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< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment September 2024 Student of the Month Natasha Ludwig Natasha is the daughter of Leif and Amanda. Natasha credits their family with teaching her how to be a good person and instilling strong virtues, “My family has taught me how to be a good person. They have taught me many virtutes. They have encouraged me in everything that I do. I enjoy watching sporting events with my family. I also enjoy going out to eat with them, and exploring the outdoors.” When Natasha was asked about her favorite class, chemistry stood out. "My favorite class is chemistry because it was a class that challenged me, but I still was able to understand and enjoy the class. I think the thing that made chemistry stand out the most was my teacher, Heidi Noerenberg. She was extremely willing to help anyone who was not 100% confident in what they were doing. That is also why she is my favorite teacher, because in her classes you will get a lot of work done, so you feel productive and accomplished. In addition to that, if you finish your work in class and have nothing else to do, she allows you to sit by your friends. She also is very approachable. She genuinely cares about all of her students. She inspires me to work hard and persevere. I suggest that other students take this class because it will give you confidence in your academic abilities.” Natasha has been very involved in school activities, “I am in MHS, Student Council, Royal Ambassador Program, Hockey, Volleyball, and Track + Field. I enjoy MHS, Stu. Co., and RAP, because they all allow me to help other people. They all help in different ways so I feel they are all distinct. Hockey, volleyball, and track have offered me many avenues of growth both physically and mentally. Being in many sports encourages me to stay active and fit all year round. The mental aspects of every sport are unique but similar at the same time. I believe that all of my activities have been extremely beneficial in incomparable ways.” Even though Natasha is very busy with activities at school, she still finds time to enjoy outside of school activities. “Outside of school I coach hockey, read, paint, and cook. I enjoy coaching because it is exciting to be able to be part of someone’s personal growth. Reading, painting, and cooking are enjoyable to me because they all productive pass times.” When asked about some of her favorite memories from high school, Natasha pointed to track. "The friendships I made and the people I got to know made it unforgettable." As for the most meaningful activity, hockey took center stage. "Hockey has always been a big part of my life; I grew up with it, and it’s become a part of me." Next year, Natasha will attend Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin, to study pre-physical therapy while playing hockey. Looking ahead 10 years, she’s sees herself working in the field of physical therapy, preferably in the sports world. "Helping others recover and succeed is important to me," Natasha said. As Natasha prepares to graduate, she has one key piece of advice for freshmen: "Find what interests you. High school can be tough, but having things to look forward to makes all the difference." With her values, determination, and diverse interests, Natasha is poised for success as she moves on to the next chapter of her life.

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment < Back October 2019 Artist of the Month Kelsie Norberg Kelsie Norberg is Royalton High School's October Artist of the Month. Kelsie Norberg is the daughter of Wayne and Cindy Norberg. She was chosen as Royalton High School's October Artist of the Month for her excellent work in many different mediums of art. Her interest in the Visual Arts as well as her "love" for animals has inspired classmates and very well, could lead her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. RHS Visual Arts instructor Carl Halverson has been "Amazed" by Norberg's variety of artworks and witnessed the first fabric, three dimensional pet ever created in his classroom. "Taking Art classes as an elective brings out the creative side in many students that never realized that they had a gift, so it remains an unopened gift," said Halverson. "Kelsie started out in Design class this year working on projects that mirror St. Cloud State's graphic art and design classes in many ways. First, they apply the elements and principles of design to an imaginary business logo. Next, it is taken to 3 different pieces which include the application of photography and graphics. And finally, it includes drawing, painting and a 3-dimensional piece of their choice. Kelsie's dog Daisy was created with small fibers of multi-colored felt, carefully bound and intertwined with a needle. I've never seen a design student use needle felting to sculpt the trademark of their business card. Through this transfer of problem-solving skills, students learn life skills along the way as well. Making informed decisions about the best design solutions sharpens interpersonal skills while working with others strengthens the area of communication. Kelsie is one of the most polite and modest young people in her class. It doesn't surprise me that she intends to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Her success in the academic area has only been surpassed by her artistic skills and admiration of her pet Daisy." "I like to experiment in different mediums of art," added Norberg."Mr. Halverson is an amazing art teacher who has taught me Photography, Design, Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, and in this case, Graphic Illustration. I have always had a profound love of animals and often find myself creating artwork with my dog, Daisy, as the main subject. In the future, I hope to continue my education in the vet program with a degree earned from the University of Minnesota."

