Raven Family Resource

Dear Raven Families,

We hope you have an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate this holiday weekend, and come back rested to strongly finish the rest of the school year.

Please also take a moment to remember that this holiday weekend honors our military service members and families and their sacrifices.

Our seniors have been winding down their year, with their last days in classes this week, as well as senior check out and clap out and Prom this week. We are looking forward to our Senior Cruise and Commencement scheduled for next week. Congratulations to our senior class, the class of 2025!

Warmly,

ROHS Admin Team

• May 23-26 - No School, Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
• May 28 - Senior Cruise, 7:00 p.m.
• May 29 - Commencement, 7:00 p.m.

Athletics dates & events > goroathletics.org
Building Calendar link for more details.

Royal Oak Schools is offering in-person High School Summer School​ at Churchill Community High School (707 Girard Ave, Royal Oak, MI)! This program provides an opportunity for Royal Oak students (or residents who have completed 8th grade and haven't graduated) to regain credit in core​ classes. Royal Oak Schools Summer School Registration Packet.

ROYAL OAK SCHOOLS

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL 2025

• Who: Royal Oak students/residents (completed 8th, not yet graduated)

• What: Credit recovery for core classes

• Where: In-Person Instruction​ / Churchill Community High School - 707 Girard Ave, Royal Oak, MI

• When: June 16 - July 11 (No class July 3 & 4)

• AM Session: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
• PM Session: 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM

• Credit: Up to 1 unit (0.5 unit/class)

• Cost: $250.00/course

• Registration: Begins May 12, 2025

• AM Session: https://www.schoolpay.com/link/ROSDCRSS2025AM
• PM Session: https://www.schoolpay.com/link/ROSD2025SSCRPM

Key Points:

• In-person classes with online materials.

• Self-paced; must finish by July 11, 2025.

• Maximum one class per session.

• Payment is due at registration.

QUESTIONS: James.Hutton@royaloakschools.org

13 Mile is under construction from Woodward to Crooks. This road construction may affect transporting your child to and from school. As this construction progresses, there will be no left turns allowed at Coolidge, Benjamin, Durham or Crooks. Please see more details at:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TFgfG2q4EqQyE3c9Kzf_NfnpUBk4xWSD/view?usp=sharing

Please also see the picture below.

We have been having some difficulties in our circle drive drive area at Lexington and Crooks. This is not a designated area for drop off or pick up. It is an area that our staff parks in, and because of parents parking and dropping off in this area, some of our staff have not been able to park.

Please do not drop off or pick up your child in the circle drive. Please do not park and wait to drop off your child in this area. This is an area for buses only. We will be working with RO Police Officers to help reinforce this No Parking/Drop off Zone. Thank you for your support and understanding.

Your child can get dropped off at the student drop off loop off of Crooks and your child can walk directly into the school starting at 7:00 a.m., so that they don't have to wait in the cold.

We know that drop-off and pick-up can be difficult with everyone's busy schedules. With a few hundred students who are coming to and leaving school during a very short turnaround time of 10 - 15 minutes, we need to ensure safety. In order to do this in a safe and efficient manner, it is imperative that all families respect and follow the designated drop-off and pick-up location. Please see the map below.

Students, please make sure you are parking in the appropriate lot and have a parking tag to park in that lot. Lindell Ice Arena is not a student parking lot, and has signage indicating that it is not to be used for student parking. ROPD has been and will continue to issue tickets to those students who are parking without a parking permit or are parking in the incorrect lot.

According to BeSMARTforKids.org:

• Firearms are the leading cause of death for American children and teens.

• Every year, nearly 360 children in the US under the age of 18 gain access to a firearm and unintentionally shoot themselves or someone else.

• More than 700 children living in America die by gun suicide every year, and secure storage can play a crucial role in preventing those deaths.

• 3/4 of school shooters acquired their firearm from the home of a parent or close relative.

Michigan State Police has provided Royal Oak Schools free gun locks to distribute to families or staff members. If you have unsecured weapons in your home, please help to keep our children safe by stopping by the main office at your child's school or the District Administrative Offices at 800 DeVillen, Royal Oak, to pick up a free gun lock.

Royal Oak High School Families,

We want to inform you about a new automated call system that will notify parents/guardians about student tardiness. This update is designed to keep families informed about their child’s attendance and ensure accountability for missed class time. Robocalls will be generated anytime a student misses any part of a class period. If you excused your child and know your child has scanned in after the class period has started please ignore the robocall. In every other instance please talk to your child about the tardy.

We hope this new system provides better transparency and supports your child in maintaining strong attendance habits. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the attendance office at ext 1048 or email Crystal Jabara at crystal.jabara@royaloakschools.org.

