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We develop lifelong learners ready for an ever changing world. Learn more about Royalton Public Schools today. New Enrollment We are pleased you are interested in enrolling your child in Royalton Public Schools! Give us a call at (320) 584-4000 or use the link below. Strategic Plan Royalton's strategic plan guides the work of staff, students, and community in achieving its goals. It helps align resources, set priorities and enhance overall student outcomes. Communication Plan Royalton's communication plan is to ensure all stakeholders receive timely and effective communication, so they have the best possible experience at Royalton Public Schools. Our Mission Create a welcoming and safe environment where all students and staff are empowered and challenged to achieve their personal best. Royalton's Voice Royalton's Voice is a forum for YOU to share your questions, concerns, compliments, and more. Each post is anonymous and will be reviewed by school personnel. If you'd like a response, include your email address. We hope this will be an avenue to have greater communication with you long-term. School Board Meetings Monday, April 13, 2026 Regular Board Meeting, 6:00PM IN-PERSON & YouTube Live Stream ***Live stream will start approximately 5 minutes prior to the board meeting on Royalton Public Schools YouTube channel click link above 120 SOUTH HAWTHORN, ROYALTON MS/HS Media Center, Door #7 Good things are happening. #RoyaltonRoyals Morrison County Record Skyward Family Access District Calendar Menus & Nutrition Community Education Employment Opportunities Athletics Livestream Volunteer Application STaff QUICK LINKS Employee Resource Center Skyward Employee Email SMART eR Frontline Help Desk Webstore superintendent wayne lepard Royalton Public Schools welcomes families and the community to be partners with us in providing an outstanding school experience for our students. Students are our number one priority whether it's in the classroom, clubs, sports, or enrichment activities. We strive to create a positive culture and climate to give students and staff the opportunity to reach their highest potential.

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< Activities & Athletics Royalton Hall of FamE Joseph Cimenski Class of 1964 Inducted May 2018 Read More Tim Prom Class of 1987 Inducted May 2017 Read More Tom Sobieck Class of 1968 Inducted May 2016 Read More 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 7 Hall of fame Criteria ATHLETE 10 years out of HS. Either outstanding athletic accomplishments at RHS OR at the collegiate/professional level. ACADEMICS 10 years out of HS. Either outstanding academic accomplishments at RHS OR in collegiate/professional field of work. FINE ARTS 10 years out of HS. Either outstanding fine arts accomplishments at RHS OR in collegiate/professional field of work. employee Employees/Coaches that have served in the district 10+ years and had outstanding accomplishments during employment. district contribution May be anyone who has made significant contributions to Royalton Schools. This category could be that bus driver, game announcer, or long-time volunteer who deserves recognition in the Hall of Fame. NOMINATION FORM

district administrative Team Who We Are Wayne LePard Superintendent 320-584-4200 Email Royalton Public Schools welcomes families and the community to be partners with us in providing an outstanding school experience for our students. Students are our number one priority w hether it's in the classroom, clubs, sports, or enrichment activities. We strive to create a positive culture and climate to give students and staff the opportunity to reach their highest potential. Joel Swenson Middle/High School Principal Our goal is for graduates of RHS to take what they have learned during their time at school and translate those experiences into successful careers in their fields of choice. My job is to help develop those learning opportunities while also helping to guide students to become productive, problem-solving, and outstanding members of our community. 320-584-4200 Email Tony Neumann Elementary Principal Elementary education is the foundation to instill a love of learning. Everyday we strive to be positive role models to provide students what they need, when they need it, while fostering individuality and creativity. 