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kindergarten How to Enroll Two easy ways to register your child. 1. COMPLETE ENROLLMENT ONLINE Families enrolling students in kindergarten for the school year can now complete the enrollment process online. Click the link below to download the enrollment packet. Email your completed paperwork and documentation to Dawn Hofstad, dawn.hofstad@isd485.org. K indergarten Enrollment Packet Proof of Age (Copy of Birth Certificate) 2. COMPLETE & RETURN PAPER FORMS If you would prefer to complete a paper enrollment packet instead of using the online enrollment process, please call (320) 584-4160 to request a packet or click the links below to print a packet at home: Kindergarten Enrollment Packet Enrollment questions? Please call Dawn Hofstad at (320) 584-4160 . Enrollment Requirements Minnesota requirements for kindergarten entrance are: AGE. Child must be 5 years of age by September 1 of the year they will start kindergarten. IMMUNIZATIONS. Child must have all required immunizations to enter school (unless parents have filed a medical exemption signed by a healthcare provider or a notarized conscientious objection signed by the parent/guardian). EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING. Child must have an early childhood screening before starting kindergarten. Schedule online through Arux or contact the District Office at 320-584-4002. PROOF OF AGE DOCUMENT. Child must have accepted form of identification. Please provide a copy of your child's birth certificate to verify his/her legal name and birth date when registering your child for Royalton Public Schools. Our Teachers 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

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

ACTIVITIES #RoyaltonRoyals For instructions on any of the notification apps used by the coaches or advisors, click on the app name in the "How To" section on our Communication Plan . To receive notification of any last-minute changes to the activities or sports calendar, sign up with "Notify Me " to receive alerts and reminders. FALL Three Act Play Grades 6-12 Melanie Cimenski, Advisor melanie.cimenski@isd485.org Try-outs are in the middle of September robotics Troy Roering, Advisor troy.roering@isd485.org Season starts at the end of September WINTER one act play Senior High Melanie Cimenski, Advisor melanie.cimenski@isd485.org Try-outs are in the middle of December Knowledge Bowl Mindy Klosowski, Advisor mindy.klosowski@isd485.org Season starts in December speech Tami Shaughnessy, Advisor tami.shaughnessy@isd485.org Season starts in January SPRING Musical Grades 6-12 Melanie Cimenski, Advisor melanie.cimenski@isd485.org Try-outs are in February trap Shooting Sam Crowder, Advisor samc1903@gmail.com Season starts at the end of March Activity Page > YEAR-LONG student council Senior High Heidi Noerenberg, Advisor heidi.noerenberg@isd485.org Activity Page > student council Junior High Mindy Klosowski, Advisor mindy.klosowski@isd485.org yearbook Cathy Tordsen, Advisor cathy.tordsen@isd485.org Activity Page > BPA Advisor Needed FFA Nathan Goldade, Advisor nathan.goldade@isd485.org Joelle Liddane, Advisor joelle.liddane@isd485.org Activity Page > spanish club Lake Mathison, Advisor lake.mathison@isd485.org tech/YES club Robert Skwira, Advisor robert.skwira@isd485.org National Honor society Nolan Frank, Advisor nolan.frank@isd485.org Prom Claire Welinski, Advisor claire.welinski@isd485.org

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.

