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Learn about the assessments used by Royalton Public Schools and when they are given. District Testing Information 01 District Testing Calendar and Procedures Testing Calendar District Test Security Procedure Parent/Guard Guide and Refusal for Student Participation in Statewide Testing ONLINE Form 02 MCA Standards-Based Accountability Assessments The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) and alternate assessment Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) are the state tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota’s academic standards and also meet federal and state legislative requirements. Students take one test in each subject. Most students take the MCA, but students who receive special education services and meet eligibility requirements may take the alternate assessment MTAS instead. The list below shows tests by subject and the grades they are given. Reading: MCA or MTAS (grades 3-8, 10) Mathematics: MCA or MTAS (grades 3-8, 11) Science: MCA or MTAS (grades 5, 8, and once in high school) For more information on Minnesota Assessments please visit the Minnesota Department of Education Website listed below. Parent Testing Information Website Student Participation in Statewide Assessments Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.31, subdivision 4a, student participation requires the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) to publish a form for parents/guardians to complete if they refuse to have their student participate in state-required standardized assessments. The Parent/Guardian Guide to Statewide Testing document provides some basic information to help parents/guardians make informed decisions that benefit their child and their school and community. The form to meet this legislative requirement is available at the link below; it must be returned to your student's district. Parent/Guard Guide and Refusal for Student Participation in Statewide Testing ONLINE Form Parent/Guardian Guide and Refusal for Student Participation in Statewide Testing Form (Print version) 03 ACT The ACT is an admissions test used by 4-year colleges and universities. The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement test. The ACT test covers four academic skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and scientific reasoning. It also offers an optional writing test. Students who qualify for Free/Reduced lunch should stop in the Guidance Office for an ACT Fee Waiver. For up-to-date information, please click on the link https://www.act.org https://www.powerupprep.org/ https://www.mometrix.com/academy/college-admissions-and-placement/ ACT National Test Dates (see District Testing Calendar for District ACT testing date) 04 ASVAB The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. The ASVAB is given to all juniors in the fall. The test results give students career information that can be helpful in developing their individual career plan. Please visit the website for more information: https://www.officialasvab.com 05 PSAT/NMSQT This College Board test assesses the critical reading, mathematics and writing skills students need for college and beyond. The PSAT/NMSQT helps students become college-ready. It provides feedback on skills, access to scholarships and personalized online tools. For more information, please go to: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt

