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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

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Our Strategic Plan focuses on our Vision to develop lifelong learners who adapt creatively to an every-changing world. It also projects our Mission to provide a welcoming and safe environment where all students and staff are empowered and challenged to achieve their personal best. Strategic Plan 2022 - 2027 OUR MISSION Create a welcoming and safe environment where all students and staff are empowered and challenged to achieve their personal best. CORE VALUES OUR VISION Our vision is to develop lifelong learners who adapt creatively to an ever-changing world. 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. #1: Comprehensive Achievement & Civic Readiness All Children Are Ready For School 2024-2025 (formerly titled: Kindergarten Readiness) At the end of the 2024-2025 school year, all preschoolers in the 4-year-old program will achieve proficiency (a score of 6.4 or greater) or one year's growth in their social/emotional skills (Obj. 1A-3B) as measured by the preschool assessment data. 2023-2024 World's Best Workforce: Kindergarten Readiness At the end of the 2023-2024 school year, 80% of preschool students attending the 4-year-old program will score at a proficient level on the 9 identified social/emotional progressions as indicated by the FrogStreet AIM assessment. • RESULT: At the end of the 23-24 school year, 74% of the preschool students who attended the 4-year-old program identified as proficient on the 9 identified social-emotional progressions as indicated by the FrogStreet AIM assessment. 2022-2023 When assessed in kindergarten in Spring 2023, 70% of students who attended Royalton preschool will score in or above the “low risk” category as measured by FastBridge earlyReading assessment. • RESULT: When assessed in Spring 2023, 80.4% of Kindergarten students who attended Royalton preschool in the 21-22 school year scored in or above the “low risk” category as measured by FastBridge earlyReading assessment. Closing the Achievement Gap 2024-2025 The percent of students receiving special education services at Royalton Public Schools who ear an achievement level of "Meets" or "Exceeds" in Mathematics Standards as measured by the MCA test, will be above 50%. ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED: • Continued PLC work and vertical alignment of classes working toward alignment and coverage of the state standards continues. Teachers are working to build more spiral review into their classes prior to MCA testing. • Continued work on early intervention and MTSS continues. 2023-2024 • The percent of students receiving special education services at Royalton Public Schools who earn meets or exceeds the standards in mathematics as measured by the MCAs will be above 50%. • RESULT: The percent of students receiving special education services at Royalton Public schools who earned an achievement level of meets or exceeds the standards in mathematics on MCA tests decreased to 18.8%. (State: 24.7%) • Students who qualify for Free and Reduced lunch services at Royalton Public Schools who earn an achievement level of meets or exceeds the standards in mathematics on MCA tests will be above 50%. • RESULT: All students who qualify for Free and Reduced Priced lunch services at Royalton Public Schools who earn an achievement level of meets or exceeds the standards in mathematics on the MCAs decreased to 39.3%. (State: 27%) 2022-2023 • The percent of students receiving special education services at Royalton Public Schools who earn partially meets, meets, or exceeds the standards in mathematics as measured by MCAs will increase from 52.6% to 55%. • RESULT: The percent of students receiving special education services at Royalton Public schools who earned an achievement level of partially meets, meets, or exceeds the standards in mathematics on MCA tests decreased to 46.7%. • Students who qualify for Free and Reduced Priced lunch services at Royalton Public Schools who earn an achievement level of partially meets, meets, or exceeds the standards in mathematics on MCA tests will increase from 65.9% to 70%. • RESULT: All students who qualify for Free and Reduced Priced lunch services at Royalton Public Schools who earn an achievement level of partially meets, meets, or exceeds the standards in mathematics on the MCAs decreased to 60.2%. College and Career Ready 2024-2025 By the time of graduation, 50% of seniors will develop a post-graduation plan demonstrating career and college readiness and present it to a graduation committee in the Spring of 2024-2025. ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED: • Seniors are piloting SchooLinks as an online portfolio. 