RRHS Update - Week of 2/10/2025

Monday February 10th

Winter Track Districts, 2 p.m., @ Dominion. Early Release at 11 a.m. Bus departs at 11:30 a.m.

Winter Track Throwers, 11 a.m. @ Heritage. Early Release 12:15 p.m. Depart at 12:30 p.m. in Suburban.

Tuesday February 11th

JV/Varsity Girls Basketball @ Tuscarora, 5:45/7 p.m. Bus departs at 4:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball vs. Tuscarora, 5:45/7 p.m. Senior Night.

Track @ Independence, 3 p.m. Early Release at 12:45 p.m. Bus departs at 1 p.m.

Thursday February 13th

Girls Basketball vs. Heritage, 5:45/7 p.m.

Boys Basketball @ Heritage, 5:45/7 p.m. Bus departs at 4:30 p.m.

Friday February 14th

JV/Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Briar Woods, 5:45/7 p.m.

Boys Basketball @ Briar Woods, 5:45/7 p.m. Bus departs at 4:30 p.m.

Region Gymnastics @ Woodgrove, 6 p.m. Early Release at 3:30 p.m. Bus departs at 3:45 p.m.

Saturday February 15th

Region Wrestling Home, 9 a.m.

Region Swim @ South Riding, 9 a.m. Bus departs at 7:45 a.m.

Spring sports tryouts will begin on Monday February 24th. Please ensure you have registered online at www.rockridgesports.org and have turned in your VHSL Physical dated after 5/1/24 to the athletic office prior to tryouts.

Girls Lacrosse: 2/24-2/26 in the stadium 6:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.

Boys Lacrosse: 2/24-2/26 on turf 2 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer: 2/24-2/26 in the stadium 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer: 2/24-2/26 in the stadium 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Baseball: 2/24-2/26 on the field or in the gyms 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Softball: 2/24-2/26 on the field or in the gyms 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Track: 2/24-2/26 on the track, dress for the weather

Boys Tennis: 2/24-2/26 on the tennis courts at 4:30 p.m.

Girls Tennis: 2/24-2/26 on the tennis courts at 4:30 p.m.

Rock Ridge Athletic Boosters:

~The Boosters BIG fundraising event is fast approaching. The Harlem Wizards will be playing at Rock Ridge against staff from Rosa Lee Carter, Elaine Thompson, Moorefield Station, and Stone Hill on March 10 at 6:30.

~We will need many volunteers. Sign up to volunteer here!

~Spread the word on this event, used linked flyer for ticket sales.

~Winter Concessions are coming to a close. Let’s finish our strong by filling all our spots! Sign up here.

~Spring Swag stores will be available for all spring sports on February 28th.

~Congrats to our RR Hockey Club for finishing in FIRST place in the VHSL Provisional League. Playoffs will be played at the end of the month.

Grading

Both transcripts and report cards are posted in Studentvue. Should you need a transcript for summer programs or scholarships this transcript should work for you.

Seniors

Mid year transcripts are being sent to all of the colleges you have already applied to. It can take up to a week for colleges to process, download or receive your transcripts after we have sent them. This is a good time to review what you have in Common App and what is showing in Schoolinks to make certain all colleges are showing in both places.

Important Dates and Times:

2/15 - 1pm-3pm - RRHS FAFSA Workshop - register below

2/18 - Military Night @ Independence HS

Scheduling for Next Year

This week counselors met individually with students in 9th and 10th grade students to go over course requests. Please check with your student and look over their selections in Schoolinks. Counselors will follow up with students who missed meeting with them.

Juniors

It is time to book your required academic advising appointment with your counselor. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss your classes for next year, any additional graduation requirements, and plans following high school graduation. In addition, students applying to college will discuss the checkpoints necessary to complete the application process.

Parents & Guardians please encourage your junior to book their appointment as soon as possible. Thank you for your help!

Here is the link you need to book your appointment.

Each appointment is 30 minutes.

What is Course Planner?

Course Planner is an interactive tool, a part of the SchooLinks platform, that easily allows students to select courses and indicate their interest in academic pathways. Students will also clearly be able to see what course requirements have been met to support short and long-term planning for graduation.

Check out this SchooLinks video for an overview of Course Planner.

