Class of 2023 - General Information

Good evening, Class of 2023 Students and Families,

The purpose of this email is to ensure we communicate the information effectively and efficiently to our students, staff, and families. Any official dates and information will come from ERHS directly via email or Schoology.  Links to more information or google forms are underlined.

Please bookmark the Class of 2023 Graduation webpage for specific information towards graduation. The following topics are included in this document: 

• Distribution of Cap and Gowns

• Food Service Account Balances

• Request Final Transcripts

DISTRIBUTION OF CAP AND GOWNS:

Distribution of cap and gowns will be on Monday, May 22, 2023 during Advisory. Students who have not paid for their cap and gown will not be eligible to pick them up. Check your Campus Portal to verify that there are no outstanding fees.

SENIOR FAREWELL TOUR:

The Class of 2023 will be dressed in their cap/gowns and travel or walk to their respective elementary school for a senior walk. This happens immediately after cap and gowns are distributed and lasts 30 minutes. 

FOOD SERVICE ACCOUNT BALANCE - OPTIONS FOR GRADUATES:

For seniors who are graduating, the Food Service Department will generate food service meal account refunds. Any funds remaining will be applied against other outstanding fees first, and then a payment refund will be automatically generated. 

• As in past years, there are 2 alternative options for Graduating Seniors:

  • Request the balance be transferred to a younger sibling. 

  • Request the balance be donated to the District to help other families in need.

• If either of these options are of interest to you, please complete the form below on or before June 5, 2023: Food Service Meal Account Transfer/Donation Request Form for Graduating Seniors 

  • If you prefer a refund, there is no need to fill out the form.  Please allow 4 to 5 weeks for processing. The refund will be mailed to each household.  Contact is: Jody Martin, Business Service Specialist.

REQUEST YOUR FINAL TRANSCRIPT: 

When requesting your final transcript, one must select "hold for grades"4 so it will include all 8 semesters of your high school career and a graduation date. Create an account through Parchment. *Use your personal email NOT the isd728 email address. We are encouraging you to order your final transcript NOW while it's FREE.  Transcript requests are free to ERHS Seniors through June, beginning July 1st you will have to pay a fee to have your transcript sent.  Students moving onto a secondary education will be required to submit a final transcript to their school of choice, student athletes will also need to send a copy of their final transcript to their respective Athletics Association (NCAA, NAIA, etc).

If you have any questions, please contact the Elk River High School Main Office by calling 763.241.3434.

Thank you,

Mr. Terry Bizal, Principal

Mrs. Julie Odegard, Mr. Bryan Scherr, and Ms. Elise Bengston, Assistant Principals

Mrs. Jennifer Bartlett, Senior Administrative Assistant 

Moving @isd728.org Google data to a Personal Google account.

The situation

ISD 728 School District provides you with an @isd728.org Google Apps for Education account while enrolled as a student or employed as staff. This account works very much like a regular Google Gmail account but is owned and managed by the school district.  Over the course of your time here you will end up with a collection of emails, contacts, calendars, documents, etc that you may wish to take with you when you leave ISD 728 School District.

Since ISD 728’s Google Workspace for Education is limited to enrolled students and current employees, user accounts are turned off a short time after students and staff leave. This is done to meet licensing, security and support requirements.  Google Takeout into a free gmail or paid Google Workspace account is the way to go once you part ways with the school district, but you have a limited time frame to get your stuff before it is gone.

Graduating students and those leaving the ISD 728 School District will have limited access to their accounts up until August 1st, at which point all those accounts will be removed from the school system. Staff will have about 30 days after their last work day (contact IT for access after that). Any student or staff wanting to export their content must do so before this date.

If you do not wish to take any of this content with you, you don’t need to do anything. Your content will be automatically deleted after the expiration date.

If you want to take some or all of your content with you, follow the instructions to move your school Docs to a personal Gmail account.

Moving your school Google Docs to a Personal Google Account

Moving your Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and any other files can be done fairly simply using a Google service called Takeout. It allows downloading your stuff to a zip archive file as a backup, which you can then upload into a personal google apps account. Here’s how:

Option 1   Copy content from your school account to another account

                     Available for Grade 12 students and all staff.