66% of seniors will complete a senior portfolio this year. 2023-2024 By the time of graduation, 100% of Seniors will develop a post-graduation plan demonstrating career and college readiness to a graduation committee in the Spring of 2024. • RESULT: The percent of Senior students that met with the Graduation Committee this past Spring was 42.9% (30 out of 70 students) demonstrating career and college readiness. 2022-2023 • The percentage of all students who earn an achievement level in meets or exceeds the standards in Reading as measured by the MCA will increase from 52.4% to 55%. • RESULT: The percentage of students who achieved meets or exceeds as measured by the MCAs on Reading decreased to 50.2%. • The percentage of all students who earn an achievement level in meets or exceeds the standards in Math will increase from 51.5% to 55%. • RESULT: The percentage of students who achieved meets or exceeds as measured by the MCAs on Math decreased to 45.2%. • The percentage of all students who earn an achievement level in meets or exceeds the standards in Science as measured by the MCA will increase from 50.3% to 55%. • RESULT: The percentage of students who achieved meets or exceeds as measured by the MCAs in Science decreased to 45.1%. All Students Graduate From High School 2024-2025 All students who are eligible to graduate at Royalton Public School in four years will remain above 90%. ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED: • No changes. Our goal remains 90%. 2023-2024 All students who are eligible to graduate at Royalton Public School in four years will remain above 90%. • RESULT: The percent of students who successfully graduated in four years was 93.1%. (State: 83.3%) 2022-2023 All students who are eligible to graduate at Royalton Public Schools in four years will remain above 90%. • RESULT: The percent of students who successfully graduated in four years was 94.1%. Prepare Students To Be Lifelong Learners 2024-2025 (replaced WBWF goal: Literacy Proficiency) All students will participate in an elective and/or enrichment opportunity that promotes lifelong learning as measure by student participation data. 2023-2024 World's Best Workforce: Literacy Proficiency The percentage of 3rd grade students meeting or exceeding the standards in reading on all state accountability tests (MCA & MTAS) will be above 50%. • RESULT: The percentage of 3rd grade students who met or exceeded the standards in reading on all state accountability tests (MCA, MTAS) increased to 55.4%. 2022-2023 The percentage of 3rd grade students meeting or exceeding the standards in reading on all state accountability tests (MCA, MTAS) will increase from 40.7% to 60%. • RESULT: The percentage of 3rd grade students who met or exceeded the standards in reading on all state accountability tests (MCA, MTAS) increased to 43.9%. (formerly: World's Best Workforce) #2: Life Skills/Post-Secondary Prep Elective offerings that teach life skills (Grades 9-12) ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2024-2025 • We have further developed the Life Skills Lab and have multiple sections of different classes using the Life Skills Lab. Students are earning Safe Serve certification along with the teacher. Rotation of classes continues to provide high quality hands-on learning experiences for our students. 2023-2024 • Classes are going. We have classes in Life Skills, Culinary, food science that we did not have before. 2022-2023 • Working on proposal to add FTE to increase elective offerings in the HS. • Board approved additional 1.0 FTE to add another Ag position for 23-24. Position is currently posted. • Elective class offerings have been placed with emphasis on development of our Life Skills Lab in the north kitchen. • Royalton Schools are securing capital dollars to outfit the Life Skills Lab for classes we will be offering this fall. • The additional FTE/teacher position will create approximately 100 seats of opportunity per semester for students to experience hands-on classes. Increase electives for vocational schools/workforce ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2024-2025 • Work continues on developing a rotation of in-demand classes to gain vocational experience. 2023-2024 • With the additional Ag teacher, we have been able to offer a wider and more diverse set of electives in both of the other two Ag areas. 