320-584-4100 Email Jennifer Noble community education director The mission of Royalton Community Education is to create and provide non-traditional educational opportunities for individuals, young and old, to engage in lifelong learning and to enrich their lives and the community in which they live, play and work. Now is the perfect time to embrace new learning opportunities, connect with others, and explore activities that refresh both mind and body. Royalton Community Education is excited to offer a diverse range of community education programs designed to help you grow, discover new passions, and stay engaged with the world around you. 320-584-4200 Email Kaitlyn Arnzen Assistant Principal/ Activities director As Assistant Principal, I help students become positive community members. As the Activities Director, I encourage students to become active in Royalton's various activities. Seeing students connect with others through school and activities is one of the many highlights of my position. 320-584-4200 Email David Lemm Director of TEchnology My role as Director of Technology facilitates access to digital resources, enabling students to engage with interactive learning materials and collaborate effectively. By integrating technology into the curriculum, students receive enhanced learning experiences, and catering to diverse learning styles. Ultimately, my role empowers students to navigate and thrive in a technologically-driven world, preparing them for future academic and career endeavors. 320-584-4200 Email Tony Duevel Director of Buildings and Grounds As Buildings & Grounds Director my goal is to provide safe, clean, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing buildings, ball fields, and green spaces for students, staff and community to use and be proud of. 320-584-4200 Email Joseph Wiser Director of Transportation As Transportation Director, I oversee the safest mode of transportation to and from school for our students. Our team of drivers strives to provide a safe environment while on the bus where they can interact and socialize with their peers as they prepare or unwind from their day. We impact the lives of our students everyday by making a positive first and last interaction with them each school day. 320-584-4255 Email District Office 120 South Hawthorn Street Royalton, MN 56373 (320) 584-4000 Front Office | (320) 584-4002 Business Office | (320) 584-4247 Fax: (320) 584-4101 Community Education 120 South Hawthorn Street Royalton, MN 56373 (320) 584-4002 Front Office | (320) 584-4002 Attendance | (320) 584-4002 Nurse | (320) 584-4243 Fax: (320) 584-4101 ECFE, PreK, Adult Education Elementary School 119 North Driftwood Street Royalton, MN 56373 (320) 584-4100 Front Office | (320) 584-4160 Attendance | (320) 584-4161 Nurse | (320) 584-4162 Fax: (320) 584-4101 Kindergarten - 5th Grade Middle/High School 6th Grade - 12th Grade 120 South Hawthorn Street Royalton, MN 56373 Fax: (320) 584-4101 (320) 584-4200 Front Office | (320) 584-4240 Attendance | (320) 584-4241 Nurse | (320) 584-4243 Nondiscrimination Statement Copyright © 2024 Royalton Public Schools. All Rights Reserved.

district administrative Team Who We Are District Impact Statement Contact Information Communication Methods Wayne LePard Superintendent 320-584-4002 Email Weather-Related Closures: News outlets (TV and radio), phone, text, and email Crisis: phone, text, and email District News/Updates: Royal Review, periodic emails, Radio Interviews w/The Falls Radio KLTF Royalton’s Voice (anonymity is optional) : responds to the Voice messages as requested Royalton Public Schools welcomes families and the community to be partners with us in providing an outstanding school experience for our students. Students are our number one priority w hether it's in the classroom, clubs, sports, or enrichment activities. We strive to create a positive culture and climate to give students and staff the opportunity to reach their highest potential. District Impact Statement Contact Information Communication Methods Joel Swenson Principal, Middle/High School 320-584-4200 Email School Notices/Alerts: Phone and email School