Hello, my name is Jase Meyer and I am a School Counselor, Assistant Track and Field Coach, and Link Crew Coordinator at Elk River High School (ERHS). I am reaching out in hopes to recruit Link Leaders for the 2023-2024 school year! Students who are receiving this email have been recommended to me by ERHS Staff as potential excellent mentors and leaders.

What is Link? Link is a high school transition program in which junior and senior mentors work with small groups of incoming freshman students to help make the transition into high school a fun and positive experience. This begins with training on August 9th and 10th from 9am until noon to prepare leaders for the kick off event housekeeping night on August 21st. This event is dedicated to cultivating school spirit, building relationships, navigating the layout of the building, and showing students how to be a successful high school student. Link Leaders will work in pairs with the same group of freshman (approximately 15 students) throughout their first year at ERHS. This is a great leadership opportunity for junior and senior students. If interested, please fill out the google form below. Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you have.

Link Leader Application

Sincerely,

Jase Meyer

Elk River High School School Counselor

jase.meyer@isd728.org

763-241-3424 x 2152

SD 728 Infinite Campus Messenger

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 and listed in red.

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 

To ensure a smooth transition in the fall, we are asking families to indicate their transportation plans for the 2023-2024 school year, by completing a “Student Transportation Information Form” to update District information. This process will not change bus riding eligibility for students but will require parents/families of students in grades kindergarten through 12 to declare how their student(s) will get to and from school. 

If the form does not indicate a bus is needed, or a form is not received by June 30, 2023, students may not receive a bus assignment to start the 2023-24 school year. 

To complete a request, the parent/guardian should login to Campus Parent Portal and complete the “23-24 Student Transportation Information Form.” 

Upon login, navigate to the blue highlighted area on the main welcome screen or click on "Message Center" in the left hand menu. Next click on "Surveys" in the top, main part of the screen and then select a student from those listed and follow the onscreen questions. One form should be completed for each student attending ISD 728 schools.

A few reminders: 

Middle School Students: Students in Grades 6, 7 & 8 will see the pick-up and drop-off location will automatically revert to the home address for the 2023-2024 school year. 

High School Students: For students who will be in Grades 11 & 12 next year and need transportation, a parent or guardian must request bus transportation using this process for the 2023-2024 school year.

Transportation route information for next school year will be available in mid-August.

More information about transportation is available at www.isd728.org/Transportation along with a printable form.

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 that are 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

ERHS Families and Students,  

Elk River High School will be hosting conferences on Thursday,  May 4th, 2023.

ERHS is excited to offer both a virtual and face-to-face option!  

• Virtual Option (via Google Meet) - will be from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. If you are choosing to do a virtual conference, we invite you to sign up using the following link: https://www.myconferencetime.com/elks. 
  • You will receive a confirmation email with a Google Meet link after you reserve a time with a staff member. Please sign up in a timely manner as virtual spots will be limited. 

• Face-to-Face Option - will be from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at ERHS in the classrooms with no appointment necessary.

Here are a few other things to know:

• Current grades will be able to be viewed via Parent or Student Portal. ERHS will not be printing grade reports. 
• If you have questions regarding Parent Portal, please contact parentportal@isd728.org or 763-241-3548. You can also view their website at https://www.isd728.org/parentportal.

Thank you for being part of our ERHS community. 

-Elk River High School Administration

Helpful Links:   ERHS Website /    ERHS School Events Calendar/   ERHS Activities Schedules /   ERHS LiveStream Site /   School Lunches Information /  ISD 728 Secondary Calendar for 2022-2023 School Year

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, 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 

NOTIFICATION OF UPCOMING TESTS: ACT   Tuesday, April 18  7:30 AM - 1:00 PM Dear PSEO student, The Elk River Area School District will be administering the ACT test to juniors on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 starting at 7:30AM.  The ACT provides information to grade 11 students, their parents, and educators regarding the level of preparedness for postsecondary success on a nationally recognized college entrance exam. Juniors who would normally be attending classes through Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) are considered to be students of their respective schools and have the opportunity to take the ACT or ASVAB  on Tuesday, April  18, 2023 for no cost.  ACT: A college entrance exam for four year universities. The test covers English, science, math, and reading. Oftentimes 2 year colleges will take an ACT score in place of taking the Accuplacer for entrance requirements (contact your college). Typically there is a testing fee; however, this opportunity is free to all junior students! ASVAB: A vocational aptitude test (career/skills inventory), typically used for military recruits. This is not an IQ test; results can be very helpful in a career search for post high school planning. This test is always free, upon scheduling with a coordinator. Students who plan to take the ACT will need to create MyACT accounts using the pre assigned student code.  PSEO students will be given this code in one of the following ways; If you have English 11 or AP Language and Composition class at ERHS you will be given this information during class the week of April 10-14. If you have Online728 English 11 or have an advisory class at ERHS you have been assigned to Elk Time on 4/11/23 in the little theater. If neither of the above options apply to your situation you will be emailed your code directly from Mrs. Shermak. Attached is a letter you can give to your college professor(s) notifying them of the testing and requesting that they excuse you from classes on this day.  In the past, we have not had any issues with professors not excusing students for testing.  However, if there are concerns, please feel free to contact me  at (763) 241-3400 x2144 and I will attempt to resolve any issues. Sincerely, Erin E. Shermak  Elk River High School Counselor erin.shermak@isd728.org  (763)241-3400 ext. 2144

