RHS Weekly Newsletter
March 8, 2024
New This Week
RHS Student Newsletter
Here is this week's student produced newsletter: RHS Student Newsletter - 3.8.24.pdf
Upcoming Events
These dates are on our school calendar and included in the "Upcoming Events" section below, but there are several important upcoming events that require a bit more information:
- March 12 (5:00-7:00 PM): Spring Parent Teacher Conferences (invite only) - Teachers will be reaching out to parents of students they would like to meet with for spring conferences.
- March 12 (6:00-7:00 PM): 8th Grade Parent Night - Informational night for current 8th grade parents about our 9th Grade Academy, our high school model, and scheduling process
- March 12 (7:00-8:00 PM): 9th Grade Parent Night - Informational night for current 9th grade parents to help their child transition to RHS
Reminders
Class of 2024 Top 10
We'd like to officially congratulate the Class of 2024 Top 10! Look for more information about these fantastic young ladies (yes... the Top 10 is all girls this year) in a future newsletter:
- Sophia Sunderlik (Valedictorian)
- Roxana Herrera (Salutatorian)
- Ava Kafoury
- Julia Schneider
- Katharine Wenz
- Daniela Lekaj
- Hannah Tymitz
- Gabrielle Eichhorst
- Rhianna Arkan
- Alyssa Malott
MAP+ Opportunity
SENIORS: Macomb Community College has a skilled trades, pre-apprenticeship program, the Michigan Apprenticeship Plus, (MAP+) Industrial Readiness Program.
It is a Tuition-FREE, program that helps students obtain foundational skills and prepare for employment. Successful students will earn 9 college credits and the Industrial Readiness Certificate in 1 semester. Here is a link to the flyer, program application and upcoming information sessions.
St. Baldrick's
The Romeo Lion's Club is bringing back the St. Baldrick's of Romeo event!
Counselors' Corner
*NEW* Local Scholarships for Juniors and Seniors:
NEW LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS POSTED: Additional local scholarships for RHS seniors were posted on February 15 and will be due in the BEI office by 3:00 PM on March 8. This set of scholarships requires student applicants to print and complete paper applications. All relevant information and links can be found on the counseling website and on the Local Scholarship Flyer.
All Romeo juniors and seniors have the opportunity to apply for scholarships through the Four County Community Foundation. All Four County Scholarships are submitted through their website. Four County Scholarships were posted on December 1, 2023 and must be submitted by March 1, 2024. It is recommended that students begin their online applications early in the scholarship window. Most of the posted scholarships are for seniors. There is one Four County scholarship available for juniors. RHS seniors also have the opportunity to apply for scholarships through the Sandbox Foundation. The Sandbox Foundation application window is January 1 2024-March 1, 2024. All local scholarship information can also be found on our website.
SAT Prep Workshops
From the MISD: Just as a friendly reminder, registration is open for the Student Digital SAT Prep Workshops. Unfortunately our first offering was cancelled due to inclement weather, but we have a few more dates that still have openings! We encourage junior students to join us and learn more about these changes to prepare for the exam this spring.
This one-day workshop will be held in-person at the MISD, with multiple dates to choose from:
- February 3, 2024 (limited spots, deadline to register is Friday, January 26)
- March 9, 2024
- March 16, 2024
Registration is available online at events.misd.net (type “Student Digital SAT” in the search bar).
FAFSA HELP
Virtual FAFSA workshops are available through Oakland University to help students and parents with completing the FAFSA. Virtual Sign Up Dates
Upcoming Events
3/12: Spring Conferences
8th Grade Parent Meeting (6PM)
9th Grade Parent Meeting (7PM)
3/14: MCC Dual Enrollment Application Night
3/19: RHS Parent Club Meeting
Links
Class of 2024
SANP Sponsors
The senior all night party is looking for businesses to sponsor our event. If you would like to sponsor this event or know a business that would please reach out via the Senior Facebook page or email. romeosanp2024@gmail.com
Senior All Night Party Fundraiser!
Support the SANP with our Cloud 9 Fundraiser! Bedsheets, Cooling Pillows and Throw Blankets!
Great gift idea for our Seniors who are going off to college and need bedding, or anyone else in the family who needs a new set of sheets! Orders placed by 12/7/23 will make it time for the holiday!
https://c9fundraising.com/p/romeo-high-school-class-of-2024/classof2024/
Class of 2024 Cloud9 Fundraiser.pdf
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.
Class of 2024 Yard Signs
Yard signs are now available to order: Class of 2024 Yard Sign Order Form. Last day to order senior yard signs is April 5th.
Josten's Ordering
Caps/gowns, class rings, and other items: Jostens Romeo HS 2023.pdf