John R Rogers High School
Daily Bulletin
Hello everyone –
today is today is Friday, December 12th – and lunch today is Chicken Egg Roll with Fried 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 are gearing up for the Railroad Rumble on December 16th at EWU in Cheney!
Today’s Spirit Week theme is all-star/ Celebrity day- Dress as your favorite athlete!
Spirit packs are still on sale through the business office for $10 up until 12/16. The Spirit Pack has a shirt and fun props to be used at the Spirit Game on December 16th.
Get ready to celebrate the Winter Spirit next week! We’re kicking things off on Monday, 12/15, with Holiday Headwear Day—so come wearing your jolliest festive hats. Be sure to check out the flyers posted around the building and keep an eye on next week’s Pirate’s Chest for the full lineup of fun as we head into the final week of school for 2025!
Join the EXIT Improv team Thursday December 18th for a festive holiday special! Show starts at 7pm and tickets are just $5! Don’t miss the laughs and holiday cheer!
Pirates, our stocking stuffers sale is over!! Supplies have run out!! We would like to thank everyone who purchased and took part, and we look forward to more in supporting our Juniors with fund our raising goals. Last kits will be delivered Monday
Students, you can sign up to receive a Breakfast Box to take home with you on December 19th filled with all the things you need to make a special breakfast over the winter break. Use the QR Codes on the flyers in the building to sign up.
The Unified Sports Group is hosting a fundraiser selling 2026 calendars with photos of our current Unified athletes. If you want to purchase one, contact Ms. Trent or Ms. England and they can help you!
Attention all baseball players, we will be having open gym practices starting Sunday December 14th 12:30-2:30 in the gym. Practices will be on Sundays from 12:30-2:30 until the start of the spring season. There will be a schedule handed out at practice or grab a schedule from the locker room. Email coach Evan Norden with any questions
Seniors – a few reminders for you:
All seniors who complete their FAFSA by Jan. 15 will be entered into a drawing for a free Chromebook! Stop by the College & Career Center and get it done today.
We have an upcoming field trip for campus visits to Central Washinton University on February 7th. If you are interested, please sign up on SchoolLinks.
Seniors! Your Senior Photo is due February 28, 2026.
Send your JPEG photo (no screenshots or HEIC files, please) to richardb@spokaneschools.org. You’ll get a quick confirmation, so you know it arrived safely. Before you hit send, take a moment to check the Senior Photo Guidelines on the school website to make sure everything fits the requirements. Thanks, Class of 2026—get those photos in and get ready to look great in the yearbook!
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)