NACAC National College Fairs Spring 2025 fairs kick off in January

Get ready for an exciting spring 2025! NACAC is thrilled to announce 31 in-person and virtual college fairs designed to help your students discover their perfect college match. Click here to register and get more information

What to expect:

• 28 in-person fairs: Immerse your students in a vibrant college fair experience, connecting with hundreds of colleges and universities face-to-face.
• STEM programming: Standalone STEM fairs and programming at select fairs.
• Virtual fairs: Explore colleges and universities from the comfort of your school or home.

Law Camp applications are now being accepted. 11th graders are eligible to attend. See the link in the counseling newsletter.

RRHS PTSO is inviting volunteers to form Planning Committees to execute our 3 annual events. We would love to get your help!

Please email president@rrhsptso.org

1. Teacher Appreciation Week

2. Graduation Party

3. Senior Scholarships

From EL Department

EL Family Night

The English Learners (EL) Department in collaboration with RRHS counseling and Student / Family Support staff are inviting the EL families to our annual Curriculum Night. The event will take place on February 20 @ 6:30 pm in Room 1407.

Families will have the opportunity to meet other parents in our community, the EL teachers, counseling, and Student Support staff; refresh knowledge of the EL program and support at Rock Ridge; learn about the graduation requirements/ course planning and opportunities after graduation; get information from family support staff. Our goal is to build an effective home-school partnership, so all our families feel included and empowered and students get the necessary support to thrive.

For additional information, contact Margareta.Cernev@lcps.org

Enjoy amazing student journalism by accessing The Blaze, RRHS’s student-run news site. This month we documented student reaction to the TikTok ban, featured a student who connected with an award-winning author, and penned a column on the challenges of the college admission process. Support student journalism by accessing our news site and following us on instagram @ “rockridgehsnews”.

Food Assistance Calendar

Loudoun Hunger has a calendar of food assistance sites on https://loudounfeeds.org/get-help/. You can view the listings available in Loudoun County which includes food pantries, prepared meals, and other free food programs available daily.

In-School Support Resources

Please email your family liaison sophia.saib@lcps.org to discuss needs relating to free and reduced lunch, clothing resources, weekend meal bags, school fee waivers and information to connect you to resources available for you and your family.

Prince of Egypt is Headed to the International Thespian Festival -

It’s OFFICIAL!! Rock Ridge Performing Arts will be taking on the International Thespian Festival in June at the University of Indiana at Bloomington with the cast of Prince of Egypt as one of 8 shows chosen for main stage! We are so thankful for the Pathway Grant for giving us this opportunity to perform this amazing show for all of the festival. We couldn’t be more excited to share this news and can’t wait for this year’s festival!

Help support RRPA at ITF: https://gofund.me/97da5452

If you own a business and would love valuable exposure through program advertisements, social media recognition, on-stage mentions and event signage then consider becoming a sponsor of one of the most respected high school theatre programs in the country: https://www.rockridgeperformingarts.org/sponsors

Next Meeting -

Our next general membership meeting of the Rock Ridge Performing Arts Drama Boosters will be Monday 2/10/25 at 7pm at Rock Ridge High School in the Blackbox. There is no fee to join the boosters and we would love to see you there! Come hear about all the exciting plans we have coming up this year.

Join Our Band -

If your child is participating in any of the performing arts programs in any capacity then we would encourage you to join our band. Whether your kid is on the tech crew or one of the on stage performers, make sure to join our band group and stay informed regarding the Performing Arts at Rock Ridge High School. This is a great way to get real time information and get connected to our amazing community. Here is the link to join: https://band.us/n/aea2AaK7pdY88.

Upcoming Shows -

• One Act Festival - 3/12/25
• Nora's Lost at 6pm
• Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at 7pm
• Nora's Lost at 8pm
• Talent Show - 3/28/25
• Tarzan
• 5/2/25 at 7pm
• 5/3/25 at 2pm
• 5/3/25 at 7pm
• 5/9/25 at 7pm
• 5/10/25 at 2pm
• 5/10/25 at 7pm

Get your tickets now at https://www.rrpa.booktix.com

Parents please be aware that new registrations for 2025-2026 can now be submitted. Current students in LCPS do NOT need to re-register.

Special Permission: Applications for Special Permission can be submitted after February 3rd. Students currently attending with Special Permission must re-apply each year and need to get applications submitted before March 1st. Applications can be made through the LCPS Website. All special registrations need to be renewed annually.