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment January 2023 Student of the Month Sara Daleiden When it comes to family Sara believes her family has played a huge role in who she is, “My parents are my biggest role models because they taught me important values and support me in everything that I do. They have been with me for the many ups and downs I have had whether that be for school, sports, or life in general. My favorite things to do with them are horse camping, riding horses on the trails behind our house, four wheeling, and biking. Also, I feel like my two older siblings made an impact on me because they have shown me the ins and outs of life.” At Royalton High School, Sara is involved in many activities that have also helped shape her into the person that she has become, “at school including cross country, track and field, honor society, student council, YES club, FFA and FCA. Last year I was also a part of the Spanish club and prom committee. My favorite activity was cross country because my teammates were more like a family than just friends. Everyday there was always something someone would do to make it a great day. Running is also one of my favorite hobbies because it is a sport where you easily see improvement with practice. However, I feel like the student council has made the biggest impact since it helped me be a part of the school and community more. I really enjoy helping plan things for the school because when I was in middle school, I looked forward to those activities. The YES club helped me gain more information on environmental issues and improve our school which most high school students should be educated on. I joined FFA last year because I love chickens and my best friends wanted me to do it. I was happy to join, but it definitely was not my thing. In FCA, I get to socialize with other student-athletes who want to be more involved with their faith just like me. All these activities were a great experience and have helped shape me into the person I am today.” As for a favorite teacher in high school, Sara says there have been numerous teachers that come to mind, “Many teachers have had an impact on me throughout the years, but three of them really made school/school activities fun and those teachers are Mr. Hagman, Mr. Schaa, and Ms. Burgman. Mr. Hagman was my 5th grade long term sub in elementary school for most of the year. He was an excellent teacher and made 5th grade memorable. I thought it was so cool that he was my teacher and my brother's basketball coach! I would see him throughout the school in the following years, and he was always friendly and would say hi. Also, Mr. Schaa is a very fun teacher to have when you learn his sense of humor. His ‘dad jokes’ are one of the best things in his class because no one truly knows how to react to them, so there is an awkward laugh afterwards. He is an extremely smart teacher and is always pushing me to do my best. Sadly, Ms. Bergman left Royalton this school year, but she was always supportive with everything. She was my math and homeroom teacher, so I would see her more frequently than I would other teachers. She would help students whenever she could and help them to do their best. I know this is my last year here, but I wish Ms. Bergman was still here.” Sara’s favorite memory came this year with Ava Schoenrock “Ava and I were dissecting a frog because Ms. Gerads had extra from her 10th grade class. We were trying to take bugs out of the stomach and as we were peeling the stomach open, Ms. Gerads came up to observe just as our hands slipped. The stomach contents flew all over us! Luckily Ava and I had goggles and gowns on, but Ms. Gerads did not. The good part was that we did get the stomach open and there were lots of bugs inside.” As for next year and in the future Sara has these plans in mind “Next year I will be attending Winona State university and majoring in anesthesiology along with running track and cross country. Since I travel and help my stepdad with his veterinary business, I knew that I wanted to be in the medical field. At first, I contemplated being a surgeon or pediatric doctor, but I have had my heart set on being a nurse anesthetist for a few years now and in 10 years, I hope to have graduated from college and be working at a strategic hospital in southern Minnesota. I would eventually like to have 3-4 dogs and be living in a nice house in the country or shortly out of town. A trip to the Netherlands to see Anouk, Royalton’s exchange student, is also on the agenda.” Sara’s advice to high school freshmen was this “Take care of your physical and mental well-being. You're going to be exposed to so many new things, places, people and experiences that it'll be very easy to overstress yourself. Make sure to look after your health by going to bed early or at least before midnight. Also, join many clubs because not only do you make new friends, but it also looks better on college applications!”

