Rowland High School

Monday - 2/24

Swimming & Diving (JV & VR) vs. Montclair - Home

Tuesday - 2/25

Badminton (VR) vs. San Gabriel - Away

Baseball (VR) Capistrano Valley Christian - Home

Boys Tennis (VR) vs. Bonita - Home

Boys Tennis (JV) vs. Bonita - Away

Softball (VR) vs. San Dimas - Home

Stunt (VR) vs. Fullerton - Away

Wednesday - 2/26

Baseball (FR) vs. Sierra Vista - Away

Swimming & Diving (JV & VR) vs. La Habra - Away

Thursday - 2/27

Badminton (VR) vs. Alhambra - Away

Baseball (VR) vs. Webb - Away

Board Study Session - 4:30 p.m. @ the District Office

Boys Tennis (VR) vs. Ayala - Home

Boys Tennis (JV) vs. Ayala - Away

Softball (VR) vs. Edgewood - Home

Track & Field (FS & VR) vs. Sunny Hills - Home

Friday - 2/28

Baseball (VR) vs. Diamond Ranch - Home

Baseball (JV) vs. Diamond Ranch - Away

Saturday - 3/1

Softball (VR) Tournament @ Otis Gordon Sports Park

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

Johnny Rubio is nominated by his counselor, Mrs. Hupman. "Johnny is not afraid to challenge himself inside and outside of the classroom. I hope he knows that hard work pays off and that I am very proud of him."

Joshua Kim was nominated by his basketball coach, Mr. Villanueva. "Joshua Kim is a remarkable individual who excelled not only in the classroom but also on the basketball court as well. He led our team with a strong sense of integrity, motivated others, and helped to create a positive team environment. Beyond his athletic accomplishments, Josh is also an outstanding student. He consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to his academics and balances the demands of the basketball program with success in the classroom. Joshua is not only a role model for their peers but also a true example of how success can be achieved through hard work and a commitment to excellence, and we’re very excited for what he has in store for him in the future."

"The Scholar of the Week for the English Department is Seravin Huang. Not only does Sera have an easy going and fun personality and awesome character, but she is also a hard-working individual who strives to improve and excel in her writing skills. In AP Lang, Sera would participate frequently in class and that has continued into AP Lit. She never hesitates to share her analysis and interpretation or volunteer to read in class. If practice writing is done in class, Sera will always have a thesis statement for me to review and that is just one of many reasons I have seen such growth in her. I am so glad to have Sera again this year and see her growth both academically and socially."

Belen Perez nominated her Advanced Nutrition teacher. Ms. Stella. "Belen has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance in our Advanced Nutrition course, showcasing both her deep understanding of the material and her ability to apply complex concepts to real-world scenarios. Her professionalism in class is evident through her respectful attitude towards both peers and staff, and she consistently contributes insightful comments during discussions. Belen excels in time management, often completing assignments ahead of deadlines while balancing the demands of the course with extracurricular commitments. Her ability to prioritize tasks and maintain a high level of organization has been a key factor in her success, and she continues to be a positive role model for her classmates."

Our PTSA celebrated its Founders Day by recognizing some of our staff who go above and beyond for the students and community at Rowland. Congratulations to Greg Nunez, Thomas Roach, and Leslie Philips!!! We thank you for your dedication, work, and contributions to RHS!

This is a free concert featuring the Rowland Band, Nogales Band, and a joint Rowland and Nogales Orchestra. Don't miss it!

The Rowland High School Academic Decathlon team competed in the 43rd Annual Los Angeles County Academic Decathlon on Saturday, January 25, and Saturday, February 1. Rowland placed 15th out of 33 schools in the county and earned nine individual medals!

Some highlights from the competition:

• Celina Poon earned a perfect score and a Gold medal in Speech and was honored with the opportunity to present her speech at the Awards Banquet aboard the Queen Mary on February 13.
• Jeremy Tan received a Gold medal as the top-scoring decathlete on our team.
• Leah Tsoi received a Gold medal as the top-scoring junior decathlete at the competition.
• Additionally, Jeremy earned a Gold medal in Essay, Bronze medals in Math, Interview, and Science, and Celina secured a Silver medal in Interview.

