Secondary School Update

The holiday season is a great time to be reflect and have gratitude. I cannot tell you how often in an interview, or in introducing a new staff member to our building that we highlight how wonderful our students are and how great our families are to serve. We are blessed to work in a community that truly supports our schools, and we serve fantastic students that are a lot of fun to be around. Thank you for supporting our school and thank you for sending us fantastic students to work with every day. ROCORI is a great place because it’s made up of staff that care about students, families that support staff, and students who are easy to work with and make our job enjoyable each day.

However you celebrate, I hope it’s filled with family, friends, and reflection of what you have to be grateful for this holiday season.

From our team at ROCORI to you and yours, have a Happy Holiday Season!

December 23 - January 1: No School

January 14: RMS FAST Testing

January 15: 1 Hour Late Start

January 16: RMS FAST Testing

January 17: End of Term 3

January 20: No School

January 20: Registration Night

January 21: First day of Term 4

January 21: RHS FAST Testing

January 23: RHS FAST Testing

January 27: Registration Night

January 29: 1 Hour Late Start

January 20 and January 27 we will be hosting Registration Nights. Sign ups for these evenings will be available thru Skyward Family Access in early January. A newsletter will be sent to inform when Registration Sign Up begins and will include registration information.

High School students will enter registration into Skyward on February 4th during an extended homeroom.

Middle School students will enter registration into Skyward February 3-5th during their English class.

ROCORI Work Based Learning Newsletter

RMS FAST Testing Schedule

January 14: Math in Math Class

January 16: Reading in English Class

RHS FAST Testing Schedule

January 21 & January 23

Celebration time!

At the completion of Tri 1, 413 high school students had zero unexcused absences, zero tardies, zero office discipline referrals, and had passing grades for all classes. These student names were entered into a drawing; 100 names were selected to receive a treat bag: "We are bubbling about your trimester one progress." Bags included a bubbler, holiday Oreos, and a candy cane.

Parents, thanks for your continued support of the ROCORI Way. If you are interested in donating to support this type of recognition in the future, please let Marsha Gilbertson or Emily Peterson know.

We will be hosting our FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Completion Event on Monday, January 20th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm in the Innovation Center at ROCORI High School. This is an opportunity to complete your students 2025-26 FAFSA information with support from Financial Aid Counselors from the College of St. Benedict/St. John's University. Space will be limited, and registration is requested to attend. Those interested should register by completing this link by Friday, January 15, 2024. Please watch for an email with additional essential FAFSA information that will be needed if you attend one of these sessions.

Free financial aid events are available to Minnesota students and families via Zoom! The series, running four Tuesday evenings in January, will cover details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students, how to search for scholarships, and understanding aid offers.

Please go to the Counselors webpage for College Info and important dates and events.

Order your Middle School Yearbooks online for $35!

Order your High School Yearbooks online for $65!

www.jostens.com/backtoschool

2025 Senior All-Night Grad Party Updates:

· Next Meeting: Monday, January 20th @ 7:00pm - Hayloft Barr & Grill, St. Augusta

· Questions/Inquiries: Email Robin Vettleson at seniorallnightgraduationparty@gmail.com

· Senior Parents - watch your emails this month for information on the event, what to expect, and how to purchase tickets for your senior!