Happy Friday, RMHS Students!

This past week almost 60 RHS students competed at the district level DECA Competition. With close to 950 students attending from all over the state, we are proud of the outcomes of our students and excited to congratulate the following students for moving on to the state level of competition in Boston. Please join me in congratulating:

Wyatt Wilkinson

Henry Park

Rumi Corum

Chase Wheat

Hannah Aspesi

Izzy DaCruz

Ruby Lyman

Fiona Hebert

Ella Silver

Emily Sly

Reese Swanson

Marin Lovelace

Abby Horne

Ken Park

Lucy Mae Whelsky

Cecilia Chadbourne

Kudos to all students involved! 👏👏👏👏👏

Looking ahead, this Friday is the last typical day of the semester for students in grades 9-12. Students should be working with their teachers to close out grades and prepare for the upcoming mid-term exam schedule. Please note the adjusted schedule and bus information below.

We are excited to host the second Principal/Family Partnership Series evening event on Thursday, January 30th. The event will be held virtually from 6pm - 7pm. Please see the flyer below for details including the Zoom link to attend.

Here's to a great week ahead....

-Ms. Rose

Tuesday, January 14th: High School Assembly

Monday, January 20th: No School (Holiday)

Week of the January 21st: RHS Mid-Term Exams

Thursday, January 23rd: RMS Musical Performance of "Mean Girls' @ 7:00pm

Friday, January 24th:RMS Musical Performance of "Mean Girls' @ 7:00pm

Saturday, January 25th:RMS Musical Performance of "Mean Girls' @ 7:00pm

Sunday, January 26th:RMS Musical Performance of "Mean Girls' @ 2:00pm

Friday, January 24th: Q2 Ends

Monday, January 27th: Q3 Starts

Tuesday, January 28th: RHS Class of 2026 Post Secondary Planning Night @ 6:00 pm

Wednesday, January 30th: Principal/Family Partnership Zoom @ 6:00pm

Friday, January 31st: Reports Cards are available

Friday, January 31st: MS Spelling Bee @ AUD

Friday, January 31st: MS Winter Formal Dance 6pm - 8pm (RMHS CAF)

For your long-term planning, please note that RHS holds mid-year exams the week of January 21st. It is important for students and families to plan accordingly for the shortened exam days. Students are only expected to come in for their scheduled exams and are free to leave after they complete their obligations. Buses run per usual to accommodate the middle school schedule. If your high school student wishes to take the normally scheduled bus, they may use the library to read or to prepare for upcoming exams. Please click on the link below for a copy of the 2025 Mid-Year Exam Schedule:

RHS 2025 Mid-Term Exam Schedule

*In the event of an official district snow day, the exam schedule will be pushed forward; meaning, the exams scheduled for that day/s will take place the day we return to school and any remaining exams will take place on subsequent days.

Take a Day to Meet and Observe a Professional in a Field of Interest!

• Job Shadow Day will be Monday, January 27th, 2025

• All Students in 11th and 12th grade will explore career or community service

interests

• Students are encouraged to find their own placements; Assistance is available

• Job Shadow Day Proposal is due December 13th, 2024

Questions? See RMHS Capstone Program Coordinator Mr. Vendt evendt@rpk12.org

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.

Gap Year Fair on 1/13/25 at Newburyport HS from 6 - 8:30 PM. Stop by Guidance for QR Registration Code. Learn more at www.usagapyearfairs.org

Mid-Term EXAM WEEK: Students enrolled in the following courses: PLC, VHS, and Dual Enrollment are not required to report to Guidance or RMHS during their designated blocks.

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 is a graduation requirement!

Community service hours are updated weekly in Aspen and posted on Class Information Boards. All students need to earn 50 hours. Please visit the new Community Service page on the website for suggested opportunities and community service forms. Check out the bulletin board outside of Guidance for opportunities or stop by Guidance to speak with Ms. Vavruska or Ms. Price with any questions.

Seniors - Class of 2025:

• Several MA State Colleges and Universities are waiving their application fee for January 15, 2025 ONLY using Waiver Code: REACHFREE. Stop by Guidance for details.

• Seniors who have applied to colleges: Please continue to check your personal emails for guidance about the next steps, creating a portal, and/or missing documents.

• The FAFSA is open for 2025-26! Ahead of completing the FAFSA, families should create their FSA IDs. The student and one parent/contributor must have an FSA ID and password to fill out the FAFSA-FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid. Processing a FSA ID can take 3-5 business days, so we recommend planning ahead.

• Guidance has received a few scholarships that fall outside of our local scholarship program. Seniors are welcome to check out the binder in Guidance.

• Seniors -- GET YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS COMPLETED before April 4, 2025!

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:

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.