Official Team Members:
Noah Acuna, Brian Feng, Monique Heung, Andy Huang, Iris Huang, Celina Poon, Arden Rangel, Janice Tang, and Jeremy Tan.

Junior Team Members:
Catherine Chen, Sara Chor, Aeron Guilas, Mattvin Kuang, Xingchen Lin, Karolyn Siu, Sabrina Su, Leah Tsoi, and Hannah Usahacharoenporn.

Rowland High School's show choir, "Infusion," had its first competition this Saturday at Brea Olinda High School. They placed first overall in their division. Jacelin Salud was the overall best performer, and Noah Emmsley was the division's overall best soloist.

The first-ever Rowland vs. Nogales staff basketball game was a success! Thank you to all our staff members who played, cheered, and supported the event. A special thanks to our students who demonstrated their Raider Spirit by attending and cheering for their teachers and coaches!

In a moment that will forever be etched on Rowland High School's history, Coach Jake Magnant, the heart and soul of the tennis program, reached his 500th win, a milestone few can only dream of. On a crisp afternoon, with the sun casting long shadows over the courts, his boys' and girls' teams rallied behind him, knowing the weight of the moment. The crowd, a blend of past players and devoted supporters, held their breath as the final point was scored -an electrifying, decisive ace that sealed the victory. As the ball sailed past the opponent, the roar of triumph echoed across the courts. Coach Magnant stood there, a stoic figure amidst the chaos of celebration, the years of sweat, sacrifice, and determination culminating in this single, unforgettable moment. It wasn't just a win; it was a testament to his relentless dedication, his belief in his players, and the legacy he's built -one match, one point, at a time.

Rowland High School’s FCCLA chapter competed this past weekend at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach, on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. Advisor Tracy Taylor and Chef Louis Rice accompanied 73 students, 67 who competed in 12 different events and levels. The Qualifying Competition specifically awards the top 5 places and the opportunity to attend the next level and compete against others throughout the great state of California!

In addition to these great results, Mrs. Taylor would like to recognize the following students on their current and future leadership positions as State and Region Officers of the Los Angeles and Orange County high schools respectively…

*Current STATE OFFICER this YEAR 2024-25: Nicole Rinaldi- 12th grader

**Running for STATE OFFICE positions for NEXT YEAR 2025-26:

• Aiden Ho - 11th grader

• Anna Lee - 11th grader

• Rebeca Guevara Galo - 10th grader

—---------------------------------

*Current REGION 9 OFFICERS this YEAR 2024-25:

• Rebeca Guevara Galo - 10th grader

• Anna Lee - 11th grader

• Aiden Ho - 11th grader

• Doris Tseng - 11th grader

*Newly Elected REGION 9 OFFICERS for NEXT YEAR 2025-26:

• Weiss Lee- 11th grader

• Doris Tseng - 11th grader

• Haley Chow - 11th grader

• Sara Chor - 11th grader

Here are the final results and competitors, please help me congratulate them on a job well done! Our next stop is RIVERSIDE, CA on April 26th - April 29th, 2025 for those who qualified to attend and compete at the 78th FCCLA State Leadership Conference!

Chapter Service Project Display 1st Place (level 2) Jasmin Lo, Makayla Olazo, Coco Xiao

Culinary Display- Appetizers 7th Place (level 2) Cahleal Felix

Entrepreneurship 1st Place (level 2) Eugenia Lam, Joy Ho

2nd Place (level 3) Sara Chor, Victoria Peng, Hannah Usahacharoenporn

6th Place (level 3) Kevin Liang, Adam Nguyen

Event Management 1st Place (level 2) Alfred Chow, Syeira Shew

1st Place (level 3) Yessenia Martinez, Doris Tseng, Janie Zhou

Focus on Children 1st Place (level 2) Mariah Burgos, Amberly Taylor

1st Place (level 3) Maribel Martinez, Chloe Green

3rd Place (level 3) Simon Chen

4th Place (level 3) Audrey Gonzales, Rebeca Guevara-Galo, Sarai Bruner

Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation - 1st Place (level 3) Weiss Lee, Gavin Lai, Connor Park

