RHS Weekly Newsletter
December 15, 2023
Counselors' Corner
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REMINDERS
Local Scholarships for Juniors and Seniors:
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 will be posted on December 1, 2023. Online applications 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. Additional local scholarships for seniors will be posted in mid-February.
SAT Prep for Juniors
Please see the 2023-2024 SAT Prep Flyer from the MISD regarding upcoming SAT prep. If interested, you may wish to register early as sessions fill quickly.
Early College
RHS sophomores are invited to apply to the Early College of Macomb. Early College sent information home to all 10th grade families in early November. This is a program for highly motivated students to attend RHS and Macomb Community College during 11th and 12th grades and then attend Macomb their 13th year. Interested students and families should plan on attending one of Early College's information sessions on November 28th at the Macomb Intermediate School District or November 29th at Macomb Community College's South Campus. Information about the program, eligibility requirements, and the application process will be shared at these meetings. Additional information about the Early College of Macomb program can be found on the Early College website and in their brochure. The application is online through the Early College website. The application window is open December 1, 2023-January 12, 2024.
Reminders
Educational Tours - Costa Rica
Anyone interested in more information about the educational tour to Costa Rica in August of 2024, please see the attached flyer. There will also be an informational meeting on December 14th at 6:30 pm at RHS in room A217. This is a wonderful travel opportunity for 9-12 grade students. Questions can be sent to hayley.kelso@romeok12.org.
Links
Class of 2024
SANP
The Romeo Senior All Night Party Committee is still seeking volunteers to help plan and organize this event. Our next scheduled meeting is Monday, January 8th at 7:00 p.m. please mark your calendars if you would be interested in helping. In order to stay informed with what is happening with the SANP 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