2022-2023 • Working on proposal to add FTE to increase elective offerings in the HS. • Elective offerings have been increased in social studies, Ag, and Tech Ed due to the change in required classes for graduation and addition of 1.0 Ag FTE. • We are securing capital dollars to outfit the Life Skills Lab for classes we will be offering this Fall. • The additional FTE/teacher position will created approximately 100 seats of opportunity per semester for students to experience hands-on classes. Offer/participate in more service-learning opportunities ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2024-2025 • Life Skills class students cooked breakfast for the Middle/High School Veterans' Day Program • 1st Grade Caroling at Assisted Living in Royalton (unfortunately was canceled due to weather) • Elementary Food drive for the Morrison County food shelf in March 2023-2024 • Middle/High School Veterans' Day Program • Middle/High School NHS Blood Drive • Middle/High School Book Buddies • Other activities that give these opportunities are constantly being looked for. 2022-2023 • Elementary Food drive for the Morrison County food shelf in March. • Preschool visits Riverside nursing home. • Middle/High School Blood drives • Middle/High School Community Clean-up Day • Middle/High School Landscaping Class projects in Community • Middle/High School Greenhouse Sale • Middle/High School FFA Petting Zoo • Elementary Kids' Heart Challenge for the American Heart Association • Grade 1 Valentines' for Veterans project - delivered to local and statewide Veteran's Homes and Hospitals. • District Office area was landscaped by HS students. • Grade 2 classroom students did a school grounds clean-up with student and parent volunteers. Career Pathways ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2024-2025 • As part of the SchooLinks program, RHS will be participating in the Career Pathways Program next year. • Continued the RHS Career Fair, Camp Ripley job shadow offerings, work-based learning, and hosted representatives from local businesses to visit with students. 2023-2024 • Middle/High School Career Fair was in October. • We have other career opportunities for smaller groups of students occurring through the year. 2022-2023 • Middle/High School College Fairs • Middle/High School Career Fairs • Middle/High School Career Exploration Day in the Spring • Middle/High School Inviting businesses to sign-up to have info tables at lunches during school day. • Middle/High School Ramp-Up Activities being taught once a month building-wide. • Middle/High School Businesses for Exploration Day will be invited to have table at lunches. • Middle/High School Working to renew partnership with the CEP Program in Little Falls. • Middle/High School Career Exploration Day was postponed in Spring of 2023 and rescheduled for Fall of 2023. • Middle/High School Businesses will be invited back to present to students and to meet with students at lunch who are interested in their career fields. Job Fairs/College Fairs ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2024-2025 • Career Fair was held in September, allowing students the chance to meet with people working in their top four areas of interest. • Job Fairs and Career Fairs in the surrounding areas are offered as opportunities come. • Participated in MOCO (Morrison County) Day. • Built a network of over 100 business and industry partners in our Ag Department to connect students to different careers. 2023-2024 • Career Fair was held in October, allowing students the chance to meet with people working in their top four areas of interest. • Job Fairs and Career Fairs in the surrounding areas are offered as opportunities come. • Round one of Camp Ripley job shadows are offered to 11th/12th grade students. 2022-2023 • Elementary class project researching careers/jobs • Elementary Mission to Mars program • Elementary Unit study farm occupations • Elementary National Guard speakers • Middle/High School is always looking for opportunities for career/college fairs in our area. • Middle/High School spoke with rural MN CEP and they will also be helping us with some career opportunities. • K-5 classes on talents and career options held in May. • Grade 5 career research project including a student inventory. • Middle/High School Career Exploration Day was postponed in Spring of 2023 and rescheduled for Fall of 2023. • Businesses will be invited back to present to students and to meet with students at lunch who are interested in their career fields. Assemblies and/or Classroom Speakers ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2024-2025 • Speakers have been classroom based • Leadership seminar for 9th graders in September • National Guard resiliency speaker for seniors in March 2025 • Elementary hosted author/speaker, Kevin Lovegreen 2023-2024 • Elementary School Bell-ringing ceremonies • Elementary School Veterans' Day program • Elementary School RIF (Reading Is Fun) program • Elementary School Native American Heritage speaker in 3rd grade 2022-2023 • Elementary School has six assemblies are planned for the year. • Elementary School has held two bell ringing ceremonies. • Elementary School RIF (Reading Is Fun) assembly in November. • Elementary School assembly planned for April 14 featuring Sonic Escape. Action Steps : #3: Social & Emotional Supports More social workers/counselors/mental health staff and services ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2023-2024 • Early Childhood Center social worker scheduled one day per week. Peer Helpers ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2024-2025 • The Royal Ambassador Program (RAP) has continued to expand, now supporting high-school level students interested in the program. • Elementary classrooms offer the opportunity for high school students to be teachers' assistants 2023-2024 • Elementary School Book buddies program has launched. • Middle/High School Royal Ambassador Program has 35-40 students who are helping younger students. 