Option 2   Download your Google data (to allow uploading to another account)

                     Available for all students and staff.

Linked Accounts consideration: If you Sign In with Google for personal services like Apple iCloud, Pokemon Go, XBox Live, etc, they will become inaccessible once your school account expires. Login to your other accounts and switch them to a personal account to prevent losing access. You can see which sites use Google Account sign-in prompts by visiting here:
            https://myaccount.google.com/permissions

From Strawbridge Studios:

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!  Please use the following attachments regarding Graduation picture day ordering information. Images for graduation picture days are posted online approximately one week after the event.  For Elk River High School, look to our site after June 19, 2023. 

All orders are made directly to Strawbridge Studios and NOT Elk River High School. Orders will be sent to the address listed on the order form.

ERHS Graduation Ceremony Photo ORDER FORM (Spanish)

ERHS Graduation Ceremony Photo ORDER FORM (English)

Good evening, Class of 2023 students and guardians,

Please review the following message from ISD728 Food Services Department.

Thank you,

ERHS Administration

Food Service Account Balance - Options for Graduating Seniors

For Seniors who are graduating, the Food Service Department will generate food service meal account refunds. Any funds remaining will be applied against other outstanding fees first, and then a payment refund will be automatically generated. 

As in past years, there are 2 alternative options for Graduating Seniors:

1. Request the balance be transferred to a younger sibling. 
2. Request the balance be donated to the District to help other families in need.

If either of these options are of interest to you, please complete the form below before June 5, 2023:  Food Service Meal Account Transfer/Donation Request Form for Graduating Seniors

If you prefer a refund, there is no need to fill out the form.  Please allow 4 to 5 weeks for processing. The refund will be mailed to each household.

Thank you again for your patience and understanding as we are processing a large amount of refunds during this time.

Food Service Department

(posted 05/08/2022)

Good afternoon ERHS Parent/Guardian and Students,

All items checked out from the library are to be returned by Friday, May 26, 2023. Any items not returned will be assessed the replacement fee within Campus Portal. If the item is returned, the fee will be removed and any fees paid will be refunded.

Again, all items checked out from the library are to be returned by Friday, May 26, 2023. Items can be returned to the Media Center or Main Office.

Scott Eskro & Lindsey Maciej
ERHS Media Center

Class of 2023 - Graduation Information

Class of 2023 Students and Guardians.

The Elk River High School graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023 will be held on Friday, June 9th, 2023 in the Elk River High School gymnasium at 7:00pm. 

For more information, please refer to the Graduation Information for the Class of 2023 webpage by clicking on the following link: https://www.isd728.org/domain/2190.

If you have any questions regarding graduation or cap/gowns, please contact Jenn Bartlett, Senior Administrative Assistant, via jennifer.bartlett@isd728.org or 763.241.3430.

We are excited to celebrate your seniors and their academic successes!  

Sincerely,

Terry Bizal, Principal 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023

ISD 728 Infinite Campus Messenger

Dear Senior Parents/Students,

The Elk River High School Local Scholarship Drive opened today at 8am and will end at 11:59pm on Wednesday, March 15.  Please click on this link to view the information that will be presented to the Class of 2023 on Monday, March 6th during Advisory.  Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we were able to award 200 scholarships totaling $166,200.00 in our 2021-2022 ERHS Local Scholarship Drive.

Students who are needing to submit a paper application or items for certain scholarships must turn those items into the ERHS Counseling Office by 3:00pm, Wednesday, March 15th.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please refer to the scholarship tab under Counseling on the ERHS website.

The ERHS Counseling Office will have Elk Time sessions on March 7th, 9th, and 14th to help any Seniors who need assistance applying.  There is a wide variety of eligibility criteria and all Seniors are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity regardless of GPA and/or class rank. 