In our efforts to continue to keep our school community safe, Royal Oak High School is requesting that all visitors show identification before entering the building. Visitors who would like to meet with a staff member will need to have a scheduled appointment.

Blessings in a Backpack is a program designed to provide students on the free and reduced lunch program with enough food for three meals a day during the weekends. This program, administered by the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester, is active in Royal Oak Schools. If you agree to take part in this program during the school year, your child will receive a bag filled with food for the weekend. The simple meals may include food like macaroni and cheese, beef ravioli, canned fruit, granola bars, soups, juice and other items. Students will receive a bag every week.

If you would like to have your child participate in this program, please fill out this form. Be sure to indicate if you child has any food allergies. If your child has a food allergy, you as the parent are responsible for checking all food labels when the food arrives home. Royal Oak Schools, as well as Blessings in a Backpack, will not be held responsible for any accidental food allergen exposure.

Yearbook Information:

Interested in purchasing a yearbook? The price is $90 until sold out. Please follow the link for purchasing options:

• Yearbook Purchasing Link (links to an external site)

Yearbook Distribution:

Yearbooks will be distributed to Seniors on their last day of school, Tuesday May, 20th. All underclassmen will be able to pick theirs up during all lunches the week following Memorial Day Break.

Questions? Please contact Mr. Swastek! matthew.swastek@royaloakschools.org

Member of the National Honors Society are available for tutoring in the Learning Commons before and after school. If you need tutoring, they are there to help! See the schedule below:

• Before school - 7:00 - 7:50 a.m. - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• After school - 3:05 - 4:00 p.m. - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Please use the following link to register for tutoring. Please complete link at least 48 hours in advance of tutoring sessions.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScubL6q2bPM7G_blBlx9jchxFMloPc7yluxsn8ph3crQE7SyA/viewform?usp=sf_link

In order for a student to join a club, there must be parent/guardian permission. Here is the Permission Slip. Please return this to your club sponsor. Questions can be sent to Daniel Russell (Daniel.Russell@royaloakschools.org).

Did you know you can watch our games at home? Here is the LIVESTREAM link!

Stay up to date on spring schedules at https://goroathletics.org/

MHSAA Tournament Games Upcoming:

Girls Soccer - May 22nd @ ROHS 6pm

Boys Golf - May 28th @ Twin Lakes GC 10am

Softball - May 30th @ Troy HS 12pm

Baseball - May 31st @ Groves HS 12:30pm

The Royal Oak Athletic Boosters needs your help to support our Student-Athletes! Go to their website for more information. Boosters Website

Questions? Contact our Director of Athletics and Activities, Mr. Russell (daniel.russell@royaloakschools.org)

ROHS CANVAS COMMUNITY PAGE

Royal Oak High School has created an ROHS Canvas Community page/course. This page houses different resources which includes, but is not limited to support contacts, wellness resources, career and testing information, scholarships and counseling information. Canvas works in conjunction with MiStar. On your student’s schedule you’ll notice it’s 10th period. Students do not need to do anything for this page/course. It is another way to give students the resources that they need.

MICHIGAN MEALS PROGRAM

Thanks to the Michigan School Meals Program, a state-funded program that allows all students to receive meals at no cost for the 2024-2025 school year, breakfast and lunch will be free to all students. Second meals are not free and will be considered ala carte.

Although all students can receive meals at no cost, it is still vital that eligible families fill out a free/reduced meal application. A school’s eligibility for federal Child Nutrition Programs such as Summer Food Service Program and others is based on free and reduced-price eligibility. Students and families may qualify for other program fee reductions based on their eligibility for free or reduced-price meals. Federal and state education funding uses free and reduced-price eligibility.

MISTAR GRADEBOOK

As a reminder, MiStar is the official gradebook and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) can go to the MiStar Parent Portal to see up-to-date grades for their child. If you have any questions about your child's progress or would like to meet with your child's teacher, please connect with them directly to schedule a conference time. (ROHS Staff Directory)

ECF DISTRICT PROVIDED CHROMEBOOKS

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) can complete the ECF Chromebook Request Form in order to get a Chromebook for their child. This form is for students that are new to the district or students who did not previously opt to request a district chromebook.

Please make sure to read the request/commitment form carefully. Chromebooks will be delivered to ROHS toward the end of each week. Visit the District Technology Website for additional information and support. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Hermon (Amy.Hermon@royaloakschools.org)

Consistent attendance at school is directly connected with your child's academic success. We understand that there are times when students need to be absent. We ask that parents/guardians notify the school on each day a student is absent.

The parent/guardian must call the Attendance Office at 248-435-8500 (press 1) by 1:30 p.m. each day of their child’s absence and provide any necessary documentation (e.g., medical documentation). Voicemail is available for messages if no one is available to take your call.

