May Newsletter

As we flip the calendar to May, it’s hard to believe the school year is nearing its end. The final weeks are always a whirlwind—filled with milestones, celebrations, and the excitement that comes with looking ahead to summer.

With just over a few weeks to go, I want to encourage every student and family to stay focused and finish strong. These last four weeks really do matter. Whether it's studying for finals, completing that last big project, or simply showing up each day ready to learn, the effort we put in now helps us finish on a high note. Let’s keep the momentum going and make these last days count.

Outside the classroom, May is also one of our busiest—and most rewarding—months of the year. From concerts and awards nights to spring sports and end-of-year events, there are so many chances to celebrate the talents and achievements of our students. It’s a great time to show support, cheer one another on, and take pride in all we’ve accomplished together.

Take a few moments to browse this month’s newsletter. Inside, you'll find key dates, event reminders, and highlights of the amazing things happening in our school community.

Thanks, as always, for being such a vital part of the Roughrider family.

With appreciation,

Kris Arason, Principal

May 3: Grand March (7:00 pm), Prom 8:00 pm at the Ralph Engelstad Arena

May 5-9 - Teacher Appreciation Week!

May 7 - School Nurse Day!

May 7: Seniors - Awards Night (7:00 pm)

May 13: Spring Jazz Concert and Swing Dance (7:00 pm)

May 14: Early Release (Day ends at 1:00pm)

May 15: Band Concert (7:00 pm)

May 21: Juried Art Show (5:30-7 pm) Awards (6:15 pm)

May 26: Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL (District office closed)

May 27: Final Day of Classes for Seniors

May 29: Last Day of School

May 30: Graduation Practice - Mandatory Attendance (10:00 am) at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center

June 1: Graduation Ceremony 1:00-2:00 pm in the Betty Engelstad Sious Center

- See Red River Info below for Graduation letter

Dear Red River Families,

As we approach the end of another school year, the Booster Club invites you to again join us to say thank you to our dedicated teachers, administration, and staff. Their commitment and hard work have been unwavering in our successes and achievements throughout the year.

We will be hosting the annual Appreciation Lunch on Tuesday, May 7th, as well as supporting daily prize drawings throughout Teacher Appreciation week (May 5-9). This is a just a small token of our appreciation for the big impact they make on our students every day.

If you would like to help support the week, donations can be made directly to Boosters by following the steps on our sign-up genius using the link below. Our Venmo address is also listed if that is more convenient.

Let’s make this a memorable week for those who have given us so much!

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Donations

Venmo: @rrboosters

Thank you for a great school year!

RRHS Boosters

The RRHS Visual Arts Department is pleased to announce the Annual

Juried Art Show opening on Wednesday, May 21 st , 2025 from

5:30 – 7:00pm, with awards being presented at 6:15pm.

We had a fantastic showing at HOSA State Leadership Conference! The following students are medal winners -

Behavioral Health - 2nd place is Ebube Asogwa

Community Awareness - 2nd place is Caroline Molloy and Kendall Odegard

Community Awareness state Champions are Kinley Maszk, Natalie Duong, and Alexis Fabian

Clinical Laboratory Science - 2nd place is Samuel Wu

Clinical Laboratory Science state champion is Blaise Neubert

Health Career Display state champions are Maci Radi and Kaitlyn Nicholson

HOSA Bowl 2nd place state runner’s up are Ada Asogwa, Ricky Chen, Sam Baah, and Asa Berberich

Medical terminology 2nd place is Naomi Rahman

State Champion in Nursing Assistant is Kylie Hastings

Nutrition - 2nd place is Naomi Rahman

Physical therapy - 2nd place is Aiden O’Brien

Phlebotomy - 3rd place is Izzy Escobar and 2nd place is Amaa Wijetunga

Medical Law and Ethics 3rd place is Blaise Neubert

Anatomage 4th place goes to Aiden O’Brien, Kyra Allen, Brook Paschel, and Ava Boger

We will also be having 5 students who are planning on going on and competing at the International Leadership Conference this summer in Nashville. This includes Clinical Laboratory Science state champion in Blaise Neubert, Naomi Rahman in Nutrition, Maci Radi and Kaitlyn Nicholson in Health Career Display and Kylie Hastings in Nurse Assistant.

Congratulations to the students (and advisors) on your successful ICDC performance. Addy's mom put a wonderful testimonial on Facebook about the positive impact DECA has had on Addy and her encouragement to other parents to get their students involved in the organization. That is a very impressive list of sponsors!!

Amy Beth Lommen: "Addy finished her high school DECA career off this past week at international competition in Orlando. Red River DECA has provided Addy with so many amazing opportunities these past 4 years and opened the door to her career path in business! This trip was extra special as she was recognized on the national stage for winning a scholarship! I can’t say enough positive things about DECA and what it has done for Addison! If you have a high schooler that is questioning being involved in DECA, I would encourage them to go out. They won’t regret it!"

Eric Ripley

The Spring Jazz Nite and Swing Dance will be Monday, May 19 at 7pm in the RRHS Commons! Refreshments will be provided, come join the Red River Bands as they wrap up this year!

Sign up for Summer School! Summer School will run from June 2nd-July 9th at Red River High School.

Click Below for our 2025 Summer School Registration Form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zc9H-GiQZIFBh90F0CfAeSZUTQbgirjjZfB1dj98h90/viewform?edit_requested=true

Who: Students who will be in grades 10, 11 and 12 in the fall of 2025

What: Summer School hands on lab-based electronics / electrical program

Please Click the link below for the Registration form and Further information

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GjqBEWT8_2giknyii45MgRwh1exkyKyUmBOUX_pxJy8/edit?usp=sharing

Purpose: shooting drills, shooting form, shooting repetition, shooting stationary, shooting off screens, post drills, and other basketball fundamentals.

Click the link for the Sign-up form

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gD4-kYSNydP9OTtL6tmXoDuf7VRvzHLjHfG8BLCtMYE/edit?usp=sharing

Who: Girls entering 7-12 grades (2025-26 school year) interested in improving offensive basketball skills

PAYMENT: $150

Payment can be paid via MySchoolBucks

*once your fee has been paid, your child is officially registered

SESSIONS: (45 minute workouts)

6:30am - Open to anyone (High School)

7:15am - Female only session (High School)

8:00am - 10th, 11th, 12th Football (INCOMING GRADE)

9:00am - 9th Football/Middle School Boys (7th & 8th) (INCOMING GRADE)

10:15am - Soccer/Open to anyone (High School)

11:00am - Female only/Middle School Girls (7th & 8th)

Sessions will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of every week starting June 3rd and ending July 31st (no workouts the week of July 1-4)

*please attend the same session each day or communicate any time conflicts with our trainer

LOCATION:

All sessions will take place in the Red River weight room and/or the outdoor space outside of Red River

*Any immediate questions or concerns about the program, please email Tyler Nelson (RRHS AD) at tnelson300@mygfschools.org

Link to register for Summer Strength

https://tinyurl.com/RiderStrength

Brian Gutierrez

-CF-L2 Trainer/PN-Level 1 Coach

-Owner of The Grand Forks Sports Academy

-Former Collegiate Athlete

-Fitness Enthusiast

Please click the link for more information and to register for Summer Running

https://forms.gle/yDHLkSe2kuw8iNWU9