< Guidance Office Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) MDE Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows 10th-, 11th- and 12th-grade students to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college nonsectarian courses at eligible participating postsecondary institutions. Most PSEO courses are offered on the campus of the postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. Each participating college or university sets its own admissions requirements for enrollment into the PSEO courses. Eleventh and 12th-grade students may take PSEO courses on a full- or part-time basis; 10th graders are eligible to enroll in PSEO on a more limited basis (see note below). Students must meet the PSEO residency and eligibility requirements and abide by participation limits specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09. If a school district determines a pupil is not on track to graduate, she/he may continue to participate in PSEO on a term by term basis. By March 1 of each year, or three weeks prior to the date a student registers for courses for the following school year (whichever is earlier), schools must provide PSEO information to all students in grades 8-11 and their families. To assist the district in planning, a student must inform the district by May 30 of each year of their intent to enroll in postsecondary courses during the following school year. There is no charge to PSEO students for tuition, books or fees for items that are required to participate in a course; however, students may incur fees for equipment that becomes their property when the course or program is completed, textbooks that are not returned to the postsecondary institution according to their policies, or for tuition costs if they do not notify the district by May 30 and the district does not waive this date requirement. Funds are available to help pay transportation expenses for qualifying students to participate in PSEO courses on college campuses. For more information on these funds, access the PSEO Mileage Reimbursement Program Instructions . Enrolling in a PSEO course does not prohibit a student from participating in activities sponsored by the high school. School districts must allow a PSEO student reasonable access to the high school building, computers and/or other technology resources during regular school hours to participate in PSEO courses, whether on-line or on campus. Each year, districts must publish their grade-weighting policy on their website, including a list of courses for which students can earn weighted grades. All courses taken through the PSEO program must meet graduation requirements. Districts must transcript credits earned in PSEO by a ratio prescribed in statute. Districts have the authority to decide which subject area and standards the PSEO course meets. If there is a dispute between the district and the student regarding the number of credits granted for a particular course, the student may appeal the board's decision to the commissioner. The commissioner's decision regarding the number of credits will be final. Postsecondary institutions are required to allow PSEO students to enroll in online courses consistent with the institution’s policy regarding postsecondary student enrollment in online courses. Tenth-grade students may initially enroll in one Career and Technical Education (CTE) PSEO course if they receive a reading proficiency score of “meets” or “exceeds” on the 8th grade MCA. If 10th graders taking a CTE PSEO course earn at least a grade C in that class, they may take additional postsecondary courses. If the student did not take the MCA in 8th-grade, another reading assessment accepted by the enrolling postsecondary institution can be substituted. For students with disabilities, there is an alternative option to demonstrate reading proficiency. For current information about the PSEO program, visit the Minnesota Department of Education’s Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) webpage . PSEO/CIS/ITV Information Specific to Central Lakes College Most of the ITV courses offered at Royalton are Central Lakes College courses. The ITV courses may be taught by a high school teacher (CIS) or they may be taught by a college instructor (PSEO). The CIS classes offered at Royalton are offered through Central Lakes College. The CIS courses include the following. Note: they may not be offered every year. Visit Central Lakes College website for more information.

Student Services Total Special Education System (TSES) This document serves as the Total Special Education System Plan for Royalton Public School District in accordance with Minnesota Rule 3525.1100. This plan also includes an assurance for compliance with the federal requirements pertaining to districts’ special education responsibilities found in United States Code, title 20, chapter 33, and Code of Federal Regulations, title 34, part 300. This document is a companion to the Application for Special Education Funds – Statement of Assurances (ED-01350-29). To read the document in its entirety CLICK HERE . Section 504 Section 504 Coordinator Leah Roske is the person responsible for assuring the school district is in compliance with Section 504. She can help you with the regulations regarding the identification, evaluation or placement of students under Section 504. Should you have any questions please contact her at leah.roske@isd485.org or (320) 