News/Updates: Royal Review, email (Weekly Newsletter) Discipline/Issues: Phone, email, and appointments Special Events : Phone and email Meetings: Scheduled appointments and drop-in visits Our goal is for graduates of RHS to take what they have learned during their time at school and translate those experiences into successful careers in their fields of choice. My job is to help develop those learning opportunities while also helping to guide students to become productive, problem-solving, and outstanding members of our community. District Impact Statement Contact Information Communication Methods Tony Neumann Principal, Elementary School 320-584-4100 Email School Notices/Alerts: Phone and email School News/Updates: Royal Review, email (Weekly Newsletter) Discipline/Issues: Phone, email, and appointments Special Events : Phone and email Meetings: Scheduled appointments and drop-in visits Elementary education is the foundation to instill a love of learning. Everyday we strive to be positive role models to provide students what they need, when they need it, while fostering individuality and creativity. District Impact Statement Contact Information Communication Methods Jennifer Noble Community Education Director 320-584-4200 Email Class Cancellations/Changes: Email Class Registration, Information, and Updates: Royal Review, newsletter, Facebook, email, ARUX Portal (https://royalton.arux.app/ ) Special Events : Email, Facebook, Flyers Business/Meetings: Appointments and drop-in visits The mission of Royalton Community Education is to create and provide non-traditional educational opportunities for individuals, young and old, to engage in lifelong learning and to enrich their lives and the community in which they live, play and work. District Impact Statement Contact Information Communication Methods Kaitlyn Arnzen Assistant Principal & Activities Director 320-584-4200 Email Discipline/Issues: Phone, email, Skyward notices, and appointments Activity/Athletic Notices/Alerts: Email, RSchool notification Activity/Athletic News/Updates: Royal Review, Facebook, email Special Events : Email, Facebook Business/Meetings: Scheduled appointments and drop-in visits As Assistant Principal, I help students become positive community members. As the Activities Director, I encourage students to become active in Royalton's various activities. Seeing students connect with others through school and activities is one of the many highlights of my position. District Impact Statement Contact Information Communication Methods David Lemm Director of Technology 320-584-4200 Email Technology Updates/News: Royal Review, email Technology Charges/Issues: Email Technology Notices/Alerts: Email, phone My role as Director of Technology facilitates access to digital resources, enabling students to engage with interactive learning materials and collaborate effectively. By integrating technology into the curriculum, students receive enhanced learning experiences, and catering to diverse learning styles. Ultimately, my role empowers students to navigate and thrive in a technologically-driven world, preparing them for future academic and career endeavors. District Impact Statement Contact Information Tony Duevel Director of Buildings and Grounds 320-584-4200 Email As Buildings & Grounds Director my goal is to provide safe, clean, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing buildings, ball fields, and green spaces for students, staff and community to use and be proud of. District Impact Statement Contact Information Communication Methods Joseph Wiser Director of Transportation 320-584-4255 Email As Transportation Director, I oversee the safest mode of transportation to and from school for our students. Our team of drivers strives to provide a safe environment while on the bus where they can interact and socialize with their peers as they prepare or unwind from their day. We impact the lives of our students everyday by making a positive first and last interaction with them each school day. Transportation Dept. Updates/News: Royal Review, District website Bus Route Issues/Alerts (emergency): Phone, text, email Bus Route Notices/Changes (non-emergency): Email