2022-2023 • Middle/High School started conversations about enhancing the peer tutor program to include more generalized help for younger students. • Middle/High School will continue to work on re-development of the Peer Tutor program this spring. • Middle/High School Royal Ambassador Program (RAP) is off the ground. We had 20-30 HS students actively involved this spring with RAP. We had 4 MS ambassadors that helped out as well. Incorporate designated time with structured Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum PK-12 ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2024-2025 • PBIS has focused on building relationships and finding ways to celebrate desired student behaviors in the building. • PBIS Postcard mailings have nearly doubled since the 23-24 school year. 2023-2024 • PreK curriculum embeds Conscious Discipline. • PBIS videos and activities continue to teach desired behaviors in grades 6-12. • BetterTogether program is taught K-5. • Second Step program is taught K-5. 2022-2023 • BetterTogether program is taught K-5. • Second Step program is taught K-5. • Grade 1 writing activity on what you love and how we feel loved. • Grade 1 learns a new social-emotional skill each week. • Social-emotional learning being implemented with a plan at each grade level for K-5. Community Education Classes for Parents ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2024-2025 • Hidden in Plain Sight display at: • Fall conferences MS/HS 10/21- 8 participants & 10/24- 9 participants • Elementary 11/4-12 participants • Social Media and Youth Presentation • 9/24/24- 2 participants • Parents with Littles-Your Technology Safety Toolbox • 3/13/25 • Cell Phones & Parenting: Balancing Connectivity & Safety • 2/4/25- 1 participant 2023-2024 • Circle of Parents class advertised/offered, 9/13, 10/11, 11/8. Cancelled due to no registrations. Capstone Project for Seniors ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2024-2025 • Final pilot year with SchooLinks being integrated into the senior portfolio. This will be required of all seniors starting with the class of 2026. 2023-2024 • Middle/High School senior portfolios for 23-24 have been shared with advisors and seniors. We will have these presentations in May. 2022-2023 • Middle/High School re-vamped Ramp-Up program to get closer to having artifacts for a comprehensive portfolio for students. The idea would be to have a grad candidate present their portfolio on scheduled nights in the spring of the year. • Middle/High School faculty are discussing ideas for the student portfolio. No formal decision made yet at this time. A future night would be planned for the class of incoming 9th graders who would have a full portfolio to present at the time of their graduation. More Celebrations in the Newspaper ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2024-2025 • Emphasis has been placed on social media and in the MS/HS weekly newsletter • Two teachers' articles were featured in the Morrison County Record • Girls Scouts who attend Royalton Elementary were featured in the Morrison County Record for the Lending Library they built and installed outside the elementary school 2023-2024 • Middle/High School SOTM's (Student of the Month) is sent to the Morrison County Record. • Events as they occur in the school district are submitted to the Record. 2022-2023 • Ongoing/Michelle/Nicole- School District events are submitted to the Morrison County Record as they occur. • Athletics: head coaches emailed about reporting results to radio/newspaper. Sports Editor was emailed our schedules to be put in the paper. • Elementary School submits articles to the Morrison County Record of school events. • Elementary School displays those articles on a school bulletin board. Parent/Guardian involvement during the school day ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2024-2025 • RHS Veterans' Day breakfast increased in participation • 2nd Annual 6th Grade Parent Day increased in participation • FFA has experienced an increase in parent advisory volunteers • More traveling athletic teams have been able to eat their dinners on-the-go due to the increase in families volunteering and donating meals to the teams • Elementary School Veterans' Day Program increased in participation • Elementary families and staff did a Send-Off for