On Monday, May 26th, people across the nation will celebrate and honor the courageous servicemen and servicewomen who lost their lives defending our country. We commemorate their sacrifice on this day. Wishing you a wonderful weekend with friends and family. See you on Tuesday!
Amy
- Parade information for both music students and parade attendees
June 3rd:
- 5th grade Transition night-See below for more information
- Grade 4 State Fair-6:30-7:30
June 5th: Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 3 Open House
- 3:15-4:30-Visit classrooms to see what students have accomplished this school year
June 16th: 1/2 Day, Last day of school
- Pre-K dismissal-11:30am
- K-5 dismissal-12pm
June 3rd: 5th to 6th Grade Transition: It is that time of year when we begin to prepare our awesome 5th graders to transition to RMHS and enter 6th grade! There will be many discussions about this transition time and a lot of information will be shared with families and students.
Please click HERE to read the transition letter from Mrs. Rose, Principal of RMHS. This letter contains important information about upcoming events.
RMS Summer Reading Program
We know it’s still May, but we are excited to reveal the book titles for RMS’s summer reading program. Please take some time to check out these great titles!
After utilizing multiple sources (book lists, librarians, and staff recommendations), a diverse group of titles was selected to engage our students. That being said, please note that the proposed books may not be appropriate for all readers. Given the wide variety of content, themes, text complexity, format, and language usage, please support your child in making a decision that makes the most sense for your family. 6th and 7th grade students will have time in class to explore these titles with their ELA classes.
Fifth-grade students will meet with Ms. Fauci and Mr. McCarthy (Mrs. Notte’s class on May 14th and Mr. Swanson’s class on June 2nd) to explore book choices and find out about these titles.
Check out our summer reading website for more information and to view the selected books. For students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, your child’s required reading will include one book from our Community Reading List.
When your child is ready, they can make their book selection.
If you need guidance, reach out to Kriisten Fauci (kfauci@rpk12.org) and/or your school and local librarians for additional information. We hope you find an awesome book to read this summer.
Kriisten Fauci
RMS ELA Department
As we approach the end of the school year, we’re excited to be preparing for one of our favorite traditions—Field Day! We’re reaching out for parent volunteers to help run activity stations throughout the day. If you’re available and willing to lend a hand, we’d love your support!
Here’s the schedule for Field Day:
Wednesday, June 11th
Rain date: Thursday, June 12th
Grades K–2: 11:45 AM–3:00 PM
Click on the following link to review RES Illness (which goes over symptoms) and COVID-19 Protocols for this school year. To keep our school healthy, it is important to follow school guidelines. If your child is displaying symptoms of illness, please keep them at home.
Please remember to turn in a copy of your child's latest annual physical and immunization record.
If your child experiences seasonal allergies (sneezing, runny nose, congestion, itchy eyes, etc.) in the springtime, please make sure to give them an over-the-counter treatment (as advised by your pediatrician) before sending them to school. This can help make your child feel more comfortable during outdoor activities that occur during the school day.
Do not send your child to school in sandals or flip flops. These types of shoes increase your child's risk of falls and injuries!
Remember to check your children each day for ticks if they have been doing any outdoor activities.
Please make sure your child brings a water bottle and nut-free snack to school every single day.
The District is in need of Substitute nurses. Apply here
If you have any questions, please call the RES health office at 978-546-1223.
The Rockport Memorial Day Parade Committee would like to include as many school children as possible in the parade and ceremonies on Memorial Day. Please sign up by Friday May 23rd. All children will meet at the Legion Hall Bandstand on Beach Street at 9:30am on Monday May 26th. From there, they will march to Beech Grove Cemetery to meet a member of the committee who will show the groups where they will be standing. Please read the descriptions for each group and sign up for the correct grade level. Parent volunteers are also needed to walk with children.
If you are willing to volunteer, you can use this sign up as well.
Juggling Club is held on Thursdays from 8-8:45 am in the RES gymnasium for grades 2-5. If you want to sign up your student(s), you can Sign up here.
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Canniff, ecanniff@rpk12.org
Students should be arriving no earlier than 7:55am for an 8am morning class.
