

Pirate Chest
February 16, 2024
Upcoming Events
Monday, February 19th
- No School: Presidents Day
Tuesday, February 20th
- PLID Day/No School for students
Friday, February 23rd
- Unified Basketball @ Liberty 4:00PM
Monday, February 26th
- Late Start 9am
- Spring Sports Begin
***View the RHS Calendar below for all updated games/information***
State Academic Champion Award - GIRLS WRESTLING
Rogers Girls Wrestling has earned the 2A Academic State Championship for the team’s work inside the classroom. This honor is given to the team with the highest cumulative GPA. Our Rogers Girls Wrestling Team has worked hard in the classroom to earn a 3.800 GPA. Nice work ladies, way to represent Rogers High School!!! The team will be recognized at the WIAA State Wrestling Tournament for their accomplishments.
PIRATES OFF TO STATE
Congrats to the following boys and girls wrestlers who are off to wrestle at State this weekend. Tayevius Allen, Gus Ballman, Nam Pham, Bella Doucette, Kayliani Davis, Savannah Taylor, Jaelynn Luna, Yadira Covarrubias & Addy Steppe. Like Pirate tradition, we sent them off in a state parade.
SUPPORT ROGERS WRESTLING
BE RELENTLESS
John R. Rogers students and staff are RELENTLESS. They are doing great things and we want to share these stories with you. Each week we will highlighting a student and staff who are REACHING GOALS AND REFUSE TO GIVE UP. Join us in celebrating these outstanding students and staff.
FAMILIA SUMUS: BE RELENTLESS!!
Staff: Ron Crenshaw, Sean McConnell & Raymond Shivers
On Friday, our SPS Nutrition Services program hosted the USDA Foods product taste testing and training coordinated by OSPI Child Nutrition. The event brought 30 different food manufacturers from around the country and 70 school meal program directors and child nutrition professionals from eastern Washington together to collaborate and taste USDA Food products.
As we set the program up, the Rogers custodial staff was so gracious and accommodating. They provided the tables needed for the set up and were incredibly responsive to any of the needs we had. Our team felt blessed to be supported so well by Sean and Ray and we just wanted to give them a shout-out for the great work they do. We also want to say thank you to Ron Crenshaw and the Rogers stage crew. They went above and beyond to ensure our technology was up and working for our presentations.
Thank you allowing us to enjoy the great facilities at Rogers. Your building team rocks! Go Pirates!
Doug Wordell
Nutrition Services Supervisor
Student: Bizmuth Etten
Bizmuth is an amazing student and is involved in so many clubs and activities, she gives 100% to everything she does
EMILY PEABODY NAMED WIAA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Emily Peabody has been a rock for the Rogers High School girls basketball team all season. She has set the single-game scoring record twice, putting up 42 points against West Valley and 45 points against East Valley on this past Friday. Peabody has also set a new single-season scoring record with 428 points to date. On top of her amazing performances on the court, she carries a 4.024 weighted GPA through several Advanced Placement and honors classes. In addition to those accolades, Peabody is active in her school's ASB leadership class and played a major part in the Spokane Public School's opening of ONE Spokane Stadium (in partnership with the Public Facilities District). The senior is a rock star in her school and thoroughly admired by her peers.
GSL Ticket Purchases
If you qualify for free/reduced lunch under House Bill 1660, then you could qualify for a reduce price GSL card of $15. Please call the RHS Business Office at 509-354-6583 with any questions or stop in to pick up yours today!
2024 Spokane Scholars
Congratulation these Seniors for their Academic Excellence as Rogers High School 2024 Spokane Scholars
Science: Jack Curry
Foreign Language: Samara Rowe
Art: Rain Stack
Mathematics: David Tong
English: Adalayda Rios
Social Studies: Salina Chiang
RHS Auction 2/24/24
Thank you to everyone that have purchased tickets for this year's Athletics Dinner & Auction. We look forward to seeing all of you on Saturday, February 24th at Northern Quest Casino. Please visit the website to update your guest lists and view the items that will be up for auction (new items are being added daily).
Tennis Meeting
There will be a preseason tennis meeting Wednesday, February 21st afterschool in Moffitt's room, N253
Track Meeting
Track Season begins 2/26. There will be a pre-season meeting for all boys and girls interested in Track on Wed 2/21 @ 2:45 in the fitness center.
HUB After Hours
The HUB (N201C) is available for drop-in support after school from 2:35-3:30 Monday thru Thursday – no pass needed!
Need tutoring in Math or English? Come see Mr. Greenwood (Math) or Mrs. O’Connor (English) to see when you can meet after school for extra help!
College & Career Center
Seniors – please check your TEAMS account and look for links on accessing SchooLinks. All students MUST ADD APPLICATIONS for each institution they apply to – this provides the college your transcript, fee waiver, and college reports. See Mrs. Gwinn with questions.
Scholarships $$$$$$:
Seniors – It’s Time to Apply for Scholarships
Check with the College & Career Page on the Rogers website for dates and deadlines:
Counseling / College & Career (spokaneschools.org)
Need FAFSA Support? College Success Foundation has two sessions taking place Feb. 21 and the Feb. 28 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. You can drop in at any time and they will have a breakout room ready if needed to support anything related to the FAFSA and WASFA. Please register in advance to get the link.
Feb.28:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdOippzouEt37uSbPOqSKpwtyD_30ox5a
FEBRUARY EVENTS FROM THE COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
Please see the schedule below.
- FEB. 22 – University of Idaho Lunch Visit
Join University of Idaho in the College & Career Center during both lunches. Complete applications, ask financial aid questions, find out more about the campus. See Mrs. Gwinn for a lunch pass.