the Robotics Team on their way to the State Competition 2023-2024 • Elementary School Veterans' Day • American Education Week activities at the elementary • Elementary School Classroom Celebrations • Elementary parents invited to volunteer in child's classroom • Elementary School Readers Theatre • Elementary School Halloween Parade • Early Childhood Center Halloween Parade • Elementary School Mystery Readers • Elementary School Field Trip Parent Chaperones • PTO Bingo and other events • Middle/High School 1st Annual 6th Grade Parent Day in November • Middle/High School Veterans' Day Program 2022-2023 • Elementary School American Education Week held in November • Middle/High School discussed having a 6th grade parent day. • Middle/High School 6th Grade Parent Day will be a Fall event that needs to be planned and scheduled. • Grade 1 parent mystery readers in the classroom. • Grade 1 parents volunteer one day per week to read to and support students. • First grade teacher has has a parent volunteer help once per week in the classroom reading and playing games with the students. • First grade classroom has "Mystery Reader" which is having parents come once or twice a week to read to the students. • Middle/High School discussion of 6th Grade Parent Day for the Fall. Action Steps : #4: Highly Effective Communication Common platform used by all staff for communication ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED • Coming School Year 2023-2024 Close parent-teacher-student communication gap ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2024-2025 • Weekly MS/HS newsletter continues to evolve to include more pictures and information on areas of opportunities for school/district staff and parents to work together to bring out the best in their students • Over 70% participation in Student Led Conferences 2023-2024 • Elementary School Parent-Teacher-Student conferences to begin this year. • Elementary School uses SeeSaw/email/Google Classroom to communicate with parents; • Elementary School has daily communication logs • Elementary Staff receive "Weekly Staff Updates" emails • Elementary sends Weekly Parent Newsletter via email • Early Childhood Center PreK parents were given their Skyward Family Access login information and instructions on how to use for alerts and account information. • Middle/High School weekly parent newsletters sent via email • Middle/High School missing work reports through Skyward sent weekly. • Middle/High School parent/teacher conferences held two nights in the fall 2022-2023 • Elementary School held parent teacher conferences before the school year began • Middle/High School encourages teacher/parent communication as much as possible before problems become persistent. • Elementary School parent attendance at Fall conferences was 97%. • Elementary school uses Seesaw as a common mode of communication. • Elementary sends a parent newsletter home each week. • PTO meetings are held each month. • PTO activities have included PTO bingo, Breakfast with Santa, and Spring Fun Day, Staff Recognition Week, and Meals at parent/teacher conferences. • Grade 1 sends planners home each day with announcements, notes, and suggestions for parents. • Elementary and Middle/High Schools send weekly newsletters to communicate with families throughout the year. Common way of entering assignments/missing assignments in Skyward ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2024-2025 • Ongoing 2023-2024 • Early Childhood Center communication sent home on the importance of using and instruction on how to use Skyward Family Access and its functions is ongoing for families new to the district. • Royal Review article in Fall edition communicated the importance of using and instructions on how to use Skyward Family Access for parents to help their students. 2022-2023 • District communication with parents about proper use of Family Access has been ongoing. Develop communication plan ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED • Communication Plan (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HofvXtY4OalqEMx3jdtQVl0BGp7AmE4D/view?usp=sharing) Survey families on preferred communication methods ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED • Coming School Year 2023-2024 Well-designed website ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2023-2024 • Added an Administrative Team Communications page and Staff Communication Methods page to help parents/families know what platforms are used by which coaches, teachers, staff, etc. • Update to Strategic Plan layout for ease of tracking actions implemented and a simpler, cleaner look. • Working to reduce duplicate and outdated information. • Continuous efforts are made to keep information up-to-date and cleaned up on the website. • Staff directory is updated each month as staff changes are made. Search added to directory page to break down by building or search by name. • An effort to minimize the amount of clicks to get to pieces of information on the website are sought out. • Added an Administrative Team Communications page and Staff Communication Methods page to help parents/families know what platforms are used by which coaches, teachers, staff, etc. Tutorials for technology platforms ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2023-2024 • Tutorials linked in the "How To" portion of the Communication Plan.