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< Athletics & Activities physical and eligibility forms Registration: Any student in grades 6-12 that is participating in 7/8 or 9-12 activities or athletics, needs to have their parents/guardians and themself complete all the Royalton sports/activities documents in Skyward (copies of these forms are below if you have trouble accessing them in your Skyward account). Once all forms are completed and fees are paid , students will be cleared to practice and participate. Athletic Physical: All student athletes participating in Middle School, Junior High or High School sponsored sporting events will need an athletic physical. Athletic physicals are good for three calendar years. Typically a student entering grades 7th and 10th will need a physical. If your student got a physical in 6th grade, they will need one for their 9th grade year. Students new to the district need to have record of their physical transferred to Royalton Public Schools or have another physical. Forms Minnesota State High School League Eligibility Brochure Royalton Public Schools Eligibility Form Minnesota State High School League Eligibility Statement and Athletic Physical Minnesota State High School League Health Questionnaire

Meet our elementary teaching staff. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Teaching staff Kindergarten Ms. Melby (320) 584-4100 emma.melby@isd485.org Ms. Seguin (320) 584-4100 nikki.seguin@isd485.org Ms. Shaughnessy (320) 584-4100 tami.shaughnessy@isd485.org 1st grade Ms. Hemminger (320) 584-4100 katie.hemminger@isd485.org Website > Ms. Hamers (320) 584-4100 alyssa.hamers@isd485.org Ms. Wiersgalla (320) 584-4100 keri.wiersgalla@isd485.org 2nd grade Ms. Brenny (320) 584-4100 kathy.brenny@isd485.org Website > Ms. Skeate-Carlson (320) 584-4100 amy.carlson@isd485.org Mr. Marschel (320) 584-4100 michael.marschel@isd485.org Website > 3rd grade Ms. Beaman (320) 584-4100 jennifer.beaman@isd485.org Website > Ms. Scott (320) 584-4100 rebecca.scott@isd485.org Ms. Gangl (320) 584-4100 janessa.gangl@isd485.org 4th grade Mr. Hanson (320) 584-4100 theodore.hanson@isd485.org Ms. Thoma (320) 584-4100 hannah.kahl@isd485.org Ms. Polzine-Lust (320) 584-4100 merrin.lust@isd485.org Website > 5th grade Ms. Hammer (320) 584-4100 melissa.hammer@isd485.org Website > Mr. Shelstad (320) 584-4100 chad.shelstad@isd485.org Ms. Muehring (320) 584-4100 karissa.muehring@isd485.org Special Education Ms. Kalthoff (320) 584-4100 samantha.kalthoff@isd485.org Ms. Nichols (320) 584-4100 joan.nichols@isd485.org Website > Ms. Popp (320) 584-4100 lindsay.popp@isd485.org Ms. Wateland (320) 584-4100 elizabeth.wateland@isd485.org Art Music physical education spanish Ms. Eckman (320) 584-4100 rachel.eckman@isd485.org Ms. Thompson (320) 584-4100 samantha.thompson@isd485.org Mr. Meier (320) 584-4100 aaron.meier@isd485.org Mr. Kruger (320) 584-4100 david.kruger@isd485.org band Social Work gifted, talented, & enrichment Title 1 Mr. Coppicus (320) 584-4100 chris.coppicus@isd485.org Website > Ms. Weidenbach (320) 584-4100 abigail.weidenbach@isd485.org Ms. Bishop (320) 584-4100 shari.bishop@isd485.org Ms. Rohling (320) 584-4100 kari.rohling@isd485.org

Early Childhood Center Staff directory Paraprofessional Sharon Baron Early Childhood Center Email Special Education Teacher Brandi DeGier Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofesssional Kara Kloss Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Jennifer Oldakowski Early Childhood Center Email Preschool Teacher Leah Suska Early Childhood Center Email Preschool Teacher Amanda Billig Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Jennifer Eiynk Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Patricia Matykiewicz Early Childhood Center Email Custodian Steve Reinhardt Early Childhood Center Email Preschool Teacher Bailey Warzecka Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Becky Bzdok Early Childhood Center Email Preschool Teacher Stacy Huls Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Jessica Nielsen Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Jenny Solorz Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Shelia Wirth Early Childhood Center Email

