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ROCORI Student Film - Methamphetamine

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This story is a twenty minute student video that is brought to us by students of ROCORI High School. It is a cautionary tale that warns us of the dangers of meth. The students did a fantastic job with the film and we would like to showcase their work.

School Bus Safety

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Last week was “School Bus Safety Week” and this story is a reminder to both kids and parents that this is a serious issue. This story features an interview with Dan Feldhege from Richmond Bus Service as he highlights some of the school bus safety issues. It also features footage of children from Cold Spring Elementary as they practice their exit drills.

ROCORI Referendum "It's a Responsibility and a Obligation"

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In this story two community leaders share their thoughts about the ROCORI School District and the Referendum that will be voted on November 6th, 2007.  Don Calhoun, member of the ROCORI Finance Committee and Rockville Mayor Brian Herberg give some very candid observations about why past referendums didn't pass and what voters should seriously understand and consider this time.  This is a very informative story that every ROCORI citizen should take the time to view.

For More Information Check Out: Vote Yes ROCORI.com

ROCORI Referendum Media & Technology Challenges

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In this story we learn about how the ROCORI school district's library and media departments are handling the past few years of continuous budget cuts.  In a world now dominated by computer technology and internet access, how does a school district strapped for money keep pace with the constant advances in technology. The solution... buy old, used computers or hope for gift donations from businesses who are upgrading and parent-teacher group fund raisers.  This story includes interviews with two ROCORI media specialists, one high school student and an elementary principal. 

Interested in more information about the ROCORI Referendum on November 6, 2007?
Check Out: VOTE YES ROCORI.com   or  ROCORI School District Website

ROCORI Spartans Girls Volleyball vs Sauk Rapids/Rice

   
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It was a great Central Lake Conference matchup between the visiting Sauk Rapids/Rice Storm and the ROCORI Spartans. The Spartans looked to continue their winning ways and remain on top of the conference. Angie Feldhage led the way with 28 kills in the five-game marathon. ROCORI would win the first two games and then lose the next two. they would go on and win the fifth and final game and take the match.

School District Referendum @ Cold Spring Chamber

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The ROCORI School District Referendum was the topic at the Cold Spring Area Chamber noon luncheon meeting held at the Legion Club on Thursday, October 11th.  In this story, school board member Dennis Gregory provides a very simple and concise explanation of why the additional $800,000 per year operating capital is needed in the district and how it will be used to catch up on many of the cuts made over the past 5 years.  (Given inflation, there has been a 10% reduction over the past 5 years)

Here is a clear example of why the Rocori School District is asking us to vote on an operating referendum.  Since 2003, the budget increases have not kept up with inflation.  This has put tremendous stress on the district and their ability to provide a quality education to the young people in the school district.  Without a capital infusion into the budget, our district will continue its recent downward trend in available funds, which will negatively impact the quality of education the students in our community receive and the impact that has on all of us.  Submitted by the "Vote Yes ROCORI" Committee

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Here is another example of why the ROCORI School District is asking you to vote on an operating referendum.  Since 2003, while the overall budget increases have not kept up with inflation, the increased cost of utilities and workers' compensation have further eroded the money available to educate our children.  The final result is a budget that has declined by $1.5 million dollars since 2003 (net of inflation). This has put tremendous stress on the district and our ability to provide a quality education for our young people.  The quality of education is the corner post of the quality of life in our community. Please vote "YES" on November 6th.  Submitted by the "Vote Yes ROCORI" Committee

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Here is another example of why the ROCORI School District is asking you to vote on an operating referendum.  Since 2003, while the overall budget increases have not kept up with inflation, the increased cost of utilities and workers' compensation have further eroded the money available to educate our children.  The final result is a budget that has declined by $1.5 million dollars since 2003 (net of inflation). This has put tremendous stress on the district and our ability to provide a quality education for our young people.  Submitted by the "Vote Yes ROCORI" Committee.

For More Information check out VOTE YES ROCORI.com

ROCORI Spartans vs St. Cloud Apollo Girls Tennis

   
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The tennis season is coming to a close and the ROCORI girls are looking as strong as they were last year. It was a terribly windy day in Cold Spring and the Spartan girls trumped the Eagles 6 matches to 1.  Stay tuned to DigElogROCORI for all of your ROCORI High School sports.

ROCORI 2007 Homecoming King and Queen

   
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It was a great night for entertainment and what a way to end it. The 2007 Homecoming Royalty was announced and everyone had their favorites. But when it was all said and done a new king and a new queen were crowned. Last year's king and queen, Adam Kiess and Quinn Griffin, crowned the winners for 2007.

2007 ROCORI Homecoming Variety Show Part 1

    
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It is Homecoming week in the ROCORI school district and with that the Seniors took over on Monday night with a hilarious variety show. The MCs on the night were Nick Loxtercamp and Kyle Ratke. They stole the show and introduced all of the great acts. In the first part we have a couple musical guests, an I Love Lucy skit, the Senior girls dance, and the RHS Drumline. Stay tuned for the next episode and find out who is Homecoming King and Queen.