June 3 - 7
Roses Rundown | SRHS's Weekly Newsletter
OUR LAST WEEK OF CLASSES
Dear St. Rose High School Community,
As we embark on the final week of classes for this academic year, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2024. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this significant milestone, and we are incredibly proud of each of you. We look forward to celebrating your achievements at the Commencement Ceremony on June 4th at Monmouth University’s OceanFirst Bank Arena.
In addition, I’d like to give a special shout-out to our incoming Freshmen, the Class of 2027! Your journey at St. Rose High School is just beginning, and we are excited to see the wonderful contributions you will make to our community.
This week's newsletter is filled with important updates, including the final exam schedule, key dates for the next school year, and a preview of our Senior Investiture Ceremony for the Class of 2025. Please take a moment to review these details to ensure a smooth conclusion to the school year and a strong start to the next.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to excellence at St. Rose High School. Let's finish this year on a high note and look forward to the promising future that lies ahead.
Yours in faith and education,
Robert J. Dougherty '05
Principal
BACCALAUREATE MASS/AWARDS/RECEPTION PHOTOS
THANK YOU TO THE PTA FOR HOSTING THE RECEPTION
CLASS OF 2024 SENIOR PROM
CLASS OF 2024, "OH THE PLACES THEY'LL GO!"
CLASS OF 2024 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
The slideshow below showcases the impressive list of colleges and universities that have extended acceptance offers to our graduating seniors.
As we gather to honor these remarkable young individuals, we invite you to join us in celebrating their successes and applauding their achievements. From Ivy League institutions to renowned state universities, the Class of 2024 has received acceptance offers from a diverse array of prestigious colleges and universities across the nation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2024-2025 KEY DATES CALENDAR
As we approach the Class of 2024's Commencement Ceremony, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to our graduating seniors! We are immensely proud of your achievements and excited for your future endeavors. Next Tuesday, June 4th, the Class of 2024 will have officially graduated and we look forward to celebrating their hard work and dedication.
Looking ahead, we are eagerly anticipating the Class of 2025's Senior Investiture Ceremony on Wednesday, June 5th. This special event will formally recognize our Rising Seniors as they soar to the top of their class, ready to lead and inspire.
In our ongoing efforts to keep our community well-informed, we are pleased to share a draft of the 2024-2025 Key Dates Calendar.
The majority of our calendar has been confirmed by both Pastor Arnister and the Diocese of Trenton. We are still finalizing arrangements with various external partners, such as our public school transportation partners, event venues, and other professionals. We aim to provide this draft to assist with your planning, especially around major breaks at Christmas and Easter.
Here is a high-level overview of the 24-25 school calendar:
September 2024
Sep 3: Faculty Returns/New Family BBQ
Sep 4: New Student Orientation
Sep 5: Grades 9-12 Report for a Full Day
Sep 12: Grades 10-12 School Photo Day
Sep 19: Back to School Night
October 2024
Oct 9: PSAT with Early Dismissal
Oct 14: Columbus Day - School Closed
November 2024
Nov 14: Parent Conferences (6:30 PM)
Nov 18-23: Senior Disney Trip
Nov 28-29: Thanksgiving-Closed
December 2024
Dec 23-Jan 3: Christmas Break- Closed
January 2025
Jan 20: Dr. MLK Day- Closed
February 2025
Feb 10: Bishop Holiday - Closed
Feb 14: Spirituality Day (No Students)
Feb 17: President’s Day - Closed
March 2025
Mar 12: IOWA Test with Early Dismissal
April 2025
Apr 17-25: Easter Recess - Closed
May 2025
May 5-16: AP Exams
May 22: Baccalaureate Mass
May 26: Memorial Day
May 29: Graduation for the Class of 2025
June 2025
Jun 12: Last Day of Classes
Jun 13-18: Final Exams
Jun 19: Final Exam Makeups
The approved school calendar will be available in early July and distributed
to the school community via our mid-August Welcome Back email.
Please note that these dates are subject to change as we finalize our calendar with various partners. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to confirm these important details.
Thank you for your continued support of St. Rose High School. We look forward to the 2024-2025 school year, which marks the beginning of St. Rose's second century! Together, we will continue to foster an environment of excellence, growth, and community spirit while preparing our students to be disciples of Christ and leaders of tomorrow.