< Hall of Fame Kenneth McGonagle Class of 1948 Inducted May 2010 Ken McGonagle is a 1948 graduate of Royalton High School. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1952, completed his master’s degree in education at the University of Illinois in 1958, and fulfilled his doctorate at the University of Indiana in 1970. McGonagle lettered as a starting pitcher for the Minnesota Gophers in 1952 and 1953. He also was a two-year letterwinner for the Gophers Basketball team in 1950 and 1951. McGonagle played for the state champion Little Falls Red Sox while also playing minor league baseball for the Duluth Dukes from 1952-1954. During this time, McGonagle was signed by the Cincinnati Reds organization. After his collegiate days were over, McGonagle became a teacher and coach and worked in Texas and Illinois. As a coach, he won a Texas state basketball championship at St. John’s Private School. After moving to Evanston, Illinois, McGonagle began coaching baseball and soccer, where he won 11 league championships in baseball as well as 10 league championships and 4 state championships in soccer. He was the Baseball Man of the Year in Illinois in 1963. McGonagle is a member of both the Illinois High School Baseball and Soccer Coaches Hall of Fames. McGonagle and his wife Cele now live near Cushing, but spend their winters in much warmer Tucson, Arizona.

< Hall of Fame Jeff "Olsen" Oelrich Class of 1988 Inducted May 2011 Jeff Oelrich is a 1988 graduate of Royalton High School. At RHS, Jeff was involved in yearbook, Student Council, Jazz Band, Spanish Club, Knowledge Bowl, was the President of the National Honor Society and was the class salutatorian. Jeff attended St. Cloud State University and became involved in mass communications and radio broadcasting. Jeff began deejaying at KCLD, BOB 100FM, WLOL, and hosted the KOOL 108 Morning Show as Jeff Olsen. He was also involved in television where he did anchor work in Alexandria, Rochester, and with KARE 11. Jeff wears many hats at KARE 11 including reporting for the Sunrise Morning Show and is used as an anchor and host for various TV and news broadcasts. Jeff met his wife Julianna while working in Rochester and together they have 4 children. Jeff has been honored by the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, The United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, and the MS Society. Jeff was named the Twin Cities Radio Personality of the Year in 2005.

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment < Back September 2019 Artist of the Month Matthew Kasella Matthew Kasella was recently named Royalton High School's September Artist of the Month. He is the son of Rob and Amy Kasella of Morrill, and uses his drawing skills as a creative break from his core classes on a daily basis. What he has learned is far more than just drawing skills. "I didn't have an art class since sophomore year, so I was really excited to take another drawing class this year," said Kasella. " I enjoy drawing animals, so I decided on a lion, the school mascot, as my first drawing of the year. It's relaxing to take a break from some of my core classes during the day and let my creative side run wild. I also really love watching my drawings progress and improve with each project and enjoy experiencing the other things that I learn along the way." Royalton High School Art Instructor, Carl Halverson, has been teaching this particular Kasella family of children for many years. While they all have their differences in interests and abilities, they share many of the same characteristics that make them so successful in the classroom. "Many years back, I coached this kid by the name of Robbie Kasella." stated Halverson. "He had really good athletic abilities on the field. But it was off the field that he impressed me the most. He stood up strongly for the things he believed in, and helped many others out of a jam, without hesitation. At a pep fest, I introduced him as he walked onto the gym floor with these words; "Here's Rob Kasella, #71 on the field, #1 in your heart." And so it is with his youngest son Matthew. Matthew's got that same spirit, and same"big heart," nurtured by his parents and siblings, that impresses me the most. He doesn't have to hang around the popular "click" to feel "more important" than other students. He's far, far above that kind of middle school mentality. I've seen him step up and help out younger students who might be struggling in situations, while many of his senior classmates would probably walk right by. His art abilities continue to amaze me as he works with that same "farm boy" work ethic that I've seen in many of his siblings. How do you test or measure the ability to uplift people around you? They don't teach this in college. But it's the outcome we all would hope to see in our own children. You don't become a teacher for the income.. You teach for the outcome... It's this outcome that this family has given back to me throughout the years I've been at Royalton High School." "Mr. Halverson is one of the most realistic people that I know." added Kasella. "He relates art class subject matter back to life, with a very enthusiastic and humorous approach. He finds and brings out the good in the people around him. It is this teaching style and genuine concern for students that makes Art classes one of the best parts of my day."

