Happy Friday, RMHS Students and Families,

This past week, the RHS Seniors began their culminating reflection and experiences with the HS Assembly theme of "Moments Matter", sharing some of the moments in their school lives that have shaped who they are and what they strive to become. Their genuine, heartfelt testimonies were inspiring for all of us to consider as we look for ways to embrace the people in our lives and strive to make the most of the opportunities that exist within the school and community. To end the Assembly, senior RHS musicians, Jaelyn Young and Clara Knowles, joined by underclassmen, Charlie Telles and Savvy Hopkins, graced us with a stellar performance that brought many of us to tears. Having the privilege and honor to watch the growth and celebrate both success and failures with students and families along this journey is a great gift and I applaud the seniors for their willingness to be vulnerable about the individual journeys they have cultivated over these past years. I am excited to continue the Spring of celebration as we prepare to graduate this extraordinary group on May 30, 2025! 🎓🎉

RMS is at the early stages of building the relationships and gaining a deeper understanding of the impact on school to their longer-term lives. At this past week's RMS Assembly, we focused on the importance of building trusting relationships with the adults in our lives so that students can learn to lean on people as they navigate through the various stages of middle/high school. RMS Spirit month has brought another Friday of laughs as students had fun today carrying 'anything but a backpack' 🎒! They are gearing up for next Friday's finale as we end the month with a pep rally full of friendly competition in the gym. A huge thank you to Ms. McAuliffe, Ms. Stein, and the RMS Student Council for hosting this month of fun for us all to enjoy!

The RHS Class of 2027 is hosting the annual Semi-Formal dance at the Elks tomorrow (Saturday, March 22nd). All students attending will meet at the school by 6:15 to check in and board the buses. Please see full details below if you have bought a ticket to attend.

Grade 10 students will be participating in ELA MCAS this coming Tuesday and Wednesday. Please note that HS Assembly will not be held this week due to the schedule changes impacted by MCAS. Please see details below and remember to be in school and on time for these state-required exams.

Come out in support of the RMS Theater program this coming Thursday, Friday and Saturday for their upcoming production. See below for the dates, times and details. We are excited to see another phenomenal performance 😀

Here's to a great week ahead! 😎

-Ms. Rose

Tuesday, March 25th - Wednesday, March 26th: ELA MCAS Grade 10 (See details below)

Tuesday, March 25th - No HS Assembly Block due to MCAS

Thursday, March 27th - Friday, March 28th: RMS Spring Theater Production @ 7pm (See details below)

Friday, March 28th: No MS Assembly - Spirit Month Pep Rally in the GYM at 1:00 pm

Saturday, March 29th: RMS Spring Theater Production @ 2:00pm

RMS presents two one-act plays: “Game of Tiaras” and “Chairs”.

Performances will be held on March 27th and 28 that 7:00 pm and March 29th at 2:00 pm in the John Lane Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door. They are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.

Tuesday, April 1st - Wednesday, April 2nd: ELA MCAS Grades 6-8

Tuesday, April 1st: RMS Band, Chorus, Orchestra Concert @ 6:30 (RMHS)

Thursday, April 3rd: RHS Band, Chorus, Orchestra Concert @ 6:30 (RMHS)

Friday, April 4th: Q3 Ends

Monday, April 7th: Q4 Starts

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

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

Friday, April 11th: Report Cards

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

Tuesday, April 29th - Wednesday, April 30th: RMS Math MCAS

Four Rockport High School exhibited artwork at Montserrat College of Art’s Congressional Art Show:

Grade 10 ELA MCAS is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25th & Wednesday, March 26th

Grades 6-8 MCAS is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1st & Wednesday, April 2nd

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.

Mrs. Favazza, middle school computer science and engineering teacher, is competing to become the 2025 "America's Favorite Teacher." The grand prize includes cool stuff like a trip to Hawaii, money, and a feature in Reader's Digest, but also (drumroll please...) an assembly for their school with Bill Nye!!! Anyone with a facebook account can vote for free once each day through the elimination phase, and she'll move on to the finals if she's in first place in her group as of April 3rd. She is currently in 1st place. Please vote, share, and vote again! https://americasfavteacher.org/2025/alexandria-favazza

Mrs. Favazza's 8th Grade class had an absolute blast building and testing their bots with the preschoolers. Lots of fantastic troubleshooting and everyone had a successful scribbler by the end!

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. 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:

Career Readiness FLEX classes will be held this quarter. Come prepared with your charged Chromebook or laptop. Using Naviance, complete your self-exploration and career interest finder surveys. Also, please work on your Uniqueness/Brag Sheet Google Form.

All High School Students:

• Save the Date! NACAC Boston National College Fair March 27 and 28, 2025

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) invites students, parents, and counselors to explore the college search process at the NACAC National College Fair in Boston held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and Friday, March 28, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The fair will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

Complete information about the fair, including free student registration, can be found at https://www.nacacattend.org/25Boston.

• Community Service Opportunities

The Homework Club needs Homework Helpers to work with RMS students in the RMHS Library after school from 2:15-3:00 pm. Contact Michelle Elwell at melwell@rpk12.org.

Please visit the new Community Service page on the website for other suggested opportunities and community service forms. Opportunities are also posted on the bulletin board outside of Guidance or 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

RHS Jr/Sr. Prom - Friday, May 16th, 2025 @ Spinellis

Senior Showcase: Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 @ Rockport Music Shalin Liu

Senior Banquet - Wednesday, May 28, 2025 @ The Elks at Bass Rocks

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.

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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 “