(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HofvXtY4OalqEMx3jdtQVl0BGp7AmE4D/view?usp=sharing) • The Fall edition of the Royal Review had step-by-step instructions on how to make online payments in Skyward Family Access. • MAP/childcare processes were put into place through Skyward, allowing for payments to be made online, tutorial with screenshots sent to parents. • MAP/childcare in Skyward also gives parents/guardians control to choose which dates their child(ren) attend MAP based on the childcare program option they chose. Tutorial with screenshots sent to parents. • Athletics and activities may bring back the Vanco Event system which would allow for ticket purchases online before families arrive at the door for events. Investigate new communication platforms ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2023-2024 • IT is looking into Apptegy Thrillshare- a platform that provides communications to be done all in one dashboard, from social media to website to weather/school alerts. • ParentSquare was also investigated for their capabilities which may eliminate the need for parents to have several different apps on their phones for school communications. Action Steps : #5: Co-/Extra-Curricular Opportunities Survey students to learn interests ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2024-2025 • Looking at adding additional activities for the 2025-2026 school year • PAC meeting prior to every season • Email and social media posts about events Increase co-curricular and extra-curricular offerings ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2022-2023 • School Board approved adding Girls and Boys golf to our offerings • Use survey data to drive this priority; Students also informally asked about clubs/programs when they have interest. Increase opportunities through Community Education ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2024-2025 • New Adult offerings: Yoga, Basic Adult and Pediatric First Aid with CPR, Hems-Mending and Patches Oh My, Mom and Me Charcuterie, Practical CharGPT Training, Parents with Littles-Your Technology Safety Toolbox, Cell Phones & Parenting: Balancing Connectivity & Safety, Intermediate Pickleball, Spring Hanging Basket Planting Party, Stained Glass Mosaics, Pottery for Adult Beginners • New Youth offerings: Ceramic Fun, Chunky Crochet Blanket, Beginner Machine Sewing, Advanced Lego Lab, Into to Video Game Design with Nintendo, 3D Printing: Minecraft Creations, Video Production: YouTube Shorts and Reels, Minecraft Mod Development: Biomes, Snow Globe Magic: Crafting Winter Worlds in a Jar, Crafty Critters: Build and Adopt Your Own Furry Friend, Dance 2023-2024 • Adult offerings increased for Fall 2023: Pickleball, Charcuterie Boards, Hair Styling/Braiding, Estate Planning • Winter courses included new courses: Lego Mania, Wonders of Art, Games Galore, Wrestling Clinic, On-Your-Own class, Firearm Safety, Winter Wonderland Arts & Crafts Determine and remove barriers to participation ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2023-2024 • Many Community Education offerings are offered right after school. Make the student body aware of all sports and activities ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED 2024-2025 • Community Education offerings are posted in all school weekly newsletters to parents 2023-2024 • New Fee Management system streamlines paying/assessing fees and allows families to see all offerings and receive appropriate discounting 2022-2023 • Athletics - continual process • Annual Parent/Athletes/Coaches meeting for offerings/rules/regulations • Students introduced at beginning of school assembly made aware • Regular announcements of interest meetings for students to learn more about the program Updated 2/2025 Action Steps :

ELEMENTARY MEDIA CENTER Welcome to the Royalton Elementary Media Center. The library has over 14,000 books. New books are added 2-3 times a year. Come check us out! LIBRARY CATALOG Pathfinder Links Award Lists K-2 Dictionary...with word activities Kids Infobits ...database Starfall Kindersite Primary Games Alphabet Resources Great River Library Kids Page 3-5 PBS for Kids Fun Brain Rhyming Words Spelling Fun World Almanac for Kids Phonics Tutorial Spelling Great River Library Kids Page Maud Hart Lovelace Nominees Star of the North Nominees Contact the Elementary Office atm (320) 584-4160.