Dear Parent/Guardian of a Junior Student, Our junior students once again have the valuable opportunity to take a college entrance exam free of charge. Students can choose to take either the ACT or ASVAB on April 18th, 2023.  Students were asked to indicate their plan for April 18 during their English classes this week.  If your student is an online English 11 student or PSEO student they were either assigned to Elk Time on April 11 or received an email from me with this information.  In addition students who are taking the ACT must complete the pre registration online at myact.org.  Students were given instruction sheets with their individual student code in class, Elk Time or via email. Below is a basic description of these two exams. ACT: A college entrance exam for four year universities. The test covers English, science, math, and reading.. Oftentimes 2 year colleges will take an ACT score in place of taking the Accuplacer for entrance requirements (contact your college). Typically there is a testing fee; however, this opportunity is free to all junior students! ASVAB: A vocational aptitude test (career/skills inventory), typically used for military recruits. This is not an IQ test; results can be very helpful in a career search for post high school planning. This test is always free, upon scheduling with a coordinator. Both the ACT and ASVAB will be administered at ERHS on April 18, 2023.  The tests will begin at 7:30AM, and students must be on time.  Students who are taking ASVAB will not need to bring any supplies.  Students who are taking the ACT must bring #2 non mechanical pencils, a calculator and a photo id (drivers license, drivers permit, school id, or passport).  Students taking ACT should not bring a phone or smart watch into the testing room as it will invalidate their test.  These items should be left at home, in their lockers or in their cars. Additional information for students (including the presentation from English classes) can be found on Schoology>Class of 2024>materials>ACT.  Testing room assignments will also be posted in this same schoology folder no later than April 14, 2023. The ASVAB takes about three hours and the ACT is approximately three and a half hours.  Once students have completed testing they can remain in the building to eat lunch and/or ride the bus home but they can also choose to leave the building.  There will not be any afternoon classes.  Students in grades 9, 10 and 12 will be distance learning on April 18, 2023. Please reach out to me if you have any questions. Erin Shermak School Counselor erin.shermak@isd728.org (763)-241- 3424

Dear Students, Parents and Guardians, Elk River High School is administering the following state test starting Tuesday, April 11, 2023: MCA READING (GRADE 10): The Reading test will be administered in the student's English class period on April 11-12.  If a student is absent or doesn't finish the test the makeup day will be April 14th @ 7:30 AM in the Media Center.  Students will need to bring their charged chromebook.  Students can also bring headphones to listen to the directions (No bluetooth). Reminder to charge your chromebook each night before the test.   Thank you for your cooperation. Mrs. Reimer, ERHS School Counselor (MCA Math & Reading) 763-241-3424.

Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,

Elk River High School will be administering state-mandated tests in the subjects of math, reading and science to various grade levels of high school students. These tests are part of the state's accountability system and include the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs).

All three of the MCAs (reading, math and science) will be taken on the student's District-issued Chromebook. Please make sure to charge your Chromebooks the night before the test begins and each night of testing. Students have the option of listening to the test(s). If a student chooses this option on testing day(s), please bring personal earbuds/earphones.  Bluetooth headphones aren't allowed. All students are expected to attend school on all testing days listed below.

MCA READING (Grade 10) : Reading test will be administered in the student's English classroom on April 11-12. Students will need to bring their charged Chromebook.  The makeup day will be April 14th @ 7:30 AM in the library.

 

MCA MATH (Grade 11) : Math test will be administered in the student's Math classroom on  April 24-25. Students will need to bring their charged Chromebook and calculator. *Full time PSEO students not currently in a math class at ERHS will test on April 27th at 7:30am in the Media Center.  The makeup day will be April 27th @ 7:30 am in the library.

MCA SCIENCE : Will be administered in the student's Biology or AP Biology classroom on April 24-25. The makeup day will be April 26th at 7:30am in the Media Center. More specific information to follow!