Yours in faith and education,
Robert J. Dougherty '05
Principal
CLASS OF 2025 SENIOR INVESTITURE
We extend a warm invitation to you to join us for a cherished tradition at St. Rose High School - the "Senior Investiture Ceremony," where we formally recognize our Rising Seniors as campus leaders.
Senior Investiture Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, June 5th
Time: 10:15 AM
Location: St. Rose Church
This ceremony marks a significant moment in our school year as we honor our Rising Seniors in the presence of our entire staff and student body.
The Senior Investiture Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 5th at 10:15 am at St. Rose Church. Rising Seniors are requested to adhere to a Semi-Formal dress code. We kindly ask all students and guests to dress appropriately for this special occasion.
The ceremony of investiture holds deep roots in academic tradition, reminiscent of the English ceremony of knighthood. The term "investiture" originates from a Latin phrase meaning "to dress in robe." We invite all families to witness our Rising Seniors come together as a community of learners, the St. Rose High School Class of 2025, as friends, and as classmates.
Following the Mass, our Rising Seniors and their parents are invited to the MAAC for refreshments and fellowship. While all Rising Seniors are required to attend the reception in MAAC after Mass, for parents it is up to you. We encourage you to seize this opportunity to connect with other members of our community and celebrate this momentous occasion together.
Please click here to RSVP so we can be prepared for seating. We kindly ask that you respond by May 28, 2024, as this will allow us to make the necessary arrangements for seating and refreshments.
After our brief reception/celebration, Rising Seniors will be dismissed from school directly from the MAAC. Rising Seniors will not be permitted to be signed out until after announced and initiated by school administration. Please note that this is a full day of school for Freshman and Sophomore students.
We look forward to celebrating this special day with you and your family.
You're cordially invited to attend a time-honored tradition at St. Rose High School where we formally recognize our Rising Seniors as campus leaders during the, "Senior Investiture Ceremony."
Yours in Christ,
Robert Dougherty
Principal
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
As we approach the end of the academic year, I want to provide you with important updates regarding the final exam schedule for St. Rose High School.
Please find below the final exam schedule:
June 7th - June 12th: Final exams will be administered according to the schedule linked here and embedded below.
Thursday, June 13th, 2024: This day is reserved for makeup exams and will also mark the last official school day for our teaching faculty.
It's crucial to note the following points regarding exam attendance:
- Students are required to attend school only if they have an exam scheduled. If they do not have an exam on a specific day, they are not required to come to school.
- Similarly, if they have only one exam scheduled for a particular day, they only need to attend for that session.
- While we typically observe an early dismissal schedule during final exams due to the Grammar School's schedule, please be aware that both June 7th and 10th will only have 2:30 pm bussing, with June 11th, 12th, and 13th having 12:30 pm bussing.
- We have also updated the 2023-2024 Key Dates calendar to reflect these changes. You can download and print the updated calendar for your reference.
Your attention to these updates is greatly appreciated. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the final exam schedule or any other matter, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or the school office.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation in ensuring a smooth conclusion to the academic year.
THIS WEEK AT SRHS
Class of 2027 Off-Campus Freshmen Lunch Event
The Class of 2027 raised the most money during this year’s annual Walk-a-thon and have earned a special day to go off-campus for lunch. On Monday, June 3, 2024, the Freshmen will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch off campus. Click here for the permission slip.
Please note that this off-campus lunch privilege is for June 3rd, 2024, only. For the remainder of the 2023-2024 academic year, students will continue to have lunch in the cafeteria.
Monday, Jun 3, 2024, 10:45 AM
Early Dismissal w/2:30pm Bussing
Tuesday, Jun 4, 2024, 12:30 PM
Class of 2024 Commencement Exercises
Tuesday, Jun 4, 2024, 06:00 PM
Monmouth University, Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ, USA
Senior Investiture
Wednesday, Jun 5, 2024, 10:15 AM
St. Rose Church
Last Day of Classes/Special Schedule
Thursday, Jun 6, 2024, 07:00 AM
Moving Up Ceremony
Thursday, Jun 6, 2024, 02:00 PM
Final Exams Begin
Dear Parents/Students in Grades 9, 10, & 11:
As we approach the end of the academic year, I want to provide you with important updates regarding the final exam schedule for St. Rose High School.
Please find below the final exam schedule:
- June 7th - June 12th: Final exams will be administered according to the schedule linked here and embedded below.
- Thursday, June 13th, 2024: This day is reserved for makeup exams and will also mark the last official school day for our teaching faculty.