Royalton Elementary School Our mission is to build a caring and creative learning community where children flourish. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kindergarten - 5th Grade (320) 584-4100 | 119 North Driftwood Street, Royalton MN 56373 District Testing Info ES Student Handbook My Ride K-12 Enjoy some peace of mind with My Ride K-12. Get real-time updates, plus track bus locations and arrival times right from your phone. Y ou can use your former Ride 360 log-in information to access a web version of My Ride K-12 at myridek12.tylerapp.com . For More Information My Ride K-12 – Apple App Store (iOS) My Ride K-12 – Google Play Store (Android) PRINCIPAL Anthony Neumann Welcome to Royalton Elementary! We are very excited about working with our children, families, and community. We strive to provide an exceptional education in a caring and nurturing environment. We will do everything possible to ensure that each child has a positive and successful experience at our school. Our mission is to build a caring and creative learning community where children flourish.

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment January 2021 Student of the Month Rylee Johnson Royalton High School announced that Rylee Johnson was selected as student of the Month for January, 2021. She is the daughter of Kevin and Natalie Johnson. Family has been a huge impact in Rylee’s life. She states,”My parents are the strongest people I know and they have taught me that regardless of the obstacle there is always a way to persevere. My sisters have also had a huge impact on me and my success in high school.” Throughout high school, Johnson has been involved in Cross Country, Track, FFA, BPA, We Club, Student Council, and National Honor Society. The activities that she is most involved in are Cross Country and Student Council. “Rylee has been a vocal leader on our Cross Country and Track and Field teams. There is no doubt that Rylee will make an impact in her future workplace and community. Thanks for all your hard work over the years. I wish you all the best,” said Michael Marschel, Cross Country and Track coach. “I have the opportunity to work with Rylee in Student Council. Rylee is a hardworking, driven young lady. She has gone above and beyond the call of duty for Survivor Week and throughout the school year. I look forward to seeing her grow as a student in the future,” stated Jeanne Omvig, science teacher and Student Council advisor. Johnson’s favorite class is human body systems. Her interest in the medical field made her take it. She ended up enjoying that class very much. Rylee says, “Ms. Gerads is a very dedicated teacher and puts a lot of work into the class to make it both knowledgeable and enjoyable.” If Johnson had to pick a favorite teacher, she would pick Ms. Ploof. Ms. Ploof was her homeroom teacher and her choir teacher. “Ms. Ploof has helped me become a better singer and person throughout high school, and I can honestly say I would not be the same without her,” Johnson said. “Besides being an excellent student, Rylee has also become a great singer. As with everything she does, she has worked very hard at developing her singing voice. She is a great role model for other singers in choir!” says Cheri Ploof. After high school Johnson plans to complete her associate’s degree at St. Cloud State University and her bachelor’s degree in biology hopefully at the University of Washington-Seattle. She then hopes to enroll in medical school to pursue a career in family medicine. “In ten years time, I see myself finishing my medical residency and finally becoming a physician.” Rylee had some advice to freshmen out there, “My advice to freshmen is to make the most of the next four years. High school has a lot to offer and your experience is based on the opportunities you choose to chase. This is the time to try new things, make mistakes, and live a little because pretty soon you’ll be graduating too.” Listen to her advice and maybe you will be student of the month in high school.

