NHS Parent Connection

Dear Trojan Families,

As we approach Winter Break, we look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, January 6th for the start of second semester. I'd like to highlight a couple of important updates for the new year that will require home and school collaboration.

Electronic Devices:

To reduce distractions, students must keep their personal electronic devices out of sight after 8:35 AM. Our district has already been ahead of the curve on this, but the South Carolina Department of Education’s "Free to Focus" initiative has now formally rolled out, promoting a phone-free learning environment. For more information, click here.

Student IDs:

Please remind your child to wear their student ID around their neck at all times as IDs help us maintain a safe campus environment. If a student loses their ID, they can visit the A Office to speak with Ms. Caldwell. Lost IDs may incur a replacement fee.

Thank you for your support in helping us create a focused and safe learning environment. We wish you a wonderful remainder of the semester and look forward to seeing your child on January 6th!

In partnership,

Michael Abraham

Principal

If your student missed any of their final exams, they will receive a Canvas message on Friday, January 3. Make-up exams will take place after school, Tuesday-Thursday, January 7-9, beginning promptly at 3:50PM in the media center.

Students should check their Canvas Announcements to sign up for Make Up School and review expectations.

The Annual Lindberg Moody Showcase will take place this Saturday, December 21, at 11am. Come out and support your Trojans! Tickets are available on GoFan!

SIGN UP your little ones for Dance Camp.

CLICK THE GRAPHIC TO SIGN UP!

We would love to shine a spotlight on our Trojans who are excelling in our community and beyond. Please complete the form below to highlight our Trojans who are making a difference.

The Belleview location of Affinity Health Center will be open during the holiday break. Rock Hill School District students, staff, and families can receive primary care, including mental health counseling at this convenient site Monday thru Friday from 8-5pm. Call (803) 909-6363 for appointments. The Belleview site will be closed December 16, 24, 25, & January 1st.

COMPLETE THE FAFSA FORM

College bound students, regardless of income, who want to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs (including grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans) should head on over to fafsa.gov to start your form today.

ENROLL, ENLIST, EMPLOY

The fall semester seems to go by quickly with all of the deadlines, activities, and school breaks. Seniors should be considering what they are planning to do after graduation in just a few short months. It's ok to not have a definitive plan right now, but they should be thinking about all of the available options-tech or trade school, college, military, or career opportunities. Students may speak with their school counselor or our career counselor for assistance.

Visit School Counseling / Career Planning for career counseling opportunities.

Visit School Counseling / SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES to access opportunities.

Visit School Counseling / Transcript/Records Request to request your transcript.

Save the date for Spring Graduation--Tuesday, May 27th at 1pm (Winthrop Coliseum)

December 27th

WR @ Chester Girls Invitational-Girls

Piedmont Basketball Invitational-(Middle School Tournament)10:00am

December 28th

Piedmont Basketball Invitational-(Middle School Tournament)10:00am

WR @ Chester Duals-Boys

January 3

BB @ Catawba Ridge-GJV-5:00pm,BJV-6:15pm,9thgrade-5:00pm,GV-6:15pm,BV-7:45pm

WR @ Bearcat Invitational @ Rock Hill High-Girls/Boys

Parents and guardians should be sure to log in to PowerSchool to keep up with students' academic progress and attendance. PowerSchool is the system used to keep up with students' grades and attendance. The system is live, so as teachers are updating grades and attendance, you can see it immediately. As a parent or guardian, you can also set up notifications for Parent Portal to contact you about your child's progress on a weekly basis, daily basis, or anytime a new grade or attendance code has been entered.

• Students must be present for at least 60 minutes to get credit for attending class.
• Parents may submit up to three parent notes per semester or a total of 6 per school year. If your student is absent, please submit an excuse to nwabsencedocumentation@rhmail.org within three days of the absence.

DEC 23: Winter Break (December 23-January 3)

JAN 6: Students return to school

JAN 9: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

JAN 20: No School (MLK Day)

JAN 30: Winter Graduation @ 6pm (South Pointe High School)

JAN 31: Early Dismissal @ 12:15pm

FEB 3-7: National School Counseling Week

FEB 14: No School (Teacher Workday)

FEB 17: No School (President's Day)

FEB 28: Early Dismissal @ 12:15pm

MAR 7: Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day

MAR 12: End of Quarter 3

MAR 14: No School (Staff Holiday)

MAR 17: No School (Teacher Workday)

MAR 28: Early Dismissal @ 12:15pm

APR 4: School Librarian Appreciation Day

APR 7-11: National Asst. Principal Appreciation Week

APR 21-25: Spring Break

MAY 1: School Principal Day

MAY 2: School Lunch Hero Day

MAY 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week

MAY 7: School Nurse Day

MAY 18: Speech Language Pathologist Day

MAY 22: Early Dismissal @ 12:15pm

MAY 23: Early Dismissal @ 12:15pm (Last Day of School)

MAY 26: Potential Weather Make Up Day

MAY 27: Graduation @ 1pm (Winthrop Coliseum)