Thank you for your cooperation.   

Mrs. Reimer, ERHS Counselor (MCA-Math & Reading)

Ms. Rick, ERHS Counselor (MCA-Science)

Greetings!

PSAT/NMSQT results will be ready soon for students who took the PSAT/NMSQT at ERHS in October of 2022. Here’s what students can do next:

• Log in to or if needed, create a CollegeBoard account online to view individual score reports when available on December 5th. ERHS will not be receiving physical copies of your scores.

• Watch this video and view this document, Understanding your PSAT Scores 22/23, as well as explore the CollegeBoard website to help you understand the score report.

• We suggest you also view this slide show for further information on using the score to increase college readiness. 

• MCIS (MN Career Information System) is a great FREE tool to help you prepare for the ACT/SAT.  Students can take free online practice tests and an online course.  Students will access their MCIS account through their ISD 728 Rapid Identity portal. View this document for more information on how to find Test Prep once you are into your MCIS account.

• For 10th grade students who plan to take the PSAT/NMSQT next year as 11th graders, you can also find PSAT/NMSQT test prep materials in your MCIS account!

If you have any questions or trouble accessing your score report, please contact:

Michaela Rick

School Counselor

michaela.rick@isd728.org

(763) 241-3424x2143

You are receiving this message because you/your student are scheduled to take the PSAT test TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 12th. Here are a few reminders for you.

• Check in for the test will start at 7:20am outside of the Zabee Theater

• We will begin testing promptly at 7:45am! Any student who is late will NOT be allowed to test

• Students will eat lunch and return to class following the completion of the test

• Bring a calculator and NON-mechanical #2 pencils

  • Information on approved calculators can be found HERE

• Backpacks and cellphones are not allowed while testing

• Please make sure you have paid the non-refundable $18 testing fee!

If you have questions please contact:

Michaela Rick

School Counselor

michaela.rick@isd728.org

763-241-3424 x2143

Greetings 10th and 11th Grade Students and Families:

You are receiving this message because you/your student have registered for, and are scheduled to take the PSAT test on Wednesday,October 12th. Here are a few reminders and resources for you.

• Check in for the test will start at 7:20am outside of the Zabee Theater
• We will begin testing promptly at 7:45am! Any student who is late will NOT be allowed to test
• Students will eat lunch and return to class following the completion of the test
• Bring a calculator and NON-mechanical #2 pencils
  • Information on approved calculators can be found HERE
• Backpacks and cellphones are not allowed while testing
• Please make sure you have paid the non-refundable $18 testing fee by 10/5!

Even though this is a practice SAT test, if you are an 11th grade student, your score can be used towards eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

In order to feel best prepared, I have included a few resources for practice tests and tutoring:

1. You should view and/or print the PSAT Student Guide: Student Guide's are also available in the Counseling Office (Will be posted on Schoology when they arrive)

2. Two free PSAT practice tests with answer sheets to download and how to score them yourself. (Be sure to choose the practice tests that say "PSAT/NMSQT") are provided by College Board

3. Free online PSAT preparation courses/lessons, practice tests, and study guides can be found on  KAPLAN!

If you have questions please contact:

Michaela Rick

ERHS School Counselor

michaela.rick@isd728.org

763-241-3424 x2143

Dear Parent/Guardian: 

The MCA/MTAS Individual Student Results (ISRs) have arrived!  If your student took the MCA/MTAS test during the Spring of 2022, those results will be handed out to students during their Advisory class on Monday, October 10, 2022.  

Here is a link for a QUICK GUIDE from MDE to help interpret MCA results.

If you have any questions regarding this test please contact:

Reading and Math test coordinator:

Michelle Reimer

763-241-3424 x6

Science test coordinator:

Michaela Rick

763-241-3424 x4

erhs.counseling@isd728.org

Hello Families, 

Fall Sports Registration for 2022-2023 School Year is now open!  

• See the table below for information for sport specific team meetings, dates and locations.

• Please click on the link to access the ERHS Athletics Website for more information!   ERHS Athletics

• Check Parent Portal to be sure your student's physical form is current (Student's name, Health tab).

• MSHSL Physical Health Form:  MSHSL Form

• Sport specific information - please contact the  Head Coach directly with further questions.

Thank you,

ERHS Activities Department

erhs.activities@isd728.org

763-241-3427

Date	Sport Registration & Team Mtg	Time	Location
8/8	Football	6:00 PM	Zabee Theater
8/9	Girls Soccer  Boys Soccer Girls Tennis  Girls Swim & Dive  Cross Country  Volleyball	6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM	Zabee Theater Little Theater Room 134 Media Center Commons Main Gymnasium

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