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Greetings from Rosemount High School! The start of the 2024-2025 school year is quickly approaching and we are thrilled to welcome back ALL students for the first day of school on Wednesday, August 28. The purpose of this communication is to provide important reminders for key dates, events, and other start of the year information. While this message contains a large amount of information and links, it is all-inclusive and should be referenced first when questions arise from students and families. Please visit the RHS website for updated information.

More than ever, we look forward to focusing on our work with students, establishing positive relationships, and helping and supporting them through the learning and growth process. Please assume positive intentions and a student focused approach when working with teachers, administrators, and other staff throughout the year. Students benefit from strong connections between school and home; we are better when working together!

Go Irish!! ☘️

Sincerely,

Pete Roback

Principal

Students in Grade 9 report by 7:40am

Grade 9 students report to the Main Gym to begin the day. After welcome program, students will:

• attend Advisory to review finalized Trimester 1 schedules
• attend all class periods while not mixing with returning students
• attend an all-class meeting and activity

Note:

• Busses will run the regular pick up schedule for 9th grade students.

Students in Grades 10-12 report by 11:10am

• Grade 10 students report to Student Center for lunch by 11:10 a.m.
• Grade 11 students report to the the Performing Arts Center (PAC) by 11:10 a.m.
• Grade 12 students report to the Main Gym by 11:10 a.m.

Grades 10-12 students attend mandatory class meetings, lunch and Advisory where they will review finalized Trimester 1 schedules.

Notes:

• Bus transportation will be available for two pick up times on the first day of school. The first pick up time will accommodate Grade 9 students starting their day at 7:40am. The second pick up time for students in grades 10-12 will be 3.5 hours after the normal pick up times (for example, for a 7:07am pickup time the bus will pick up at 10:37am).
• Career Development students will not travel to or attend Career Development courses on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 28th. All Career Development Classes, including where RHS students travel to other schools, will begin on Thursday, August 29th. See your counselor for any transportation or scheduling concerns.
  

Current Middle School students who will be attending RHS will NOT report to RHS on the first day of school Wednesday, August 28th. We have an alternative schedule with special programming for our 9th grade students in the morning and 10th-12th grade students in the afternoon. Report directly to your middle school at their regular start time and they will provide you with instructions for the morning on the first day. Please attend RHS on the second day of school, Thursday, August 29th when we begin our regular 7 period schedule starting with Period 1 at 7:40am.

ALL students report by 7:40am on Thursday, August 29th and will attend all class periods.

Building open for self-guided tours - August 12-13 from 8:00am-3:00pm

RHS Orientation - Monday, August 26 - 5:30-8:00pm

• 9th Grade students AND parents/guardians report at 5:30pm
• 10th-12th grade parents/guardians report at 6:00pm (no students)

First Day of School - Wednesday, August 28 (9th grade only in the morning)

School Pictures – Thursday, August 29 - throughout the school day (make-up day - Oct 9)

No School for Students - Friday, August 30 and Monday, September 2

9th Grade Respect Retreat - Wednesday, September 18 - 8:00am- 2:10pm

• Doors Open: 7:00 AM

• Arrival of Buses at RHS: 7:15 AM (approx.)

• Start of School: 7:40 AM

• End of School: 2:30 PM

• Doors Close: 3:00 PM

District 196 School Year Calendar

RHS School Calendar

Please read this section carefully as there will be an increased focus and accountability regarding student attendance and the RHS cell phone policy this school year.

• The building will be open at 7:00am. The school day ends at 2:30 and students must leave the building at that time (unless they are rostered in a cocurricular activity scheduled for that day or working directly with a teacher). Please plan your transportation to and from RHS to allow for these times.
• All visitors must have a scheduled appointment and check-in with Campus Security at the Main Entrance.

Our Counseling Department offers multiple opportunities for parents/guardians to learn information about RHS and college and career planning, and to give feedback to RHS faculty during the school year. Click HERE to find a calendar of events.

Look for upcoming messaging about student schedules to be posted in Campus. Schedules have been finalized, but with many new families and students enrolling just prior to the start of school, RHS reserves the right to make adjustments to ensure the lowest class sizes and best learning environment for our students. Counselors will respond to schedule questions through the process explained in the upcoming messaging when they return to work in mid-August.

Picture day is on Thursday, August 29th. All 9th, 10th, and 11th graders should plan on getting their pictures taken. Seniors can have their pictures taken, if desired. Otherwise, seniors will be submitting senior photos throughout the fall (prior to December 1st).

1. Go to https://mylifetouch.com
2. Enter our RHS Picture Day ID: EVTMHV4XP
3. Set up your account and determine a photo package you wish to order.

Make-ups will be October 9th

District 196 offers an optional Yearly Protection Plan to families for $20 per iPad to cover the cost of potential theft and damage throughout the school year. The plan is free for students eligible for the Educational Benefits Program, so it is recommended that parents and guardians complete that application first. The Educational Benefits application is available at District196.org; select Services from the main menu, then Nutrition Services.

LINK to the District Protection Plan Letter (within the letter are the translation links).

All families are asked to review and acknowledge the iPad Student User Agreement and either accept or decline the optional Yearly Protection Plan by Sept. 23, 2024. Until that date, the district will cover damages (not loss) to allow families time to complete the review and sign-up process.

For the 2024-2025 school year, meals are free for all students. All families are highly encouraged to complete an Application for Educational Benefits (below). Your approved application provides critical funding to our school district. This compensatory aid helps increase funding for teachers, paraprofessionals and social workers to include math and reading support. An approval for educational benefits also allows families to receive discounted Activities/Athletics/Community Education fees.

RHS Student Handbook

District 196 Student Rights and Responsibilities

For students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades who would like a school locker for the 2024-2025 school year please complete the form below. 9th grade and students with special needs have already been assigned their own locker for the year and it appears on their schedule. If you fill out the form below, we will send your locker number and combination to the email you list.

Parking permits are available for Seniors to purchase on Monday, August 5 in EduTrak for $80.00 per Trimester. Parking permits for Juniors will be available starting Monday, August 19. At this time, no sophomores will be offered parking passes. Parking permits will be available for purchase until sold out. Once the student parking lot is sold out, students can purchase permits for parking at the Rosemount Community Center for $20 per trimester.

Permits will be purchased in EduTrak, and there is a limited number of permits available. Students are expected to park in the designated area reserved for RHS.

The faculty at Rosemount High School has prepared a general supplies guidelines for families. Every course has its own unique set of supply needs. Teachers will share specific needs with students on the first day of class.

Find supplies guidelines HERE.

District 196 has requirements for attending varsity football games at District high schools. Please click the link below to learn more about ticketing, bag policy, etc.

Rosemount High School (est. 1918) is a comprehensive and college preparatory public high school located in Rosemount, Minnesota with an enrollment of 2,400 students in grades 9-12. Rosemount is a community centered school that offers award winning academic, artistic, and athletic programs. The school has been distinguished as one of “America’s Best High Schools” by Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report and the Washington Post.

Website: https://rhs.district196.org/
Location: 3335 142nd Street West, Rosemount, MN, USA
Phone: (651) 423-7501
Facebook: facebook.com/RosemountHighSchool
Twitter: @RosemountHS