GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Volunteers NEEDED - Cub Bagging events for Senior Party
We are in need of parent chaperones for our Cub bagging event on Saturday, April 13. Please sign-up for a 2-hour shift if you can help out! There are also a few student spots left to fill too. Shifts for students can go towards NHS hours.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4CAFA82EAAFC1-48196683-cubgrocery#/
Senior Party Fundraiser at Pahl’s Market
Place your order for spring flowers today and 40% of sales will go to the 2024 RHS Senior Class Party!
Order cutoff: April 19 at midnight
Order pickup: May 6, 5:00-7:00 p.m. in RHS parking lot*
*Please do not place an order if you cannot pick up at the above date and time. This is the ONLY pick-up time.
Order today! https://www.pahls.com/spring-fundraiser/?ref=43
Info for Pahl’s fundraiser is also on class of 2024 website: https://2024rhsseniors.weebly.com/fundraising.html
Senior Poster Information - An RHS Irish Tradition!
Senior posters line the halls of RHS for a viewing before graduation. Two ways to to get your senior poster:
- Cornerstone Copy provides an easy way to upload photos within an RHS-themed template. Due date for placing Cornerstone Copy poster order: May 23, 2024 at 3 pm. Download the directions for submitting your senior poster here: https://2024rhsseniors.weebly.com/senior-stuff.html
- Make your own! Feel free to create your own using pictures on poster board. Due date for dropping-off your own: May 28, 2024 at 7 pm
Class of 2024 Senior Yard Signs
Only $25 – https://givebutter.com/rETdbe All proceeds go to the Senior Party fundraiser. Pick-up events (all at RHS in the main vestibule):
- 4/15 from 5:00-6:30 pm
Tickets for 2024 Senior Party - on Sale Now!
Get your ticket today: https://givebutter.com/a9iFoO
Ticket prices:
- February 26 - May 4 - $100
- May 5 - June 1 - $125
Seniors: If you are enlisted in any branch of the military to serve our Country upon graduation, please contact Ms. Heieie in the College/Career Center. This also includes ROTC or military academy. Stop by or email her at: lynn.heieie@district196.org.
School Meal Information
In March 2023, the Minnesota Free School Meals bill was signed into law. This provides all students in District 196 one breakfast and one lunch each school day at no charge.
A la carte items including snacks, beverages, and second entrees, are available to purchase in our schools. Students who wish to purchase a la carte items must have a positive balance in their Nutrition Services account.
CAREER CENTER - COLLEGE AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Univ. of MN Army ROTC Open House. 4/10....4:30 to 6:30 pm. UMN Armory, 15 Church ST. SE, MPLS. Meet current students/instructors. Participate in/observe ROTC training. Food and Beverages provided. RSVP required at: adejesus@umn.edu
UW Madison offers summer "Pre-College" classes to give hs students the opportunity to learn about college life and academics. More info at: https://precollege.wisc.edu/classes/
Aviation Residential Summer Camp Opportunity. MN ACE Camp allows exploration of many aviation careers through hands on experiences. 6/16-6/21 or 6/23-6/28. More information at: www.mnacecamp.org.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers many STEM summer day camps for current 8th-12 graders. Immersive pre-college faculty-led experience in subjects like Biomedical engineering, programming, robotics, geology etc. More info at: https://www.sdsmt.edu/SummerCamps/
Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth in grades 8-11. Summer Courses available at Macalester College. For dates/times/course offerings and cost, go to: www.mity.org
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (Rochester, MN) is offering a Career Immersion Program 6/23-6/27 for incoming Jrs. and Srs. Discover what a career in health care looks like and what different career options there are. Learn more and apply at: www.mayo.edu/careerimmersion
SCHOLARSHIPS
Seniors: FastWeb.com is another source to search for unique scholarships. Examples: Rover College Scholarship and Scholars Helping Collars for animal enthusiasts and AFA Teens for Alzheimers Awareness. Create your account to search for these and more!
The MN AFL/CIO sponsors several scholarships for seniors. You will find more info and applications at this link: https://www.mnaflcio.org/about/scholarships-awards
The SPS Trades Scholarship application is now available on Naviance. 2-$500 awards. Must attend DCTD in Fall 2024 and be accepted into a trade program (i.e. Auto, Metals, Electrician, Plumbing, etc.). Due 4/12/24.
The Norm Schirmer Lebanon Lodge #346 trades program scholarship application is now available on Naviance. For students pursuing training in the trades (automotive, building, welding, electrician, plumber etc). $1000 award. Due 4/12/24.
The Dakota County United Educators (DCUE) Future Educator Scholarship application is now available on Naviance. $500. For Students who are interested in becoming educators. Due 4/12/24.
The Salvation Army Linden Scholarship application is now available on Naviance. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Volunteer service, financial need, and enrollment in 2 year or 4 year college or vocational school. $1500-$3000 awards. Due 4/19/24
The Southview Elementary PTO Scholarship application is now available on Naviance. Must have attended SVES for 2 years. $1000. Due 4/22/24.
The LCpl Dale W. Means Scholarship application is now available on Naviance. 5-$1000 awards. See application for specific requirements. Due 5/1/24.
The Westview Elementary PTO Scholarship application is now available on Naviance. $1000. Must have attended WV at least 2 years. Due 5/3/24.
The Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary Post 1776 Scholarship application is now available on Naviance. 3-$1000 awards to children or grandchildren of legion members (unit, post or sons of the American Legion). Due 5/15/24
Jim's TEAM 4 Diabetes Scholarship application is now available. $500. Senior with Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis. More information and application on Naviance. Due 5/17/24.
The Minnesota School Counselor Assoc. Scholarship (MSCA) is now available on Naviance. $500. Due 5/24/24.
The MN Chapter of Women in Public Finance Scholarship application is now available on Naviance. $5000/varies. Due 6/1/24
A list of COLLEGE VISITS can be found on Naviance Student. To view the list and to REGISTER to attend a visit…log in to Naviance Student. Go to Colleges>Research Colleges>College Visits. Click on “Register Now” in order to attend. You may then stop by the College/Career Center to obtain a pass to attend. Space will be limited so registration is required.
COLLEGE VISITS:
Athletics
Informational meeting for our Fall 2024 Girls Swim and Dive Season. Coaches and Captains will be providing information for the upcoming season. Contact Coach Kemna (coach.jakekemna@gmail.com) with any questions prior to the meeting
RHS Girls Volleyball Spring Parent Player Meeting is Thursday, April 11th, 7:00 pm, in the RHS Student Center.
Arts, Activities and Clubs
The Annual US Congressional Art Competition is NOW OPEN for entries. All students are welcome to submit. Drop off your artwork in the art rooms by April 12th. Check the QR for details.
Yearbook is collecting YOUR images from RHS events (fine arts performances, athletic, and academic). Upload your spotlight photos TODAY! https://forms.gle/Pji4giKeCT8pg3137
Order your yearbook here.
Karate and Mixed Martial Arts-Kick Boxing (ages 6-adult)
Tue & Thu | Apr 2 - May 23 | 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. | 12 sessions | $159, parents attend free! | WV
Plan ahead … Develop your athletic skills with high school coaches this summer!
High School Sports Camps
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