This Month

January 13th

TR Connect Meeting Subscribe to Calendar Alerts

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Two Rivers High School

This group is open to all families who would like to come together once a month to connect with each other and Dr. Cabak.

A reminder email will be sent to families the week before the meeting.

January 15th

1st Semester Final Exams Subscribe to Calendar Alerts

all day

Two Rivers High School

SEMESTER 1 FINALS SCHEDULE

Thursday, January 15

Period 1 8:25 am - 10:05 am

Period 3 10:15 am - 11:50 am

Period 5 11:58 am - 1:18 pm

Lunch

A: 11:58 - 12:28

B: 12:23 - 12:53

C: 12:48 - 1:18

Period 7 1:23 pm - 3:05 pm

Friday, January 16

Period 2 8:25 am - 10:05 am

Period 4 10:15 am - 11:50 am

Period 5 11:58 am - 1:18 pm

Lunch

A: 11:58 - 12:28

B: 12:23 - 12:53

C: 12:48 - 1:18

Period 6 1:23 pm - 3:05 pm

Students who have Study Halls first or second period may be excused from the study hall with a signed parent/guardian note to the teacher. Excused students should not arrive at school before 10:10am. Students who have Study Halls sixth or seventh periods may be excused from the study hall with a signed parent/guardian note to the teacher. Excused students must exit the building by 1:20pm. Transportation for students arriving late or leaving early is the student’s responsibility.

January 16th

1st Semester Final Exams Subscribe to Calendar Alerts

all day

Two Rivers High School

SEMESTER 1 FINALS SCHEDULE

Period 1 8:25 am - 10:05 am

Period 3 10:15 am - 11:50 am

Period 5 11:58 am - 1:18 pm

Lunch

A: 11:58 - 12:28

B: 12:23 - 12:53

C: 12:48 - 1:18

Period 7 1:23 pm - 3:05 pm

Friday, January 16

Period 2 8:25 am - 10:05 am

Period 4 10:15 am - 11:50 am

Period 5 11:58 am - 1:18 pm

Lunch

A: 11:58 - 12:28

B: 12:23 - 12:53

C: 12:48 - 1:18

Period 6 1:23 pm - 3:05 pm

Students who have Study Halls first or second period may be excused from the study hall with a signed parent/guardian note to the teacher. Excused students should not arrive at school before 10:10am. Students who have Study Halls sixth or seventh periods may be excused from the study hall with a signed parent/guardian note to the teacher. Excused students must exit the building by 1:20pm. Transportation for students arriving late or leaving early is the student’s responsibility

January 19th

Two Rivers High School Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School-District Closed Subscribe to Calendar Alerts

all day

Two Rivers High School

MLK Day of Service Event Subscribe to Calendar Alerts

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Two Rivers High School

Two Rivers student Key Club is hosting its annual MLK Day of Service on January 19th from 9-11 am in the Two Rivers South Gym. This event is free and open to the public. Join us for service projects appropriate for anyone ages 5 and up. We will be making dressers and nightstands for Bridging, packing snack packs and hygiene kits for Neighbors, and making tie blankets for Make a Wish among other projects.

Enjoy coffee, snacks, music plus a special guest speaker.

January 20th

Two Rivers High School EOQ - No School Subscribe to Calendar Alerts

all day

Two Rivers High School

January 21st

Two Rivers High School Teacher PD Day - No School Subscribe to Calendar Alerts

all day

Two Rivers High School

Counseling and Guidance Team

The counseling services at Two Rivers High School is designed to support students with applying academic achievement strategies, managing emotions and applying interpersonal skills, and planning for postsecondary options, whether that is through higher education opportunities, the military, or work force.

Website: https://tworivers.isd197.org/student-life/counseling-and-guidance
Phone: 651-403-7208

Beth Gjerde

Assigned students: A - Da | BARR 9.1
651-403-7203
elizabeth.gjerde@isd197.org

Onsite Availability:
M-F | 7:30 - 2:30

Jessica Grochowski

Assigned students: De - He | BARR 9.2

651-403-7181
jessica.grochowski@isd197.org

Onsite Availability:
M-F | 7:30 - 3:30

Leah Erchul

Assigned students: Hi - Mc | BARR 9.4

651-403-7245
leah.erchul@isd197.org

Onsite Availability:
M-F | 7:30 - 2:30

Margaret Citta

Assigned students: Me - Sal

651-403-7202
margaret.citta@isd197.org

Onsite Availability:
M-F | 7:30 - 3:30

James Winkoski

Assigned students: Sam - Z | BARR 9.3

651-403-7204
james.winkoski@isd197.org

Onsite Availability:
M-F | 7:30 - 3:30

Tricia Bluhm, Registrar

651-403-7207
tricia.bluhm@isd197.org

Onsite Availability:
M-F | 7:00 - 3:30

Britney Meza-Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant

651-403-7208

britney.mezarodriguez@isd197.org

Onsite Availability:

M-F | 7:30 - 4:00

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Dakota County resource guide

English: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices/MoreLowCostServices/Documents/CommunityResourceGuide.pdf

Spanish: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices/MoreLowCostServices/Documents/CommunityResourceGuideSpanish.pdf

Somali: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices/Documents/CommunityResourceGuideSomali.pdf

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2026 Women's Leadership Forum Scholarship Application ($2,000 Scholarship) - FINAL

At this year’s WomEn’s Leadership Forum, the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation will be awarding scholarships to female seniors attending high school in Dakota County. Scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded to young women who are selected based on the below criteria. Scholarships must be paid to an accredited educational institution in 2026, or it is forfeited.