Directory Communications from teachers & Other departments Middle/high school teachers 320-584-4200 Select Course Type Department (Course Type) Teacher Name Email Student Communications Parent/Guard Communications Agriculture Nathan Goldade nathan.goldade@isd485.org Google Classroom, Remind, WhatsApp, email Remind, email Agriculture Joelle Liddane joelle.liddane@isd485.org Google Classroom, Skyward, Remind, WhatsApp, Daily start-up slides, Ag Program website connected to District website Skyward, email, phone, Ag Program website connected to District website Agriculture Robert Skwira robert.skwira@isd485.org Google Classroom, Remind, email Email, phone Art Cathy Tordsen cathy.tordsen@isd485.org Google Classroom, Remind, email, class website connected to District website Remind, email, class website connected to District website English Sara Schreifels sara.schreifels@isd485.org Google Classroom, Skyward, and Blogspot Skyward, class website connected to District website English Sheri Menden sheri.menden@isd485.org Google Classroom, Skyward, Remind, email Skyward, phone English Melanie Cimenski melanie.cimenski@isd485.org One-to-one, email Email, phone English Jon Koenig jon.koenig@isd485.org Google Classroom, Team Reach, email Team Reach, email Health/Phy Ed Ryan Marwitz ryan.marwitz.isd485.org Google Classroom, Skyward, email Skyward, email, phone Health/Phy Ed Kari Meek kari.meek@isd485.org Google Classroom, face-to-face, email Email Health/Phy Ed Dylan Kummet dylan.kummet@isd485.org Google Classroom, email Skyward, email Math Jeff Schoenrock jeff.schoenrock@isd485.org Google Classroom, Skyward, in-person, email Skyward, email, phone Math Jacquelyn Borash jacquelyn.borash@isds485.org Skyward, email, in-person Skyward, email, phone Math Marissa Sowada marissa.sowada@isd485.org Google Classroom, Skyward, email Skyward, email Math Shawn Poppen shawn.poppen@isd485.org Google Classroom, Remind, email Remind, email Science Tom Ebnet thomas.ebnet@isd485.org Google Classroom, Skyward, whiteboards, email Skyward, email Science Jeanne Omvig jeanne.omvig@isd485.org Google Classroom, in-person, email Skyward, email Science Alyssa Gerads alyssa.gerads@isd485.org Google Class (includes a daily planner), Skyward, email Skyward, email Social Studies Jeremy Albright jeremy.albright@isd485.org Google Classroom, Skyward, Remind, email Skyward, Remind, email Social Studies Brad Baumann brad.baumann@isd485.org Google Classroom, email Skyward, email, phone Social Studies Jeremy Schaa jeremy.schaa@isd485.org Google Classroom, Skyward, email Skyward, email, phone Spanish Lake Mathison lake.mathison@isd485.org Google Classroom, Skyward, email Skyward, email, phone Special Education Kelly Gotfredson kelly.gotfredson@isd485.org Google Classroom, Remind Remind Special Education Mindy Klosowski mindy.klosowski@isd485.org Email Email, phone Special Education Ashley Dunlap ashley.dunlap@isd485.org Email Email, phone Special Education Leah Roske leah.roske@isd485.org http://leah.roske@isd485.org Email Email, phone Special Education Karen Maruska karen.maruska@isd485.org Email Email, phone elementary school teachers 320-584-4100 Select Grade Teacher Name Email Grade Parent/Guardian Communications Kari Rohling kari.rohling@isd485.org Title I Conferences, email, phone, paper Elizabeth Shelstad elizabeth.shelstad@isd485.org Special Education SeeSaw, Conferences, email, phone, paper Joan Nichols joan.nichols@isd485.org Special Education SeeSaw, Conferences, email, phone, paper Rachel Eckman rachel.eckman@isd485.org Art Conferences, email, phone, paper Samantha Thompson samantha.thompson@isd485.org Music Conferences, email, phone, paper David Kruger david.kruger@isd485.org Spanish Conferences, email, phone, paper Aaron Meier aaron.meier@isd485.org Phy Ed Conferences, email, phone, paper Karissa Escobedo karissa.escobedo@isd485.org 5th Grade Conferences, email, phone, paper Melissa Hammer melissa.hammer@isd485.org 5th Grade Conferences, email, phone, paper Chad Shelstad chad.shelstad@isd485.org 5th Grade Conferences, email, phone, paper Hannah Thoma hannah.thoma@isd485.org 4th Grade SeeSaw, Conferences, PAWS Slips, email, phone, paper Merrin Polzine-Lust merrin.lust@isd485.org 4th Grade SeeSaw, Conferences, PAWS Slips, email, phone, paper Ted Hanson theodore.hanson@isd485.org 4th Grade SeeSaw, Conferences, PAWS