Rowland High School

Monday - 10/7

Girls Golf Senior Night (VR) vs. Charter Oak @ Diamond Bar Golf Course

Tuesday - 10/8

Girls Basketball Tryouts

Girls Golf (VR) vs. Charter Oak @ San Dimas Canyon Golf Course

Girls Tennis (VR) vs. Charter Oak - Away

Girls Tennis (JV) vs. Charter Oak - Home

Girls Volleyball (FR, JV, & VR) vs. Charter Oak - Away

Wednesday - 10/9

Football (JV) vs. Schurr - Away

Girls Flag Football Senior Night (VR) vs. Charter Oak - Home

Thursday - 10/10

Board Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. in the District Office

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Boys Water Polo (JV & VR) vs. West Covina - Away

Breaking Down the Walls

Football (FR) vs. Pioneer - Away

Girls Basketball Tryouts

Girls Tennis (VR) vs. West Covina - Home

Girls Tennis (JV) vs. West Covina - Away

Girls Volleyball (FR, JV, & VR) vs. West Covina - Away

Friday - 10/11

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Breaking Down the Walls

Cross Country (VR) Clovis International @ Woodward Park

Football (VR) vs. Pioneer - Away

Saturday - 10/12

Cross Country (VR) Clovis International @ Woodward Park

*For times, updates, and more information, go to our Calendar*

Stefanie Kao nominated by Ms. Orozco, her counselor. "I am excited to nominate Stefanie for Senior of the Week. From my first day as a new counselor here at RHS, Stefanie welcomed me and made me feel a part of the school community. I thank her for her warm welcome and for her trust in me. Stefanie is excelling in her coursework, maintaining a strong academic record, and balancing her responsibilities with a clear focus on her future. As she prepares for her college career, Stefanie has demonstrated ambition and a thoughtful approach to her goals. I am confident that she will continue to succeed and I am happy to be a part of it."

Aerin Anselmini was nominated by her flag football coach Mr. Cabot. "Aerin was selected for special recognition because of her outstanding performance on both the JV and varsity teams. She threw and ran for a touchdown while playing for JV, showcasing her versatility and athleticism. Additionally, she played a key role in driving our offense forward for the varsity team, helping put the offense in strong scoring positions."

Jason Maida has been nominated by Athletic Director, Valerie Varela. "Jason is in my 4th period weight training class and is the definition of leading by example. He helps students who are new to weight lifting and does it in a way that feels welcoming to those trying for the first time. He challenges himself when maxing out, but knows when to stop to avoid an injury. He is the strongest person in our weight lifting program but remains humble and uses his experience to help others. I am thankful to have him in my class, and look forward to watching him PR through the year."

Manuel Nunez nominated by CTE teacher, Ms. Anita Janicke. "I want to take a moment to recognize Manuel's outstanding commitment to the Medical Health Science Patient Care pathway. His dedication and hard work throughout his high school experience has truly stood out in my classroom. He consistently stays engaged, asks insightful questions, and actively supports his classmates, embodying the Raider Goals of being a communicator, contributor, and thinker. His positive attitude and willingness to help others make a significant impact on our learning environment. Keep up the fantastic work!"

Parent conferences will be held on Thursday, October 17th. Each parent will get session will last 4 to 6 minutes, providing an opportunity for parents to meet with teachers to discuss their child's academic progress, study habits, and any potential areas for intervention. This brief but focused time will allow for meaningful conversations about how best to support student success throughout the school year.

The 11th grade US history teachers had their classes participate in high school voter registration week by having discussions on the importance of voting and learning that 16 and 17-year-olds can pre-register to vote. The US history students then made fliers encouraging their peers to vote. Ms. Woo's class passed out their fliers at lunch to fellow 11th and 12th graders.

The RHS Dance Team completed their annual "Kids Cancer Walk 5K" in celebration of September being Kids Cancer awareness month. The following team members raised $3,200.00 in support of childhood cancer patients and their team!

Left to Right: Stefanie Kao, Ray Chua, Kaitlin Dang, Coco Xiao, Shia Wong, Jacelin Salud, Daisy Hernandez, Anjelyn Bascuguin, Chloe Ho, Amanda Rodriguez, Bella Wu.

Our amazing students in Ms. Valera's Spanish 2 class celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month by creating their very own Worry Dolls with the wonderful guidance of Mrs. Ruesga! These tiny, colorful dolls, known as muñecas quitapenas, come from Guatemala and are part of a beautiful tradition where you share your worries with them before going to sleep, and they help ease your mind!

National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th, honoring the incredible contributions of Hispanic Americans in shaping our communities. This fun, hands-on project was perfect for students to dive into this rich cultural celebration.

Senate meeting Monday during 3rd period in the hideout
House of Representatives meeting during 2nd period in the hideout
Class meetings at lunch on Monday:
- Freshmen in Ms Oertwig
- Sophomores in Mr Hiett
- Juniors in Ms Pena
- Seniors in Mrs Janicke

This event will take place on Thursday and Friday.

Created by Phil Boyte, the Breaking Down the Walls program is a unique opportunity for students and staff to connect, share their stories, and realize "it's hard to hate someone whose story you know."

Nearly 1 million students have had the opportunity to experience Breaking Down the Walls in the past 30 years! It has been a privilege to work with so many schools and dedicated staff to create a culture where we are Better Together.

Want to tryout for basketball? Now is your opportunity!

A representative from Occidental College will be visiting our school this Thursday. Learn more about their admissions process, academic programs, and campus life.

• Thursday, Oct. 10th @ lunch | Library
  
• Occidental College is located in northeast Los Angeles in the community of Eagle Rock, between Pasadena on the east and Glendale on the west.
• Offers 45 majors, minors and programs across the arts, humanities and sciences as well as countless opportunities for independent research, internships, and other experiential learning.
  
• Interdisciplinary majors, self-designed courses of study and majors with multiple emphases let you make your academic journey at Oxy uniquely your own. Interested in law or the health professions? Pre-law and pre-health advising also available.
• Learn more about their majors here.

UC Berkeley

• Berkeley Showcase, November 2
• Daily campus tours

UC Davis

• Daily campus tours
• Virtual events and tours

UC Irvine

• Discover UCI, October 19 — more information available soon
• Daily campus tours
• Virtual events

UCLA

• Fall Open House, October 19 — more information available soon
• Daily campus tours
• Virtual admission information sessions for first-year and transfer students

UC Merced

• Daily campus tours

UC Riverside

• Discover UCR, October 5
• Daily campus tours

UC San Diego

• Fall Showcase, October 5 — more information available soon
• Daily campus tours

UC Santa Barbara

• Daily campus tours
• Virtual events

UC Santa Cruz

• Fall Open House, November 2
• Daily campus tours
• Virtual events for transfer students

The Rowland Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. Rowland Unified prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Compliance and Title IX Officer, Silvia Rivas, by phone at (626)854-8392, by email at srivas@rowlandschools.org, or in person at Rowland Unified School District at 1830 Nogales Street, Rowland Heights, 91748.