📣 PPEL FAQ Now Available!
🗳️ Vote on Tuesday, September 8
The Roland-Story Community School District will ask voters to extend the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) for another 10 years. Supported by local residents for nearly 40 years, PPEL is a critical source of funding for our schools.
𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙭 𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨.
PPEL funds may be used for essential school needs, including:
🏗️ Construction and improvement of buildings
📍 Property purchases
🚌 School buses
💻 Technology equipment
💡 Energy-conservation upgrades
🔗 To learn more and read the FAQ, please visit: https://www.rolandstory.school/page/ppel-vote
REMINDER — These events are happening today:
⏩ New Student Day!!
✅ Walk-in registration in the High School Commons, 4:00 to 6:00pm
🚀 “Blast Back to School” backpack pickup in the High School Commons, 4:00 to 6:00pm
⏩ New Student Day!!
✅ Walk-in registration in the High School Commons, 4:00 to 6:00pm
🚀 “Blast Back to School” backpack pickup in the High School Commons, 4:00 to 6:00pm
Our next School Board meeting is Monday, August 10th, at 5:30pm. This regular meeting will take place at Roland-Story High School. 🏫 Community Conversations are open to the public from 5:00-5:30!
Mark your calendars! Here are some key dates to help you get ready for the 2026-27 school year:
✅ Tuesday, August 11: Walk-in registration in the High School Commons from 4:00 to 6:00pm for all grades
✅ Tuesday, August 11: "Blast Back to School" backpack pickup in the High School Commons from 4:00 to 6:00pm
✅ Monday, August 17: Freshman Orientation from 7:00 to 9:00pm in the High School Auditorium.
✅ Thursday, August 20: Middle School Open House and Supply Drop-off from 3:00 to 4:30pm
✅ Thursday, August 20: Elementary School Meet & Greet from 5:00 to 6:00pm
✅ Monday, August 24: First day of school
We cannot wait to welcome everyone back!
✅ Tuesday, August 11: Walk-in registration in the High School Commons from 4:00 to 6:00pm for all grades
✅ Tuesday, August 11: "Blast Back to School" backpack pickup in the High School Commons from 4:00 to 6:00pm
✅ Monday, August 17: Freshman Orientation from 7:00 to 9:00pm in the High School Auditorium.
✅ Thursday, August 20: Middle School Open House and Supply Drop-off from 3:00 to 4:30pm
✅ Thursday, August 20: Elementary School Meet & Greet from 5:00 to 6:00pm
✅ Monday, August 24: First day of school
We cannot wait to welcome everyone back!
REGISTRATION REMINDER: All students, including returning preschool and kindergarten, should complete online registration by following steps 1-4 at: https://www.rolandstory.school/o/rscsd/page/registration-enrollment.
Walk-in registration will be held Tuesday, August 11, from 4:00 to 6:00pm in the High School Commons. Staff will be available to assist. 🤝
Student schedules and teacher assignments can be viewed in JMC.
Need help? The district office is open all summer. School building offices reopened on Aug 3rd.
For questions about busing, please contact Jenny Furlow at 515-733-4301, or email: transportation@roland-story.k12.ia.us. Free & Reduced Lunch forms are available on the registration website, in the summer newsletter, or at the district office. 📝
Walk-in registration will be held Tuesday, August 11, from 4:00 to 6:00pm in the High School Commons. Staff will be available to assist. 🤝
Student schedules and teacher assignments can be viewed in JMC.
Need help? The district office is open all summer. School building offices reopened on Aug 3rd.
For questions about busing, please contact Jenny Furlow at 515-733-4301, or email: transportation@roland-story.k12.ia.us. Free & Reduced Lunch forms are available on the registration website, in the summer newsletter, or at the district office. 📝
Looking to plan ahead? Check out the academic calendar on our website! 💻
Find key dates, no-school days, and other important information on the calendar: https://bit.ly/rscalendar2627.
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Find key dates, no-school days, and other important information on the calendar: https://bit.ly/rscalendar2627.
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✏️Need school supplies for the 26-27 school year? Fill out the Blast Back to School form! The Blast Back to School event helps K-12 students in Story County start the school year strong by providing free backpacks and school supplies. To receive them, you need to register ahead of time.
🎒Backpacks can be picked up August 11th in the high school commons from 4-6pm.
📚 Thanks to the incredible support of local businesses, donors, and volunteers, BBTS collects and distributes supplies to families who need them most. It's all free - just make sure you sign up!
➡️ Fill out the registration form here: registration.blastbacktoschool.org
Want to get involved?
✅ donate supplies or funds
✅ volunteer to help pack and distribute
✅ check pickup dates for your school district
Everything you need is at: www.blastbacktoschool.org
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🎒Backpacks can be picked up August 11th in the high school commons from 4-6pm.
📚 Thanks to the incredible support of local businesses, donors, and volunteers, BBTS collects and distributes supplies to families who need them most. It's all free - just make sure you sign up!
➡️ Fill out the registration form here: registration.blastbacktoschool.org
Want to get involved?
✅ donate supplies or funds
✅ volunteer to help pack and distribute
✅ check pickup dates for your school district
Everything you need is at: www.blastbacktoschool.org
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Families, you can get a head start on the 2026-27 school year by checking school supply lists now! 🎒
Make back-to-school shopping easier and ensure students have what they need for the first day.
