Principal Zeman's Notes
10/30/26
Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!
Information/ Updates
Every Day Counts: The Hidden Impact of Missing One Day a Week
Did you know that missing just one day of school a week adds up to missing 4 full weeks of learning every school year? By the time a student reaches graduation, that rate of absence equals an entire year of lost instruction.
Daily attendance is one of the single most important factors in your child’s academic success, social growth, and confidence. When students attend regularly, they build strong learning habits, stay connected with friends and teachers, and avoid the stress of catching up.
Help your child succeed by making school attendance a daily priority. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure your student is present, engaged, and ready to learn every single day!
Class of 2027
Student Council is putting together a throwback video featuring our senior class, and we need your help! Please submit a picture of yourself as a little kid using the link below. We want to include as many seniors as possible, so make sure to spread the word and encourage your friends to submit their pictures, too!
Submit your picture here: https://forms.gle/uc5CDWCAmcaPnZkD7
If you have trouble accessing the link, you can email your picture to rydelryleyr00@isd728.org
Please submit your picture ASAP so we can get everyone included. We look forward to putting this video together and sharing some memories with the Class of 2027!
Counseling
Junior Job Shadow Day Information Session
Advisory: November 2
Zabee Theater
All grade 11 students will be participating in Job Shadow Day on December 3. This is a time for Juniors to explore their options after high school and job shadow someone in their career of interest. Students are responsible for setting up their own job shadow. All Juniors will attend a meeting where we will discuss Job Shadow Day details during Advisory on November 2.
ERHS College Admission Visits
Students can visit this form for a list of upcoming events and sign up to attend. Come learn more about what these programs have to offer as you plan for life after high school.
11/2: Diverse Media Institute
11/2: Moorhead State University
11/4: St. Cloud State University
11/6: Bemidji State University
11/12: University of WI, River Falls
11/12: University of Northwestern, St. Paul
11/17: University of WI, Stout Polytechnic
11/17: United States Military Academy
Health Services
Please review the November Newsletter from Health Services
Highlights/ Celebrations
Congratulations to Jackson Carlson!
Jackson Carlson will be representing ERHS at the MSHSL state cross country meet by qualifying with a time of 16:03! Go Elks!
Upcoming Sled Hockey Tournament
Logan Hovanetz and Akaia Schrempp are participating in the Elk River Ice Breaker Tournament next weekend! They play for the TC Sled team and their games are highlighted in yellow in the photo below.