Interior Design 1st Place (level 3) Emily Cheng, Veronica Loh, Wan Ling Lin

2nd Place (level 3) David Yu, Jerry Yang

Nutrition & Wellness 1st Place (level 2) Jonathan Song, Ian Minarto, Alvin Li

2nd Place (level 2) Ethan Cheng, Isabella Tran

1st Place (level 3) Howard Ocean, Amaya Blue, Angel Vergara

2nd Place (level 3) Xiulan Chen, Wan Ting Wu, Lily Ding

3rd Place (level 3) Karine Gong, Jolie Kuo

Professional Presentation 1st Place (level 2) Aiden Chintavuthipong, Fiona Lee, Tsz Ching Xiao

2nd Place (level 3) Haley Kim, Steven Tomlinson

Repurpose & Redesign 1st Place (level 2) Melissa Barragan, Alexandra Montoya, Haley Chow

Sports Nutrition 1st Place (level 2) Curtis Cheng, Scarlett Li, Azalea Oriondo

2nd Place (level 2) Sophia Chang, Bella Wu, Jaslene Higuita

3rd Place (level 3) Nathanael Li, Bob Lin, Benjamin Situ

*Level 2 - Members in grades 9 and 10

*Level 3 - Members in grades 11 and 12

As of this week, 22 of our students have received $112,945 in scholarship money to study abroad this summer with CIEE in Portugal, Japan, Taiwan, England, Germany, Denmark, China, Spain, France, Botswana, South Korea, Mexico, and Singapore. Scholarship applications are still being accepted until February 26th. More information can be found here https://www.rowlandhs.org/apps/pages/ciee.

*The study abroad and travel opportunity sponsored by CIEE is independent of our district and liability is not assumed by RUSD or RHS.

The final Raider Goals Week for this year will be a bingo week. Get your bingo card during 2nd period on Monday. Turn it in by Friday to the ASB office to receive a prize and a chance to win a lunch from Canes.

Boys Volleyball Juniors vs. Seniors!

Applications to participate in Powder Buff are available now in the ASB office. Practice starts on March 3rd.

HOSA will host a scavenger hunt during lunch on Wednesday, February 26th, in the Quad! Come learn about global health disparities and how different occupations play a role in solving them! The teams must include 3-4 students. Participants will earn 10 HOSA points, the top three winners will earn 15 HOSA points, and the first-place winner will win a snack basket! The scavenger hunt is open to all students and will begin at exactly 1:00 pm, so make sure you arrive on time!

🚨Attention Juniors and Seniors🚨

Want to learn more about Auto and Electrical trades in the Air Force? 🚗⚡️

Join us this Thursday during lunch in the College & Career Center to hear all about these exciting career opportunities from our Air Force representative!

Don’t miss out – come discover what the Air Force has to offer in the world of Auto and Electrical trades!

📍 Seniors - Class of 2025

The state deadline to complete the 2025-26 FAFSA or CADAA is March 3rd. Don't miss out on being considered for the Cal Grant that pays tuition at a Cal State/UC and up to $9,300 at a private college!

Seniors who attend 2-year college will be considered for the California College Promise Grant that pays full tuition. 🙌

Click here to view15 Questions to Ask Your Financial Aid Office, once you accept admissions.

📍 Juniors - Class of 2026

You will complete the FAFSA or CADAA your senior year. The 2026-27 application will open on October 1st.

💡 Did you know?

• Colleges will use your FAFSA/CADAA form information to create a financial aid award offer.
• A financial aid award offer is a document from a college or university that outlines the types of financial aid you qualify for based on the information you provided in your FAFSA or CADAA.
• College students should renew their FAFSA or CADAA every year their in college.

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.