584-4267. The school address is 120 S. Hawthorn Street, Royalton, MN 56373. As the parents/guardians, you may also meet with the principals to resolve any objections to the evaluation or educational placement of your child. Section 504 FAQ Click here to learn more about Section 504. Policies and Forms Employee Disability Nondiscrimination Policy Student Disability Nondiscrimination Policy Nondiscrimination Report Form Grievance Procedures Procedural Safegards NOTICE OF PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS Notice of Parent/Student Rights in Identification, Evaluation, and Placement of Individuals with Disabilities In compliance with the procedural requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, hereinafter Section 504, the following Notice of Parent/Student Rights in Identification, Evaluation, and Placement shall be utilized in the Royalton School District. This document is provided to ensure that you are aware of the regulations regarding the identification, evaluation or placement under Section 504 that may pertain to your child. Should you have any questions, contact Eric Goodrich, the Section 504 coordinator. As the parents/guardians, you may also meet with the superintendent or a designee and/or the local school board to resolve any objections to the evaluation or educational placement of your child. I. Section 504 is enforced by the U. S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). If you need information about Section 504, the contact information is as follows: Office for Civil Rights, Chicago Office (Region V) U. S. Department of Education 500 W. Madison Street Suite 1475 Chicago, Illinois 60661 (312) 730-1560 FAX: (312) 730-1576 TDD: (312) 730-1609 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov II. The following is a description of some of the rights granted by this federal law pertaining to students with disabilities who are subject to identification, evaluation or placement under Section 504. (See 34 C.F.R. § 104 for a full compilation of regulations.) A. Your child is entitled to take part in and receive benefits from public education programs or activities without discrimination because of his or her disability. 34 C.F.R. §104.21 B. Your child is entitled to receive a free appropriate public education regardless of the nature or severity of his or her disability. 34 C.F.R. § 104.33(a) C. Your child is entitled to receive regular or special education and related aids and services that are designed to meet his or her individual educational needs as adequately as the needs of students without disabilities. 34 C.F.R. § 104.33(b) D. Your child is entitled to receive free educational services except for those fees that are imposed on students without disabilities or their parents. 34 C.F.R. § 104.33(c) E. Your child is entitled to be educated with students without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate to the needs of your child. 34 C.F.R. § 104.34(a) F. Your child is entitled to be educated in facilities and receive services and activities comparable to those provided to students without disabilities. 34 C.F.R. § 104.34(b)(c) G. Your child is entitled to an evaluation prior to an initial placement and any subsequent significant change in placement. 34 C.F.R. § 104.35(a) H. Your child is entitled to be evaluated and tested with procedures in accordance with regulations pertaining to evaluation procedures. 34 C.F.R. §104.34(b) I. Your child is entitled to have evaluation data and placement decisions based upon information from a variety of sources, including aptitude and achievement tests, teacher recommendations, physical condition, social or cultural background, and adaptive behavior. 34 C.F.R. § 104.35(c)(1) J. Your child is entitled to have interpretation of data and placement decisions based on evaluation procedures that ensure information is obtained from a variety of documented and carefully considered sources. 34 C.F.R.§ 104.35(b)(c)(2) K. Your child is entitled to have placement decisions made by persons knowledgeable about your child, the meaning of evaluation data, and placement options. 34 C.F.R. § 104.35 (c)(3) L. Your child is entitled to periodic evaluations. 34 C.F.R. § 104.35(d) M. Your child is entitled to an equal opportunity to participate in nonacademic and extracurricular activities offered by the school district. 34 C.F.R. § 104.37 N. You are entitled to notice prior to any action by the district pertaining to the identification, evaluation, or placement of your child. 34 C.F.R. § 104.36 O. You are entitled to examine relevant records relating to decisions regarding your child’s identification, evaluation, educational program, and placement. 