Our goal is to provide all students with opportunities and resources which will enable them to explore and develop future educational, career and personal goals. Contact Information Monica Flakus School Counselor monica.flakus@isd485.org Tel: 320-584-4245 Fax: 320-584-4101 Robyn Bartkowicz Counseling Secretary robyn.bartkowicz@isd485.org Tel: 320-584-4244 Fax: 320-584-4101 GUIDANCE OFFICE Our goal is to provide all students with opportunities and resources which will enable them to explore and develop future educational, career and personal goals. Quick Access New Student Information Transcript Request Weekly Guidance Announcements Calm Classroom FAFSA Tutorial Parchment Transcript Tax Notice College & Career Planning RESOURCES Career Assessments Assessments and career exploration are a great way to help students and jobseekers make the best possible choices. What things do you like to do? What’s your personality style? What skills and abilities do you have? There are a variety of free career assessments available online that can help. CareerOneStop: https://www.careeronestop.org/ExploreCareers/Assessments/self-assessments.aspx O*NET OnLine: http://www.onetonline.org DEED: https://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/job-guide/ Career Resources from Minnesota Department of Employement & Economic Development Homework Help Most students will have homework sometime throughout their middle and high school career. These resources may be of help for those who are struggling with homework problems. Chegg Math Help Homework Center Khan Academy College Testing Information ASVAB The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. The ASVAB is given to all juniors in the fall. The test results give students career information that can be helpful in developing their individual career plan. PSAT/NMSQT This College Board test assesses the critical reading, mathematics and writing skills students need for college and beyond. The PSAT/NMSQT helps students become college-ready. It provides feedback on skills, access to scholarships and personalized online tools. ACT The ACT is an admissions test used by 4-year colleges and universities. The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement test. There are four tests with the optional writing test. The cost for ACT No Writing is $55. ACT with Writing is $70. Students who qualify for Free/Reduced lunch should stop in the Guidance Office for an ACT Fee Waiver. The English Test is a 75-question, 45-minute test. The test consists of five essays, or passages, each accompanied by a sequence of multiple-choice test questions that measures a student's understanding of the conventions of standard English (punctuation, usage, and sentence structure), production of writing (topic development, organization, unity, and cohesion) and knowledge of language (word choice, style, and tone). The content in this test is: Production of Writing (29-32%) Knowledge of Language (13-19%) Conventions of Standard English (51-56%) The Mathematics Test is a 60-question, 60-minute test designed to assess the mathematical skills students have typically acquired in courses taken up to the beginning of grade 12. The content is comprised of: Preparing for Higher Math (57-60%) Number and Quantity (7-10%) Algebra (12-15%) Functions (12-15%) Geometry (12-15%) Statistics and Probability (8-12%) Integrated Essential Skills (40-43%) These questions address concepts typically learned before 8th grade, such as rates and percentages; proportional relationships; area, surface area, and volume; average and median; and expressing numbers in different ways. Modeling (>25%) This category represents all questions that involve producing, interpreting, understanding, evaluating, and improving models. The Reading Test is a 40-question, 35-minute test that measures your reading comprehension. The reading test assesses skills in three reporting categories: Key Ideas and Details (55-60%) Craft and Structure (25-30%) Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (13-18%) The Science Test is a 40-question, 35-minute test that measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in the natural sciences. The test emphasizes science skills and practices over recall of scientific content, complex mathematics skills, and reading ability. The scientific information is conveyed in one of three different formats. Interpretation of Data (45-55%) Scientific Investigation (20-30%) Evaluation of Models, Inferences, and Experimental Results (25-35%) The Writing Test is optional. It is a 40-minute essay test that measures a student’s writing skills. If students register for the ACT Plus Writing, they take the ACT Writing Test after they complete the four multiple-choice tests. Taking the Writing Test will not affect the student's scores on the multiple- choice tests or their Composite score. Students will receive a single subject-level score (rounded average of the four domain scores) based on a 2=12 scale. The four domain scores are: Ideas and Analysis Development and Support Organization Language Use and Conventions https://www.powerupprep.org/ https://www.mometrix.com/academy/college-admissions-and-placement/ ACT National Test Dates (see District Testing Calendar for District ACT testing date) Scholarship Information Local Scholarships General Scholarships Scholarships for High School Seniors Scholarships for High School Juniors Scholarship Deadlines By Month Scholarship Application Worksheet OTHER SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES Bold.org Cappex Fastweb Chegg Education Planner Going Merry Minnesota Career Information System Scholarships Offered by Minnesota Schools Scholarship Junkies 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 Curriculum Minnesota Transfer Action Plan Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Central Lakes College MN Transfer Curriculum St. Cloud Technical and Community College Educational/College Planning College Visit Form Stop in the CRC for help with your high school and college planning. College Visit Form 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 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 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 . College in the Schools (CIS) Information Want to get a head start on your college classes? Royalton High School offers CIS courses through Central Lakes College! Check out the list below and talk to Robyn in the Guidance Office for more information. Pre Calculus Into to College Algebra College Algebra Composition I Composition II Human Biology Intermediate Spanish I Intermediate Spanish II Wind Symphony Fundamentals of Chemistry *Please note that some of these CIS courses may not be offered every year. Service Academy Programs Each of the Academies open their application process in the spring of applicants' junior year. For a student to gain acceptance to a Service Academy, they must apply and meet the requirements of that specific school, in addition to earning a nomination from their congressman. Students are encouraged to apply as early as they can, so they have more time to improve their qualifications and fully complete the process. Once a student has applied at a Service Academy, they may apply to seek a nomination from their congressman. Most begin accepting requests for nomination in April of applicants' junior year. For more information stop in the CRC. RESOURCES United States Army Army ROTC United States Navy Navy ROTC United States Air Force United States Marines United States Military Academy - West Point United States Air Force Academy - Colorado Springs United States Naval Academy - Annapolis United States Coast Guard Academy United States Merchant Marine Academy