The week of 5/19/25 is the last week of before/after school classes for the year with the exception of Friday's makerspace. The last day for Makerspace will be May 30th.
Run Club For Spring 24/25
5/23/25 is the last session of the before school run club for this year
Orchestra
Mr. Cohen ncohen@rpk12.org
Band
Ms. Weaver dweaver@rpk12.org or Ms. Shaw-Reese kshaw@rpk12.org
2025 Rockport Summer Fun!
This program will provide your child with an enriching summer activity! They will enjoy playtime with their friends in a familiar, safe and fun environment. Children will be grouped by age and will rotate through the playground for recess, the gymnasium for indoor movement activities, and other rooms for games, Legos, arts & crafts, and snack time. There may be weekly themes, visiting special guests and welcome surprises to keep things fresh and engaging! All students who are entering Grades K-5 are eligible to participate; including Rockport residents, grandchildren of Rockport residents, children of town employees, and school choice students enrolled at RES. This program is brought to you by the Town of Rockport, and hosted at Rockport Elementary School. Please email recreation@rockportma.gov with any questions.
NEW THIS YEAR, PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY:
- $25 late fee for registrations received after 12 noon on Friday, May 30th.
- Registration will close at 12 noon on Friday, June 13th.
- Payment plans can be arranged with the Town Administrator's office
Click here for registration form-Hard copies will also be available at Town Hall and Rockport library Youth Services room.
Join the POP Club!
The Rockport Farmers Market is very excited to be offering the “Power of Produce” (“POP”) program again this summer!! Last summer over 250 children signed up to purchase farm fresh vegetables to eat and share with their families!
The POP Club program seeks to empower children, ages 4-12, to make healthier food choices while supporting local farmers and local food producers. Each child will receive $5 POP Dollars at every Saturday market they attend to use to purchase produce from our local vendors. This encourages children to actively engage with their produce suppliers and to make nutritious choices. Through its innovative approach, the POP Club program inspires families to prioritize fresh, local foods and cultivates a lifelong appreciation for healthy eating habits in children.
The Rockport Farmers Market opens this season at Rockport’s Harvey Park on Saturday June 14 and runs every Saturday through October 11 from 9 AM to 1 PM. All children must be accompanied by a parent to sign up and participate in POP Club.
Check out our website to sign up and more information: rockportexchange.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Last day for in school banking will be Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Deposits can continue to be made at the bank itself. Reminder to 5th grade students, no activity in your account in over 3 years results in the account being forwarded to the state as unclaimed money.
The “Saving Makes Cents” Program with the Cape Ann Savings Bank is back at RES, and they will be at school on Thursdays from 8:30-8:45 in the RES Foyer for Grades 3-5.
PTO is always looking for monetary donations as well if you'd like to send a few dollars our way our Venmo is @Rockport-PTO.
- Any elementary, middle, or high school positions that are open in Rockport Public Schools are posted here.
- Click here or scan our QR code to see all available positions.
Click the links below to access the various resources:
- RES 24/25 Staff
- RPS Community Flyers
- Kestrel Summer Adventures
- Massachusetts Partnership for Youth
- Rockport Public Library-Visit the Rockport Public Library for some great offerings for both children and adults.
- Pathways for Children
- Open Door Programs
- Rockport Youth Soccer
- Cape Ann Youth Chorus
- Rockport Music- Visit the Rockport Music website for upcoming show information and discounted options for students of RPS.
- K-8 Rockport Youth Basketball
- Gordon College Soccer Camp-Summer 2025
- Cape Ann Youth Hockey-Developmental Skating & Hockey Programs
- Cape Ann Youth Lacrosse-2025 Spring registration
- Cape Ann Museum-Explore, Make, Discover – at the Cape Ann Museum
Visit the Cape Ann Museum for free art activities at CAM Green, 13 Poplar St., Gloucester, select Saturdays this Spring, 10am -12pm. Join a CAM Educator for activities at the Carlson Education Center, grab a Cassie Scavenger Hunt Guide, and come explore the gallery!
- Gloucester Youth Football and Cheerleading
