John R Rogers High School
Daily Bulletin
Hello everyone – today is Wednesday, September 17– and for lunch today is Orange Chicken and Chow Mein
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……”
Last chance to audition for the Fall play The One-Act Play that Goes Wrong are today! Prepare a 1–2 minute monologue and sign up on the Green Room Door (B164. Bring you audition, tech, and backstage forms filled and ready to go for auditions. Break a leg!
The student body cards given to you by Dorian on Thursday, September 11 are very important and serve the following purposes:
Those with the GSL sticker get free entry to any GSL sporting event and can qualify for discounts in other areas.
Starting Monday, September 15 – you must have your card (and the appropriate sticker) in order to access the gym during lunch time.
This is your pass for free rides on STA busses.
Please make sure to always have your student body card on you at school and available for the above reasons. These cards do have a fee to replace them. If you did not get your GSL sticker printed on your student body card, but believe you qualified for one, please see the Business Office.
It’s time to support the NE Pattern Harvest Festival with our annual Candy Drive! Please bring your candy donations to the DECA classroom anytime now through October 30th. Let’s help make this event a sweet success—thank you for your support!
Calling all PIRATES who want to make an impact in the community and grow their business knowledge at the same time. The kick-off for your John R DECA is today. The meeting is Mandatory for anyone who is interested in traveling or participating in DECA Competitions. The meeting is Mandatory for anyone who wants to travel or compete. This meeting will be directly after school at 2:45 in Mr. McAlerney's room, N110 and will last roughly 30 minutes. There will be food, fun and lots of information about how YOU can go the extra and help your future self.
Additionally, make sure to stop by the DECA store today for opening day specials and new and improved recipes of some of your favorite Lotus drinks. "
The Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, October 4th. Tickets can be purchased for $10 in the business office beginning next Monday 9/22. If you choose to wait, tickets are $20 at the door. As a reminder, all dances at Rogers High School have the following expectations to attend the dance:
1 or 0 failing grades
70% or better attendance
No major discipline
No Fines
If you don't meet these expectations, you can pick up an appeal form in the student office when tickets go on sale. Submit it by 10/1 so you can meet with an administrator to review your appeal.
Students who want to bring a guest that does not attend John R. Rogers High School must complete the Guess Pass form that is available in the Student Office and accepted through 9/26.
That is it for our announcements. 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)