RRHS Update - Week of 3/17/2025

Monday 3/17/25

JV/Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Lightridge, 6/7:15 p.m.

Varsity Girls Soccer @ Lightridge, 6 p.m. Bus departs at 5:15 p.m.

Varsity Softball @ Thomas Jefferson, 6 p.m. Early Release at 4 p.m. Bus departs at 4:20 p.m.

Tuesday 3/18/25

JV Boys Lacrosse vs. Woodgrove, 6 p.m.

Varsity Girls Lacrosse @ Woodgrove, 7:15 p.m. Bus departs at 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Baseball/Softball vs. Loudoun County, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday 3/19/25

Varsity Baseball/Softball @ John Handley (Jim Barnett Park) Early Release at 3:45 p.m. Bus departs at 4 p.m.

Thursday 3/20/25

Boys Tennis vs. Riverside, 4:45 p.m.

Girls Tennis @ Riverside, 4:45 p.m. Early Release at 3 p.m. Bus departs at 3:15 p.m.

JV/Varsity Boys Soccer @ Loudoun County, 6/7:15 p.m. Bus departs at 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Loudoun County, 6 p.m.

JV Softball vs. Loudoun Valley, 6:30 p.m.

Friday 3/21/25

JV/Varsity Boys Soccer @ Meridian, 6/7:15 p.m. Early Release at 3:15 p.m. Bus departs at 3:30 p.m.

Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Meridian, 6 p.m.

Boys Tennis @ Meridian, 4 p.m. Early Release at 2:45 p.m. Bus departs at 3 p.m.

Girls Tennis vs. Meridian, 4:45 p.m.

JV Softball @ Lightridge, 6:30 p.m. Bus departs at 5 p.m.

Varsity Girls Lacrosse @ Thomas Jefferson, 7:30 p.m. Early Release at 3:45 p.m. Bus departs at 4 p.m.

Saturday 3/22/25

Track @ Battlefield, 10 a.m. Bus departs at 8 a.m.

The School Board reviewed the Dominion Energy Golden to Mars transmission infrastructure project at their March 11 meeting. Utilizing this March 11 School Board meeting link, you can read the agenda item, view the staff presentation and watch the Board’s discussion on the project. The School Board will again discuss the transmission line at their March 25 meeting. Written comments may be sent over the next week to lcpsplan@lcps.org for distribution to the School Board. Those who want to address the School Board at the March 25 meeting can sign up to speak beginning next Friday, March 21 (www.lcps.org/o/lcps/page/citizen-participation).

Parents Be Aware: Importance of Attendance

Parent as we continue to look at the long-term impact of attendance on our students moving beyond Rock Ridge High School, we believe it is important to remind student and parents that attendance is recorded on the transcript. Each year in which a student took a high school course attendance is reflected. If a student took a high school course in middle school, attendance for that year is reflected. When colleges see negative patterns or gaps in attendance it may not put student in the best place in the application process. Similarly, we have seen an increase in interest in attendance as employers do background checks, security clearances and references for past graduates. Whether they were a student 6 years ago or a year ago.

LOUDOUN YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Registration is now open

Dates

JULY 8 - 12, 2024 OR

JULY 29 - August 2, 2024

Each session is only open to 28 participants. Apply today at: loudounyouth.org

Admission Decisions

Seniors as decisions about admission start coming in, please note there are many colleges still accepting applications. Check with your counselor or Mrs. Marchante if you did not receive admissions to your initial choices. Some students also may apply to other colleges if there were deferred or waitlisted. Below is a sample list of colleges that are Rolling Admissions and still taking applications:

Colleges with Rolling Admissions (Still Accepting Applications):

Penn State University:

Michigan State University:

University of Pittsburgh:

University of Iowa

Michigan Technological University

Arizona State University - Main Campus

Saint Louis University

University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)

3/24- All lunch blocks time: Richard Bland College - on the spot admissions at RRHS Register here!

3/26 - 6pm-8pm LCPS Career & Apprenticeship Fair @ Academies of Loudoun

3/26 - 7pm - Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College :The College Funding Coach - Virtual Presentation Register here!

3/28 - Deadline (JUNIORS ONLY) - Thomas D. Horne Leadership in the Law Summer Program -

~Thank you to those that came out to support our Harlem Wizards Game Fundraiser. It was so much fun and extremely successful. We are excited to have the opportunity to support more sports teams.

~Spring Sports Season starts this week! Please consider signing up for a concession spot. Remember that you get money back to the team of your choice for every slot you fill, so fall and winter athletic families are welcome to sign up as well.

~Our next Booster meeting will be on April 10 at 6:00 pm in the library.

The RRHS PTSO Update

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1. Senior Scholarships will run from Saturday, March 8th through Sunday April 18th, 2025. Please make sure that your parent/guardian is a PTSO member by Friday, March 16th, 2025 in order for you to be able to participate in the contest.

