RHS Weekly Newsletter

RHS Student Newsletter

Here is last week's student produced newsletter: RHS Student Newsletter - 5.3.24

RAAC Mental Health Awareness Week

Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week. RAAC invites all RHS & 9GA to participate in our spirit days (see picture to the right), special athletic events & activities during lunches. Everyone is also welcome to attend our Stress & Anxiety Workshop on Wednesday. It will include techniques and advice on how to handle stress and anxiety both in the classroom and in sports/activities, Mrs. Brick and an OU PhD student will be leading the workshop!

Stress Management Workshop.pdf

Parking/Dismissal

We know this is a concern of many, including us at the school. Anytime 2,000 people are leaving one place at the same time (school, concerts, sporting events, etc.) there will be delays and congestion. Believe it or not, our dismissal is actually much better than other schools our size, but we're always open to trying to improve.

We've met with transportation experts from the county and involved students who used drones to observe traffic patterns during dismissal. They have provided a few options/suggestions, and now we want to collect data to see which is best before making any final changes (ie. signage, painted arrows, etc.). Between now and Memorial Day weekend (when seniors are done), we will trying a few different scenarios and collecting data to determine which is best. For next week (May6-10) we will be following our current dismissal procedure, but will be stricter on it's enforcement. As a reminder, students exiting through the north exit MUST turn right onto Jewell. Students exiting through the south exit MUST turn left onto Jewell. Parents picking up at RHS or 9GA may turn either left or right. We will analyze the data from next week and communicate in next Friday's newsletter what the plan will be for the following week.

AP Testing
AP testing begins next week! If you missed the information video in class, please watch that HERE. All information needed for testing is included in the video. For a recap, view the slides HERE, as well as the Parent Letter. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Zelmanski.

2024 SAT/PSAT Results

SAT/PSAT results become available sometime in early/mid May. Many students have already been contacted by CollegeBoard that their scores were available (if they chose this option when setting up their account). Regardless if students chose to be notified or not, they will be able to access their scores through their CollegeBoard account. The letter below provides further directions. If your student's scores are not available yet, they should be soon.

PSAT /SAT Spring 2024 Score Reports Letter

Food Drive

SERVE is hosting a food drive to benefit Samaritan House May 6-10! Donations can be dropped off before school in the DEM Commons. Students will receive 1 ticket for each item donated. A raffle will be held the week of May 13!

Saturday School

Saturday School will begin next week. Please read the attached letter for more information:

Romeo Restored Presents: The Prom Closet

This event is open to any RHS student who will be attending Prom. If you haven't found that special outfit for prom, look no further! Romeo Restored can help! We have a large selection of dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories! Signup for a private shopping slot - parents are encouraged to attend! You are welcome to sign up with a friend, we have 3 available dressing rooms. More dates/times can be added if needed. Romeo Restored is located off of the main commons at RHS, near the auditorium.

**Note: Names will not appear on the signup, it will only show the slot as filled.

Prom Closet Shopping SignUp

Prom Closet Video

Cum Laude Recognition: Class of 2025 and Beyond

This information has been shared in the past, but we felt this was a good time for another reminder. This year, with the Class of 2024, is the last year of the traditional Romeo "Top 10" as next year we will be transitioning to the "cum laude" method of recognition. At first glance, someone may question a change in tradition, this will actually allow us to recognize MORE students. The new cum laude recognition method is very similar to what we've been doing for years, but we will now recognize ALL students with a 4.0+ GPA (usually 15-20 students per year) with the same pomp and circumstance that only the Top 10 of the past received. This will help ensure students that graduate #11-18ish receive accolades for all their hard work. For more information, please read the Parent Letter - Cum Laude Recognition

FAFSA AND FREE PIZZA FOR A YEAR????

Michigan high school seniors have the chance to follow their dreams AND win free pizza for a year,* just by filling out the newly simplified FAFSA by June 30, 2024. *See Official Rules & Eligibility Requirements for details.

ENTERING IS AS EASY AS PIE:

1. Create FSA ID’s (both student and parent)
2. Fill out the FAFSA form together. (It’s only 36 questions, no essay required!)
3. Text FAFSA to 844-34-PIZZA.
4. Already completed the FAFSA? You’re still eligible. Just text FAFSA to 844-34-PIZZA to enter.

MICHIGAN ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP WEBINAR:

May 1, 2024 @ 6:30-7:30pm

Seniors and families interested in learning more about the MICHIGAN ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP eligibility, award amounts, important action items and additional resources can register for this information webinar at michigan.gov/mistudentaid.

*All sessions are free of charge and a recording will be available if you cannot attend live*

Class of 2024 Kindergarten Pictures

Each year, we display our graduating class' kindergarten pictures in the main commons. Enlarge the image to the right for information on how to submit your picture.

**Additional Graduation Tickets Available**

If you have not gotten your 2 additional graduation tickets (up to 8 total) get to the BEI office asap. Starting May 6, we will be increasing the limit again.

Senior Events Letter

Class of 2024 - Senior Events Letter - This letter contains information on all end-of-year senior events

Yard Signs

Class of 2024 Yard Signs are available in the RHS main office. $20 cash or check

SANP

For tickets or information, please visit the Senior Facebook page or email romeosanp2024@gmail.com

The senior all night party is looking for volunteers! Please take a look at sign up genius link if you are able to come and help us out!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E0B4EAAAF2EAB9-49300225-romeo

Class of 2024 Baccalaureate Service

This year's baccalaureate service for RHS grads will be on Tuesday, June 4th at 7pm at Barnabo Field (rain location in the RHS gym). This service is co-sponsored by The Romeo Baccalaureate Committee and Fellowship for Christ. Please visit the following website to sign up: https://www.romeobacc.com/sign-up.html.

Josten's Ordering

Caps/gowns, class rings, and other items: Jostens Romeo HS 2023.pdf