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October 2025

Happy fall RMS families!  We are already one month into the 2025-26 school year!  Thank you for taking the time to read about things going on at Rogers Middle School!

Fall Conferences - October 9, 14 & 15

VIRTUAL Conferences Only

  • Thursday, October 9th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm

  • Wednesday, October 15th from 8:00am - 11:30am and 12:30 - 3:00pm

IN-PERSON Conferences Only

  • Tuesday, October 14th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  1. Go to https://www.myconferencetime.com/rogersms/

  2. Click on the name of your child's teacher. 

  3. Select the desired date/time for your conference by clicking on "Sign Up." 

  4. Submit the requested information. 

  5. If you signed up for a virtual conference, you will receive a google meet link included in the confirmation email. 

Please know that the building will be locked during virtual conferences. If you want to come in-person, please be sure to schedule a time on Tuesday, October 14th.

Also, some teachers may not be available during these specific dates.  If there is not a sign up available for a teacher that you are interested in meeting with, please email that teacher for additional information about your student. 

Thank you for your support in your child's education. 

Conference Treat Donation Request - October 14th - Only 2 slots left!

Conferences are quickly approaching! Would you be willing to help provide a sweet treat, salty treat or beverages for our amazing teachers during their quick break after school and before conferences start on the 14th? If so, please  click here to sign up!  

Please drop off donations to Ann Hedlund (front attendance office) or Bridget Anderson (Administration Office) on Monday, October 13 between 8:15 AM - 2:30 PM or Tuesday, October 14 between 8:15 AM - 12:00 PM. Thank you for your donations and for showing our RMS staff members how much we appreciate them!

No School Reminder: Wednesday, October 15 through Friday, October 17

We hope your student enjoys a few days off and we will see them back in the building on Monday, October 20!

1st Quarter Pass Page Buyback: Seeking Donations

If a student uses 3 or less of their 18 quarterly passes, they will have the opportunity to turn the remaining ones in for a "pass page buyback" event that will be held on Friday, October 31.  Students will spin a wheel to see what prize they've won. If you are interested in donating any items for this event, please sign up below.  Thank you!

Scholastic Book Fair: October 27 - October 31

Rogers Middle School will be hosting our book fair in the Media Center Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31.  For more information, please click here.  

  • Accepted Forms of Payment (please don't forget the 8.775% tax!)
    • Cash
    • Credit/Debit Card
    • eWallet (cashless and no contact option): Create an eWallet Account Here
      • Please note: If there are any remaining eWallet funds, they can only be spent online at Scholastic or at a future Scholastic book fair.
      • Free and easy setup, instant access to funds, and secure, contactless checkout
      • If you have an eWallet with a balance from last school year, please create a new eWallet (using the same email address you used last year to create the account) and these remaining funds should be rolled over to this year's book fair
  • 5th Grade Families: Please note that our fair is a middle school book fair spanning grades 5-8, which means there will be a wide selection of books spanning the various ages of middle school readers. Please talk with your student(s) about books they should or should not purchase from our fair. You can preview the flyer of the books guaranteed to be at our fair (this is not ALL books, but provides a good idea of the selection).
  • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are in need of volunteers for preview and purchase days.  If you are willing, please sign up for a shift here:  2025 Fall RMS Book Fair Volunteers - Sign Up.  Thank you in advance for your help!

Student Pictures: Galleries Are Online!

Pictures from picture day and retake day are now online! Please remember that you need to select your student's yearbook photo by Friday, November 21. If you have any questions, please contact Kemmetmueller at 952-473-2142 or email them at:  info@k-photography.com.

Did Your Student Forget Something at Home?

Forgotten binders, chromebooks, lunches etc… can be dropped off at a cart in the reception area. Your child will be responsible for picking these items up during passing time or lunch.

2025-2026 Yearbook: Order Yours Today!

Click here to place your order!

Attention 5th Graders - Monster Mash @ RHS: October 28 from 6-7:30 PM

Notes from the Health Office

Please click here to read updates from the Health Office.  Thank you!

