Happy Friday, RMHS Students and Families,

This week was one for the books with so much going on 6-12! We just wrapped up two weeks of ELA MCAS testing this week and are so proud of our students for their determination and commitment to doing their best and working hard throughout this experience. Amidst the weeks of testing, they were also embarking on the opening weeks of Spring sports, and showcasing the culminating effects of months of rehearsals through plays and concert experiences. With more concerts to come this week, we are all feeling the impact of the busy season. Having said that, the energy of our kids is contagious and fuels us all to forge ahead into April with positivity and excitement. We could not be more proud of their academic and extracurricular accomplishments.

We celebrated and honored our seniors this past week as many of them head off for their internship experiences this coming quarter. Their passion, commitment, and dedication to leave RMHS better than they found it is inspiring for all of us and a reminder of the impact the students have to cultivate the culture they seek to be a part of. At this coming week's Assemblies, we will be talking about the power of mentorship and begin to collect information about student interests at the middle and high school to begin the process of creating 6-12 mentorship partners. By next week, our goal is to pair each student grades 6-8 with an upperclass mentor. We are excited to continue to expand and build upon the strengths of our students to empower one another through empathy, relationship building, and shared trust.

Here's to a great week ahead! 😎

-Ms. Rose

Monday, April 7th: Q4 Starts

Monday, April 7th: MS Assembly

Tuesday, April 8th: HS Assembly

Tuesday, April 8th: RMS Jazz & Small Ensemble Concert @ 6:30 (Shalin Liu)🎶🎷

Wednesday, April 9th: Sandy Hook Promise - 'Say Hello' Presentation (Extended RMHS WIN/Advisory)

Wednesday, April 9th: RHS Jazz & Small Ensemble Concert @ 6:30 (Shalin Liu)🎶🎷

Friday, April 11th: Report Cards

This coming Wednesday, all middle/high school students will participate in the "Say Hello" program founded by the Sandy Hook Promise organization. To learn more about the program and its mission, please click the links below:

Parent Guide: Start With Hello Parent Guide

Family Monthly Activity Guide: Start With Hello Family Monthly Activity Guide

Tuesday April 15th: RMHS Assembly

Wednesday, April 16th: NHS Induction @ 7:00 (Shalin Liu)

Friday, April 18th: 1/2 day

Monday, April 21st - Friday, April 25th: Spring Vacation

Monday, April 28th: Welcome Back

Monday, April 28th - Tuesday, April 29th: RMS Math MCAS

Wednesday, April 30th: Middle School DramaFest

Saturday, May 3rd: DramaFest

Tuesday, May 6th: HS Assembly

Thursday, May 8th: MS Assembly

Tuesday, May 13th: HS Assembly

Friday, May 16th: 1/2 day for Students

Friday, May 16th: Prom

Saturday, May 17th: Vocal Pops @ Legion Bandstand @ 6:30

Monday, May 19th: APush Field Trip to Plymouth Village

Tuesday, May 20th: RHS Senior Showcase @ 6:30 SLPC

Tuesday, May 20th - Friday, May 23rd: 8th Grade Washington DC trip

Thursday, May 22nd: Credit for life for Juniors

Monday, May 26th: Memorial Day (No school for Staff/Students)

Tuesday, May 27th: RMHS Assembly

Wednesday, May 28th: Senior Banquet @ 6 The Elks

Friday, May 31st: Graduation @ 5

Tuesday, June 3rd: Underclassmen Awards (Students only)

Tuesday, June 3rd: 6th Grade Step-Up @ 6

Thursday, June 5th: Civic Fair @ 6 CAFE

Wednesday, June 11th: 8th Grade Recognition/Dance

Monday, June 16th: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 🎉🥳

Dr. Katie Hurley presented via Zoom on March 20th for our families and staff. Please check out the recording of the presentation below if you were unable to attend. It is worth the watch!

https://youtu.be/lGFt54j9r80?si=fIGXpYiscx7o_z60

Grades 6-8 Math MCAS is scheduled for Tuesday, April 29th & Wednesday, April 30th

Grade 10 Math MCAS is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20th & Wednesday, May 21st

Grade 8 STE MCAS is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th & Wednesday, May 14th

Grade 9 Physics MCAS is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4th & Thursday, June 5th

Grade 8 Civics MCAS is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27th & Wednesday, May 28th

A few reminders as you prepare for these important dates in your educational career:

• MCAS is computer-based once again this year. Teachers have been having you practice during class. Please be sure you are taking advantage of this practice and asking questions if you have concerns about the platform.

• Please make sure to be in school and on time on testing days - Showing up is half the battle!

• Do your best work possible and come in with a positive attitude.

• Listen/read carefully to all test-taking directions and ask questions if any directions are unclear.

• Breathe, take your time and do the best you can. You have the skills you need to be successful on this exam so come in with a clear and open mind! I have full faith you will all do well

It is essential that you come to school prepared and ready to take the exam. If you have any questions about the MCAS subject matter, please contact your subject-specific teacher. If you have questions about attendance or other procedural aspects of the exam, please contact Ms. King.