Slips, email, phone, paper Rebecca Scott rebecca.scott@isd485.org 3rd Grade SeeSaw, Conferences, email, phone, paper Janessa Gangl janessa.gangl@isd485.org 3rd Grade SeeSaw, Conferences, email, phone, paper Jennifer Beaman jennifer.beaman@isd485.org 3rd Grade SeeSaw, Conferences, email, phone, paper Amy Skeate-Carlson amy.carlson@isd485.org 2nd Grade SeeSaw, Conferences, email, phone, paper Kathy Brenny kathy.brenny@isd485.org 2nd Grade SeeSaw, Conferences, email, phone, paper Michael Marschel michael.marschel@isd485.org 2nd Grade SeeSaw, Conferences, email, phone, paper Alyssa Hamers alyssa.hamers@isd485.org 1st Grade SeeSaw, Conferences, daily planner, email, phone, paper Kari Wiersgalla kari.wiersgalla@isd485.org 1st Grade SeeSaw, Conferences, daily planner, email, phone, paper Katie Hemminger katie.hemminger@isd485.org 1st Grade SeeSaw, Conferences, daily planner, email, phone, paper Emma Melby emma.melby@isd485.org Kindergarten SeeSaw, Conferences, home folders, phone call Tami Shaughnessy tami.shaughnessy@isd485.org Kindergarten SeeSaw, Conferences, home folders, phone call Nikki Seguin nikki.seguin@isd485.org Kindergarten SeeSaw, Conferences, home folders, phone call Activities/ Athletics Coaches & Advisors 320-584-4000 Select Activity/Sport Activity/Sport Division Level Season Coach(es) Name Communications App (Parents & Students) BPA Year-Round TBD Remind Baseball Junior Varsity Spring Ben Gilbertson Baseball Junior Varsity Spring Andrew Hagman Baseball Varsity Spring Adam Snyder Boys Basketball 7th Grade Winter Nolan Frank Boys Basketball 8th Grade Winter Ted Hanson Boys Basketball C Squad Winter Ryan Weiner Team Reach Boys Basketball Junior Varsity Winter Andy Hagman Team Reach Boys Basketball Varsity Winter Jeremy Albright Team Reach Boys Golf Junior Varsity Spring Jeremy Schaa Team Reach Boys Golf Varsity Spring Jeremy Albright Team Reach Cross Country Fall Michael Marschel Remind Cross Country Fall Melissa Poser FFA Year-Round Nathan Goldade & Joelle Liddane Fall Play Fall Melanie Cimenski Football Junior Varsity Fall Jeremy Albright & Dylan Kummet Team Reach Football Varsity Fall Jamie Morford Hudl Girls Basketball Junior Varsity Winter Mindy Klosowski Team Reach Girls Basketball Varsity Winter Brad Baumann Team Reach Girls Golf Junior Varsity Spring Nolan Frank Girls Golf Varsity Spring Knowledge Bowl Winter Mindy Klosowski Musical Spring Melanie Cimenski One Act Play Winter Melanie Cimenski Prom Spring Jeremy Schaa Robotics Winter Troy Roering & Shari Bishop Team Reach Softball 7th Grade Spring Abigail Weidenbach Remind Softball 8th Grade Spring Remind Softball Junior Varsity Spring Remind Softball Varsity Spring Marissa Sowada Remind Spanish Club Year-Round Lake Mathison Remind Speech Winter Tami Shaughnessy Remind Student Council Year-Round Jon Koenig Remind Track Spring Kaitlyn Arnzen Team Reach Track Spring Melissa Poser Team Reach Trap Shooting Spring Sam Crowder Volleyball Freshman Fall Randy Borash Team Reach Volleyball Junior Varsity Fall Hannah Thoma Team Reach Volleyball Varsity Fall Morgan Schluttner Team Reach Wrestling Winter Spencer Elwell Remind YES Club Year-Round Robert Skwira Other Departments 320-584-4000 Select Department Department Type of Communication & Method Nurses' Office Student travel/field trips: Phone, email, letter Nurses' Office Case management (collecting physician orders, creating IHP's, field trip planning): email, phone, in-person, Google forms Nurses' Office Immunizations: Royal Review, letters, phone Nurses' Office Health Office visits (illness/injury): phone, email, text/photo from health office cell phone Nurses's Office Medication: Royal Review, letter, phone, Skyward notifications Nutrition Services Menus: District website, radio (The Falls- KTFL), newspaper (The Morrison County Record) Nutrition Services Special Diets: Email Nutrition Services Account balances: Phone, text, email Community Education 320-584-4002 Select Area/Service Area/Service Communications & Methods Preschool Screening Scheduling (Dates & Billing): Royal Review, Arux, Community Education Facebook page, District website ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) Program Offerings/Rates: Royal Review, Arux, Community Education Facebook page, District website MAP Program Offerings: Royal Review, Arux, Community Education Facebook page, District website MAP Student Behavior: Phone MAP General billing/Handbook: Arux MAP Billing notices: Email Enrichment/Youth Sports Class Offerings: Royal Review, Arux, Community Education Facebook page, District website Preschool Teachers Day-to-day Updates: SeeSaw Preschool Teachers Student Behavior: Phone

