Secondary School Update
October 11th, 2024
Pathways and ROCORI Registration Nights:
Every parent receiving this newsletter has likely been asked at some point, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” As your student progresses through high school, this question will arise frequently. We believe schools should assist students in navigating this decision by offering relevant coursework and experiences to make them college or career ready. Discovering what you don’t want to pursue is just as valuable as identifying your interests. Ultimately, this guidance helps students make informed choices during course registration, starting with middle school electives.
ROCORI Secondary is aligning courses with specific career pathways, allowing all students to select a pathway to guide their registration choices. As they advance, students will have hands-on opportunities to explore careers within their chosen pathway. The aim is for students to find a fitting and enjoyable career path before committing to post-high school education. Pathways can be changed; there are no permanent decisions—only temporary ones.
Mark your calendars for ROCORI Registration Nights on January 20th and January 27th. These evenings will provide an opportunity to discuss strengths and interests, helping families support students through the registration process. More information will follow, but we want to let families know that registration is changing and what is happening on these evenings.
October 25: EPIC Event - 10th Grade
October 31: Middle School Costume Contest
November 1: No School
November 4: No School
November 13: 1 Hour Late
November 14: Senior Grad Product Review in Homeroom
November 15: Optional Senior Baby Photo & Message Due
November 21: Senior Graduation Ordering from 11a-2p in commons
November 27-29: No School
December 1: Senior Pictures Due
PHOTO OPT OUT FORM
If you do not want photos of your student taken or shared on any school media, please complete the Photo Opt Out form on Skyward Family Access. Click on the PDF below for instructions.
NOV. 4 CONFERENCES
The Middle School and High School will not have in person conferences on November 4th. If you have any questions or concerns about your student, please reach out to your student's teachers at any time to talk or set up an appointment to meet.
In lieu of these conference evenings, teachers will be meeting with students and parents on January 20th or January 27th for registration conversations.
ROCORI WORK BASED LEARNING NEWSLETTER
HAUNTED HOUSE - OCTOBER 29
RHS Student Council is hosting a Haunted House on Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm.
MIDDLE SCHOOL COSTUME CONTEST
MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITY OPTIONS
If your Middle School Student is interested in joining a Winter Activity, see the document link below for what activities are offered, who the coaches are, and when practices begin.
COLLEGE INFO
PARENTS, SENIORS & JUNIORS
Please go to the Counselors webpage for College Info and important dates and events.
SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR OCT 28-31
ROCORI Middle School is hosting a Scholastic Bookfair from Monday 10/28-Thursday 10/31. It will be held in the Innovation Center and will be from 7:45-3:45 each day. If you would like to see more information about what is on the fair please visit the ROCORI Bookfair webpage. If you have any questions please contact the Innovation Center at 685-4919.
YEARBOOK INFO
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOKS!
Order your Middle School Yearbooks online for $35!
Order your High School Yearbooks online for $65!
SHARE RMS PHOTOS FOR YEARBOOK
Share pictures of ROCORI Middle School students participating in ROCORI school activities! For example: sporting events, activities, special events, dress up days!
ORDER SCHOOL PICTURES
Reminder to order your school pictures! If your student had their photos taken, but you have not received an email with your student's pictures, please contact Dee in the office.
ATTN SENIORS: IMPORTANT YEARBOOK MESSAGE
Dear Seniors, Parents, and Guardians,
Thank you for your patience regarding the Jostens online link for submitting class of 2025 senior photos, baby photos (optional) and messages (optional). When you are ready to submit the photos and optional message, please visit: Jostens Photo Upload. You may also scan this QR code to take you directly to the site.
You will be asked to create an account, and then you can submit your senior photo and baby photo (along with the message) under the portraits section. Please remember to tag ALL photos AND messages with your student’s name to ensure proper identification. It’s important to register your account with an email that you check regularly so we can reach out if we have any questions.
We appreciate your understanding as we transition to a new system this year. The deadlines for the yearbook are:
- November 15 = optional baby photo and message deadline
- December 1 = senior portrait deadline
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to yearbook@rocori.k12.mn.us.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Best regards,
ROCORI High School Yearbook Advisors
Anna Panek and Renee Bacon