34 C.F.R. § 104.36 P. You are entitled to request an impartial hearing and an appeal of any decisions or actions taken by the school district regarding your child’s identification, evaluation, educational program, or placement. The school district will bear the costs for these due process procedures. You and your child may take part in these proceedings and have an attorney represent you. The following details the procedures: i. If you disagree with the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or with the provisions of a free appropriate public education for your child, you may make a request for a hearing to the superintendent or the Section 504 coordinator, indicating the specific reason(s) for the request. Upon receipt of the request, the superintendent shall appoint the hearing officer. ii. The school district may initiate a hearing regarding the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of the student or the provision of a free appropriate public education to the student. The school district shall notify you of the specific reason(s) for the request. iii. The school district shall conduct hearings within twenty (20) instructional days after it receives the request, unless the hearing officer grants an extension, and at a time and place reasonably convenient to you. Q. You are entitled to request a review (appeal) of the hearing, should you not prevail. The following details the procedure: i. You or any party to the hearing may petition to review (appeal) the decision of the hearing officer. The request must specify the objections and be filed with the superintendent and the opposing party within twenty (20) instructional days of the date the hearing officer’s decision is received. The school district must appoint an independent appeals officer to conduct an impartial review of the record as a whole. The officer may, at his/her election, conduct the review with or without oral argument. Such review shall be conducted within twenty (20) instructional days of the receipt of the petition to review unless either party requests an extension of time. ii. The appeals officer shall ensure that a transcript of the review is prepared and made available to any party upon request. iii. Any party disagreeing with the decision of the appeals officer may appeal to a civil court with jurisdiction. iv. A parent/guardian represented by legal counsel during the proceedings of a due process hearing, appeal, or civil action may be entitled to reimbursement of legal fees if the parent ultimately prevails. This procedure does not deny the right of the grievant to file a formal complaint in federal court of with the U.S. Department of Education. Changes in the law, including timelines for filing a complaint, may affect your rights. The person in this school district who is responsible for assuring that the school district is in compliance with Section 504 is the Section 504 Coordinator. Leah Roske 120 S. Hawthorn Street Royalton, MN 56373 (320) 584-4267 leah.roske@isd485.org

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 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 . 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 :

< 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

New to the district? Change of address? Fill out the Transporation Request/Change form. Transportation Office Contact Information ( 320) 584-4255 TRANSPORTATION Sign up instructions for Ride 360 All requests and annual "registration to ride" needs to be completed in Skyward Family Access. To ensure the safe and efficient transportation for all Royalton School District students, the following rules are in effect for all students and routes regardless of the type of transportation used. According to MN Statute 121A.59 BUS TRANSPORTATION IS A PRIVILEGE NOT A RIGHT, this state law notes that “Transportation by school bus is a privilege not a right for an eligible student. A student's eligibility to ride a school bus may be revoked for a violation of school bus safety or conduct policies, or for violation of any other law governing student conduct on a school bus, pursuant to a written school district discipline policy.” Registration is required for each student who will be riding the bus to and/or from school. To register a student, please complete the forms on Skyward Family Access for each of your students. Students are required to ride their assigned bus from their assigned bus stop only. If you would like your child to ride the bus to or from a location other than their assigned bus stop, we require a written note in advance to ensure we transport your child to the correct location. Please remember that we transport hundreds of students each day and we have each student listed at a specific bus stop or address. If a change is required, for any reason, we need written authorization from the parent/guardian before the scheduled bus time or your child will be picked up/ dropped off at their scheduled stop only. Please instruct your child to give the note to the school office who will then provide a bus pass to your child. In the event of a last-minute emergency, you can contact your child's school secretary to request a change for that day only. All school bus and van routes are scheduled to provide efficient and consistent transportation for all students. If your child is not going to be riding the bus, for any reason, we ask that the parent/guardian call Royalton Transportation at 320-584-4255 to notify us of the change. To report a change of address, please go onto Skyward Family Access and make the change there. Walking Distances to School MN Statute 123B.88 dictates student eligibility for student transportation and therefore walking distances. In any district, the board must arrange for the attendance of all pupils living two miles or more from the school, except pupils whose student transportation privileges have been voluntarily surrendered or have been revoked. Walking Distance to the Bus Stop As nice as it would be to have bus stops within eyesight of your home or daycare, this is not always feasible. Bus stops are located with the safety of each student in mind, first and foremost. Bus stops are