As in past years, PHS will be offering the ACT exam for interested 11th grade students on Tuesday, April 22nd. This is an optional test. The ACT is a college entrance exam required by some 4 year colleges and scholarship organizations as one of the multiple factors to determine admission and awards. It is a 3.5 hour timed test that includes English, Math, Science, and Reading. Along with our April 22nd test date, there are also local spring test dates that students can sign up for by visiting www.act.org.
Registration:
● Students planning to take the ACT on April 22nd need to register with Ms.Smith in the guidance
office no later than Friday, March 21st.
● $55.00 test fee must be paid at the time of registration (cash or check made out to “Proctor
Schools”)
● There is no charge for students receiving free or reduced lunch (just let Ms. Smith know).
● Details regarding test day will be emailed to students once registration is complete.
Things to keep in mind when considering the ACT:
● The ACT is not an entrance requirement for students planning to attend a 2 year or vocational
college right after high school.
● A growing number of 4 year colleges are accepting “test optional” applications. This means that
many schools do not require students to submit their ACT scores for admission. More than
two-thirds of 4 year colleges and universities in the U.S. will not require applicants to submit ACT
scores for fall 2025 admission.
● If a student is unable to take the April 22nd test, there are other local test dates available. Dates,
locations and registration deadlines can be found at: www.act.org.
● While some 4 year colleges and scholarships may not require the ACT, there are certainly those
that still do. If you have specific questions regarding the ACT that are not addressed in this letter,
please feel free to contact your guidance counselor.
MCA TEST DATES FOR 2025
Proctor High School sophomores and juniors will be participating in the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments this Spring in Math (11), Reading (10), and Science (10). The dates of these assessments are:
- MCA Math (11th Grade) - April 14-16
- MCA Reading (10th Grade) - April 23-25
- MCA Science (10th Grade) - April 30-May 2
Students will be taking the MCAs in their regular math, english, or science classroom during their normal math, english, or science class period and will have as much time as they need to finish the assessment. On the math and science assessments, text-to-speech options are available. Students will use their own Chromebook to test so it is important that they have their device charged and ready for testing day.
Parents have the option to opt their students out of taking the MCAs. If you choose to opt your student out, please complete the form linked below and return it to Kelly Smith in the guidance office prior to the test date.
EF TOURS TRIP TO CANYONLANDS, ARCHES, & ROCKY MOUNTAINS IN JUNE OF 2026 - INFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE
Your student is invited – please RSVP!
Dear families,
We’re going to the U.S. National Parks: Canyonlands, Arches & Rocky Mountain in Summer 2026, and you’re invited!
We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Explore America, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/p26aygv
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.
- In this info session, we’ll talk about:
- How this opportunity will benefit your student
- What we’ll see and do on our trip
- Everything that’s included in this experience
- How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
- How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Thanks,
Brandon DeLacey
ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY INFO
Parents should follow the Proctor rails class of 2025 Facebook page for updates on all night grad party meetings, fundraising and other important senior information.
Contact Jennifer McDonald with any questions
Jennmcd777@gmail.com
218-340-3295
Next planning meeting with be Wednesday March 19th 6pm at SKYLINE SOCIAL and GAMES. We will do a walk through and discuss further need at the event including menu selection for our grads. We are also continuing to look for entertainment ideas for the event. Hypnotist, comedian, other fun acts lasting 1-1.5 hours would be good to consider.
Senior Class Video!! We are working on the senior class video and are in need of the following pictures of grads where there are three or more grads in the picture:
-Elementary School Pictures
-Field Trip Pictures
-Sports team pictures
-School Dance Pictures
-Other group pictures
Please email them to proctorclassof2025gradparty@gmail.com or contact Jennifer McDonald at 218-340-3295 to provide a USB jump drive with many photos
We are still securing donations from area businesses for prizes for graduates. Please consider any local contacts that you have for donations!
We have an amazon wish list started! Please take a look and see if you'd like to make a purchase to go towards prizes for our All Nigh Grad Party. Feel free to forward to friends and family as well. All gifts will be shipped to the co chairs, and will be given to graduates at the all night grad party. Have a good idea for a gift? Please email the committee with your idea! proctorclassof2025gradparty@gmail.com
Rustic Inn Pie Fundraiser: Pickup will be April 4/14 3-6pm
DETENTION TIMES - TARDIES AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
Proctor high school will host detention at the following times and locations M-TH:
Mondays
7:10-7:55am - Mr. Kiefat (S225)
3:10-3:55pm - Mrs. Steward (Choir Room)
Tuesdays
7:10-7:55am - Mr. Johnson (S223)
3:10-3:55pm - Mrs. Estep (S308)
Wednesdays
7:10-7:55am - Mr. Edmunds (S311)
3:10-3:55pm - Mr. Martin (S115)
Thursdays
7:10-7:55am - Mr. Gilderman (S219)
3:10-3:55pm - Mrs. Hughes (S221)
PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCATION AT PROCTOR HIGH SCHOOL - 3RD STREET - RED LOT WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE FOR AFTER SCHOOL PICKUP
Parents who are dropping students off in the morning or who are picking students up in the afternoon should do so on 3rd street on the north side of the school just outside the middle school entrance. With buses dropping students off in the morning and picking students up in the afternoon, we need the Ugstad Road Circle area clear. Cars parked in the Ugstad Circle area outside of the main high school entrance between 7:30-8:00am and 2:30-3:00pm will be issued a citation from the Proctor Police Department. Thank you for your help with keeping the bus area free from congestion and safer for our students.
