Principal Zeman's Notes

Christine Kemper is excited to join the Elk River High School team as Assistant Principal for the 2026/2027 school year.

She has been working in ISD728 as a Special Educator since 2015, most recently as the Special Education Lead at Rogers High School since 2022. She was also the Girls Diving Coach at Rogers High School for 7 years.

She feels fortunate to be part of a community that values strong relationships, collaboration, and high expectations for all learners.

Outside of school, she loves traveling and exploring new places, spending time with her nieces and nephews, and enjoying days on the water both winter and summer. She is also a big sports fan and enjoys cheering on her favorite teams whenever she can.

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S., Special Education and History, Central Michigan University

M.S., Special Education, St. Cloud State University

Ed.S., Educational Specialist, Concordia University St. Paul

Please welcome Christine to the Elk River High School family. It is good to be an Elk!

Dear Freshmen, Parents and Guardians,

Your Elk River Elk Mentors are excited to meet you at the 9th Grade Orientation on Monday, August 17th! We have a fun-filled and educational orientation evening planned that will welcome you to ERHS with a sense of connection in a high-spirited, all-inclusive environment. This is OUR school, and we want you to feel welcomed and part of our Elk Pride!

9th Grade Orientation Details

Who: Incoming 9th Grade Students (no parents at this one)

Date: August 17th

Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm

Location: Elk River High School, Main Entrance

Orientation includes:

• An energetic and interactive opening assembly led by our ERHS Elk Mentor Coordinator

• A mentor group experience led by our trained student leaders

• School Information packet

• A school tour led by our trained student Elk Mentors

• Get your school photo taken

• Walk your schedule

• A community centered closing assembly

What to bring:

• A writing utensil

After Orientation, you will be equipped with information and strategies that will help you be successful in high school, the knowledge that the Elk Mentor Leaders and the school care about you, and a sea of familiar faces to look forward to on your first day of school. Please reach out to the ERHS Main office with any questions, 763-241-3434.

We can’t wait to see you!

ERHS Administration and Elk Mentors

ERHS Parking Permits are now available for purchase through the parent portal / online school store. All Students who have a parking permit purchased before September 11th will receive 100 Elk Bucks!

ERHS parking lot is Permit Parking only during the school day. All students parking in the lot must have a current school year parking permit.

How to purchase a parking permit

Parking lot info (where NOT to park)

Please call the main office anytime if you have questions or need assistance.

Call: 763-241-3434 | Email: erhs.office@isd728.org

At Elk River High School, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is how we intentionally recognize and encourage the behaviors that help make ERHS a great place to learn. When students demonstrate our Be HERE, Be BOLD, Be PROUD, Be KIND, Be TOGETHER expectations, staff can recognize them with Elk Bucks.

Students can earn Elk Bucks throughout the school year for positive choices, kindness, leadership, responsibility, and contributing to our school community. Elk Bucks can then be used for a variety of rewards and experiences. Our goal is simple: catch students doing the right thing, celebrate their positive contributions, and build a school community where everyone can thrive.

The PSAT will be offered on October 28, 2026 at ERHS during the school day for any interested juniors (Class of 2028). Interested sophomores (Class of 2029) may also register for the PSAT for practice.

THE PSAT IS DESIGNED TO:

• Give you feedback on academic strengths/weaknesses and preparedness for college

• Compare self to other four-year college bound students

• Enter the National Merit Scholarship competition for qualifying students (when taken as an 11th grader)

• Help prepare for the SAT

TEST DATE DETAILS

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Time: 7:45-11:00 AM

Location: ERHS Zabee Theater

Cost: $18 (Non Refundable)

INSTRUCTIONS TO REGISTER

• Register online HERE. Deadline to register is September 18th.

• Students with an IEP, 504 Plan, or Medical Concern (such as diabetes) may request accommodations. Students must reach out to their assigned counselor by August 28th to request accommodations. The counselor will then work with the student to gather the appropriate materials to submit the request.

• A non-refundable fee ($18) will be assigned to Campus (early October). Must be paid by 12pm Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 to be eligible to take the exam.

• Juniors: If you receive free/reduced lunches, please contact your school counselor if you are interested in a fee waiver.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE PSAT

• Take practice tests offered on the CollegeBoard website - Click HERE

• MCIS also offers free practice tests under the Practice Test tab

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Kim Davison

School Counselor

kimberly.davison@isd728.org

Reminder that all fall sports start on Monday, August 17

We have transitioned our live athletic calendar to a new platform. The new live athletic calendar for all sports can be found at www.gobound.com/mn/schools/elkriver/calendar.

We also have a new ticketing platform as we will no longer be using goFan. Tickets can now be purchased at https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/elkriver/tickets. Tickets can still be purchased at the gate with a credit card. We will send more information out via Campus Messenger later in August.