Weekly School Broadcast On Tuesday we celebrated our closing Mass of the 2020-2021 school year with Fr. Loomis presiding. We had intended to have Mass as a whole community outside, but the weather was uncooperative. As with just about every other unpredictability this year, we quickly pivoted and made a new plan to worship together in the gym. Having the opportunity to celebrate as an entire community reminded me how incredibly blessed we are to have students and staff who stepped up to the year's challenges and did so with grace. We thank you for all of the ways you have enriched our community.
Blessings,
Ms. Mary Spring Lourdes High School Principal
Academics Finals will be June 2-4, click here for the finals schedule. Students are required to be in uniform when they are testing. If a student is not scheduled for an exam, he/she does not have to be on campus. If the weather is nice, we encourage students to bring blankets and spend time outside in the courtyard between finals to study or eat. Please note that lunch will not be provided during testing days. Please also note that there will be a chromebook return for each grade on Thursday and Friday.
Campus Ministry Adoration will be held in the Lourdes Chapel every Friday morning, 7:15am - 12:00pm, during second semester. Parents and members of the Lourdes community are invited to come and pray with us. For more information about Adoration and our COVID protocol, please contact Katherine Smith (ksmith@rcsmn.org). We are also looking for people to sign up for a weekly Adoration time. If you would like to sign up for a regular time, please email Katherine Smith at ksmith@rcsmn.org.
Athletics Congratulations to the graduating class of 2021! We wish you well as you begin the next journey in life. God's Blessings, Sports physicals are required by MSHSL to participate in sports throughout the school year. Sports physicals are valid for three years. Please send new or updated physicals to activities@rcsmn.org. 2021-2022 sports physical blank form can be found here. Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine and Olmsted Medical Center are offering sports physical clinics this summer for students in grades 7-12. Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine - Saturday, July 31 from 8:00-11:00 am at Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center. Appointment only. Cost $20 (cash/check only). Click here for full details. Olmsted Medical Center - Saturday, July 31 from 8:00 am-12:00 pm at OMC Sports Medicine & Athletic Performance Building. Appointment only. Cost $25. Click here for full details. If these options do not work for you here are a couple other ways to obtain a sports physical. - Visit you primary care provider. Boys Tennis - Jonathan started the season rusty, but has been improving every day. He is a class act on and off the court. He's a tremendous mentor to the younger players. Congratulations Jonathan! Baseball - Alex Rudquist Track & Field - Nicholas Degen Boys Golf - Under Varsity Team There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, June 1 at 6:00 pm in the LHS Commons for all girls and boys currently in grades 6-11 who are interested in Cross Country this fall. Current athletes, parents, and anyone interested in learning more about Cross Country are encouraged to attend. Topics will include, summer captain's practice information, Whitewater camping details, and the season schedule. If you are interested in learning more about Cross Country but cannot attend, please email Coach Gilman (pgilman@rcsmn.org) for more information. Social Distancing and current school COVID-19 guidelines are required at the meeting.
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Lourdes will be hosting a uniform swap on Tuesday, June 8th from 1-6 pm in the Commons. If Seniors have money left over in their lunch account and they have a sibling at Lourdes, the money will be transferred to the sibling. If a senior has no sibling they are able to pick up the refund from the cafeteria on the last day for seniors during non lunch serving times. Seniors with negative balances need to bring in lunch payments before their last day. Please notify the school if your child gets the COVID-19 Vaccination If your child has received both doses of the COVID-19 Vaccination, please share the dates with the school via a picture of the vaccination card or other proof of vaccination so we can record the dates. Once a student is 14 days post vaccination, they will no longer need to quarantine if they are identified as a close contact at school.
System News Remember to order your gift cards for graduation today! Orders need to be placed by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1, for delivery to schools on June 3. Summer Hours: Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. No orders will be placed June 28. The Scrip Office will be closed July 1 - 9. We are excited to welcome an increasing number of families who are choosing Catholic education in Rochester! Do you know a family that is looking for a change in their child's educational journey? Next year, we have more than 215 new students joining the RCS community! Help share the RCS story - refer a friend today. Our Admissions team is available at (507) 424-1817 to answer any questions! A friendly reminder that all families need to electronically sign their tuition contract by June 15. This is a new process, and tuition contracts are viewable on the SchoolAdmin Parent Portal. If you have not already signed your contract, click here to log in to your account, review your contract, and sign today. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated for the flu yearly. The ideal time to be vaccinated is before the end of October and flu season gets underway. The School-Located Immunization Program vaccinates children for flu at school, including all schools in Olmsted County, as well as the Kasson-Mantorville Schools in Dodge County and Pine Island schools in Goodhue County. Read more... The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine is now available for children and teens ages 12 and older. Vaccines may be scheduled through Mayo Clinic, Olmsted Medical Center, Olmsted County Public Health, local pharmacies, or other locations. Read more... Rochester Catholic Schools believes that reading is an important aspect of a child’s education and one that should take place year-round. Each summer, students entering grades 6-12 participate in a summer reading challenge. Read more... Calendar
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