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

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

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

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

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment November 2022 Student of the Month Connor Carlson Connor is the son of Dail and Shelly. Connor believes his family has played a big role in his life, “My family has taught me the importance of working hard in school and sports. I enjoy spending time with my family any way possible. Some of my favorite activities to do with them are kayaking, hiking, and biking. My older siblings are my main source of encouragement because they had excellent grades in high school, and have encouraged me to do the same.” Connor spends a lot of his time helping out and participating in Royalton athletics, “The sports I am in are football, basketball, and track. I enjoy these sports because I am able to work with my friends and teammates in order to achieve a goal. I am also in the YES club. I enjoy the YES club because we are able to work together as a club to better the environment. Another activity I am involved in is MHS. In the Minnesota Honors Society, we are able to help out the community. I gained useful skills such as time management by participating in these activities during high school. Outside of school I am involved in the youth basketball programs. I help out in both the summer and winter basketball camps. I enjoy helping out in the camps because it gives me an opportunity to work with the kids and get to know the community. By working at the camps, I was able to gain useful communication skills.” When it comes to his classes Connor says his favorite is physics, “My favorite class is physics. The students and the teacher are the reasons physics stands out from other classes. I suggest other students take physics because it has a good class atmosphere and the teacher makes lessons easy to understand.” As for a favorite teacher in high school Connor enjoys having Mr. Baumann as a teacher. “My favorite teacher at Royalton High School is Brad Baumann. He teaches in a way that makes learning fun and interesting. He also provides plenty of work time in class, so students do not get overwhelmed with homework.” Connor has a few memories that come to mind from his time at Royalton. One of them took place on a trip to Fort Ripley and the other was a class project, “My favorite high school memory is when the YES club went to Fort Ripley. Our club split into groups and competed against each other in their courage course. After the course, we toured around their facilities and looked at their armored vehicles and weapons. Then my favorite project during high school was installing a solar light on Royalton’s school sign. It is my favorite project because my classmate and I were co-leaders and were able to design the entire project ourselves. We even presented the project to the local lion’s club, so they would provide the funds to buy the solar light and solar panel.” After graduating high school Connor plans to attend a 4-year university, “Next year I plan on going to either UMD or NDSU to pursue a degree in engineering. I decided to become an engineer because I enjoy math and physics.” In ten years, Connor has this idea. “After finishing college, I plan on returning to the area, and getting a job as a mechanical or electrical engineer.” Connor’s advice to high school freshmen is, “Work hard in your classes and get your homework done as soon as possible. You also need to be able to balance school and social life.”

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment < Back February 2020 Artist of the Month Isaac Kasella Isaac Kasella, son of Steve and Colleen Kasella, was recently named February Artist of the Month at Royalton High School. Kasella, a senior, has taken many art classes at the middle and high school, and was also named this year's Most Valuable Editor on the 2020 Yearbook Staff. "I have taken as many art classes as I could since I was in 7th grade," said Kasella. "My love for the outdoors and hunting and fishing was one of the main things that I would draw in my art classes. It was a way that I could take my mind off of school and be thinking of what I might be doing when I was out of school. My sophomore year, Mr. Halverson introduced me to yearbook during a Design class. Creating the yearbook was very interesting and after the past three years, I was the Lead Senior Editor." Kasella added. "Isaac Kasella is one of the most "hard-headed" young people who I have ever had the privilege to work with," stated RHS Visual Arts instructor Carl Halverson. "I mean that as a compliment actually. When Isaac was a sophomore, I had about a dozen students in his class who had different sets of skills. Some had photography skills, some had writing, and a few had really good leadership skills. I have been doing yearbook as a class for over thirty years and we've won many different awards from three different publishing companies. One thing remains constant through all of these years. The student who might not have the most talent or ability just might surprise you as he becomes the best leader in the entire class. While other classmates would get frustrated about trivial problems that would make most people give up, Isaac Kasella simply wouldn't throw in the towel. Farm folks might refer to this as "Hard-headed" or "Stubborn." I actually see many students like this who became the owners of local businesses simply because they refused to lose. There are many second and third generation farmers who now own and run the entire operation who also prove my point. Isaac's drawing skills have also surpassed those who didn't commit to the hours needed to reach their true potential. He finished proofing the last few pages of our yearbook the other day. All I could do was say "Thanks," as he walked out the door. Thanks to a graduating senior who will rise to the top, no matter which career he chooses." Kasella will be attending Alexandria Technical and Community College where he is enrolled in the Diesel Mechanics program.