Royalton School partners with Mid State Education District to offer early childhood family education classes and early childhood screenings. Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) What is ECFE? We recognize that parents are a child's first and most significant teachers, ECFE offers a variety of classes and resources for parents and children from birth through kindergarten age. ECFE helps build healthy families and sets the stage for parent involvement and children’s success in Kindergarten to Grade 12 education. Let the adventure begin by checking out our ECFE classes! ECFE Classes Early Childhood Screenings The early childhood years from birth to the start of kindergarten are an important time of rapid learning and growth. Screening is a brief, simple procedure used to identify potential health or developmental problems in infants and young children who may need a health assessment, diagnostic assessment or educational evaluation. Screening in early childhood supports children's readiness for kindergarten and promotes positive child health and developmental outcomes. You can expect a call from Royalton Public Schools Early Childhood Screening Coordinator when your child is between 3.5 and 4 years of age to set up a screening date. Or you can schedule an appointment online at: https://royalton.arux.app/search/all-programs or please contact the Community Education office at 320-584-4002 to schedule an appointment. Why Early Screening is so Important The early childhood years from birth to the start of Kindergarten are an important time of rapid learning and growth. Early Childhood screenings should be completed between the ages of 3 and 5 years. Screening is a brief, simple procedure used to identify potential health or developmental problems in infants and young children who may need a health assessment, diagnostic assessment, or educational evaluation. Screening in early childhood supports children's readiness for kindergarten and promotes positive child health and developmental outcomes. Early Childhood Screening is required for entrance in Minnesota’s public schools or within 30 days of enrollment into kindergarten. LITTLE ROYALS PRESCHOOL Our Little Royals program is open to all students who are 3 OR 4 Years old by September 1. Our preschool has earned 4 Stars in the State’s Parent Aware Quality Rating System. This is the highest possible rating given for high quality preschool programs. This rating means that the Little Royals Program uses the best practices to make sure children are ready for kindergarten. Enroll Community Education director Jennifer Noble 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. If you have any questions about our school, programs, or activities, please feel free to contact me at 320-584-4002.

Middle/High school MEDIA CENTER LIBRARY CATALOG LEARN MORE ABOUT Research Links Creative Commons eBooks The Royalton High School Media Center is a busy place. Not only are books shelved here, but you will also find sets of encyclopedias, dictionaries, reference books, atlases, maps, periodicals, newspapers and more! The computers in the Media Center, which also allow access to a scanner and printer, are available for student use during the library's open hours. Our small group room is the perfect place for students to collaborate together on group projects or work quietly. Attached to the media center is a multi-purpose classroom that is used for study halls, classes, conferences, and meetings. The media center also manages the ITV studio. Students from Royalton may take classes from colleges and other high schools using networking technology. Contact Lori Yourczek loreli.yourczek@isd485.org (320) 584-4261 Andrew Hagman andrew.hagman@isd485.org (320) 584-4261 Other Libraries Great River Regional Library - Serving central Minnesota, the GRRL system has 32 branch locations and nearly 1 million books, DVDs, and CDs. Minnesota Digital Library - A digital collection of the state's unique resources and special collections. Including photographs, images, maps, journals, documents, letters, and works of art. MnLINK Gateway - Search public and academic libraries across Minnesota. MnPALS Catalog - Search all libraries in the MnPALS consortium, including libraries at St. Cloud State, St. John's & St. Ben's, St. Cloud Technical College, and the Minnesota Historical Society.