Senior Week dates will be held as follows:

Friday, May 16th: RHS Junior/Senior Class Prom

Tuesday, May 20th: Senior Showcase @ Rockport Shalin Liu Performance Center

Tuesday, May 20th: Mandatory Internship Showcase at 9:20 am (Final Project/Presentation)

Friday, May 23rd: Final Day of Formal Classes/Internships for Seniors (Final Deadline to submit any work and community service)

Tuesday, May 27th: Spring Athletic Awards Night @ 6pm

Wednesday, May 28th: Senior Banquet (Elks in Gloucester @ 6:00pm)

Friday, May 30th: RHS Graduation Ceremony @ 5pm (More details to come)

The Week of Monday, May 26th is Senior Week! 🎉🎓

Graduation Rehearsals are scheduled for:

• Monday, May 26th: Holiday

• Tuesday, May 27th: 8 am - 10:30 am

• Wednesday, May 28th: 8 am - 10:30 am (Caps and Gowns Distributed, only if Obligations fulfilled. RPS Parade of the Graduates at 10:15 am).

• Friday, May 30th: 8 am - 9:30 am

• Friday, May 30th: Graduation @ 5:00 pm

Please note that all seniors must meet their academic, community service, and financial obligations by Friday, May 23rd, in order to participate in the RHS Graduation Ceremony scheduled for May 30th, 2025. All seniors are required to attend all graduation rehearsals the week of Senior Week if they plan to participate in the ceremony.

RMHS Where? What? When? Community Calendar

Hello students, teachers, and parents! Check out this new student created website! RMHS Where? What? When? is a student created website. Students can find it in the rpk12s.org bookmarks or use this link: wwwsite.rpk12s.org to get to the website.

Motif #1 Day 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

Date: Saturday, May 17th

Location: Rockport, MA

Time: 5K starts at 9, 1 Mile starts at 10

Join us for the 13th annual Motif #1 Day 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run—a Rockport tradition that brings together students, teachers, alumni, and community members for a day of fun, fitness, and school spirit!

All proceeds support health and wellness programs in Rockport Public Schools, helping provide fitness opportunities and resources for students.

Want to run, volunteer, or learn more?

Visit: runsignup.com/motif

We hope you can make it

To simplify the process for families, we have streamlined all communications to run through the RMHS Main Office. Please use the main number for routine inquiries: 978-546-1234. For a more detailed chart of counselors, and other support personnel, please use the chart above to help navigate the team available to support you.

Seniors - Class of 2025:

• Seniors who have applied to college, please update your Naviance accounts with your admission decisions and don’t forget to let us know your attending college! On the “Colleges I am applying to” page, click the pencil icon next to each college you need to update, add the decision (admit, deny, waitlist, etc.), and “save” the information.

Juniors - Class of 2026:

• Hard copies of your PSAT Score Reports are in guidance. If you would like your copy, please stop by to pick it up.

Attention Sophomores & Juniors!

Are you interested in building your leadership skills? The Rockport Rotary Club is sponsoring two students to attend RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award), a 2-day leadership retreat at a camp in Boxford, MA, from May 16 to 18. The application fee is $25, but if that’s a challenge, please talk to Ms. Price in Guidance—we don’t want cost to be a barrier!

If you're interested, check out the application link and apply ASAP!

https://ugc.production.linktr.ee/b7360e29-b5da-4ffc-9ac7-58dfde01e100_RYLA-2025.pdf.pdf

All High School Students:

• Save the date for local college and career fairs! The NEACAC College Fair will be held at Merrimack College on Sunday, May 4th from 6:00-8:00pm. Click for the flyer.

• Community Service Opportunities

All students need 50 hours of community service to graduate. Please visit the new Community Service page on the website for suggested opportunities and community service forms. Opportunities are also posted on the bulletin board outside of Guidance. Stop into Guidance with any questions!

Please see the chart below for a breakdown of counseling assignments at the high school level. The alphabet breakdown is based upon student last name:

1. Upcoming events:

*April 3rd: Family Arts & Crafts Night 🎨🎨

*May 17th: Vikings Donuts at Brothers Brew 🍩🍩

2. Thank you to our RPS families for your continuous donations throughout our school year! Always email with any questions ptorockport@gmail.com!

Thanks!

Rockport PTO

Mrs. Crocker's UA built a Rube Goldberg machine while learning about simple machines, energy transfer, and force! And a LOT about the design process and trial and error.

https://share.icloud.com/photos/075cv_OOgBPGSgWdcrIF-sKgg

Being in school and on time are extremely important to your child's success. When students attend school regularly and arrive on time, they stay engaged in their learning, build strong relationships, and develop solid study habits. Please help us by making sure your child gets to school on time each day. The cafeteria and library are open at 7:00 am and free breakfast is available in the cafeteria for all students. The main hallways and classrooms open at 7:25 am.

The school campus is closed to the public when school is in session and after 10:00pm nightly. This includes the use of the tennis courts, track, playgrounds, athletic fields and all other parts of the campus. This does not include families and community members attending school events in our schools or on our school grounds. We appreciate the community's understanding and support as we continue to prioritize the safety of RPS students and staff.

Breakfast is an important way to start a productive day. We encourage all students to arrive early enough to get breakfast before school begins if possible. For those students not able to get to school early on any given day, we will provide a set time in the morning to be sure breakfast is accessible to all. Breakfast and lunch continue to be free for students this year.

SAVE THE DATE -

“Save the date for the 4th annual Northeast Region Assistive Technology Fair! This free event on April 30 is your chance to learn about a range of assistive technology products from 30 vendors and to see how assistive technology enables people to live productive, meaningful, and dignified lives.

The event will take place at Liberty Tree Mall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are thrilled to partner with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services on this great event.

Visit the event site to register: https://ow.ly/yszw50UKpCF “