John R Rogers High School
Daily Bulletin
Hello everyone –
today is Friday, January 9th – and lunch today is Thai Chicken and Rice.
We acknowledge that we are on the unceded lands of the Spokane Tribe. The Spokane people shared this place with other tribes through their relations, resources, history, trade, and ceremony. We thank the caretakers of this land, who lived, and continue to live here Since Time Immemorial. This land holds the knowledge, culture, and spirit of “The People of the River”.
Please rise and remove your hats for the pledge of allegiance. “I pledge allegiance……
We have some opportunities to support our winter sport athletes at Pack the House nights. Come today at 4pm to cheer on the Unified basketball team as they take on Shadle Park. There will be free otter pops to enjoy as we cheer on our pirates. The game starts at 4pm and there is no cost for the event! Upcoming pack the house dates are January 14th to cheer on our gymnastics team at the Mead Gymnastics Center at 6pm and February 3rd as our basketball teams take on Moscow High School.
Attention actors, singers, and techies! Auditions for our spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors, will be held January 12th–14th. Sign up for monologue and music audition slots on the Theater Green Room door. Prepare a 1-minute monologue and 16–20 bars of a musical song. All-call dance auditions are Wednesday the 14th. Audition packets and details are on the Green Room door. See Olie in the bookroom with any questions!
All girls lift will begin on Tuesdays and Thursday next week – led by Jett. Go to the weight room after school at 2:45pm if you are interested.
Did you know, CHAS Health has a School-Based Health Center (SBHC) right here at Rogers High School! The CHAS team provides comprehensive healthcare services to all students and staff. Students can walk in, call, or schedule online to access services including: • Vaccines • Reproductive health • STI testing • Acne treatment • Sports physicals • Mental health therapy • Injury treatment • Same-day sick visits • Yearly exams • Prescriptions for physical and mental health and more! The clinic is open year-round Monday-Friday 730-5. Students do not need to establish with our providers and can keep their primary care provider while still accessing the SBHC here at Rogers. Additionally, stop by to check out Chazzy’s Care Closet which is fully stocked with free hygiene products (toothbrushes, deodorant, hair care), basic clothing (socks, underwear, hats, gloves), and backpacks. The care closet is open to all students. Make sure to swing by and check out this new resource located in room R107.
Seniors - there's still time to get your FAFSA submitted. Join us for dinner and support on Jan. 15 from 5pm - 7pm in N106 and let's get it done. All students who submit by Jan. 15 will be eligible to win a free Chromebook.
Looking for a job? Be sure to check out the new reader board with job listings across from the College & Career Center, N106. Were here to help!
Finals for Semester 1 are just around the corner and will take place during the last week of January. Be sure to check in with your teachers about grades and any missing work. To help you prepare, join us for Cocoa and Cram on Thursday, January 22nd, after school in the commons, let’s make every moment count as finals approach!
That is it for our announcements. I’m a John R. Pirate full of spirit and pride, and I love to hold it down for Rogers High. Let’s make it a great day Pirates!
Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer. The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7344. Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, 509.354.7284 (UPDATED 09/2022)