View school supply lists here: https://www.rolandstory.school/page/school-supply-lists
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Make back-to-school shopping easier and ensure students have what they need for the first day.
View school supply lists here: https://www.rolandstory.school/page/school-supply-lists
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REMINDER: Online registration is now available for families through JMC! Completing registration is an important step in helping us prepare for the 2026-27 school year.
Get started: https://gonorsemen.onlinejmc.com/Parent/Login
When logging in to JMC, please be sure to select 2026–2027 from the school year dropdown menu.
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Get started: https://gonorsemen.onlinejmc.com/Parent/Login
When logging in to JMC, please be sure to select 2026–2027 from the school year dropdown menu.
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Family Week is a time for students, coaches, sponsors, and families to pause, recharge, and enjoy time together. The Iowa High School Activities Non-Contact Period will take place from Sunday, July 26, through Sunday, August 2.
During this time, school activities, practices, and contact between coaches or sponsors and students will pause.
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During this time, school activities, practices, and contact between coaches or sponsors and students will pause.
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Online registration is now available for families through JMC! Completing registration is an important step in helping us prepare for the 2026-27 school year. 💻
Get started: https://gonorsemen.onlinejmc.com/Parent/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fParent%2f
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Get started: https://gonorsemen.onlinejmc.com/Parent/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fParent%2f
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Online registration is now available for families via JMC! This is an important step to help us prepare for the 2026-27 school year. 💻
Please complete your student’s registration through the JMC Parent Portal: https://gonorsemen.onlinejmc.com/Parent/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fParent%2f
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Please complete your student’s registration through the JMC Parent Portal: https://gonorsemen.onlinejmc.com/Parent/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fParent%2f
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The next School Board meeting will take place Monday, July 13, at 5:30pm at Roland-Story High School.
Find the agenda HERE
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Find the agenda HERE
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The next School Board meeting will be Monday, July 13, at 5:30pm at Roland-Story High School.
Check out the agenda https://bit.ly/JulyBOEAgenda
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Check out the agenda https://bit.ly/JulyBOEAgenda
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Looking for an outstanding career opportunity? We’re hiring for the 2026-27 school year!
Open positions include several coaching opportunities and activities driver roles. 🚌
To learn more and apply, visit https://www.rolandstory.school/page/employment.
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Open positions include several coaching opportunities and activities driver roles. 🚌
To learn more and apply, visit https://www.rolandstory.school/page/employment.
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This Fourth of July marks a milestone 250 years in the making. Happy Independence Day to our entire Roland-Story community! 🇺🇸
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Be sure to follow the Roland-Story PTO and MAST Facebook pages to stay connected with updates, opportunities, and information for our school community. 👍
Follow PTO at https://www.facebook.com/rolandstorypto.
Join the MAST Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/966676380010265/.
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Follow PTO at https://www.facebook.com/rolandstorypto.
Join the MAST Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/966676380010265/.
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There is still time to join the final Community Conversations: District Facilities Planning meeting and share your thoughts on the future of our district.
The final conversation will be held on Sunday, June 28, at 6:00pm in the High School Library.
Your input is important as we continue planning for the future. We hope to see you there!
Anchored in history. Forged for the future.
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The final conversation will be held on Sunday, June 28, at 6:00pm in the High School Library.
Your input is important as we continue planning for the future. We hope to see you there!
Anchored in history. Forged for the future.
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Reminder, our Frequently Asked Questions webpage is now live!
It’s a great resource for learning more about our facilities project, including project phases, district information, and financial information.
Check it out: http://www.rolandstory.school/.../facility-projects-and...
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It’s a great resource for learning more about our facilities project, including project phases, district information, and financial information.
Check it out: http://www.rolandstory.school/.../facility-projects-and...
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⛳️🏆 Congratulations to Brinley Carlson!
Roland-Story 2026 graduate Brinley Carlson has been named the IGCA Class 2A Co-Player of the Year!
Brinley finished the season ranked #1 in Class 2A and capped off her outstanding career with a 5th-place finish at the Iowa Girls State Golf Tournament. Throughout her time as a Norse golfer, she has helped lead Roland-Story to multiple conference, regional, and state championships while establishing herself as one of the most accomplished golfers in school history.
Her impressive list of accomplishments includes All-State honors, academic recognition, conference and regional medals, team MVP awards, and numerous school records.
Brinley’s commitment to excellence has left a lasting mark on the Roland-Story Girls Golf program. We are incredibly proud of all she has accomplished and look forward to seeing what the future holds.
Congratulations, Brinley, on this well-deserved honor! ❤️🖤⛳
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Roland-Story 2026 graduate Brinley Carlson has been named the IGCA Class 2A Co-Player of the Year!
Brinley finished the season ranked #1 in Class 2A and capped off her outstanding career with a 5th-place finish at the Iowa Girls State Golf Tournament. Throughout her time as a Norse golfer, she has helped lead Roland-Story to multiple conference, regional, and state championships while establishing herself as one of the most accomplished golfers in school history.
Her impressive list of accomplishments includes All-State honors, academic recognition, conference and regional medals, team MVP awards, and numerous school records.
Brinley’s commitment to excellence has left a lasting mark on the Roland-Story Girls Golf program. We are incredibly proud of all she has accomplished and look forward to seeing what the future holds.
Congratulations, Brinley, on this well-deserved honor! ❤️🖤⛳
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