ROYALTON HIGH SCHOOL Student of the Month 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 9 December 2025 Student of the Month Cody Bieniek Read More October 2025 Student of the Month Abigail Roering Read More September 2025 Student of the Month Kimberlie Randt Read More May 2025 Student of the Month Nolan Gerads Read More April 2025 Student of the Month Sascha Duevel Read More March 2025 Student of the Month Marisa Solland Read More February 2025 Student of the Month Kayden Vannurden Read More January 2025 Student of the Month Wyatt Gerads Read More December 2024 Student of the Month Abby Kalis Read More 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 9

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment ROYALTON HIGH SCHOOL artist of the month September 2019 Artist of the Month Matthew Kasella Read More October 2019 Artist of the Month Kelsie Norberg Read More November 2019 Artist of the Month Jordan Pesta Read More December 2019 Artist of the Month Autumn Larson Read More January 2020 Artist of the Month Logan Sullivan Read More February 2020 Artist of the Month Isaac Kasella Read More March 2020 Artist of the Month Madison Gutzkow Read More April 2020 Artist of the Month Jenna Anderson Read More September 2018 Artist of the Month Brooke Richards Read More October 2018 Artist of the Month Isaac Kasella Read More November 2018 Artist of the Month Jordan Pesta Read More December 2018 Artist of the Month Kylee Berg Read More January 2019 Artist of the Month Kendra Duevel Read More February 2019 Artist of the Month Alexandra Storkamp Read More March 2019 Artist of the Month Grace Gall Read More April 2019 Artist of the Month Gavin Sowada Read More September 2017 Artist of the Month Cole Scofield Read More October 2017 Artist of the Month Emily Ferguson Read More November 2017 Artist of the Month Jason Kasella Read More December 2017 Artist of the Month Adam Beam Read More

Elementary School Staff directory 3rd Grade Teacher Jennifer Beaman Elementary School Email Website > Art Teacher Rachel Eckman Elementary School Email Paraprofessional Patricia Gaetz Elementary School Email Custodian Tammy Graczyk Elementary School Email 4th Grade Teacher Theodore Hanson Elementary School Email Office/Secretary Dawn Hofstad Elementary School Email Special Education Teacher Samantha Kalthoff Elementary School Email Paraprofessional Madelin Kuehl Elementary School Email Speech Therapy Tammy Mattson Elementary School Email Elementary Principal Anthony Neumann Elementary School Email Special Education Teacher Lindsay Popp Elementary School Email 3rd Grade Teacher Rebecca Scott Elementary School Email Special Education Teacher Elizabeth Shelstad Elementary School Email Kitchen Julie Sobania Elementary School Email 4th Grade Teacher Hannah Thoma Elementary School Email Cook Britney Waytashek Elementary School Email 1st Grade Teacher Kari Wiersgalla Elementary School Email 2nd Grade Teacher Kathy Brenny Elementary School Email Website > 5th Grade Teacher Karissa Escobedo Elementary School Email Northern Pines Mackenzie Gangl Elementary School Email 1st Grade Teacher Alyssa Hamers Elementary School Email Custodian Karen Heinen Elementary School Email Paraprofessional Bethany Holtz Elementary School Email Spanish Teacher David Kruger Elementary School Email Title I Paraprofessional Lisa Lhotka-Fiedler Elementary School Email Physical Education Teacher Aaron Meier Elementary School Email Special Education Teacher Joan Nichols Elementary School Email Website > Paraprofessional Holly Psyck Elementary School Email Kindergarten Teacher Nikki Seguin Elementary School Email 5th Grade Teacher Chad Shelstad Elementary School Email Custodian Matthew Sobiech Elementary School Email Music Teacher Samantha Thompson Elementary School Email Social Worker Abigail Weidenbach Elementary School Email Paraprofessional Emily Wunderlich Elementary School Email