Best Regards, 

ERHS Administration and Counseling Department

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023

ISD 728 Infinite Campus Messenger

Dear Senior Parents/Students,

This is a reminder that the Elk River High School Local Scholarship Drive will end soon at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, March 15. There is a wide variety of eligibility criteria and all Seniors are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity regardless of GPA and/or class rank. 

Students who are needing to submit a paper application or items for certain scholarships must turn items in to the ERHS Counseling Office by 3:00pm, Wednesday, March 15th.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please refer to the scholarship tab under Counseling on the ERHS website.

Best Regards,
ERHS Administration and Counseling Department

TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023

ISD 728 Infinite Campus Messenger

Dear Senior Parents/Students,

This is a reminder that the Elk River High School Local Scholarship Drive will end tomorrow, Wednesday, March 15th, at 11:59pm. There is a wide variety of eligibility criteria and all Seniors are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity regardless of GPA and/or class rank. 

Students who are needing to submit a paper application or items for certain scholarships must turn items in to the ERHS Counseling Office by 3:00pm tomorrow. 

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please refer to the scholarship tab under Counseling on the ERHS website.

Best Regards, ERHS Administration and Counseling Department 

The following eblast was sent on 11/20/2022 at 6pm:

ISD 728 Infinite Campus Messenger

November 20, 2022

Good evening Students and Guardians of the Class of 2023.

Attached you will find information regarding Graduation Cap/Gown and Regalia ordering.

The window to order these items is Monday, November 21 to Monday, November 28. Monday, November 28 is a  firm deadline.

When purchasing items, please enter the name of the Advisory Teacher in the Comments section.  All graduation cap/gown items will be distributed in May 2023 and the honors items will be distributed during graduation rehearsal.

Remember that all outstanding fees need to be paid prior to purchasing a Prom ticket and to participate in our graduation ceremony.

Any questions, please contact Mrs. Bartlett via email at: jennifer.bartlett@isd728.org.

Thank you,

Mrs. Bartlett, Senior Administrative Assistant

Graduation Coordinator

763.241.3434

 Letter 11/20/2022

RESOURCE: FAQ: Graduation - Cap/Gown/Regalia

• Cap decoration guidelines (click here).  *UPDATED 05/25/2023

Back by popular demand, the Elk River Class of 2023 will have their senior panoramic taken. 

The panoramic picture will take place during advisory on Monday, September 19th. 

• Students will report to their Advisory class for attendance, leave their bags, jackets, and supplies in the room before reporting to the gym. 

• All Seniors were given an order form in their Advisory on Monday, September 12. If your student did not receive one, you are able to order via online using the following  link. Once on the site, enter code: FM391774.

• Order forms can also be dropped off in the Main Office during school hours, up to the time of the Panoramic.

It's good to be an ELK! 

-ERHS Administration Team

SENIOR SUBMISSIONS ARE TO BE COMPLETED VIA COMPUTER, NOT PHONES.

Senior Recognition Ads:Graduation Ads (senior recognition ads) Parents can celebrate their Senior in the yearbook. Order your Class of 2023 - Yearbook Graduation Recognition Ad which is due by November 5, 2022, by clicking the link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1062734  

Senior Photos: Class of 2023 - Your Senior Photos are due November 5, 2022! All photos must be 300 resolution or higher. Format must be 2"x3" PORTRAIT (vertical) minimum. If the photo is not in high quality, it may not be placed in the yearbook. This is the responsibility of the person who submits the photo. 

IMPORTANT DATES: Items and details will be posted on the ERHS Calendar

• August 18 & 19, 2022 - New Student Registration (must have filled out ISD728 New Student Enrollment application - click HERE for the link)
• August 22, 2022 - ERHS Housekeeping
  