< Guidance Office College Planning Local Scholarships General Scholarships FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Tools for Comparing Financial Aid Award Offers and Student Debt FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) FAFSA Completion FAFSA/DREAM Act Application Federal Trade Commission Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams Financial Aid Basics: What Students and Families Need to Know FinAid - Financial Aid Information Minnesota Office of Higher Education National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) - Upcoming Implementation of FSA ID Enhancements Reduced Out-of-State Tutition Options The Student Loan Report: Guide to Paying for College - Financial Aid, Savings, Student Loans, & Scholarships Ultimate FAFSA Resource Guide SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Local Scholarships General Scholarships Scholarship Application Worksheet Other Scholarship Resources Bold.org Cappex Fastweb Chegg Education Planner Going Merry Minnesota Career Information System Scholarships Offered by Minnesota Schools Big Future Grants and Scholarships (College Board) Scholarship Finder Scholarship Junkies Educational/College Planning College Visit Form Stop in the CRC for help with your high school and college planning. College Application Types - What's the Difference? College Confidential College Results College Scorecard College Terminology eCampus Tours iseek Minnesota Career Information System Minnesota Office of Higher Education Minnesota Transfer My College Options Online Colleges in Minnesota What Will They Learn? TuitionFit Will my college credits transfer? This is a question a lot of students have when taking college or AP classes. The college determines whether or not the credit will be awarded, so students should always check with the institution to see if the credit will transfer. If the credit transfers, check to see if it will be elective credit or if it will apply to your major program. Many colleges offer information on their websites that can help you determine this. Below are other sources of information that are useful. Minnesota Transfer Minnesota Transfer Action Plan Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Transferology

Learn more about the Activities and Athletic programs offered by Royalton Public Schools. ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES Central MN Conference Minnesota Scores MSHSL Eligibility Physical Forms MN State High School League RHS Hall of Fame Season Passes Notify Me Sign Up Coach & Advising Openings Tickets General Admission for High School Athletic Events $6 adult admission $4 student admission (refers to those in K-12th grade) Students in grades 6-12 will automatically to get in free to regular season home events with their ID cards. High School Athletic Season Passes Substantial savings can be made as a result of purchasing a special ticket package for the school year. With the purchase of a Season Pass, you get into all regular season athletic events during the school year. These passes can be purchased at the admissions gate or in the High School Office. Adult Season Pass - $40.00 Senior Citizen (65+) Pass - No Charge Student (Elementary) Season Pass - $5.00 *The MSHSL and Region 5A will set the admission price for subsection and section games in which RHS is hosting the event. Central MN Conference Calendar Livestream Buy Royalton Apparel & Accessories Activities Director Kaitlyn Arnzen kaitlyn.arnzen@isd485.org 320-584-4200

Staff directory Search by Building 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 9 Social Studies Teacher Jeremy Albright Middle/High School Email Special Education Teacher Benjamin Barnack Middle/High School Email Social Studies Teacher Brad Baumann Middle/High School Email Website > Preschool Teacher Amanda Billig Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Carrie Boucher Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Casey Broda Elementary School Email Paraprofessional Becky Bzdok Early Childhood Center Email Assistant Principal/Activities Director Kaitlyn Arnzen Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Sharon Baron Early Childhood Center Email 3rd Grade Teacher Jennifer Beaman Elementary School Email Website > Lead Cook Heather Bollig Middle/High School Email 2nd Grade Teacher Kathy Brenny Elementary School Email Website > Paraprofessional Tammy-Lynn Buck Elementary Email Elementary Long-term substitute Shelly Chambers Elementary Email Driver, Transportation Chelsea Aschenbrenner District Email Guidance Office Secretary Robyn Bartkowicz Middle/High School Email Driver. Transportation Randall Bean Distruct Email Math Teacher Jacquelyn Borash Middle/High School Email Finance Specialist Linda Brezinka District Email Driver, Transportation Garry Bultinck District Email Band Director Chris Coppicus Middle/High School Email Website > 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 9