Lost & Found

Our lost and found area is getting full!  Please make sure your student is labeling their belongings with their first and last name.  If your student is missing anything, please have them stop by to see if they can find their item (or please stop by during conferences).  Items not claimed will be donated in the near future.

Binder Request

RMS is in need of new or gently used Case It, 3 inch, 3-ring, zippered binders to support our students. If you wish to donate a binder, please drop them off at RMS anytime during school hours (or your student can bring them to the Administration Office).  Thank you so much for your incredible support of all of our RMS students!

Good Morning RMS - You Tube Channel

Did you know that RMS has its own morning show?  If you would like to view any of the episodes, please click here: Good Morning RMS!  Thank you to Mr. Houselog and his team of his students for producing this fantastic show twice every week!

Classroom Fees

Fees have been assigned for our 6th-8th grade quarter classes. Please remember to check Campus Parent Portal for any fees that your student(s) may have. 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.org. 

Did you know that fee adjustments for required classroom fees and activities/athletic fees may be available to your student?

  • Even though all students will be receiving a free breakfast and a free lunch this year, a fee adjustment/waiver may be available to you; however, you need to apply for this Educational Benefit,  APPLY HERE!  If you are approved, you will receive a letter of your eligibility.  Please forward this to Angie Grotte so we can process your fee adjustment.

7th Grade Field Trip 

7th Graders at Rogers Middle School started the year with a field trip to Baker Park Reserve, Camp Venture, and Feed My Starving Children.  Our teachers and chaperones reflected each day on how their groups were engaged and excited about the activities. We had so much fun watching them at Baker get more comfortable at the pond with the insects and minnows they caught, hearing the encouragement at the archery field, and getting a little goofy during voyageur life.

Our Venture experience challenged students to work together as a team during ground games. Students were also encouraged to push themselves to try difficult and scary things as they attempted a rope or rock wall.  Those who made it to the top experienced a zipline ride.  Thank you to our parent volunteers, this trip could not have been possible without you. Feed My Starving Children provided lots of fun, all while giving back.

Choir Day at Target Field

On Saturday, September 19th, members of the RMS 8th Grade Choir participated in Choir Day with the Minnesota Twins, joining hundreds of other students in the singing of our National Anthem prior to the game.  It was a great event!

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 if you have any questions.

Interested in Volunteering?

If you are interested in volunteering at any time during the upcoming school year, please fill out the 2025-2026 RMS Volunteer Form. Thank you for your interest and potential help! 

Thank You Volunteers!

We would like to give a big shout out to everyone who has volunteered their time at RMS this school year!  We appreciate you and your help!  Special thanks to the following volunteers:

  • 7th Grade Field Trip Volunteers

  • Classroom Volunteers

  • Picture Day/Retake Day Volunteers

  • 7th/8th Grade Dance Volunteers

  • And thanks in advance to anyone bringing in treats for conferences or donations for pass page buyback and to those volunteers who are coming in to help with the actual pass page buyback event!

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 Bridget Anderson with any questions, bridget.anderson@isd728.org.

ISD 728 CTE (Career & Technical Education) Newsletter

Please click here to read the October CTE Newsletter.   

Attention Parents: Job Shadowing

Would you be willing to have a high school student job shadow you? If you are interested, please sign up here. Check out this story of a Roger's Junior that job shadowed, interned in college and is now a full-time employee. It really can make an impact on the future workforce.

Join the Special Education Advisory Council 

Attention ISD 728 parents, community members, and school staff! You are invited to join the Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC).

Upcoming Events

  • October 9, 14 & 15: Conferences

  • October 15-17: No School (Daytime Conferences & Teacher Convention)

  • October 31: End of Quarter 1 & Pass Page Buyback

  • November 3: No School (Teacher Workshop Day)

  • November 27-28: No School (Fall Break)

  • December 5: No School (Staff Development Day)

  • December 22-January 2: No School (Winter Break)