RHS Weekly Newsletter

Weekly RHS Newsletter

Each week, our students share what's going on at RHS. Please take a few minutes to learn more: RHS Newsletter - 10.25.24

Wednesday, November 6th from 8am - 3pm will be your FINAL OPPORTUNITY to have your senior picture taken and featured in the 24/25 yearbook! Pictures will be taken at Romeo High School.

If you already had your picture taken over the summer or already signed up for a timeslot on this final day, THANK YOU! We have about 30% of our senior class that needs to have their picture taken on November 6th.

We have sent taken the following steps to make sure everyone has been informed about senior portraits:

• Reminder emails from Romeo High School

• Reminder emails from Michael Barton Studios
• Handed out bright orange paper reminders

• Information included in weekly newsletters since the beginning of the year

Register for a timeslot with Michael Barton Studios, ASAP. RHS Senior Portraits

IF YOU DO NOT COME ON THIS NOVEMBER 6TH, YOU WILL NOT BE FEATURED IN THE 24/25 YEARBOOK.

Open Weight Room

The weight room will be open after school for interested students from 3pm - 3:40pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Students are only allowed to use the weight room if Mr. Archutowski is present. If no Romeo staff member is available then students are not to be in the weight room.

AP Exams

Friendly reminder that the links for Advanced Placement (AP) exam registration will close on Tuesday, November 29th. Please ensure that you complete the registration by this date to secure your spot for the exam. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the DEM counselor, Mrs. Zelmanski at rachael.zelmanski@romeok12.org.

AP Payment Letter 2024

There will be no after school tutoring on Tuesday, November 12th due to a staff meeting.

Socktober

Our annual Socktober drive is underway! Let's help fill Samaritan House's shelves! In addition to socks, we are collecting canned corn and green beans, cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, and brownie mix to help fill their Thanksgiving boxes! The 2 classes with the most donations will get donuts! Bring donations to 1st hour! This week, Ms. Northupsmith's 1st hour is in the lead with Ms. Borlinghaus' 1st hour close behind!

The Romeo High School Environment Club is hosting a Dog Walk-a-Thon and pet costume contest fundraiser! We have partnered with a non-profit called Gravity Water. This organization partners US schools with schools in remote parts of Vietnam to provide rainwater collection tanks which will filter rainwater into safe drinking water for the students. Many of these schools are currently relying on bottled water, not only is this expensive it results in plastics entering the world's waterways. Join us at 1pm on Sunday, October 27 at Bruce Twp Park for this FUN event! There will be raffles, prizes, and treats for you and your pets! See the flyer for details! If you have questions, contact pamela.gedert@romeok12.org.

12th Annual Craft & Vendor Show

Romeo Band is holding their 12th Annual Craft and Vendor Show on November 9th from 10am - 4pm. The craft show will be taking place at Romeo Middle School.

School Policies & Procedures

We want to provide a quick reminder of our policies and procedures. These are inplace to keep our students and faculty safe.

• Students are not allowed to go to their vehicles during the day
• Students are not allowed to order outside food for lunch delivery
• If students are called out during the day and return, they need to bring back a doctor's note
• Cell phones are required to be put in the classroom phone holders
• Many teachers use the cell phone holder as a way to take attendance. A student could be marked tardy if their phone is not in the holder when the teacher takes attendance.

RHS Parent Club

Our first parent club meeting will be Thursday, November 7th at 3pm in the HHP Commons. If you have any questions or concerns prior to the meeting, please contact Mrs. Schweihofer at erin.schweihofer@romeok12.org.

District PTO Council

Looking for a night of fun, friendship and dancing? On Friday, November 22, the District PTO Council presents Romeo Rodeo: Moms Edition. This 2nd annual fundraiser benefits programs throughout the entire district. Click for additional details and tickets.

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Senior football players are invited to apply for the Stanley Ian Babinski PRIDE Scholarship. A copy of the scholarship application has been emailed to all senior football players, there is a copy linked here, and paper copies of the application can be picked up in the BEI Office. Paper copies of completed applications must be submitted to the BEI Office by Friday, November 8 at 2:30 PM. Late or emailed applications will not be accepted.

College Fee Waivers Based on Income:

ATTENTION!!! If you believe your family might qualify for Free and Reduced - Price meals based on family income you could qualify for fee waivers on college applications even after October College Month. In order for counselors to approve your fee waiver request based on income you must have an Education Benefits Form on file with the Food Service office AND a Romeo Sharing Info with Other Programs Form on file. Please see the attached application forms if you feel your family could qualify. You can email completed forms to milena.bunger@romeok12.org or drop them off at the main office in an envelope labeled "food service". You can also fill out the forms online through your Family Portal.

Wolverine Tutors SAT Prep Class
ATTENTION JUNIORS: Wolverine Tutors (virtual tutoring service through the University of Michigan) is offering FREE VIRTUAL SAT prep sessions. Each session will be capped to the first eight students who respond.

If interested, please fill out the Wolverine Tutors SAT Sign Up.

Once you're assigned a session they will reach out with the Zoom link for the meeting.

Parents and seniors, please check out this list of institutions that never have an application fee or are waiving their fee for Michigan College Month 2024.

SENIORS AND THE MICHIGAN ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP:

High school students and families interested in learning more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship are encouraged to attend an informational webinar provided by MI Student Aid.

Participants will learn about:

• The NEW Community College Guarantee
• Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligibility requirements
• Michigan Achievement Scholarship award amounts
• Important action items for students and families
• Additional resources and program information

All sessions are free of charge and open to the public. Space is limited so register ASAP. Register here.

Graduation Items

All seniors need to pay their graduation fee and/or order their cap and gown for commencement. If you're unsure if you/your student has completed these items, please contact Mrs. Scheuer at christine.scheuer@romeok12.org.

• Link to pay graduation fee - This fee provides the student with 2 tickets for the graduation ceremony and helps to pay for graduation itself. Students that do not pay this fee will not receive any tickets to graduation nor be able to purchase additional tickets.
• Link to cap and gown payment - Please order your cap and gown from Jostens before the price increases. The only required item is the Cap, Gown, Tassel Unit.

Senior Yearbook Pictures

A reminder email was sent to those who have not had their senior yearbook pictures taken yet. Please be on a lookout for an email coming from Michael Barton Studios as they are sending information to schedule a time slot for the portraits. Senior pictures will be taking place on November 6th at RHS. This is your FINAL OPPORTUNITY to have your picture taken and featured in the 24/25 yearbook!

SANP 2025

The Seniors of Romeo Community High School Class of 2025 will be graduating on Thursday, June 5th, 2025. In Romeo, the tradition has been that the proud parents of the graduates plan the Senior All Night Party. For years, this event has provided the seniors with an opportunity to celebrate with their classmates in a safe, alcohol-free environment, as it may be the last time many of them will see each other together as a group. This year's Senior All Night Party will be held on Sunday, June 1st at the Dave and Buster’s in Utica.

The Senior All Night Party committee is currently selling Class of 2025 Lawn signs for $25. The signs are available for pick up at 26 and Van Dyke. Please email Romeo2025SANP@gmail.com to coordinate a pickup. All proceeds go to the Senior All Night Party.

The Senior All Night Party committee is currently asking for donations for the event. All donations are tax deductible. If you have a business that may be interested in sponsoring or donating gift cards for prizes, please email us at Romeo2025SANP@gmail.com. All donations are greatly appreciated.