generally located so no student has to walk further than 3 blocks from their home or daycare. To help make the bus stop as safe as possible, we recommend that a parent or neighborhood volunteer waits with younger students until the bus arrives at the bus stop. Students that live in rural areas will be picked up at the end of the driveway unless the stop is .5 miles or greater in length. Requirements to make a turn-a-round at the top of the driveway: - the driveway is a minimum of 12 feet wide - the driveway is built with a stable material such as class V gravel, asphalt, or concrete. - In addition, the driveway must be properly maintained. An evaluation must be made by the transportation department before a turn-a-round is approved. BUS SAFETY State law and district policy make families and the school jointly responsible for transportation safety. Therefore, I ask you to join us in reviewing rules for the bus and bus stop with your child(ren) and insisting on their compliance with them. Additionally, we ask that you remind your child(ren) to observe these two (2) important safety precautions. When getting off the bus, stand well clear of it until it leaves. Never go to the mailbox until the bus is gone. A child could easily slip and fall beneath the wheels unnoticed, especially when it is icy. Never cross the road in front of the bus until the driver gives a hand signal indicating it is safe to cross. We have never had a serious accident or student injury. The school district and transportation department make every effort to prevent any type of accident or injury from happening. Our drivers do all they can to ensure a safe ride and road crossing. Please help them by reinforcing safe, courteous, and orderly behavior on the bus and at the bus stop. RULES AT THE BUS STOP Get to your bus stop five (5) minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The school bus will not wait for late students. Respect the property of others while waiting at your bus stop. Keep your arms, legs, and belongings to yourself. Use appropriate language. Stay away from the street, road, or highway when waiting for the bus. Wait until the bus stops before approaching the bus. After getting off the bus, move away from the bus. If you must cross the street, always cross in front of the bus where the driver can see you. Wait for the driver to signal to you before crossing the street. No fighting, harassment, intimidation, or horseplay. No use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. Remember that riding a school bus is a privilege; not a right. BUS RULES OF CONDUCT The bus driver is in full charge of the bus and the pupils. Pupils must obey the driver immediately and without question. Pupils will enter and exit the bus only at designated stops in single file order, through the front door. Under absolutely no condition will the emergency door be used for anything but emergency exits. Pupils are to remain seated facing forward while the bus is in motion. Talk quietly and use appropriate language. Classroom conduct is required. Unnecessary conversation with the bus driver is prohibited. Pupils are to assist in keeping the bus clean. Do not open a window without permission from the driver. At no time will windows be opened more than halfway. Keep all parts of your body inside the bus. Pupils are to leave the bus only at their regular stops unless they have a written permission slip from parents or teachers, which is to be presented to the bus driver as they board the bus. Pupils need a note from parents in order to ride on a different bus. Pupils may be assigned seats by the driver. Pupils may not save a seat for another person. Aisles must be kept free and clear at all times. Keep your arms, legs, and belongings to yourself. No fighting, harassment, intimidation, or horseplay. Do not throw any object within or out of the bus. No eating, drinking, or use of tobacco or drugs. Do not bring any weapons, flammable items, animals, or dangerous or objectionable objects on the school bus. Do not damage the bus. BUS DISCIPLINE The following procedures will be used when students fail to obey the district’s transportation rules of conduct: Upon the first report, the student will meet with the driver and school administration. Parents will be notified of the content of this discussion. Upon second offense the student will meet with the driver and the principal and will be removed from the bus for two (2) days. Parent attendance at this meeting is encouraged. Upon the third offense, the student will be removed from the bus for two (2) weeks. The fourth offense will result in removal from the bus for the remainder of the school year. OTHER BUS DISCIPLINE Based on the severity of a student’s conduct, more serious consequences may be imposed at any time. Depending on the nature of the offense, consequences such as suspension or expulsion from school may also result from school bus/bus stop misconduct. RECORDS Records of school bus/bus stop misconduct will be forwarded to the individual school building and will be retained in the same manner as other student discipline records. Reports of serious misconduct will be provided to the Department of Public Safety. Records may also be maintained in the transportation office. If you are new to the district, please call Linda at 584-4255. During the school year if a student is not going to ride the bus, please notify the driver prior to the pick-up time.

