Secondary School Update

Please see the below information that clarifies some changes to passes.

• Pass System Changes: Paper passes are being phased out in favor of the updated Skyward system for efficiency.

• Excusing Students: Parents can continue to excuse absences via a written note, the Skyward portal, or a phone call and ensure their student is aware of the release time.

• Student Responsibility: Students should know the time they need to leave for an appointment. Teachers will see the scheduled time directly in Skyward and excuse them automatically.

• In-School Communication: If you forget to inform your student of their departure time, send them a direct email. Call the office as a backup if they miss the message.

Last year we transitioned to a "doorbell" system at our main entrance. If you need to enter school during the day please come in door one. On the right wall you will see a doorbell and camera. Please let our attendance administrative assistant know what business you have and we will welcome you to the building.

Thanks for your help keeping our building safe and secure.

SEPTEMBER 7: NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY

SEPTEMBER 24: Senior Class Photo

SEPTEMBER 30: ONE HOUR LATE START

OCTOBER 7: ONE HOUR LATE START

OCTOBER 15: NO SCHOOL - MEA BREAK

OCTOBER 16: NO SCHOOL - MEA BREAK

OCTOBER 20: PICTURE RETAKES - GRADES 6 - 12 AND ONLINE STUDENTS

OCTOBER 21: 10th Grade Class Ring Information in Homeroom

OCTOBER 21: Senior Class Office Meeting for Graduation Announcements in Homeroom

OCTOBER 28: MN Grad services rep will be here to take orders for class rings in the commons during lunch. This information was given to students during homeroom on October 21st.

OCTOBER 28: MN Grad Services will be here to introduce graduation ordering.

NOVEMBER 18: MN Grad Services will be here from 11 - 2 to take graduation orders

Wednesday, September 23rd Powderpuff at 6pm with Ironman to follow. Shirts will be sold next week during lunch for $20 per shirt due at ordering. Personalization must be school appropriate or your last name will be used. Participation waivers will need to be signed before your student can pick up their shirt or play. *No cowboy boots on the gym floor for Ironman - tennis shoes or socks only.

Parade is at 4pm.

HS and MS Student Council to host a tailgate event after the parade and before the varsity game. Come for food trucks, games, music, face paint and much more. Celebrate ROCORI! All ages welcome! Some tailgate activities will be free while others will require a ticket - tickets are $1 each.

Homecoming buttons will be sold the week of the 14th at lunch! Buttons will get you into all ROCORI home events during Homecoming week and tickets for games and other activities at the tailgate.

Skyward has a new look this year! Parent login credentials will remain the same. Students will receive new Skyward login credentials when they pick up their MacBooks. Skyward will continue to be used for final reporting, transcripts, and contact information.

If you use the Skyward mobile app on your phone, DELETE THE APP and REINSTALL IT to connect to the new system.

If you have the link saved to Skyward saved, please update it to the current link.

SKYWARD UPGRADE INFORMATION

This year, your student’s active gradebook will move to Schoology. Please check Schoology for up-to-date grades and missing assignments.

Please use link provided for instructions on how to get your Schoology Account set up. If you have used Schoology in the past, no further action is required.

We are introducing ParentSquare this year as our primary communication platform to help keep you connected and informed.

This will be our last Smore newsletter. Beginning next week will be sending our ROCORI Secondary School Updates thru ParentSquare.

Parking permit applications are available for completion in Skyward under Online Forms or they can be picked up in the main office.

PLEASE REMEMBER, if you complete the online application, you will still need to stop in the office to pick up your permit.

Any vehicle parked in a school parking lot, requires a parking permit to be displayed at all times. If you have any issues with your permit, please come to the office and talk with our Resource Office.

The cost of a permit for the full year is $50.00, you can also purchase one for 3 terms which will cost $25.00.

ROCORI Secondary will have picture retakes on October 20th.

Order Here: jostens.com/ybkad

Senior Class Photo: Thursday, September 24th

Senior Photo: Due November 30th

(Optional) Baby Photo and Senior Message ($30): Due November 30th

Submit Senior Portraits: https://photos.jostens.com/H6QK6Y

Submit Baby Photo & Message Ad: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads

We are seeking family participation to help celebrate all cultures represented at ROCORI at our upcoming Heritage Day on November 20th. Please complete this form to let us know if and how you would like to be involved.

Come and learn more about FFA and the Ag classes offered! Students and parents are welcome for those students in grades 7-12!

If you are interested in volunteering with Dollars for Scholars please see the attachment.

The Youth Services Task Force functions under the jurisdiction of the Human Services Advisory Committee. It's main purpose is to provide input and recommendations to the Stearns County Human Services Advisory Committee regarding programming and policies related to youth services.

We ask members to commit to five meetings during the 2026-2027 school year, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., these meetings are held at the Stearns County Service Center (and occasionally virtually).

We are seeking a diverse group of students for this Task Force. Members who attend a meeting receive a $50 per diem, as well as mileage reimbursement.

Tri-CAP is available at no cost for students who don’t have a means of transportation for in-person meetings.

Attached is the application for students.