The contest essay titles are as below-

1. RRHS PTSO Academic Excellence Scholarship Essay: “What person and/or people have supported you in your pursuit of success? In what ways have they supported you?” (Total 350 words)

2. RRHS PTSO Community Scholarship Essay: “Describe a project that you have completed that positively impacted your community.” (Total 350 words)

3. RRHS PTSO Character Scholarship Essay: “Describe a time where you chose to stand out and not follow the norm, and the lessons you learned from this experience.” (Total 350 words)

4. RRHS PTSO “The Phoenix” Scholarship Essay: “Describe a time where you “overcame the odds” and excelled beyond expectations.” (Total 350 words)

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2. RRHS PTSO General Body Meeting 3/17/2025 at 7pm

In Person- Library

There is also a Zoom Option to join

Topic: President RRHSPTSO's Zoom Meeting
Time: Mar 17, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86173481713?pwd=YvkkL6OAfkh7qp5DaViolGR76ZorBw.1

Meeting ID: 861 7348 1713
Passcode: 619859

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3. 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

Yearbooks On Sale NOW- ONLY 250 LEFT!

You can see the list of who HAS purchased a yearbook here (as of 3/14). If your student’s name is NOT on the list- they DO NOT have a yearbook. We only have about 250 yearbooks left for the WHOLE school, so the only way to guarantee that your child gets a yearbook is to preorder it NOW. You can go to yearbookforever.com to buy the yearbook, or your student can bring cash or check to L405. Yearbooks are currently $80, the price will go up again at the end of April. Our yearbook is recognized as one of the top 10% best yearbooks in the country, don’t miss your opportunity to preserve the year for your child. Buy your yearbook before we run out. Once the yearbooks are sold out, we CANNOT get any more.

Rock Ridge Performing Arts Drama Boosters Election Season -

It's about that time where we hold our annual elections to serve on the board of Rock Ridge Performing Arts Drama Boosters. Come join our team and help support these talented students. We are looking for people who are interested in the following positions:

• President
• Vice President of Front of House
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Communications

If you are interested in one of these roles please complete this link: https://forms.gle/kfUsDRoiAG4WikC1A. If you have questions about these roles or the process please contact Amie Adams or Heather Twormey at Volunteers@rockridgeperformingarts.org. All interested candidates will be presented to the board on 4/21/25 and then the election will be held on 5/19/25. Both meetings will take place in the BlackBox at 7pm.

Spring Performing Arts Line Up -

Get your tickets today to some of the amazing Rock Ridge Performing Arts performances this spring!

• Talent Show 3/28/25
• Tarzan 5/2-5/10/25
• Alumni Benefit Concert 5/30/25
• Prince of Egypt 6/13-6/15/25

Get Your Tickets today at: https://rrpa.booktix.com/

Sponsorships -

Do you own a business? Consider becoming a sponsor of Rock Ridge Performing Arts. Gain valuable exposure through program advertisements, social media recognition, on-stage mentions, and event signage at Rock Ridge Performing Arts (RRPA)—one of the most respected high school theatre programs in the country. Learn more today at:https://www.rockridgeperformingarts.org/sponsors

Next Meeting / Date Change

There has been a date change for our next Rock Ridge Performing Arts Drama Boosters. Join us on 4/21/25 at 7pm in the Black Box for our next general membership meeting. There is no fee to join the boosters and we would love to see you there! Learn about upcoming events, productions and more!

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. 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.

School Fee Waivers

Kindly email your enquiries for school fee waiver applications to sophia.saib@lcps.org relating to field trips, yearbook, senior fees, prom tickets, class fees and virtual Loudoun summer classes.

Free Prom Boutique

1. Women Giving Back is hosting their Free Prom Boutique on the 25th of March and 1st April 2025. Please see website details for further information on dates and times. Youth & Seasonal Programs - Women Giving Back

1. JWCL Prom Wishes (Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun, Leesburg) is hosting their free event for teens offering gowns, make up, jewelry, shoes, and purses on the 15th of March 2025.Please see website for more information. https://sites.google.com/site/jwcloudoun/prom-wishes-2025

Women Giving Back

A Clothing event for Military families to shop for women and children’s clothing at no cost is taking place on the 11th of April at 10am – 1PM at 20 Export Drive. No referral will be needed however you must have a Military ID to shop. If you have questions, please direct them to Erica@womengivingback.org

Spring Clothing Event for Families

The Dulles South Neighborhood Closet is hosting its Spring Free Clothing Event on the 12th of April between 8-11am at the Community Baptist Church, 43100 Center Street, South Riding. The events early registration opens on March 1ST. Guests with a valid referral have priority for appointment times so please pre-register or contact your family liaison. More details are available on the website and flyer: https://dullescloset.org/

Food Resources: Rock Ridge High School

Snack Pantry: Students on free and reduced lunch are welcome to visit our in-school snack pantry during brain break. Students can choose snacks as needed and are reminded to consider their dietary or allergy restrictions.

Weekly Grocery Back Packs: Please email your family liaison if you would like your student to collect a weekly backpack of grocery items for the weekend. This can be picked up on a Friday.