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Middle/High School Staff directory Social Studies Teacher Jeremy Albright Middle/High School Email Guidance Office Secretary Robyn Bartkowicz Middle/High School Email Math Teacher Jacquelyn Borash Middle/High School Email Science Teacher, Long-Term Substitute Alana Curtis-Nair Middle/High School Email Buildings and Grounds Director Tony Duevel Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Amanda Folkens Middle/High School Email Science Teacher Alyssa Gerads Middle/High School Email Website > Special Education Teacher Kelly Gotfredson Middle/High School Email Kitchen Helper Melissa Kasella Middle/High School Email Custodian Shannon Krueger Middle/High School Email Agriculture Teacher Joelle Liddane Middle/High School Email Spanish Teacher Lake Mathison Middle/High School Email Kitchen Helper Tamber Moon Middle/High School Email Science Teacher Heidi Noerenberg Middle/High School Email Website > English Teacher Ellen Petersen Middle/High School Email Lead Cook Shawna Puchalla Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Kathrynn Rothleutner Middle/High School Email English Teacher Sara Schreifels Middle/High School Email Website > Business Teacher Ryan Snyder Middle/High School Email MS/HS Principal Joel Swenson Middle/High School Email Social Worker JoAnn Weir Middle/High School Email Media Center Loreli Yourczek Middle/High School Email Assistant Principal/Activities Director Kaitlyn Arnzen Middle/High School Email Social Studies Teacher Brad Baumann Middle/High School Email Website > Paraprofessional Carrie Boucher Middle/High School Email Kitchen Diane Dropps Middle/High School Email Science Teacher Thomas Ebnet Middle/High School Email Long -Term Substitute Nolan Frank Middle/High School Email Vocational Agriculture Teacher Nathan Goldade Middle/High School Email Kitchen Sandy Henry Middle/High School Email Attendance Secretary Amy Kasella Middle/High School Email Physical Education Teacher Dylan Kummet Middle/High School Email Special Education Teacher Karen Maruska Middle/High School Email Physical Education Teacher Kari Meek Middle/High School Email English Teacher Chloe Munsch Middle/High School Email Website > Science Teacher Jeanne Omvig Middle/High School Email Mathematics Teacher Shawn Poppen Middle/High School Email Choir Teacher Olivia Ramstad Middle/High School Email Social Studies Teacher Jeremy Schaa Middle/High School Email Website > Custodian Wendy Skroch Middle/High School Email Math Teacher Marissa Sowada Middle/High School Email Art Teacher Cathy Tordsen Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Claire Welinski Middle/High School Email Special Education Teacher Benjamin Barnack Middle/High School Email Lead Cook Heather Bollig Middle/High School Email Band Director Chris Coppicus Middle/High School Email Website > Custodian Micah Dubbin Middle/High School Email Guidance Counselor Monica Flakus Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Mary Fruechte Middle/High School Email Custodian Joel Golden Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Megan Johnson Middle/High School Email Special Education Teacher Mindy Klosowski Middle/High School Email Kitchen Jackie Lawrence Middle/High School Email Physical Education Teacher Ryan Marwitz Middle/High School Email Website > English Teacher Sheri Menden Middle/High School Email Website > Paraprofessional Bethany Newman Middle/High School Email Choir Teacher, Long-Term Substitute Stephanie Otremba Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Melissa Poser Middle/High School Email Academic Interventionist Leah Roske Middle/High School Email Mathematics Teacher Jeff Schoenrock Middle/High School Email Website > Vocational Agriculture Teacher Robert Skwira Middle/High School Email Custodian Debra Struck Middle/High School Email Office/Secretary Dawn Towle Middle/High School Email Social Studies Teacher Kayla Wensmann Middle/High School Email Website >

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