Student health and medication forms. HEALTH SERVICES Nurse's Office Contact Information Elementary ( 320) 584-4162 | Middle/High School ( 320) 584-4243 Emergency Contact Information Health Screenings Reporting Absenses Special Dietary Needs Is my child well enough to go to school? This is a common question by many parents, so here are some general guidelines that may help you decide: FEVER : Children with a fever of 100 or greater should stay home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal without the use of over the counter fever reducers such as Tylenol(acetaminophen) or ibuprofen. FLU: If your child was diagnosed by a physician with the flu, returning to school is the same as the fever restrictions listed above. VOMITING/DIARRHEA : Child should remain at home until 24 hours after the last episode. RASH: Check with your family physician before sending your child to school with a rash in which you do not know the cause. Children may return to school if the rash is diagnosed as non-contagious or once the recommended treatment for the rash has been received. Diagnosis of a rash CANNOT be made at school. STREP THROAT: Children may return to school 12 hours after starting antibiotics. CHICKENPOX/SHINGLES: Your child should remain home until ALL blisters have dried to scabs, which can take 6-10 days. HEAD LICE: No exclusion, but treatment is recommended before returning to school. REDDENED OR PINK EYE: Refers to an inflamed eye. It often includes sticky discharge from the eye and pinkish tint to the sclera. Contact your child's healthcare provider for advice or treatment. Children may be at school with symptoms and eye drops are not required. COUGH: Coughing that interferes with or limits their ability to participate in school activities should be evaluated by your physician. NASAL DRAINAGE: Thick, colored drainage may need to be evaluated by your child’s health care provider. OTHER: If having your child at school would significantly put others at risk of contracting your child’s illness. If a child exhibits these symptoms at school, parent/guardian will be contacted to take the child home. If the child’s parent/guardian cannot be reached, an emergency contact will be asked to pick up the child. School personnel CANNOT transport students home. Contact the attendance secretary if your child is staying home from school. Please feel free to contact the school nurse with questions or to update her of a child’s illness at 320-584-4243. Medication Policy Medications are encouraged to be given at home whenever possible. There are circumstances, however, when medication needs to be given during the school day. If it is necessary for a student to receive medication at school, there are requirements that need to be followed: Parent/Guardian must provide a medication consent form (Form 1A) signed by the parent and the student's physician authorizing the administration of the medication at school. Parent/Guardian must provide prescription medication to the school in the original pharmacy container appropriately labeled for the student. Parent/Guardian must provide non-prescription medication to the school in the original container and provide a signed parent permission form. Medications, prescription and non-prescription, are not to be carried by the student unless there is a written agreement between the school district and the parent and authorized by the student's physician. Medication Forms Medication Authorization Form 1A Medication Authorization Form 1B - Medication Administration Medication Return Letter Form 1C Medication Authorization Form 2A - Over-the-Counter Medication for Elementary Students Medication Authorization Form 2B - Over-the-Counter Medication for MS/HS Students Medication Authorization Form 3A - Authorization to Possess and Self-Administer Nonprescription Pain Relief Medication Authorization Form 4A - Self Carried/Self-Administered Prescribed Medication Immunizations Minnesota State Law - No Shots, No School! Student Immunization Form The State of Minnesota requires that all students must have received the required immunizations to enroll in or remain enrolled in a Minnesota Public School. Parents must provide the school with documentation indicating that the student has received the appropriate immunizations. Parents may file a medical exemption signed by a healthcare provider or a conscientious objection signed by a parent/guardian and notarized. Use the link below for information regarding Minnesota's Immunization Requirements and Immunization Record. Color-Coded Immunization Chart Locate a clinic near you to receive vaccines: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/immunize/vaxfinder.html Learn more at www.vaccines.gov Northern Pines Northern Pines Children’s Therapeutic Support Services (CTSS) are counseling services offered in the school, home and community setting. The program provides a safe, convenient, and nurturing environment where the child and family can examine their difficulties, learn to recognize and utilize effective skills, and make corrective changes. The goal is to optimize family functioning to prevent out of home placement. Sessions are offered within the school day/hours, making it extra convenient for you and your student. LEARN MORE Interventions focus on Anger Control Problem-solving Decision-making Self-esteem Independent living Conflict resolution Communication Stress reduction Services Provided Diagnostic Assessment Therapy Individual Family Group Skills Crisis Assistance MS/HS Staff Amanda Kampa, MSW, LICSW Mental Health Professional Email Sadie Eiynk, LSW Mental Health Practitioner Email Elementary staff Mackenzie Gangl, MSW, LICSW Mental Health Professional Email Alyssa Young, LSW Mental Health Practitio ner Email Nicole Zierden, LSW Mental Health Practitio ner Email If you have additional questions or would like to place a referral to Northern Pines for your child, please call the call center at 320-639-2025, or visit our website at www.npmh.org . Health Screenings Vision and hearing screenings are conducted during the year as recommended by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). VISION: Kindergarten (males will be screened for color blindness), & grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 HEARING: Grades K-3, 5, 8, 11 HEAD LICE: Per MDH recommendations, wide-spread lice screenings done by the