Happy Friday, RMHS Students and Families,

Wow! This week was full of excitement at RMHS. 🥳 A huge thank you to Ms. Russo and the RHS Student Council for hosting a fantastic Spirit Week event for the high school community. The energy was contagious and created a sense of fun, and belonging that transcended groups and grade levels. The middle/high school was fortunate to have a nationally known guest speaker, Dave McGillivary, come in and speak to our students and staff 6-12 this past Tuesday. His inspirational message about his journey was powerful as he encouraged us all to set goals, embrace failure, and seek to accomplish big dreams. Thank you to the Class of 2027 and the Rockport PTO for sponsoring this event for all of us.

We honored and celebrated our seniors at two ceremonies this past week. Congratulations to the boys' and girls' basketball and the cheerleading teams for an amazing season. We are so proud of your collective accomplishments and excited to see what the future will bring you as you look to the next chapter of life. Josiah Whitley was celebrated and recognized as an 1,000 point scorer at the culminating ceremony. Congratulations to Josiah on this amazing accomplishment! 🏀

When we return from the vacation, students in grades 8 - 11 will begin the Rockport High School course selection process for the 2025-2026 school year. Please review the timeline and resources below for your planning purposes. There is a PDF link to the 2025-2026 Program of Studies available in the 'Course Selection' section of this newsletter. I encourage you to peruse the catalog over the coming week to see what's available. Teachers and guidance counselors will begin the formal course selection process on Monday, March 3rd. Please save the date for the parent evening scheduled for Thursday, March 6th at 7pm in the Auditorium.

I hope you take the time to step away and enjoy the February vacation. We look forward to welcoming you back to school on Monday, February 24th.

-Ms. Rose

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Monday, February 24th: Welcome Back

Monday, February 24th: MS Assembly

• 8th graders will meet in the AUD for RHS Course Selection Meeting
• 6/7th graders will meet in the CAF for Assembly

Tuesday, February 25th: HS Assembly

• 12th Graders will meet in the Health Room for Assembly
• 9th-11th graders will meet in the Auditorium for RHS Course Selection Meeting

Wednesday, February 26th - Sunday, March 9th: Art show

Thursday, February 27th - Friday, February 28th: DECA State Competition

Wednesday, February 26th - Sunday, March 9th: Art show

Tuesday, March 4th: 1/2 day for students

Thursday, March 6th: NAHS Induction Ceremony @ 5:30

Thursday, March 6th - RHS Course Selection Night (Grades 8-11) @ 7 pm

Tuesday, March 11th: HS Assembly

Wednesday, March 12th: MS Assembly

Thursday, March 13th: Choral Summit Finale @ 6:30

Tuesday, March 18th: HS Assembly

Thursday, March 20th: MS Assembly

Tuesday, March 20th: NHS Blood Drive

Saturday, March 22th: Semi Formal @ the Elks

Tuesday, March 25th - Wednesday, March 26th: MCAS RHS ELA

Friday, March 28th: MS Assembly

We are so excited to begin the RHS course selection process for students in grades 8-11 over the next month.

Please save the dates for more information to come:

• Monday, March 3rd- Thursday, March 6th: RHS Course Selection Week - Teachers will have conversations with students and make academic recommendations in Aspen.

• Thursday, March 6, 2025, @ 7 pm in the John Lane Auditorium : RHS Course Selection Night - The evening is comprised of formal and informal presentations by the academic coordinators and counselors who will outline their subject-specific offerings and pathways. Administration and counseling staff will provide information about our ongoing partnerships with Project Lead the Way, Virtual High School, Educere; as well as Dual Enrollment and other community-based expansion offerings.

• March 7th- March 14th: Students have time to review recommendations with their families, continue conversations with their teachers, and make requests for elective classes in Aspen.

• March 14th - March 24th: Counselors will review all recommendations in Aspen to assure that a comprehensive schedule of courses has been requested for the purposes of building a master schedule.

• Early June 2025: RHS schedules will be released to students and families. At that time, students will have an opportunity to make any level or elective changes with their Guidance Counselor.

Dates: February 26th - March 9, 2024

Reception: March 6th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
National Art Honors Society Induction Ceremony 5:30pm

Location: Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St, Rockport, MA

Days & Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm

We understand that the transition to a middle/high school this coming year comes with a shift in contact information. 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 below to help navigate our new team of people and systems.

Seniors - Class of 2025:

Congratulations to the recipients of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for their high academic achievement on the MCAS exams for the Class of 2025!

Lassen Ando, Morgan Brady, Henry Chadbourne, Lila Garrett, Elizabeth Harrison, Fiona Hebert, Mia Sargent, Ella Silver, Ephraim Weaver, and Chase Wheat.

Our 2025 Local Rockport Scholarship Program has been launched! The 2025 Scholarship Booklet is now available to view on the RMHS website. Seniors, if you have any questions, please contact Christina Connelly Guidance, cconnelly@rpk12.org, or stop by RHS Guidance.

Juniors - Class of 2026:

Career Readiness FLEX classes will be held this quarter. Come prepared with your charged chromebook or laptop. If you need help accessing Naviance, please stop by Guidance for directions and support.

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 for all high school students!

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

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:

*March 6th RPS Art Show Reception Night

*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!

Hi Families! In the coming weeks, we are looking to collect your old Arts & Crafts items- a bin will be located at the RES office (2/24-2/28) to collect them, along with our Sign-Up Genius for Refreshments at the Art Show Reception Night (March 6)!

Its early, but here is the link to sign up for the Refreshments for the Art Show:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44A9A82CAAFCC34-54997470-resart

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.

For more information about EFR and to buy your tickets visit

https://rockportedfoundation.org/

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 “