Happy Friday, RMHS Students and Families,

I can't believe we are headed into the final week before the February Vacation! ⛄ This week is going to be a busy one as the high school celebrates the annual Spirit Week festivities hosted by the RHS Student Council. Please see below for more details on the events and be sure to dress up by class based on the themes of each day.

Students in grades 6-12 will participate in an extended Assembly on Tuesday, February 11th to hear from nationally recognized speaker, Dave McGillvary. Dave has served as the Race and Technical Director of the Boston Marathon for almost 40 years and has competed in countless marathons and races throughout his career. He has spoken at over 1,500 organizations nation-wide on the importance of setting goals, working hard and embracing life's challenges. We are so excited to welcome him to RMHS this week. A huge thank you to the Class of 2027 and the Rockport PTO for co-sponsoring this fabulous event for all of us.

Come out to support the RHS seniors at the Boys' & Girls' Basketball games this week!

Monday, February 10th @ 6:30 pm - Boys' Basketball Senior Night (GYM)

Wednesday, February 12th @ 6:00 pm - Girls' Basketball Senior Night (GYM)

We hope to see you all there! 🏀🥳

Here's to a great week ahead!

-Ms. Rose

Monday, Februaty 10 - Friday, February 14th: RHS Spirit Week

Tuesday, February 11th: RMHS Extended Assembly for a PTO Sponsored Guest Speaker

Friday, February 14th: 1/2 Day

Monday February 17th - Friday, February 21st: Winter Break

Monday, February 24th: Welcome Back

Monday, February 24th: MS Assembly

Tuesday, February 25th: HS Assembly

Wednesday, February 26th - Sunday, March 9th: Art show

Thursday, February 27th - Friday, February 28th: DECA State Competition

Thursday, March 6th - RHS Course Selection Night (Grades 8-11) @ 7 pm

We are so excited to begin the RHS course selection process for students in grades 8-11 over the next month.

Please save the dates for more information to come:

• Monday, March 3rd- Thursday, March 6th: RHS Course Selection Week - Teachers will have conversations with students and make academic recommendations in Aspen.

• Tuesday, March 4th: Ms. Rose will review the course offerings and process for students during the school day to discuss the 2025-2026 Program of Studies, and the timeline for the RHS Course Selection Process.

• Thursday, March 6, 2025, @ 7 pm in the John Lane Auditorium : RHS Course Selection Night - The evening is comprised of formal and informal presentations by the academic coordinators and counselors who will outline their subject-specific offerings and pathways. Administration and counseling staff will provide information about our ongoing partnerships with Project Lead the Way, Virtual High School, Educere; as well as Dual Enrollment and other community-based expansion offerings.

• March 7th- March 14th: Students have time to review recommendations with their families, continue conversations with their teachers, and make requests for elective classes in Aspen.

• March 14th - March 24th: Counselors will review all recommendations in Aspen to assure that a comprehensive schedule of courses has been requested for the purposes of building a master schedule.

• Early June 2025: RHS schedules will be released to students and families. At that time, students will have an opportunity to make any level or elective changes with their Guidance Counselor.

Dates: February 26th - March 9, 2024

Reception: March 6th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
National Art Honors Society Induction Ceremony 5:30pm

Location: Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St, Rockport, MA

Days & Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm

We understand that the transition to a middle/high school this coming year comes with a shift in contact information. To simplify the process for families, we have streamlined all communications to run through the RMHS Main Office. Please use the main number for routine inquiries: 978-546-1234. For a more detailed chart of counselors, and other support personnel, please use the chart below to help navigate our new team of people and systems.

New Community Service Opportunities! Community Service is a graduation requirement!

Twelve (12) babysitters are needed at Rockport Elementary School on Wednesday, February 12th from 5:45 - 7:15pm so that parents can attend a workshop. Volunteers can be in grades 8-12. Contact Erin Canniff ecanniff@rpk.org to sign up.

The Homework Club needs Homework Helpers to work with RMS students after school in the RMHS Library from 2:15-3:00pm. Contact Michelle Elwell at melwell@rpk12.org or stop in to talk with her after school in the library.

Please visit the new Community Service page on the website for other suggested opportunities and community service forms. Opportunities are also posted on the bulletin board outside of Guidance or stop into Guidance with any questions.

Juniors - Class of 2026:

Career Readiness FLEX classes will be held this quarter. Come prepared with your charged chromebook or laptop.

Save the Date! NACAC Boston National College Fair March 27 and 28, 2025

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) invites students, parents, and counselors to explore the college search process at the NACAC National College Fair in Boston held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and Friday, March 28, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The fair will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

Complete information about the fair, including free student registration, can be found at https://www.nacacattend.org/25Boston.

Please see the chart below for a breakdown of counseling assignments at the high school level. The alphabet breakdown is based upon student last name:

1. Upcoming events:

*March 6th RPS Art Show Reception Night

*April 3rd Family Arts & Crafts Night

*May 17th Vikings Donuts at Brothers Brew

2. Thank you to our RPS families for your continuous donations throughout our school year! Always email with any questions ptorockport@gmail.com!

Hi Families! In the coming weeks, we are looking to collect your old Arts & Crafts items- a bin will be located at the RES office (2/24-2/28) to collect them, along with our Sign-Up Genius for Refreshments at the Art Show Reception Night (March 6)!

Its early, but here is the link to sign up for the Refreshments for the Art Show:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44A9A82CAAFCC34-54997470-resart

Thanks!

Rockport PTO

RHS Jr/Sr. Prom - Friday, May 16th, 2025 @ Spinellis

Senior Showcase: Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 @ Rockport Music Shalin Liu

Senior Banquet - Wednesday, May 28, 2025 @ The Elks at Bass Rocks

Being in school and on time are extremely important to your child's success. When students attend school regularly and arrive on time, they stay engaged in their learning, build strong relationships, and develop solid study habits. Please help us by making sure your child gets to school on time each day. The cafeteria and library are open at 7:00 am and free breakfast is available in the cafeteria for all students. The main hallways and classrooms open at 7:25 am.

The school campus is closed to the public when school is in session and after 10:00pm nightly. This includes the use of the tennis courts, track, playgrounds, athletic fields and all other parts of the campus. This does not include families and community members attending school events in our schools or on our school grounds. We appreciate the community's understanding and support as we continue to prioritize the safety of RPS students and staff.

Breakfast is an important way to start a productive day. We encourage all students to arrive early enough to get breakfast before school begins if possible. For those students not able to get to school early on any given day, we will provide a set time in the morning to be sure breakfast is accessible to all. Breakfast and lunch continue to be free for students this year.

SAVE THE DATE -

“Save the date for the 4th annual Northeast Region Assistive Technology Fair! This free event on April 30 is your chance to learn about a range of assistive technology products from 30 vendors and to see how assistive technology enables people to live productive, meaningful, and dignified lives.

The event will take place at Liberty Tree Mall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are thrilled to partner with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services on this great event.

Visit the event site to register: https://ow.ly/yszw50UKpCF “