Meet our Board of Education and review the meeting schedule, latest meeting minutes, or the agenda for an upcoming meeting. Board of Education The Board of Education meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 PM in the ECC Foyer, enter through Door #1 Agendas & Minutes District Policies Recorded Board Meetings Ellie Holm - Co-Chair, Rian Hofstad - Co-Chair, Jon Andres - Clerk, Lucas Boyd - Director, Randy Hackett - Director, and Maria Traut - Treasurer Upcoming Meetings Regular Board Meeting | Monday, November 10, 2025 | 6PM | In-Person | Online | 120 South Hawthorn Street, Royalton | Enter Door #7 MS/HS Media Center Finance Meeting | Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | 12PM | In-Person & Virtual | 120 South Hawthorn Street, Royalton | District Office Conference Room | Enter Door #2 Policy Meeting | Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | 2PM | In-Person | 120 South Hawthorn Street, Royalton | District Office Conference Room | Enter Door #2 Truth in Taxation Meeting | Monday, December 8, 2025 | 6PM | In-Person | Online | 120 South Hawthorn Street, Royalton | Enter Door #7 MS/HS Media Center Regular Board Meeting | Monday, December 8, 2025 | 6PM | In-Person | Online | 120 South Hawthorn Street, Royalton | Enter Door #7 MS/HS Media Center Meeting Schedule Time: 6:00 PM Place: Early Childhood Entrance Foyer, Enter Door #1 2025 Regular Board Meeting Schedule January 13, 2025 (Organizational with Regular Meeting following) February 10, 2025 March 27, 2025 April 14, 2025 May 12, 2025 June 9, 2025 July 14, 2025 August 11, 2025 September 8, 2025 October 6, 2025 November 10, 2025 December 8, 2025 (Truth in Taxation with Regular Meeting following) Public Participation at Board Meetings The Board of Education allows public participation at its meetings, but at the same time has the responsibility for conducting its business in an orderly fashion. The Chairperson will provide the audience with an opportunity to address the board at the beginning of the meeting. Each speaker will be allowed five minutes for his/her presentation. When there are a large number of speakers to be heard, the Board of Education may shorten the time. Undue interruption or other interference with the orderly conduct of Board of Education business cannot be allowed. Defamatory or abusive remarks are always out of order. The Chairperson may terminate the speaker’s privilege of address if, after being called to order, he/she persists in improper conduct or remarks. Members of the Board of Education and the Superintendent may question a speaker or make comments in response to the speaker’s remarks. At a public meeting of the Board, no person shall orally initiate charges or complaints against individual employees of the district or challenge instructional materials used in the district. All complaints about staff or other issues shall be referred to the Superintendent for investigation and report. Board Committees & Representatives Bowlus City Council: Lucas Boyd (Ellie Holm, alternate) Facilities: Ellie Holm and Lucas Boyd Finance Committee: Maria Traut, Ellie Holm and Randy Hackett Health and Safety: Ellie Holm (Randy Hackett, alternate) Labor Management/Meet and Confer: Lucas Boyd and Ellie Holm Legislative Liaison: Randy Hackett (Jon Andres, alternate) Mid-State Education District: Rian Hofstad and Ellie Holm MSHSL: Jon Andres (Lucas Boyd, alternate) Non-Union Employee Negotiations: Rian Hofstad and Ellie Holm Para (RESP) Negotiations: Maria Traut and Lucas Boyd Policy Review: Rian Hofstad, Maria Traut and Jon Andres Principal Negotiations: Maria Traut and Ellie Holm Royalton City Council Meetings: Rian Hofstad (Jon Andres, alternate) Secretary (AFSCME) Negotiations: Ellie Holm and Jon Andres Sourcewell: Maria Traut (Rian Hofstad, alternate) Staff Development: Rian Hofstad and Jon Andres Strategic Planning Committee/Curriculum/CACR: Rian Hofstad Superintendent Negotiations: Ellie Holm and Randy Hackett Teacher (REM) Negotiations: Randy Hackett and Rian Hofstad Board of Education Member Code of Ethics SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNANCE, POWERS AND DUTIES SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER/SUPERINTENDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM GUIDELINES AS A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD, I WILL: Attend school board meetings. Come to the meetings prepared for discussion of the agenda items. Listen to the opinions and views of others (including, but not limited to, other school board members, administration, staff, students, and community members). Vote my conscience after informed discussion, unless I abstain because a conflict of interest exists. Support the decision of the school board, even if my position concerning the issue was different. Recognize the integrity of my predecessors and associates and appreciate their work. Be primarily motivated by a desire to provide the best possible education for the students of my school district. Inform myself about the proper duties and functions of a school board member. IN PERFORMING THE PROPER DUTIES OF A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER, I WILL: Focus on education policy as much as possible. Remember my responsibility is to set policy – not to implement policy. Consider myself a trustee of public education and do my best to protect, conserve, and advance its progress. Recognize that my responsibility, exercised through the actions of the school board as a whole, is to see that the schools are properly run – not to run them myself. Work through the superintendent – not over or around the superintendent. Delegate the implementation of school board decisions to the superintendent. TO MAINTAIN RELATIONS WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD, I WILL: Respect the rights of others to have and express opinions. Recognize that authority rests with the school board in legal session – not with the individual members of the school board except as authorized by law. Chapter 1(2) Make no disparaging remarks, in or out of school board meetings, about other members of the school board or their opinions. Keep an open mind about how I will vote on any proposition until the board has met and fully discussed the issue. Make decisions by voting in school board meetings after all sides of debatable questions have been presented. Insist that committees be appointed to serve only in an advisory capacity to the school board. IN MEETING MY RESPONSIBILITIES TO MY COMMUNITY, I WILL: Attempt to appraise and plan for both the present and future educational needs of the school district and community. Attempt to obtain adequate financial support for the school district’s programs. Insist that business transactions of the school district be ethical and open. Strive to uphold my responsibilities and accountability to the taxpayers in my school district. Contact the Board of Education Jon Andres, Clerk | jon.andres@isd485.org Lucas Boyd, Director | lucas.boyd@isd485.org Randy Hackett, Director | randy.hackett@isd485.org Rian Hofstad, Co-Chair | rian.hofstad@isd485.org Ellie Holm, Co-Chair | ellie.holm@isd485.org Maria Traut, Treasurer | maria.traut@isd485.org

