Happy Friday, RHS Students,

It was quite a week for the students and staff of RMHS! The entire school had the experience of a lifetime to wrap up the week with a surprise guest visit from RHS Alumni, Andrew Stanton. Andrew Stanton is most famous for being the creative force behind the Pixar films including (but not limited to), the Toy Story movies, Finding Nemo, Finding Dory, and so many others! The students were able to hear his story and meet him over ice cream and student music on the back field this Friday afternoon. We cannot thank him enough for his willingness to come back to the school that helped raise him all those years ago. His story was inspirational for all of us and something we will never forget!

Beyond that, the athletic teams wrapped up their regular seasons last week with an array of senior events and celebrations. The seniors did not disappoint with a truly fantastic Senior Showcase this past Thursday evening. As we look towards the final week of school for our seniors, I want to take the moment to recognize, honor and appreciate everything that the Class of 2024 has done for our school community. I encourage you to take in the finals weeks to relish in the lifelong memories and friendships you have made along the way. The next two weeks will be a whirlwind, but enjoy every minute! Please be sure to check out the list of dates and deadlines below.

This coming week is the Underclass Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 29th at 8 am with the final day for seniors on Thursday, May 30th. Seniors, please remember that all obligations, including passing grades in all of your required classes, community service, class dues, outstanding books, etc. must be completed by Friday, May 31st in order to walk in the graduation ceremony.

The RHS Prom is taking place this coming Friday! A reminder that all students will depart from the school and ride the coach buses provided to the Black Swan in Georgetown. The promenade will take place in the GYM before buses depart for the venue on Friday evening. We look forward to an amazing night! 💃🕺

Here's to a great week ahead! 😎

-Ms. Rose & Ms. King

5/29 - 2024 Underclassmen Awards @ 8:00am

5/30 - Final day of classes for seniors

5/31 - 1/2 day for students

5/31 - Junior/Senior Prom @ The Black Swan in Georgetown. Buses depart RHS after the formal promenade around 5:30 pm.

Food Services will be serving breakfast on half days untill 8 o'clock.

Friday, May 31st:

A' Block

B' Block

G' Block

F' Block

6/4 - Spring Sport Awards @ 6

6/4 & 6/5 - Physics MCAS for grade 9 students

6/5 - Senior Banquet

6/7 - RHS Graduation Ceremony @ 5 pm

6/8 - DECA Car Wash 9:30am - 1:00pm

6/14 - Last Day of School (1/2 Day) 🌞🌻😎

Class of 2024 Families,

We have started planning graduation festivities and events!!! It is always an exciting time of year. This email will provide you with details and information to help navigate all of the upcoming events.

The class has purchased a limited number of generic lawn signs - "Congrats RHS graduate". If interested in purchasing a sign please scan/click and complete the attached Google Form. As in the past, the Institution for Savings has once again funded signs for each graduate.

The Senior Awards Banquet will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6pm at the Elks of Gloucester. All students are encouraged to attend at no cost. Parents will be required to purchase tickets. To order tickets please scan/click the attached Google Form. Checks can be mailed to school to the attention of AnnMarie Luster; they can also be dropped off. Checks should be made payable to Rockport High School. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Deadline is May 31, 2024.

Please see the calendar of events below:

May 30, Thursday - Final Day of Formal Classes (deadline to submit all work and community service hours)

May 31, Friday - Prom Night at the Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown

The promenade will start at 5 PM in the Stephen Rowell Gym

Prom attendees should be here by 4:45 PM

Gym will open at 4:15 PM for public seating

June 3, 4, 5, 7 - Graduation Practices (8 - 10ish) required for all graduates

June 4, Tuesday - Spring Athletic Awards

June 5, Wednesday - all obligations (class dues, uniforms, books..) must be resolved in order to pick up cap and gown

June 5, Wednesday - Annual Walk of the Graduates (Class will parade through all three schools with cap and gown; approx 10am)

June 5, Wednesday - Senior Awards Banquet at Elks of Gloucester 6pm

June 7, Friday - GRADUATION at 5pm - The Graduation ceremony is scheduled to be outside weather permitting. Tickets are not required. If outdoors, seniors' families will each have a specified number of seats on the field; likely a row of 6-8 chairs. There will also be general seating, but it will require guests to stand or bring your own chair. If the ceremony ends up indoors, seating will be first come first serve. Gym doors will open at 4:30pm.

https://forms.gle/8tfdLFt3nKvsJ8EZ8

Please contact AnnMarie Luster or Amanda King with specific questions.

• The 2024 Rocks and Pebbles Yearbook is on-sale now. It should be pre-purchased on-line at: https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks

Contact advisors: Amanda King (aking@rpk12.org) or AnnMarie Luster (aluster@rpk12.org) with questions.

A Rockport resident is looking for help around the yard.

Contact Ms. Luster if interested or if you have questions.

Hey Gang!!!

Need help setting up and breaking down The Sloop Fair that is held at the Congregational Church downtown. The big white one, blue doors, with the clock and bells. 12 School Street to be exact!

Here is what I have for Community Service Credits this summer:

Friday July 12 Set up tables, bring out items to sell, set up stuff 7:30 am

Friday July 12 Clean up, break down area, whatever they need 2:15pm

Saturday July 13 Same as Friday morning

Saturday July 13 Same as Friday afternoon

Each session will take about an hour depending on how many kids show up BUT for every hour you give me, I will give you 5. Great way to get some hours taken care of.

If you are interested please let me know, share your cell number so I can text you as a reminder when we get closer to fair time.

You can also text me at 978-767-1562 (make sure you identify who you are)

If you check your email daily, I can also email you. Whatever you prefer.

Thanks for your help and the church family is always grateful!!

Michelle

Here is a website to monitor environmental allergies in our area.

https://www.pollen.com/

Here is another site to monitor allergy, asthma and the flu activity

https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/weather/

Over 1200 students from all over North Shore attended at Salem State. Sponsored by Institution for Savings

Community Service is a Graduation Requirement! Class of 2024 needs 35 hours and all other Classes need 50 hours. Forms are available in the RHS Front Office and Outside of Guidance. Opportunities are available on the RHS website under Community Resources. If you have any questions please contact Ann-Marie Luster at aluster@rpk12.org.

Class of 2024:

Time to complete your Graduation Survey! The Guidance office needs some information from you regarding your future plans. Completion of the survey is a requirement in order to receive your cap and gown. Log into Naviance and complete the Graduation Survey to provide your future plans for after graduation (work, college, military, gap year, etc.). For those attending college, we also need to know your final choice so that we can send them your final transcript in late June. When you log into Naviance, the survey is listed on your home page as an "Important Task or To-Do". Alternatively, you can access it by clicking on "About Me" > "Surveys from my School".

Dear families,
The RHS senior class of 2024 will be graduating on Friday, June 7th at 5 pm and the Class of 2026 (in charge of the post-graduation reception) would love your help in making this celebration special for the graduates and their families. The sophomore class is asking you to please consider helping by contributing donations for graduation. We need volunteers and donations of food, drinks and paper products to help with the festivities.

More specifically we are asking for:
parent volunteers to help with set up (by 5:30) and clean up
food donations for approx 200 people: snacks, desserts etc
small bottles of water, cans of seltzer, lemonade
paper goods (napkins, small plates, 4 large tablecloths)

decorations (balloons)

Please fill out this survey if you can help contribute to the graduation festivities!

Thank you in advance,
Class of 2026 Officers and Advisors
Abigayle Campbell, Mariana DeBenedictis, Brooke Cote, and Gabriella Lucido
Amy D'Antonio, and Amy Rich