Rowland High School

Tuesday - 4/2

Baseball vs. Rosemead (JV & VR) - Home

Boys Tennis vs. Nogales (VR) - Home

Boys Tennis vs. Nogales (JV) - Away

Thursday - 4/4

Badminton vs. Chino Hills - Home

Baseball vs. Gabrielino (VR) - Away

Baseball vs. Rosemead (FR) - Home

PTSA Association Meeting @ 4:00 p.m.

RUSD Visual Arts Showcase

Friday - 4/5

Battle of the Classes

*For times, updates, and more information, go to our Athletics Calendar*

Kaili Mendoza is an accomplished student who has excelled academically in the Honors and AP courses. She has been recognized as an AP Scholar with Honors and is a member of both the CSF and the National Honor Society. With a 4.1 GPA, she is ranked in the top 10 percent of her class. Kaili is also actively involved in various clubs on campus. She co-founded and co-presides over Makerspace, a club that encourages creativity and inclusivity among its members. She has organized several STEM-related events for students in grade school and high school. Additionally, Kaili is a member of KABAYAN, a Filipino culture club, and Aeronautics, where she currently serves as the publicist. She is also the historian for SkillsUSA Engineering.

Kaili is not only an accomplished student but also a talented athlete. She has participated in JV Girls Swimming for three years and received the scholar-athlete award in her junior year, she also played JV Girls Water Polo for one year. She is a part of the Girls Varsity Golf team for all four years of high school. Kaili has received several awards for her participation in golf, including Hacienda First Team All-League (10th-12th grade), Academic All-League (11th grade), and Most Valuable Player (11th and 12th grade). Outside of school, Kaili volunteers at the Iglesia Ni Cristo and is the Binhi President, a Christian youth organization.

Kaili plans on majoring in Aerospace Engineering and aspires to become an aerospace engineer for a space company. She also dreams of becoming a spokesperson for women in STEM and inspiring minorities, especially women of color, to pursue a career in STEM.

Dylan Minarto is an accomplished student in the Honors and AP Program course of study, holding the title of AP Scholar with Distinction. He has maintained Principal's Honor Roll every semester in high school due to his outstanding academic achievement, currently holding a 4.31 GPA, which places him 10th in his class. Dylan is also a member of prestigious academic organizations, such as CSF and National Honor Society.

Dylan is an active participant in various clubs on campus. He is a member of Interact (2020-24), where he serves as the president for the 2023-24 term, Christians on Campus (2020-24), where he is the vice president for the 2023-24 term; Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) (2022-24); and Biology Club (2022-24), where he serves as the publicity officer for the 2023-24 term.

Dylan has excelled in his extracurricular activities, receiving various accolades and titles. He competed with FBLA and FCCLA, where he earned the titles of FBLA Regional Champion and State Finalist for Personal Finance and FCCLA Regional Champion for Sports Nutrition. He is also an athlete who has participated in tennis since his freshman year, receiving All-League MVP in Doubles, All-League 1st Team, and Team MVP in 2023. He also qualified for CIF Championships in the past three years. He is also a member of the cross country team since 2021, where he qualified for CIF Championships every year, qualified for CIF Finals during his senior year, his team became Hacienda League Champions, and he received the All-League Academic Award in 2022 and 2023.

Outside of school, Dylan is actively involved in his community. He participated in the FCBC Walnut Youth Speaker's Tournament and received the Best Delivered Award. He is also a youth leader for this group where he organizes and plans events for the church and is a pianist for the worship team. He also volunteered at the Youth Summer Missions Project and went to underdeveloped Native American reserves in Arizona to give back to the locals and community.

Dylan's future plans include attending a 4-year university to study business with a concentration in finance. He aspires to become a financial manager in his professional career.

All classes provide students with rigorous content that further develops and enhances their English skills. Students in ELD classes created podcasts where they could interview a classmate or create content on a topic of interest. Mrs. Goins and Mrs. Seidell expressed how creative the podcasts were and how they allowed them to learn more about their students. Students were able to utilize technology to showcase writing, listening, and speaking skills.

