For volunteer appreciation week, we would like to extend a heartfelt "Thank You" to each and every one of the volunteers who share their time and talents by reading with students, going on field trips, helping in class and more. We are grateful for YOU!
A huge round of applause for our incredible 5th-grade champions! Your hard work, teamwork, and love of reading truly stood out in this year’s Battle of the Books. Congratulations on a well-earned win! 👏👏👏
Shoutout to our incredible 6th-grade Battle of the Books champions! Your hard work, sharp thinking, and love for great stories led you to a well-earned 1st place finish. Congratulations on an amazing job!
Way to go, 4th-grade Battle of the Books champions! Your teamwork, dedication, and love of reading carried you all the way to first place — we’re so proud of you!
2025-2026 School Cell Phone Policy and Internet Usage Parent Meeting - Tonight from 7:00-8:00 pm in the HS Library. Mr. Larson and a representative from Portage County Health & Human Services will be presenting.
Reminder! There will be a parent meeting about the cell phone and internet usage policy for the 2025-2026 school year. It will take place TONIGHT, April 10th from 7-8 pm in the High School Library. Mr. Larson and a representative from Portage County Health and Human Services will be presenting. You can enter through the main office door on Randolph street. See you there!
There will be a parent meeting about the cell phone and internet usage policy for the 2025-2026 school year. It will take place THIS THURSDAY April 10th from 7-8 pm in the High School Library. Mr. Larson and a representative from Portage County Health and Human Services will be presenting.
Now Hiring: Rosholt School District is looking for a Head Football Coach for the 2025-2026 Football Season. Those interested should apply at wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/232113
Rosholt School District has an exceptional library program, all thanks to these three librarians. Kelly Holmes, Melanie Lorbiecki and Carol Maes ALWAYS go the extra mile to keep things fun in the library with new STEM projects, new books or other fun adventues such as Read Across America activities, Battle of the Books and more. Happy happy School Librarian Appreciation Day!
Remember to vote today and wear your sticker with pride! Polls are open until 8.
Referendum video number seven.
What if the referendum fails?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YbyH1S3cORbNJL696JdFvOZxKtatQGa7/view?usp=sharing
Referendum video number six: What does the Actual Referendum Question say? (volume on)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dKn62EmqQiru6e-RxBWA4bYXcbNhzq46/view?usp=sharing
Referendum video number five: The Rosholt School District is currently underfunded by $1.7 million in the 2024-25 school year. This video explains why the board decided to ask for $1.99 million over the next 5 years. Remember to press play to start the video.
How did the School Board decide the Referendum Amount?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14yWTfnOt8-pp9JSqle1PfqtH7RzWhPu7/view?usp=sharing
Referendum video number four: The information presented in this video is from Baird, a financial services company. This shows the gap in funding between state aid plus local tax revenue and the cost to operate our school after recent years of higher than normal inflation.
Why Does the School Need a Referendum?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1stEwORt3DQoEfKPUozNZ4ZCruDzRgu6R/view?usp=sharing
Referendum video number three: The current school funding formula is complex, but there are reasons for the amount of referendums that are now being brought to the voters across our state. Rosholt is not alone. This spring there are 93 questions on ballots around the state. Please press play to start the video.
Why Can't Schools Operate within the State Funding Formula?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FqUMezk09rcxhI9Y1MOvb15B2OAjKWDj/view?usp=sharing
If you cannot attend the public forum in person this evening at 5 pm in the school auditorium, it will be livestreamed on our youtube channel. The presentation will also be on our youtube channel so you can follow along if wish. https://tinyurl.com/5fsnapyu
Referendum video number two: Sometimes there are public questions like “why can’t schools be more like businesses.” This short video tries to answer this question because schools are a people business. Remember to press play to start the video.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R0ug03qyAKuUNmzMGEoXhTx370iVjnqi/view?usp=sharing
Why Don't Schools Operate More Like Business?
Hello Rosholt Community. Here is the first video in a series of videos that provide more information about the upcoming referendum. Videos will be posted each day leading up to the vote on April 1st, next Tuesday. Each video is 1-2 minutes in length and answers a specific question. Please press play to view the video and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Why Should I Support a School Referendum?
https://app.screencastify.com/v3/watch/TAHe0JR0iDbGC4rL6fGQ
Referendum Reminder: Public Forum and Q&A to be held on Thursday, March 27th in the school auditorium at 5 pm.
Tuesday 3/25 we will start the WI Forward Exam. Please be sure your students in grades 4, 6, 8, and 10 have had a good night sleep and some breakfast! And, encourage trying their absolute best!
Testing for grade 3 starts on 3/26 and grade 7 will start on April 1.
Thank you for your help setting your child up for success!