Paraprofessional Casey Broda Elementary School Email Paraprofessional Gina Funk Elementary School Email 3rd Grade Teacher Janessa Gangl Elementary School Email 5th Grade Teacher Melissa Hammer Elementary School Email Website > 1st Grade Teacher Katie Hemminger Elementary School Email Website > MAP Coordinator Tammy Johannes Elementary School Email Paraprofessional Hannah Krych Elementary School Email 2nd Grade Teacher Michael Marschel Elementary School Email Website > Kindergarten Teacher Emma Melby Elementary School Email 4th Grade Teacher Merrin Polzine-Lust Elementary School Email Website > Lead Title I Services Kari Rohling Elementary School Email Kindergarten Teacher Tami Shaughnessy Elementary School Email 2nd Grade Teacher Amy Skeate-Carlson Elementary School Email Paraprofessional Lisa Tasto Elementary School Email Head Cook Sharon Waytashek Elementary School Email Custodian Mike Weinand Elementary School Email

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment May 2018 Student of the Month Jason Kasella Jason Kasella, son of Amy and Rob Kasella, was named the May Student of the Month by the faculty of Royalton High School (RHS). Jason’s siblings are Jacob, Megan, Katelyn, Krista and Matthew; Jason is the second youngest. Jason’s favorite class is Woods with Mr. Marty Bratsch as his teacher. He likes this class because he can be creative while working with his hands. His favorite teachers are Mr. Marty Bratsch, Mr. Robert Skwira, the Agriculture teacher and Mr. Carl Halverson, the Art teacher. His teachers had these comments about Jason. “When he walked into my room as a gangly seventh grader, he sported the kind of grin that makes you wonder what he's about to get away with. His work ethic was impeccable which brought him to success no matter what the assignment was. Although he's changed a lot since then, these two things haven't changed at all. He still has that big grin and that admirable "farm boy" work ethic. Add to this a quiet confidence and great sense of humor and you've got a young man who is destined to light up the world, in whatever career path that he chooses to pursue”. His Spanish teacher Ms. Lindsey Gruber states, “Jason is a leader among his peers and underclassmen. He is humble, determined, and a hard worker not only in the classroom, but on the mat, field, and in the hallways. These are valued characteristics in school, the workforce, and in today’s society. Jason is well-deserving of this recognition.” Mr. Robert Skwira states that “Jason is a very detailed individual who wants to do a good job and get it done right". Jason is actively involved in Football, Wrestling, and Tech/Yes Club. Jamie Morford, his football coach said, “Jason defines what it means to be a true team player and what we as a staff look for in our Royalton football leaders. He was asked his senior year to move from a position he had held for three years and take a less glorious position. In doing this he knew that this would make our team better and in turn give us a better odds at competing each week. Jason has always been a silent leader but has made huge impacts, not just on game night but every day at practice. He is always looking to push others to make themselves and the team better. Not only has he excelled on the field but does so in the classroom and with his peers. There have not been many like him but it is our hope that his legacy will pave the way for other future Royal Football players and emulate his leadership style and body of work”. His wrestling coach Terry Gorecki states, "Jason is a great leader on and off the wrestling mat. He has a great work ethic and is much disciplined in the classroom and on the mat. He is a great role model for all student athletes." Jason’s favorite memory is “Getting to the finals and being one win away in wrestling to go to state as a team”. After graduating, he plans on working for his father at Kasella Concrete, put up a chicken barn and continue farming. He sees himself in 10 years still working at KCI; possibly in the process of taking it over, owning a chicken barn and a hundred head of beef cattle and living locally with a wife and a few kids. The advice he would give to any freshman is “Try to enjoy school more than stressing about the work.”

