact the head coach.

 Head Coaches Contact Information

 

Start Date Sport/Activity Meeting Date
10/20/25 Dance Team (Co-op ERHS, RHS Host) 10/21 - 6:00 - RHS Dance Studio
10/27/25 Girls Hockey 09/04 - Contact Coach
11/10/25 Alpine Ski (NWS Co-op, PCHS Host) TBD
11/10/25 Nordic Ski  10/28 - 6:00 - RHS Media Center
11/10/25 Gymnastics 10/21 - 7:30 - PV Elementary
11/10/25 Girls Basketball 11/03 - 7:00 - RHS Media Center
11/10/25 Boys Hockey 10/28 - 2:15pm in the Rogers Team Room (students only)
11/17/25 Adapted Hockey (ISD728 Co-op ZHS Host) TBD
11/17/25 Wrestling B/G 11/03 - 6:00pm - RHS Media Center
11/17/25 Boys Basketball 11/03 - 8:00pm - RHS Media Center
11/24/25 Boys Swim + Dive (Co-op ERHS, ER Host) 11/06 - 6:00pm - ERHS Media Center
     
11/24/25 One Act Play Auditions  (Callbacks 11/25/25)  
TBD Speech  
TBD Knowledge Bowl  
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Activities

Fall Musical

 

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-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