ATHLETICS #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 football Varsity Jamie Morford, Head Coach royaltonfootball@gmail.com Season starts the second week of August Team Page > football 9th Grade- Junior High Ryan Snyder, Head Coach ryan.snyder@isd485.org Season starts the second week of August football 8th Grade- Junior High Jeremy Albright, Head Coach boysbasketball@isd485.org Season starts the first day of school football 7th Grade- Junior High Dylan Kummet, Head Coach dylan.kummet@isd485.org Season starts the first day of school volleyball Varsity Morgan Schluttner, Head Coach prommorgan9@gmail.com Season starts the second week of August volleyball Junior High Trisha Spencer, Head Coach trisha@xsperiencephotography.com Megan Johnson, Head Coach megan.johnson@isd485.org Season starts the first day of school Cross Country Michael Marschel, Head Coach michael.marschel@isd485.org Melissa Poser, Head Coach melissa.poser@isd485.org Grades 7-12 Season starts the second week of August Team Page > Girls swimming & dive Kristina Van Hove, Head Coach kvanhove@lfalls.k12.mn.us Co-Op with Little Falls Season starts the second week of August SPRING softball Varsity Ryan Snyder, Head Coach ryan.snyder@isd485.org Season starts the second week of March softball Junior High Season starts the end of March (weather permitting) baseball Varsity Adam Snyder, Head Coach ajsnyder_07@yahoo.com Season starts the third week of March baseball Junior High Matt Gottwalt, Head Coach brainerdlakesrealty@outlook.com Season starts the end of March (weather permitting) Girls Golf Varsity Season starts the this week of March Boys Golf Varsity Jeremy Albright, Head Coach jeremy.albright@isd485.org Season starts the this week of March track & field Grades 7-12 Melissa Poser, Head Coach melissa.poser@isd485.org Starts the second week of March WINTER Boys Basketball Varsity Jeremy Albright, Head Coach boysbasketball@isd485.org Season starts in the middle of November Boys Basketball Junior High Ted Hanson, Head Coach theodore.hanson@isd485.org Nolan Frank, Head Coach nolan.frank@isd485.org Season starts at the beginning of January Wrestling Grades 7-12 Spencer Elwell, Head Coach spencerelwell@icloud.com Season starts in the middle of November dance team Co-Op with Little Falls Taylor Czech, Head Coach tczech@lfalls.k12.mn.us Season starts at the end of October Girls Basketball Varsity Brad Baumann, Head Coach brad.baumann@isd485.org Season starts in the middle of November Team Page > Girls Basketball 8th Grade- Junior High Matt Pallansch, Head Coach mattp@mnsignature.com Season starts at the end of October Girls Basketball 7th Grade- Junior High Arin Campa, Head Coach campa.arin@gmail.com Season starts at the end of October Girls hockey Co-Op with Long Prairie/Grey Eagle David Wright, Head Coach dwright@lpge.k12.mn.us Season starts at the end of October Abigail Weidenbach, Head Coach abigail.weidenbach@isd485.org Jeremy Albright, Head Coach jeremy.albright@isd485.org

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

< 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 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 MS/HS Media Center. Enter through Door 7 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 Finance Meeting | Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 12PM | In-Person & Virtual | 120 South Hawthorn Street, Royalton | District Office Conference Room | Enter Door #2 Regular/Organizational Board Meeting | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 6PM | In-Person | Online | 120 South Hawthorn Street, Royalton | Enter Door #7 MS/HS Media Center Finance Meeting | Wednesday, January 28, 2025 | 12PM | In-Person & Virtual | 120 South Hawthorn Street, Royalton | District Office Conference Room | Enter Door #2 Policy Meeting | Wednesday, January 28, 2025 | 2PM | In-Person | 120 South Hawthorn Street, Royalton | District Office Conference Room | Enter Door #2 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