April 2026
Happy spring RMS families! We hope the 4th quarter is starting off well for your student(s)! Thank you for taking the time to read about things going on at our school; there is a lot happening before the end of the school year!
MCA Season is Upon Us!
MCA Schedule:
- April 14-16: Grades 5-8 Reading MCAs
- April 21-23: Grades 5-8 Math MCAs
- April 28-29: 5th & 8th Grade Science MCAs
- Students will need a fully charged Chromebook each day of testing
- WIRED headphones/earbuds are required (wireless/Bluetooth headphones are not allowed)
- NO Cell phones or other devices are allowed in the classroom during testing
Culver's Fundraiser: Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who enjoyed dinner at Culver's on March 18 and supported RMS at the same time! Culver's donated 15% of sales from that evening and we received $969! These funds will be used for scholarships for 8th graders to go to Valley Fair at the end of the school year! Thank you for your support!
Special Education Advisory Council: April 14 from 6:00-7:00PM
The Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) gives parents of students with disabilities a meaningful voice in shaping special education services and priorities in ISD 728. SEAC meetings are open to families, staff, and community members who want to learn more and engage in collaboration that strengthens our shared work.
Upcoming Meetings (click here to access informational flyer):
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April 14, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 PM – Supporting Transitions and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
All meetings are held at the ISD 728 District Office, 11500 193rd Ave NW, Elk River.
GRASP Math and Reading Program: Grades 5-8: Registrations due Thursday, April 23
If you wish to keep your student's reading and math skills sharp over the summer, please check out Community Education's GRASP program. All registrations must be received by April 23, 2026. Math = $45, Reading = $45 or both for $75.
Grades 5-8 (Workbooks/Paper Answer Sheets or Online)
Stock the Staff Lounge with Snacks - Staff Appreciation Week: May 4-8
Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8 is Staff Appreciation week! Would you be willing to help us stock the staff lounge with snacks for our amazing staff members during these days?
If you wish to donate, please sign up here. You or your student can drop off donations during the school day on Thursday, April 30 or Friday, May 1 to Ann Hedlund (front attendance office) or Amanda Stanina (Administration Office). If other arrangements are needed, please email anne.anderson@isd728.org. Thank you for your donations and for showing our RMS staff members how much we appreciate them!
Attention Parents of 4th Graders: Save the Date for 5th Grade Preview Night - May 5 @ 6:00 PM
If your 4th grade student will be attending Rogers Middle School in the fall as a 5th grader, please mark your calendar for Tuesday, May 5 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM to come to preview night at Rogers Middle School!
*Please note, this event is for parents only. Students will have their own orientation at RMS on August 19.
BOGO Scholastic Book Fair: May 20 & 21 - Volunteers Needed!
Everything will be Buy One, Get One Free--books, posters, and school supplies! The book fair will take place on May 20 and 21 during the school day (8 AM - 3 PM) in the Media Center.
Accepted forms of payment include (please don't forget to include the 8.775% sales tax):
- Cash
- Credit/Debit Card
- eWallet (cashless and no contact option)
- A set up link will be sent out towards the end of April
*Reminder for 8th grade students: Any remaining eWallet funds not used by the close of the book fair will be donated to the Media Center for purchasing Scholastic books. This will be your last Scholastic book fair.
We are in need of several volunteers for this book fair. If you are interested in signing up, please click the following link: BOGO Scholastic Book Fair Volunteers - May 20 & 21
Media Center Inventory Volunteers Needed!
Would you be interested in volunteering to help with year-end inventory in the Media Center during the month of April? Inventory is done by scanning each book into the system and watching for shelving or other system errors. It involves some standing and sitting while scanning. Volunteers should be detail-oriented to catch system alerts as they scan. Media Center staff will provide a quick training and will be available to answer any questions.
All volunteers must have an approved background check on file with the district. Please sign up below if you are interested in helping with this project. Thank you!
Media Center Inventory Volunteer - Sign Up Here
Quarter 3 Digital Citizenship Contest Winners
Students in Mrs. LeMoine's Coding class took part in a Digital Citizenship Public Service Announcement video/poster contest in collaboration with the Media Specialist, Mrs. Allen. The Quarter 3 winners were: Dylan Perkins (poster), Ari Oberg (poster), Addison Vande Vegte (video), Abigail Dickey (poster) Claire Anderson (poster) and Alannah Abodunde (poster). Congratulations to this quarter's winners!
Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers!
Thank you to all of our volunteers who spend countless hours helping out at RMS! Thank you to all of the volunteers who have come in at any time throughout the 25-26 school year to volunteer their time and/or donated items for different events/activities! We appreciate you so much!
Binder Donation Request from the Counseling Department
RMS is seeking donations for binders to help support new students. If you wish to donate a binder, please drop it off at RMS anytime during school hours (or your student can bring it to the Administration Office). Thank you so much for your incredible support of all of our RMS students!
- Case It 3 Inch, 3-Ring, Zippered Binders
- Regular 3 Inch, 3-Ring Binders
Notes from the Health Office
Please click here to read updates from the Health Office. Thank you!
Campus Fees: Class Fees, Fines & Field Trips
Please check your student's fee tab on Campus Parent Portal to make sure you do not have any outstanding classroom or field trip fees for the 25-26 school year. Any fees that are not paid by the end of the school year will be sent to collections. If you need assistance or have any questions regarding fees, please contact Angie Grotte at 763-241-3550 x2707 or via email: angela.grotte@isd728.
Library Book Due Dates and Overdue Books
Here at RMS library books are only due once per month, always on the first Tuesday of each month when school is in session. Students are responsible for returning or renewing their books on time. They do receive several reminders via Schoology and the Morning Show leading up to monthly due dates, and students have many opportunities to renew and/or return books during the school day.
As middle schoolers, our communication about library books is primarily handled through the student. Weekly emails are sent to students if they have overdue library books so they should be checking their school emails regularly. When students have lost, damaged, or overdue library books, we expect them to communicate this information home to parents. Students may request we email home or they can call parents to inform them of any issues that need to be taken care of related to library books. Students may not check out any new library books until the overdue book is returned, renewed, or paid for if lost.
Books that are extremely overdue (one month or more overdue) will be considered lost and must be paid for. Students with lost or damaged book fees may not check out any new books until fees have been paid. Lost materials that are found within 30 days of payment will receive a full refund.
All lost book fees may be paid with cash in the RMS Media Center or via Campus Fees in Parent Portal.
Please contact annie.allen@isd728.org
Order your 2025-26 Yearbook Today!
Yearbooks are available for sale through the Jostens website. All sales must be done through Jostens. Click here to order your 2025/26 yearbook today!
Please contact matthew.houselog@
Partnership with Every Meal
We are partnering with Every Meal to offer a free bag of food to our families every weekend. All students qualify for this food program. If you had previously been receiving these bags and would like to continue, you will need to fill out the form (families have to sign up each year). Please use this link to register: Every Meal Sign Up Form To ensure your application is processed in a timely manner, please sign your student up with their assigned school. This program is completely free and your family's privacy is protected.
Please contact Amanda Stanina with any questions, amanda.stanina@isd728.org.
ISD 728 CTE (Career & Technical Education) Newsletter
Please click here to read the latest CTE Newsletter.
Upcoming Events
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May 25: Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
- June 4: Last Day of School for 25-26 School Year!