Nominations will be accepted until Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Scoring of the scholarship applicants will be based heavily on these five (5) criteria:
1. High-Demand Career. Pursuing a future in a high-demand careers that require advanced education beyond high school, certification or licensure. Specifically, these should be areas in greatest demand in Dakota County:
• Information Technology
• Health Care Services
• Construction & Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Law Enforcement

All occupations within these industries will all be considered. If there is an area of interest outside the indicated industries, applicants should be able to show how this occupation is in an industry with high-demand for its jobs.
Education may be at any post-secondary institution. Applicants are encouraged to consider opportunities at Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College, or Rasmussen University.

2. Challenges or Obstacles. This scholarship opportunity is meant to uplift students with particular promise who have faced challenges that may have kept you from earning a higher grade-point average. Your essay should reflect how you have overcome any challenges or hardships in your personal, family, or academic life that may have prevented you from earning a higher grade-point average.

3. Financial Hardship. Your essay should reflect a demonstrated need for financial assistance.

4. Special Considerations. In addition to the industry focus, consideration will be given to applicants who reflect in their essay their lived experiences with significant challenges that may include racial equity or language barriers within their schools or communities, and how it has impacted their opportunities. Being a child of recent immigrants or a first-generation college student are additional factors that will be considered.

5. Community Involvement Volunteer Work. Your application should showcase any community involvement or volunteer work you have done, if any.

6. Complete Application. To be considered, the application must be completed in its entirety.

Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than Friday, February 16, 2026 and should plan to attend a recognition ceremony to be held as part of the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce WomEn’s Leadership Forum on Friday, March 13, 2026 held at the Radisson Blu – Mall of America. Additional details will follow if a scholarship is awarded.

Apply by clicking this link https://business.dcrchamber.com/form/view/38444

Spring College Planning Series Schedule

The spring schedule is set and registration is open! As a reminder, registered student attendees will be entered into a drawing to win one of two $1,000 scholarships! Thank you to ECMC The College Place for their generous sponsorship of the scholarship drawing.

Jan. 20 - Earn College Credit in High School
Feb. 3 - Scholarships 101
Feb. 10 - FAFSA 101
Feb. 17 - Understand Your Financial Aid Offer
Feb. 24 - Understanding You Transfer Credit
Apr. 21 - Key Conversations Before College Begins

Each session will have live interpretation in Spanish, Hmong, and Somali. Share the registration page and help us spread the word!

Minnesota Dream Act

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education is a cabinet-level state agency providing students with financial aid programs and information to help them gain access to postsecondary education. The agency also serves as the state's clearinghouse for data, research and analysis on postsecondary enrollment, financial aid, finance and trends.

ohe.state.mn.us

College Visits

Are you interested in college? See if the College or University you are interested in is attending Two Rivers. Click on the link to view our current scheduled visits.

Social Emotional

At Two Rivers High School, your school counselors are pivotal in helping students develop social emotional skills, collaborating with classroom teachers to provide social emotional curriculum, identifying interventions that support students' social emotional development, and referring students to resources that can better meet their social emotional needs.

Finding HELP:

If you feel that HELP is needed, please feel free to reach out to the Guidance Office Staff, most notably your assigned counselor. Associated Clinic of Psychology (ACP) Also offers counseling services through Two Rivers. If you feel you would benefit from counseling services, you can contact your counselor or access the referral form directly for ACP here: https://acp-mn.com/referral-form/

Warrior Counseling Newsletter

January 2026

This Month

Counseling and Guidance Team

Beth Gjerde

Jessica Grochowski

Leah Erchul

Margaret Citta

James Winkoski

Tricia Bluhm, Registrar

Britney Meza-Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant

Dakota County resource guide

College Board College Search - Top Colleges in the USA | TheCollegeTour.com

2026 Women's Leadership Forum Scholarship Application ($2,000 Scholarship) - FINAL

Spring College Planning Series Schedule

Minnesota Dream Act

Social Emotional

This Month

Counseling and Guidance Team

Beth Gjerde

Jessica Grochowski

Leah Erchul

Margaret Citta

James Winkoski

Tricia Bluhm, Registrar

Britney Meza-Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant

College Visits this Month College Visits this Month

Community Resources Community Resources

Dakota County resource guide

Events to go to Events to go to

Virtual College Tour Virtual College Tour

Direct Admissions Flyer Direct Admissions Flyer

Scholarships Scholarships

Dakota County Chamber of Commerce Dakota County Chamber of Commerce

2026 Women's Leadership Forum Scholarship Application ($2,000 Scholarship) - FINAL

Spring College Planning Series Schedule

Minnesota Dream Act Minnesota Dream Act

Career and Volunteer Opportunities Career and Volunteer Opportunities

ACP ACP

Social Emotional

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