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!

World's Best Workforce requires school districts to develop a long-term plan to support and improve teaching and learning in our schools in order to provide the best educational opportunities for our students while preparing them for the workplace after graduation < Business & Operations Comprehensive Achievement & Civic Readiness (CACR) (formerly World's Best Workforce) World's Best Workforce is a part of 2013 Minnesota Statute, section 120B.11, that requires school districts to develop a long-term plan to support and improve teaching and learning in our schools in order to provide the best educational opportunities for our students while preparing them for the workplace after graduation. There are five main goals that the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness plan focuses on to help achieve a higher level of education. These include: All children are ready for school. All racial and economic achievement gaps between students are closed. All students are ready for career and college. All students graduate from high school. Prepare students to be lifelong learners. Please click on the items below for more information: Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness 24-25 (formerly World's Best Workforce) - Royalton's SMART goals for the 2024-25 school year World's Best Workforce Plan 2023-24 - Royalton's SMART goals for the 2023-24 school year in regards to the World's Best Workforce goals. World's Best Workforce Plan 2022-23 - Royalton's SMART goals for the 2022-23 school year in regards to the World's Best Workforce goals. World's Best Workforce Plan 2020-22 - Royalton's SMART goals for the 2021-22 school year in regards to the World's Best Workforce goals. World's Best Workforce Plan 2019-20 - Royalton's SMART goals for the 2019-20 school year in regards to the World's Best Workforce goals. World's Best Workforce Summary 2018-19 - A summary of what the school district is doing to work towards preparing our students for the workforce and meeting the World's Best Workforce goals. World's Best Workforce Plan 2016-17 - Royalton's SMART goals for the 2016-17 school year in regards to the World's Best Workforce goals. World's Best Workforce Plan 2015-16 - Royalton's SMART goals for the 2015-16 school year in regards to the World's Best Workforce goals. World's Best Workforce Summary 2015-16 - A summary of what the school district is doing to work towards preparing our students for the workforce and meeting the World's Best Workforce goals. World's Best Workforce Annual Report 2014-15 - 2014-15 SMART goals for Royalton and the results of those goals. Reading Well by Grade 3 Literacy Plan - Current literacy plan for grades K-3. Minnesota Report Card - Minnesota Department of Education's Minnesota Report Card website where you can view state assessment results, graduation rates, etc. for Royalton Public Schools.

Royalton Middle/High School middle/high school 6th Grade - 12th Grade (320) 584-4200 | 120 South Hawthorn Street, Royalton MN 56373 RHS Student Council Events and Happenings #MAKING GOOD THINGS HAPPEN making an impact on our schools and community 25-26 Supply List MS/HS Student Handbook Student Code of Conduct 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 Joel swenson My name is Joel Swenson, I am the Principal at Royalton MS/HS. I have been a part of the Royalton school district for the past 20 years as a social studies teacher, Activities Director, and Head Football Coach. I am a graduate of St. John's University ('99) and graduated from St. Mary's University with a Master's in Educational Administration in 2007 and a K-12 Principal license in 2010. I am excited about the direction we are heading in at RHS! If you have any questions about our school, programs, or activities, please feel free to contact me at 320-584-4200.