school have not been shown to be effective. Lice screenings will take place upon request by parents/guardians and/or staff. If a student does not pass a portion of the first screening, a re-screen is performed at a later date. If the student again does not pass a referral letter will be sent home with the student recommending further evaluation and/or treatment. If at any time there are concerns about a student’s hearing and/or vision, please contact the nurse to arrange for a screening to be done. Health Screenings Reporting Absences Reporting Absences Absences must be reported to the school to be considered as an excused absence. Report your child's absence each day your child is ill by calling the attendance line at the school. Please report the child’s name, teacher/grade and reason for the absence. If your child is ill, report the symptoms and/or any diagnosed communicable condition. Please contact the school Health Office if your child has any injury or illness that will require modifications in his/her school day, prior to returning to school. If your child is absent and the school has not received notification of the absence, the school will attempt to call the home number listed on the Emergency Information Sheet to either speak with a contact or leave a message inquiring about the absence. SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS Royalton Public Schools Nutrition Services will provide special dietary requests for students with food allergies and/or other dietary restrictions. In accordance with federal USDA regulations, the Special Diet Statement must be completed and signed by the parent/guardian as well as the student's physician, physician assistant, registered dietician, or advanced practice registered nurse, such as certified nurse practitioner. This must be completed before any accommodations are able to be made. Forms should be completed and returned to the school nurse, and the school nurse will forward to the Food Service Manager. Special Diet Statement Form Student safety is our number one goal at Royalton Public Schools. It is important to us to maintain current information on a student's health information and emergency contact information. If a student gets sick or injured at school to the extent that it is necessary to contact parents, we use the information provided by you on your child's emergency contact sheet. This provides the school with phone numbers to reach parents, as well as alternate people that the school can contact and release a student to in the event that we are unable to reach the parents. We will not release a student to anyone that is not listed on the emergency contact sheet without verbal consent from a parent. Please complete the Emergency Information Sheet at the beginning of each school year and update it throughout the school year if information changes. EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment February 2025 Student of the Month Kayden Vannurden Kayden believes the success that she has had can be contributed to her family and growing up on a farm. “Growing up farming with my parents and siblings has taught me the value of hard work and dedication. They taught me that I can’t quit things halfway through and that I need to see them to the end. My family has always supported me in all of my endeavors whether it be showing up to all of my events or buying me a new bookshelf for my ever-growing collection of books. My favorite things to do with them are playing games and travelling.” When asked about her classes that she’s had over the years at Royalton Schools, Kayden says her favorite class was Chemistry, “My favorite class was Chemistry with Mrs. Noerenberg. It wasn’t always the easiest class, but Mrs. Noerenberg always took her time explaining everything to make sure we understood and if we didn’t, she was always open to questions. My favorite part of the class was always being able to work with my friends. It was a great way to end my school day.” Along with Chemistry being her favorite class, Kayden also identified a couple favorite teachers that have inspired her, “My favorite teachers are two of my Ag teachers and FFA advisors, Mr. Goldade and Ms. Liddane. They always found ways to teach in immersive, hands-on ways that I loved. Their enthusiasm to get students involved in the Ag program inspires me.” As far as activities in school, Kayden participates in FFA, Knowledge Bowl, MHS, and the Royal Ambassadors Program. Here is what she had to say about those activities, “I enjoy FFA, MHS, and RAP because of the opportunities to help other people. FFA and Knowledge Bowl also give me the opportunity to do things like Livestock Judging with FFA and trivia competitions with Knowledge Bowl. FFA has been the most beneficial because it has helped me to branch out and try new things I wouldn’t have otherwise.” Outside of school, Kayden is involved in 4-H. She shows beef and sheep. “I enjoy 4-H because of all of the people you get to meet that have similar interests to you. I also love hunting, fishing, reading, hanging out with friends, and being outdoors,” she explained. Kayden’s favorite high school memory is the Survivor Games and this is why, “My favorite memory from high school is last year on the day of the Survivor Games when my friends and I didn’t have any classes so we talked and played cards all day then got DQ for lunch before going to watch the games.” Kayden’s favorite event that she was involved with was the FFA Meats Evaluation, “My favorite event I was involved in was the FFA Meats Evaluation team my junior year. A couple other members and I were looking for a trip to State, so we decided to try a competition we had no prior experience in. We practiced twice and went into the competition hoping for the best. We ended up placing first in the region, securing a trip to State. It was a long but happy drive home.” Looking ahead, Kayden plans to attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College to finish a Finance degree that she started through PSEO. Kayden hasn’t quite figured out what she wants to do with a Finance degree, but in 10 years she hopes to be putting it to good use somewhere, as well as travelling and just living life. Her advice to freshman was this, “Find the balance between school work and activities that allows you to succeed while enjoying your time in school before it is over.”