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment < Back March 2018 Artist of the Month Mercedes Vosen Mercedes Vosen, daughter of Chris Vosen and Melanie Capetz, has been named Royalton High School's March Artist of the Month. "I think I've taken just about every art class that I could have over the years," said Vosen. "But I never thought that I would have been named an artist of the month at our school. There are so many talented art students in our school." "I remember when I had my first art class in 7th grade. As soon as I entered the room, I knew that this was the place for me." she added. "Since then, I have taken photography, graphic design, sculpture, drawing, painting and a freelance art class that I am taking right now. It was in this class that I think that I created my best piece so far. This was a project that I made for my dad who has always pushed me to never give up. He says, "It's just mind over matter," which kind of is his way of saying that you can do anything that you want to if you just believe that you can. It also helps a lot to have a teacher like Halverson telling you how amazing the drawing was turning out, by pointing out the best parts of my drawing skills. Our family pet turned out the way it did because I was doing the drawing for my dad, and it was finished because a teacher believed that I was about to finish my best project ever." "If I had to choose an artist who works to their full potential out of this senior class, which is full of talented artists, it would be 'Cedes," stated RHS Visual Art Instructor Carl Halverson. "Every young person who enters my room has different talents and abilities. My job is to find out what that talent might be and then convince the student that they just need to believe that it's always been there, it's always been inside of them. I've been asked by many, how a school of our size could have so many talented artists, year after year. I can only answer that there are probably many students in schools all over the country who never have had anyone encourage them enough to bring what they've got inside, to it's full potential. 'Cedes Vosen is a perfect example of a student who has worked hard to become a success in the visual arts. Because she has done this, she will find it easier to believe that she can successfully transition into life's next chapter. Then, life just becomes a game of tag; you encourage those around you by believing in them. You help lift others up to find their strengths. Congratulations 'Cedes! You're 'It!"

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment < Back September 2018 Artist of the Month Brooke Richards Brooke Richards, daughter of Angie and Paul Richards, was recently named September Artist of the Month at Royalton High School. Richards attended Sacred Heart and St. Katharine Drexel for elementary school and came to Royalton in 7th grade. "When I came to tour the school back in 6th grade, the first thing that stood out to me was Mr. Halverson’s Art room" said Richards. ""I walked into the classroom and was in awe of all the amazing tile paintings on the ceiling. I knew then that this was the right school for me and that I wanted to take classes with this teacher who allowed his students to express their creativity in such unconventional ways. I started yearbook not knowing what to expect and quickly found that I loved every aspect of it. From ad selling, to taking pictures, to laying out pages, then putting it together and handing them out at the end of the year, it was all enjoyable. We have a fantastic mentor and teacher in Mr. Halverson, who guides us, while at the same time, gives us enough freedom to make our projects our own. I’ve met some great people along the way which I probably wouldn’t have otherwise, and there is not a day that goes by that I don’t enjoy going to class." Josten's yearbook representative, Paul Sorenson, had these words to say about Richards and the yearbook program at Royalton High School. "My sincere congratulations on some new milestones and creative achievements. The yearbook business, and yes it's a business, has many facets that make it great. Brooke Richards, and your staff need to be commended for not only achieving their goals for the book, but knocking them out of the park. Old Saying, "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." "Royalton, not the biggest town on the map, but the quality and program you put together is at the top with the biggest and the brightest. Your book needs to be sent in for consideration against some of Josten's best books nationally!" "Brooke has broken every record that exists in the history of yearbook advising that I've seen for the more than 30 years."" stated RHS Yearbook Advisor and Visual Arts Instructor Carl Halverson. "And I've had the pleasure to work with hundreds of exceptional and gifted students. In yearbook, our first goal is to raise enough money in ad sales to afford all of the bells and whistles that this project may afford. Brooke shattered the all-time Ad Sales record, which not only gives us a yearbook that visually competes with the best, but also keeps the total cost of our yearbook down for our entire student body. She broke the total number of completed pages record last year by designing 34 pages, and will break her own record again this year as she designs the cover, ad pages, endsheets, senior section and sports templates. As the lone Senior Editor, she is in charge of funding this business project, designing graphically, everything from the theme to the cover, and editing the 100 pages inside the book. This is not a make-believe project for a competition. This is the ""Real Life"" model that carries with it, the responsibilities of real world issues. With her three year Royal Yearbook experience, which includes; sales and marketing, project design, business management, graphic illustration, and quality team leadership abilities, Brooke has created the kind of portfolio to compete at the next level at any post-secondary institution that she may apply to. Thank you Brooke for stepping up to the plate all three seasons of the year, and using your extraordinary gifts to create Royalton High School's most historically significant, and memorable project of the year, 2019.