Students in Mr. Sabbagh’s classes all created a Recipe for Success. The “recipe” incorporated traits and qualities that tied in with how to achieve personal goals (ex., A pinch of hard work or a cup of determination). Students incorporated creativity while also self-reflecting on their own selves to consider what qualities they need to find success in the long term.

Our dance team had an amazing competition weekend at Sierra Vista High School on March 16th. They received the "Judges" Award and placed as follows:

- 1st in Prop

- 1st in Rally

- 2nd in Dance Drill

- 3rd in Hip Hop

Huge congratulations to our Raiderettes Team for winning "Overall Division" in Pom Dance. They placed 1st in Pom and Character Dance.

Our Captains Alexa and Daisy, and our First Lieutenant Jacelin placed 1st in the Dance Trio category with their Bollywood dance!

We would also like to recognize the following team members for their individual achievements:

- Daisy - 3rd place in Drill Down

- Molly - 3rd place in Best Turns & 3rd place in Best Leaps.

Rowland Unified School District proudly presents the Visual Arts Showcase featuring RHS, NHS, and Santana artwork. The show will be on Thursday, April 4th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Rowland Heights Community Park in the Community Center, located at 18150 Pathfinder Rd, Rowland Heights, CA 91748. Light refreshments will be served.

Two shuttle buses will depart from Rowland High School for the Community Center at 5:45 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. and from Nogales High School for the Community Center at 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.

Don't miss out on the chance to witness the extraordinary talent of our incredible photo students at the upcoming district art show this Thursday, April 4th. Prepare to be captivated by a diverse array of creativity, from mesmerizing photography to stunning paintings and everything in between. Join us in celebrating the passion and dedication of these budding artists as they showcase their unique perspectives and skills. It's an event not to be missed, where creativity knows no bounds and inspiration awaits at every turn. Mark your calendars and come support our talented students as they shine bright in the spotlight of artistic excellence.

Check here one of the online galleries of Photo 1 Cloud photography.

You can start purchasing your graduation tickets now! Each senior can purchase up to 6 tickets for $5.00 each in the ASB Office. Tickets will be on sale until Friday, May 24, 2024. You can request additional tickets by being placed on a waiting list by Friday, May 24, 2024. If additional tickets are available, seniors on the waiting list can start purchasing additional tickets on Monday, June 3, 2024. Not all requests will be granted.

Commencement tickets will be distributed on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 7:30 am in front of the school or as the student departs from the Grad Nite bus. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Get ready for Battle of the Classes!

Would you like to be considered to have your photo displayed on a street light pole throughout the community within the RUSD boundaries? A limited number of seniors will be randomly selected that will represent all post-high school options: trade/career schools, 2-year community colleges, 4-year-colleges and the Military.

Please complete this form by Wednesday, April 17th if you would like to be considered. If you are selected, you will be contacted through your school email to schedule a photo shoot at Rowland High School.

Seniors, don't miss out on being considered for FREE money to pay for college. Check out the RHS & RUSD scholarship opportunities on the RHS website (rowlandhs.org). Each scholarship has their own eligibility requirements and application deadlines. Apply for as many scholarships you are eligible for.

- Christopher Inouye Scholarship ($450)

- GFWC-Rowland Heights Women’s Club

- Jaynes Anchor & Service Scholarship ($5,000)

- Harry & Janice Lee Memorial Scholarship ($500)

- Huang Kao Science and Math Scholarship ($150 - $250)

- Leo H. Agredano Scholarship ($500)

- RCPTA Ada May Warner Scholarship ($500/$300)

- Rowland High School PTSA Scholarship

- Sylvia B. Stella Education Grant ($2,000)

- Trident Swim Club Scholarship ($250)

- Additional scholarships will be posted soon!

The Rowland Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. Rowland Unified prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Compliance and Title IX Officer, Silvia Rivas, by phone at (626)854-8392, by email at srivas@rowlandschools.org, or in person at Rowland Unified School District at 1830 Nogales Street, Rowland Heights, 91748.