  • Student Pictures for ALL students in Gr 9-12 (Come photo ready!)
  • Pick up your School Schedule
• August 31, 2022 - ERHS Open House
• September 6, 2022 - First day of Senior Year!
• September 9, 2022 - Gr 9-12 Student Pictures
• September 19, 2022 - Class of 2023 Senior Panoramic Photo
• October 30, 2022 - College Fair at ERHS
• October 14, 2022 - Retakes for Gr 9-12 Student Pictures
• October 17, 2022 - No School / Conferences
• October 18 - 21, 2022 - No School
• October 25, 2022 - Evening Conferences
• November 5, 2022 - Class of 2023 Senior Photo Submission &  Class of 2023 Senior Recognition Ad DEADLINE!
• November 14, 2022 - No School
• November 18 - 28, 2022 - Class of 2023 Graduation Cap/Gown/Regalia Ordering Window
• November 23- 25, 2022 - Fall Break - No School
• December 23 - 31, 2022 - Winter Break - No School
• January 2, 2023 - Winter Break - No School
• January 16, 2023 - No School
• January 26, 2023 - End of 1st Semester
• February 20, 2023 - No School
• February 21, 2023 - Evening Conferences
• February 27, 2023 - Scholarship Drive Presentation to Seniors in Advisory
• March 1-15 - Class of 2023 Scholarship Drive
• March 31, 2023 - No School
• April 3 - 7, 2023 - Spring Break - No School
• April 18, 2023 - Virtual Learning Day - ACT for Gr 11
• May 1 - 12, 2023 - AP Testing Window
• May 4, 2023 - Evening Conferences
• May 13, 2023 - ERHS Prom 2023 (off-site)
• May 17, 2023
  • Class of 2023 Scholarship Awards Ceremony
  • Cap and Gown fees must be paid by this date. 
• May 22, 2023 - Class of 2023 Scholastic Awards will be distributed during Advisory classes. PSEO students can pick up in Main Office.
• TENTATIVE: May 22, 2023 - Class of 2023 Senior Walk at Elementary Schools (during Advisory & 3rd hr)
• TENTATIVE: May 22, 2023 - Cap and Gowns will be distributed during Advisory. Cap and Gowns must be paid for prior to pick up!
• May 22, 2023 - Potential High Honors Student Bios are due via Google Form.
• May 29, 2023 - No School
• June 2, 2023 - Class of 2023 - LAST DAY!
• June 2023- Seniors may turn in Chromebooks after they have completed their courses.
• June 8, 2023 - Gr 9-11 Last day of School
• June 8, 2023 - 
  • The Elk River Education Association (EREA) sponsored senior breakfast is at 7:00 am. 
  • Graduation Practice is at 7:30 am. If the graduate is attending the 7:00 p.m. ceremony on Friday night, they are required to be at practice. *Four (4) guest tickets are handed out at rehearsal ONLY.
  • Honors Tassels will be handed out with tickets during rehearsal.
• Graduation is on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 7:00 pm. ERHS Doors open at 5:30pm to the public. Gym doors open to ticket holders at 6:00pm. All graduates will arrive at the high school in their cap and gown or black pants/white shirt at 6:30pm. 

Updated 05/25/2023,  9/15/2022

Ceremony eligibility can be found in the ERHS Student Handbook.

BEHAVIOR:

• Seniors who have discipline problems during the last days of school can be suspended from the ceremony. The graduation ceremony is a privilege, not a right.
• Class skip days are not authorized. Unapproved absences will result in ISS and/or detention.  Class credit will be withheld and zeros will be given. 
• Seniors under the influence of alcohol/drugs will not be permitted to go through the ceremony.
• It is important to think of safety during the final senior week and after graduation.

TICKET INFORMATION:

• All obligations/fees MUST be cleared to receive tickets.
• Each graduate will be given FOUR (4) guest tickets to the ceremony in the Main Gym. Anyone attending the ceremony must have a ticket, regardless of the guest's age. Tickets will be collected and reentry is not allowed.
• All tickets will be handed out to the graduates at graduation rehearsal on Thursday, June 8th, 2023. 
• Handicap seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
• All ISD 728 Graduations will be streamed live. The link will be live 30 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony: www.isd728.org/Livestream-ElkRiver
• The Zabee Theater will be available for overflow guest attendance on a first come, first served basis. The theater can accommodate up to 800 people with a large drop down screen to view the live ceremony.