RHS Weekly Newsletter

RHS Student Newsletter

Here is this week's student produced newsletter: RHS Student Newsletter - 2.23.24

St. Baldrick's

The Romeo Lion's Club is bringing back the St. Baldrick's of Romeo event!

St. Baldrick's Romeo.pdf

Upcoming Events

These dates are on our school calendar and included in the "Upcoming Events" section below, but there are several important upcoming events that require a bit more information:

• March 4: Macomb Community College Dual Enrollment Meeting - This is during the school day and for 9th-11th grade students. The meeting will be recorded and shared with parents later that day. More information will be sent to 9th-11th grade students and parents next week.
• March 12 (5:00-7:00 PM): Spring Parent Teacher Conferences (invite only) - In the next two weeks, teachers will be reaching out to parents of students they would like to meet with for spring conferences.
• March 12 (6:00-7:00 PM): 8th Grade Parent Night - Informational night for current 8th grade parents about our 9th Grade Academy, our high school model, and scheduling process
• March 12 (7:00-8:00 PM): 9th Grade Parent Night - Informational night for current 9th grade parents to help their child transition to RHS

Anyone interested in more information about a second educational tour to Costa Rica for the summer of 2025, please attend the informational meeting at RHS. The meeting will be on Wednesday, March 6th, at 6:30 pm in room A217 at RHS. The 2024 trip to Costa Rica is no longer accepting registrations, but this is a wonderful travel opportunity for 9-12 grade students who want to plan ahead for the summer of 2025. Questions can be sent to hayley.kelso@romeok12.org.

RHS Parent Club

The next RHS Parent Club meeting is on Tuesday, March 19 from 3:00-4:00 in the HHP Commons.

*NEW* Local Scholarships for Juniors and Seniors:

NEW LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS POSTED: Additional local scholarships for RHS seniors were posted on February 15 and will be due in the BEI office by 3:00 PM on March 8. This set of scholarships requires student applicants to print and complete paper applications. All relevant information and links can be found on the counseling website and on the Local Scholarship Flyer.

All Romeo juniors and seniors have the opportunity to apply for scholarships through the Four County Community Foundation. All Four County Scholarships are submitted through their website. Four County Scholarships were posted on December 1, 2023 and must be submitted by March 1, 2024. It is recommended that students begin their online applications early in the scholarship window. Most of the posted scholarships are for seniors. There is one Four County scholarship available for juniors. RHS seniors also have the opportunity to apply for scholarships through the Sandbox Foundation. The Sandbox Foundation application window is January 1 2024-March 1, 2024. All local scholarship information can also be found on our website.

SAT Prep Workshops

From the MISD: Just as a friendly reminder, registration is open for the Student Digital SAT Prep Workshops. Unfortunately our first offering was cancelled due to inclement weather, but we have a few more dates that still have openings! We encourage junior students to join us and learn more about these changes to prepare for the exam this spring.

This one-day workshop will be held in-person at the MISD, with multiple dates to choose from:

• February 3, 2024 (limited spots, deadline to register is Friday, January 26)
• March 9, 2024
• March 16, 2024

Registration is available online at events.misd.net (type “Student Digital SAT” in the search bar).

FAFSA HELP

Virtual FAFSA workshops are available through Oakland University to help students and parents with completing the FAFSA. Virtual Sign Up Dates

Class of 2024 Baccalaureate Service

This year's baccalaureate service for RHS grads will be on Tuesday, June 4th at 7pm at Barnabo Field (rain location in the RHS gym). This service is co-sponsored by The Romeo Baccalaureate Committee and Fellowship for Christ. Please visit the following website to sign up: https://www.romeobacc.com/sign-up.html.

Class of 2024 Yard Signs

Yard signs are now available to order: Class of 2024 Yard Sign Order Form. Last day to order senior yard signs is April 5th.

SANP

• SANP tickets will be sold at lunches on Feb 21, 22 and 23 from 10:30 to 12:30. You can also buy a ticket via the attached flier (attached) Don’t forget price of ticket will increase after April 1st.
• The next parent meeting for SANP is 3/4/24 via zoom. A link will be sent out.
• Please consider joining our facebook group Class of 2024 Romeo High School Parent Page

Senior All Night Party Fundraiser!

Support the SANP with our Cloud 9 Fundraiser! Bedsheets, Cooling Pillows and Throw Blankets!

Great gift idea for our Seniors who are going off to college and need bedding, or anyone else in the family who needs a new set of sheets! Orders placed by 12/7/23 will make it time for the holiday!

https://c9fundraising.com/p/romeo-high-school-class-of-2024/classof2024/

Class of 2024 Cloud9 Fundraiser.pdf

Josten's Ordering

Caps/gowns, class rings, and other items: Jostens Romeo HS 2023.pdf