Rockport Middle/High School
Viking News - The Week of 8/26/2024
The Week of November 18th , 2024
Happy Friday, RMHS Students & Families,
We celebrated our Fall student-athletes at the annual awards night this past Tuesday. It was a fantastic tribute to another great season as we watched the lessons, memories, and moments captured throughout the night. A huge thank you to the student-athletes, coaches, and Mr. Parisi, our Athletic Director for making it all happen.
Later in the week, Ms. Waterman, RES Principal, and myself hosted the first Family/Principal Partnership Series of the year, welcoming Katie Greer to RPS to speak to us about building healthy screen time and social media habits with our kids. It was so nice to learn about this topic alongside our families through the formal and informal tools and strategies we all shared. If you missed last night, please check out the resources provided below:
I look forward to more opportunities like this as we raise our children and grow together.
-Ms. Rose
Amy Rose, Principal
The Week Ahead...
Saturday, November 16th: PTO Holiday Fair this Weekend!
Tuesday, November 19th: RHS Career Day 8:00 am-10:30 am (No Weekly Assembly this Week grades 9-12)
Thursday, November 21st: Orchestra Summit Finale Concert - 6:30pm AUD
Looking Ahead...
Wednesday, November 27th: 1/2 Day before the Thanksgiving Holiday
Tuesday, December 3rd: 1/2 Day for Students
Wednesday, December 11th: RHS Winter Concert - 6:30 pm (AUD)
Tuesday, December 17th: RHS Jazz and Small Ensemble Concert - 6:30 pm Shalin Liu Performance Ctr.
Friday, December 20th: 1/2 Day before the Winter Vacation!
Thursday, January 2nd: Welcome Back!
Rockport SEPAC
Thursday, November 21, 2024 5:30 - 6:30 via Zoom. If interested contact aluster@rpk12.org for the ZOOM link.
Save the Date : SEPAC is sponsoring a Free Virtual Workshop titled: Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024. Registration link - https://fcsn.org/event/rockport-understanding-the-iep/
Class of 2025
Class of 2025 is doing a raffle fundraiser all through December
There are loads of great prizes as you will see from our calendar attachment
If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please email one of our class advisors, Scott Larsen or Garrett Stevens
(slarsen@rpk12.org or gstevens@rpk12.org)
Tickets must be purchased by 12/2/24 to be eligible
Yearbook
It's yearbook ad time! If you'd like to have an advertisement in the yearbook this year, please send in a submission form by December 1st. Please refer to this form submission for details! Refer any questions to the new yearbook advisor, Michael Lamarche by emailing mlamarche@rpk12.org
Capstone Program
Capstone Program: Shadow Day Info
Take a Day to Meet and Observe a Professional in a Field of Interest!
• Job Shadow Day will be Monday, January 27th, 2025
• All Students in 11th and 12th grade will explore career or community service
interests
• Students are encouraged to find their own placements; Assistance is available
• Job Shadow Day Proposal is due December 13th, 2024
Questions? See RMHS Capstone Program Coordinator Mr. Vendt evendt@rpk12.org
Important Phone Numbers & Contact Information
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.
Counseling Connections
Salem State University Dual Enrollment:
Guidance is reaching out to remind students who are interested in taking one free Dual Enrollment course with Salem State University this spring. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 6, 2024. Applications are available in Guidance or use the link to the program details, course availability, and application:
https://www.salemstate.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/Dual_Enrollment_Application_23_WEB_FILL.pdf
Community Service is a graduation requirement!
All students need to earn 50 hours. Check out your Class Board or Aspen account to see how many community service hours you have earned--updated today on 11/15. Please check the bulletin board outside of Guidance for opportunities or stop by Guidance to speak with Ms. Vavruska or Ms. Price.
Seniors - Class of 2025:
Northshore Community College will be conducting an On the Spot Admission Session for seniors on November 25 in Guidance. Applicants will need their social security number when applying. Community college is now FREE for graduates.
Guidance has received a few scholarships that fall outside of our normal scholarship program. Seniors are welcome to check out the binder in Guidance.
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:
School Breakfast
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.
Families of Seniors - Save the Dates!
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
RHS Graduation – Friday, May 30, 2025 at 5 pmWhy Attendance Matters
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.
School Safety Reminder
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.