- FEB. 23 – Sacred Heart Simulation Lab
Open for all students. See Mrs. Gwinn with questions. Trip is 11am – 2:30pm.
- FEB. 23 – FAFSA Friday: Seniors and Senior Families (in the HUB)
Join Eastern Washington University, GEAR UP, and the College & Career Center for FAFSA support. Create an FSA ID, apply for FAFSA, and ask questions.
- FEB. 26 – Theater Arts Trip to SFCC and Gonzaga
- FEB. 27 – Spokane Community College – Culinary Tour
Current Foods and Culinary students will explore the SCC Culinary program and get a chance to dine on campus at Orlando’s, the schools on-site active restaurant. See Mrs. Anderson or Mrs. Gwinn with questions. 10am – 1:30pm.
- FEB. 29 – Spokane Community College – Building One Program Tour
Open for seniors. See Mrs. Gwinn with questions. Trip is 8am – 12pm.
Congratulations to our Rogers Senior Class of 2023!
Keep applying and stop by N106 - the College & Career Center - if you need any help.
Emily Gwinn: College & Career Counselor
509-354-6603 or email @ emilyg@spokaneschools.org
Call or email anytime to schedule an appointment. Lunch visits are always available. Stop by and visit. Get Help with SchooLinks, college applications, military, apprenticeship opportunities, scholarships, job support, resumes, mentorship.
Congrats the students below who have already received acceptance letters
Washington State University- GO COUGS!!!
Lucas Anderson, Renee Bailey, Gus Ballman, Tommyhawk Bob, Aiden Bonnett, Tya Bourget, Donalda Brantley, Valens Byiringiro, Serenity Carlile, Destiny Carlson, Christopher Case, Salina Chiang, Emma Coleman, Yadira Covarrubias, James Covington, Benedetto Cozza, Angelica Cue, Jack Curry, Jommel Dalauta, Bailey Dexter, Ethan Edvalson, Malak Fakhreddin, Ajah Garza, Vernon Glass, Solana Goodteacher, Karim Gutierrez, Wyatt Hart, Raeanna Hayford, Isabelle Hendershott, Shanalyn Heron, Jokbet Jesse, Tivao Knowles, Minh Le, Justin Lehman, Serenity Martinez, Paishance McWain, Jayden Mell, Dieuveu Mukunzi, Alexander Munteanu, Jacklynn Naisher, Aiyla Neher, Owen Norden, Devon O'Connor, Viper Olvera Hamlet, Jonathan Penaloza-Gomez, Chase Peterson, Bianca Pettis, Nam Pham, Madison Reichert, Cathrine Riklon, Mercy Rilometo, Adalayda Rios, Izaiah Rowe, Tailynn Santiago, Alima Tambwe, Evan Teague, David Tong, McKennna Tuttle, Carmen Vales, Kylah Vasquez-Ibarra, Magdaline Vega, Ronald Warrick, Autumn Wright
Eastern Washington University- GO EAGS!
Donalda Brantley, Christopher Case, Jack Curry, Mercedes Davis, Bailey Dexter, Malak Fakhreddin, Antonio Furfaro, Matthew Garcia, Raeanna Hayford, Dellana Hill, Aylah James, Danny Le, Serenity Martinez, Paishance Mcwain, Jashon Moore, Jeilyn Moses, Jacklynn Naisher, Aiyla Neher, Owen Norden, Devon O'Connor, Honey Olvera Hamlet, Jonathan Penaloza-Gomez, Izaiah Rowe, Katie St. Pierre, Alima Tambwe, McKenna Tuttle, Kylah Vasquez-Ibarra, Mark Yerebakan
Pacific Lutheran University – GO LUTES!
Adalayda Rios, Aiyla Neher, Ajah Garza, Alima Tambwe, Angelica Cue, Antonio Furfaro, Bailey Dexter, Bianca Pettis, Christopher Case, Dieuveu Mukunzi, Donalda Brantley, Isabelle Hendershott, Jack Curry, Karim Guttierrez, Kiara Flores, Madison Reichert, McKenna Tuttle, Rory Crowell, Salina Chiang, Samara Rowe, Serenity Martinez, Valens Byiringiro, Vernon Glass, and Wyatt Hart
Central Washington University- GO WILDCATS!
Raeanne Hayford, Harmony Barker, AJ Auston, Valens Byiringiro, Dieuveu Mukunzi, Adalayda Rios, Dellana Hill, Kylah Vasquez-Ibarra, James Covington, Gustavo Diaz Landa, Jonathan Penaloza-Gomez, Yadira Covarrubias, Christopher Case, Tommyhawk Bob Devon O'Connor, Serenity Martinez, Gino Garcia, Jo Jesse, McKenna Tuttle, Aiyla Neher
University of Idaho – Go Vandals!
Donalda Brantley, Christopher Case, Dellana Hill, Aaron Kinsey, Emily Peabody
Spokane Community College – Go Sasquatch!
Justlynn Clark, Nathaniel Daniels, Michael Gunn, Benson Jackson, Elson Jilok, Jak Kendle, Mohammed Klaib, Tim Krukovich, Jayaira Lewis, Tawnee McGee, George Miller, Jacklynn Naisher, Chase Peterson, Nam Pham, Challei Poitra, Seth Quast, Karson Rehm, Patrick Schumacher, Katie St. Pierre, Benjamen Taylor, Abigail Wright, Joseph Young
John R Rogers High School
Email: JohnHam@spokaneschools.org
Website: Spokaneschools.org/rogers
Location: 1622 East Wellesley Avenue, Spokane, WA, USA
Phone: 509-354-6600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RogersSpokane