< Hall of Fame Joseph Cimenski Class of 1964 Inducted May 2018 Joseph Cimenski, a 1964 graduate of Royalton High School, was the oldest child in a family of 13 siblings. Joe was a humble, fun-loving and hardworking young man. At a young age, his curiosity in mechanics and engineering was sparked working in his dad's mechanic shop. While attending high school, Joe was successful in academics and activities. He was involved in band, class play, and was selected as Snow Ball King. He was a four year Letterman and captain of the football and basketball teams. Joe had the honor of representing and playing in the Minnesota State Basketball Tournament. Joe's leadership skills can be traced back to this time as he was Class President and Student Council President. Following graduation from high school,Joe attended the University of Minnesota where he obtained a degree in Aerospace Engineering. While in college, Joe was recognized for his relentless persistence for learning as he often sought out professors until he understood the concepts of the course. Joe enlisted in the Navy in 1969 and was a Battalion Commander. While in flight school, he was on the Captain's List for academic excellence for all three years. He graduated from Training Command School as #1 in his class. Jo received his Naval Aviator "Wings of Gold" in 1971 while he attended Naval War College in Providence, RI. Joe flew for the Navy for 22 years and retired in 2001 as a Captain (06) with over 30 years of continuous service While continuing his service in the Navy, Joe was able to find his passion as he landed a career in aerospace. In 1974, he was hired at General Dynamics (G.D.) in San Diego. He was assigned to the Fluid Systems Design Group for the Centaur Rocket on the Atlas, Titan and later Shuttle Space Launch Vehicles. Joe was given two special assignments, to work on the classified Tomahawk Cruise Missile fuel system design and the NASA X-33 Systems Engineering. Joe's efforts at G.D. supported Mariner spacecraft to all the planets in the solar system and beyond. He had a hand in sending the only man made objects out of the solar system entirely into interstellar space. Joe's signature (literally) is on Mars aboard one of the Viking landers. As a natural leader. Joe was promoted and served as Chairman of the AlAA Liquid Rocket Propulsion Technical Subcommittee for two years. He was also a project manager. In this capacity, Joe was responsible for the performance of several contracts for propulsion and propellant feed components. He oversaw contracts worth over $375 million for Centaur main rocket engines alone. In his career in aerospace, Joe was much decorated as he received three extraordinary achievement awards: Excel Award, Special Recognition Award from General Dynamics and Nominee for the General Managers Award, the GD's highest honor. From 1987-1990, Joe's first four years in the Program management, his overall performance evaluation grade was "exceptional," the highest possible at General Dynamics. Joe retired from the Navy in 2000 and from Lockheed Martin, previously General Dynamics, as Senior Engineering Specialist in 2012 after 38 years of continuous service. Joe and his wife Melanie reside in Lone Tree, Colorado. His children are Jason, Joshua, Jessica, and Jennifer.

senior artist Spotlight Through art education, our students learn how to use tools and materials and experience art by exploring. The art classroom is a place where students learn problem-solving and critical thinking skills while getting the opportunity to express themselves. The artist is not a special kind of person; rather each person is a special kind of artist. ~Amanda Coomaraswamy Artist Spotlight Grace Balling Grace's dedication to her craft is unmatched. She takes every opportunity to create and is always willing to lend a hand, whether it’s helping fellow artists or tackling large-scale projects—like the incredible mural she's pictured with here. Hardworking, generous, and endlessly creative, Grace brings so much to our Royal art community, and we can't wait to see where her talent takes her next!