🎉 Happy National HR Professional Day!
Today, we’re proud to recognize Lacy Lake, our Human Resources Director, for the many ways she supports the people who make Roland-Story such a special place.
From welcoming new employees and answering countless questions to supporting staff throughout their careers, Lacy’s care, knowledge and dedication make a difference across our entire district. Thank you, Lacy, for all you do behind the scenes to always make everyone feel seen, heard and supported. You are always an office visit, phone call or email away! ❤️🖤
Anchored in History. Forged for the Future.
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Today’s Homecoming Pep Rally & Coronation will now be held in the High School Gym at 2:00pm.
All K–12 students will attend, and a designated seating section will be available for members of the public.
📺 Pep Rally Livestream:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/story-city/organization/8958/roland-story-high-school/team/849176/coed-varsity-performing-arts/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0NDUxNTQwMA%3D%3D&shared=true
👑 Pep Rally & Coronation: 2:00pm | High School Gym
❤️🖤 Theme: Norsemen Spirit
🏈 JV2 Football vs. Vinton-Shellsburg: 4:30pm
🏈 Varsity Football vs. Vinton-Shellsburg: 7:00pm | Halftime ceremonies
🪩 Homecoming Dance: 10:00pm, following the football game | $5 admission at the door
Let’s fill the gym and stands with Norse pride and make it a Homecoming to remember!
#SailNorse #NorsePride #Homecoming
📅 It was the fall of 1969. Roland-Story’s was celebrating the first Homecoming as a combined district.
🤔 Who was named the first ever Homecoming King and Queen in 1969?
👀 Bonus points if you recognize anyone else in the Homecoming Court photo!
Every Thursday, we'll be digging into the Roland-Story archives to bring back the people, places, traditions and moments that helped make us who we are today.
Anchored in History. Forged for the Future.
#SailNorse
📣 UPDATED HOMECOMING INFORMATION!
🚨 POWDER PUFF UPDATE: Due to field conditions, today’s Powder Puff game has been postponed. We are working to determine a new date and time and will share those details once they are available.
🚨 PARADE ROUTE UPDATE: With Hillcrest Drive now open, Friday’s parade will follow the regular route, not the alternate route previously posted. Please review the attached parade route.
🎉 Homecoming Parade: 1:30 p.m.
👑 Pep Rally & Coronation at KVW: 2:10 p.m.
🏈 Homecoming Football Game: 7:00 p.m.
🪩 Homecoming Dance: 10:00 p.m., following the football game; admission is $5 at the door.
Community members attending the pep rally should refer to the seating chart for designated seating and overflow areas.
We can’t wait to see our students, families and community come together to celebrate these special traditions. Let’s make it a HOCO to remember! ❤️🖤
Anchored in History. Forged for the Future.
#SailNorse
Regular drop-off and pick-up via Hillcrest will resume today.
🚗 Please note: Hillcrest will once again operate as a one-way street between 8th Street and Fairview Avenue. Right turns from Maple Street onto Hillcrest will not be permitted.
Thank you for your flexibility, and we apologize for the short notice!
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It’s never too early to start saving for the future!
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Long before the first whistle, and well after the final buzzer, athletic administrators are coordinating schedules, supporting coaches and student-athletes, managing events, ensuring safety, and handling countless behind-the-scenes details.
This week, we proudly recognize Andrew Lundgren, High School Athletic Director, and Chris Hill, Middle School Athletic Director, for their leadership and commitment to Roland-Story activities.
Thank you, Andrew and Chris, for wearing so many hats and helping every event run successfully! ❤️🖤
Anchored in History. Forged for the Future. #SailNorse
⚓ Homecoming Week is on the horizon! Get ready to show your Norsemen pride and celebrate all week long.
Tue, Sep 22:
🏈 Powder Puff Senior Game at 1:10
Wed, Sep 23:
📥 Dance request forms are due to the HS office
🍎 HS lunch on the field
Fri, Sep 25:
🎉 Homecoming Parade at 1:30pm
👑 Homecoming Pep Rally & Coronation at 2:10pm at KVW
🏈 Homecoming Football Game at 7:00pm
🪩 Homecoming Dance at 10:00pm following the football game - tickets are $5 at the door!
We can’t wait to see our students, families, and community come together to celebrate these special traditions. Let’s make it a homecoming week to remember!
Anchored in History. Forged for the Future.
#SailNorse #HomecomingWeek
📅 What year was it? On September 2, some time ago… “Summer Stood Still.”
🤔 Explain the unusual circumstances that made that day so unique for ALL Norsemen...students, staff and parents.
👀 Bonus points if you recognize anyone in the photo!
🏆 The first person to correctly answer this week’s mystery will win a #SailNorse prize!
Every Thursday, we’ll be digging into the Roland-Story archives to revisit the people, places, traditions, and moments that helped make us who we are today.
Anchored in History. Forged for the Future.
#SailNorse #ThrowbackThursday #NorsemenArchives
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Today, we’re celebrating Technology Director Eric Padget, Technology Administrative Assistant Jamie Lee, and Technology Assistant Brody Lee! Thank you for keeping our district connected, supported, and running smoothly...we appreciate all you do! 🤩
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We’re hiring! ❤️🖤
Roland-Story High School is looking for a part-time Food Service Team Member to join our team! Help provide nutritious meals and a welcoming environment for our students and staff.
If you’re dependable, positive, and enjoy working with a great team, we’d love to hear from you!
Questions? Contact Bobby Martin, Food Service Director, at bmartin@roland-story.k12.ia.us.
👉 Apply on Indeed today!
https://www.indeed.com/job/part-time-food-service-team-member-c5da3b2b894f356c
⚓ #sailnorse
Anchored in history. Forged in the future.
Reminder that the School Board will meet tonight (Monday, September 14), at 5:30pm at Roland-Story High School. 🏫
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Thank you to all the grandparents who volunteer in our schools, support educational and extracurricular activities, and show our students that lifelong learning is a beautiful thing.
Pictured are two of our favorite grandparents, Kevin and Peg Patterson, who can always be spotted on the sidelines supporting not only their grandchildren, but students throughout Roland-Story at events across the district.
#SailNorse #AnchoredinHistory #ForgedfortheFuture
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We will never forget.
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We're kicking things off with a good one…
No smartphones.
No group texts.
No Snapchat.
A room full of Norsemen…so we have a few questions:
📅 What year do you think this was?
🤔 And most importantly…does anyone remember what was actually happening here?
👀 Bonus points if you recognize anyone!?
Every Thursday, we'll be digging into the Roland-Story archives to bring back the people, places, traditions and moments that helped make us who we are today.
Anchored in History. Forged for the Future.
#SailNorse
#SailNorse #AnchoredinHistory #ForgedfortheFuture
Today, September 8, at 4:00 p.m. is the deadline to register for the Little Norse Cheer Clinic and be guaranteed a T-shirt!
📱 Scan the QR code below to register through Bound.