< Hall of Fame Kathleen (Justin) Schultz Class of 1970 Inducted May 2010 Schultz graduated from RHS in 1970, before there were any girls sports being played in Royalton. She was active in almost every other activity offered including drama, debate, band, choir, and cheerleading. Schultz was also a member of the National Honor Society and a delegate to Girls State in 1969. After high school she went to St. Cloud State to pursue a career in teaching. While at SCSU, women’s sports were beginning to emerge. Schultz was active in volleyball where SCSU captured the 1973 intercollegiate state tournament championship, badminton, basketball, and softball where she posted a .538 lifetime batting average. Kathleen played recreational softball for many years and has participated in national tournaments in Salt Lake City, UT, Duluth, MN and Savannah, GA. Kathleen has been a teacher in southern Minnesota since 1974 and has coached in the United South Central school district and in the Mankato area schools with a great deal of success. She was the Mankato Public Schools Teacher of the Year in 2005-06. Schultz has been an official for the MSHSL State Volleyball Tournament for 8 years. Schultz is a member of the Mankato Softball Players Association Hall of Fame and a 1989 inductee to the St. Cloud State Athletic Hall of Fame. Schultz has two sons and a grandson and lives in North Mankato.

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment April 2023 Student of the Month Morgan Duevel Morgan Duevel was selected as Student of the Month for April. Morgan says her family has played a large role in her life and has made her who she is, “My aunts are very comforting when it comes to my struggles and I go to their houses’ when I need some support. My oldest sister and cousin, Maja, are my biggest role-models in my life and they have helped guide me through what I should do when I come across a difficult situation. My family has also taught me how to wood work, craft, bake, cook, fish and paint. I also enjoy spending time with my family camping, fishing, playing Wii, tubing kayaking and car trips.” At Royalton High School, Morgan is involved a variety of activities, “I participate in knowledge bowl where I get to learn random facts, and its rewarding getting a question you didn’t fully understand right. I help manage softball, where I like to keep the girls upbeat and take of them when they get hurt. I am in band and jazz band. I enjoy both because I get to learn many new aspects of music and a variety in song styles.” When it comes to her classes Morgan says her favorite class was probably English Composition 1 & 2. “My favorite classes were English Composition 1 & 2. The class is memorable because I learned skills I will never forget. While it was extremely difficult for me it helped me develop wonderfully as a writer.” As for a favorite teacher in high school Morgan says one of her favorite teachers is Mrs. Alyssa Gerads, “I have taken many of her biology classes and environmental classes. She always has a very kind aura, and does whatever she can do to help her students. I have taken one of her classes every year in high school, and I enjoy all of them. She likes to do as many labs with her classes as possible to make the class more fun. She is more relaxed with her older students, and it makes me feel more comfortable in her class. Mrs. Gerads gets really anxious trying to cram everything in for our college class at the end of the year and her life outside of school as well as how she acts in school makes me want to be more like her.” Outside of school Morgan says youth group is something she is involved with, “Youth group at my church, almost all of the members are my family, so it is more like hanging out with my second cousins, which is nice. I get to help with events at my church, and I really like using the industrial dishwasher.” When asked what her favorite memory and activity from high school were, this is what came to Morgan’s mind, “My favorite memory from high school happened this year before our senior runout at homecoming. We were in the hallway excited and getting along with each other. Kyler was playing very loud music, and everyone was getting their confetti poppers ready. I mostly remember being very happy even though I knew that we were never going to be in a moment like that again. My favorite activity is being involved with softball. All the girls make the sport so enjoyable because of all the energy they have toward the sport, and we all are civil with each other and have fun together.” As for here future, Morgan as this in mind, “I will attend Minnesota State University, Mankato in the fall. I am enrolled in the Pre-Chiropractic program to get a Bachelor’s of Science degree. I have known, since third grade, that I wanted to be a chiropractor. I will need to go to Chiropractic school after I get my degree and get an internship. After I get my doctorate, I will probably move back home and work at a Chiropractic place in Brainerd or St. Cloud.” Morgan’s advice to high school freshmen is short and sweet, “Don’t be a jerk, be a decent human being instead.”