Please keep in mind that excessive absences will lead to a referral to Royal Oak Youth Assistance or our School Truancy Officer. Notices will be automatically generated and sent digitally.

For your child to have medication in school, a Request for Dispensing Medication Form along with your child's medication, clearly labeled must be provided to the Main Office for ANY medication your child may use while in attendance at ROHS. The Dispensing Medication Form must be fully completed. A signature from your child's physician is required. This form must also be filled out for over the counter medication(s). Students are not permitted to carry medication on them without a form on file with the Main Office.

If the medication label does not clearly provide instructions for dispensing, a physician's order must accompany the form. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the ROHS Main Office at (248) 435-8500.

Stay in touch with Royal Oak Schools by downloading our new mobile app! Download on your mobile device today and select 'yes' to receive push notifications with the latest news and updates from the District. Use the following link for more download information. https://www.royaloakschools.org/quick_links/royal_oak_schools_app

Abbie Stys - Counselor (A-E)

Abbie.Stys@royaloakschools.org

Erin Boedeker - Counselor (F-K)

Erin.Boedeker@royaloakschools.org

Chloe Beerer - Counselor (L-Ri)

Chloe.Beerer@royaloakschools.org

Noah Szymanski - Counselor (Rj-Z)

Noah.Szymanski@royaloakschools.org

Emily Wade - Special Education Social Worker

Emily.Wade@royaloakschools.org

Clarisa Ceaser - Special Education Social Worker

Clarisa.Ceaser@royaloakschools.org

Alonda Fletcher - General Education Social Worker

Alonda.Fletcher@royaloakschools.org

CURRENT JUNIORS/CLASS OF 2026

This past Wednesday, during advisory, all juniors attended a postsecondary planning meeting with the counseling team. The purpose of this meeting was to support junior students in their preparation for their senior year and to assist with the college application process. Postsecondary Planning Resource and Junior Postsecondary Presentation were reviewed. This information was also emailed to all juniors and parents/guardians.

CURRENT SOPHOMORES/CLASS OF 2027: Planning for Postsecondary

This past Wednesday, during advisory, sophomore advisory teachers reviewed the Sophomore Meeting: Planning for Postsecondary presentation. This information will help sophomores plan for the next two years of high school.

SUMMER PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

Summer program opportunities for high school students are rolling into our inboxes. A summer program list has been created for students and families to explore the options available for summer 2025. This list will be updated as new opportunities are shared so please look back frequently!

SENIOR NEWSLETTER

Class of 2025 students and parents/guardians: please review our Senior Newsletter for important information regarding postsecondary planning. Much of this information will be needed to successfully complete college applications.

SENIORS: It's FAFSA Time!

The FAFSA became live on December 1st. If you have not done so already, create a FSA ID to prepare for FAFSA completion. HERE is information on how to create an FSA ID.

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

Class of 2025 Students and Families: Please review our Financial Aid Newsletter for important resources. Please let your counselor know if you have any questions.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT RESOURCES

Please take a look at our Academic Support Resources if your child could benefit from either group, one on one, or online support options.

The Class of 2025 Senior All Night Party will be at Emagine Theatre in Royal Oak on Thursday, May 29 with check in to begin at 11pm, party ending at 5:00 am.

Senior All-Night Party Ticket LINK $65 Early Bird pricing and an EXTRA raffle prize ticket until February 1st, when cost increases to $75. (If the ticket price is an issue for your family, please reach out to the school administration to get on the list for subsidized/free tickets. More info on this to come.)

Wish Wall Fundraiser LINK Send a senior a wish to be displayed at graduation that they can take home from the party, each wish is $5. Please share!

More Senior information available on Canvas ROHS 2025 Page

Mental Health & Wellness Resources

• Royal Oak Youth Assistance

• Oakland Family Services

• Common Ground

• Teen Yellow Book

• Oakland Schools Health/Wellness/Crisis Resources

• Oakland Community Health Network

TRAILS: Suicide Awareness and Prevention for Caregivers and Communities

We all play a role in suicide prevention! Please plan to attend a free presentation: Suicide Awareness and Prevention for Caregivers and Communities, Wednesday, April 16 from 6:30-8pm ET / 4:30-6pm MT. Discussion will take place via Zoom: https://bit.ly/TRAILS_4-16_training

SAT® registration is now open for the 2025-26 testing year. Many colleges require or consider SAT scores as part of their holistic admission and placement decisions, and your score is a great way to show your college readiness.

Most juniors take their first SAT in the spring, and many take it again in the fall of their senior year to improve their score. The SAT can help you keep your college options open, demonstrate your unique strengths, and even qualify for scholarships.

Build MI Future Summer Camp - June through August

Regional STEP connects high school seniors to postsecondary access professionals in the summer, where they build a strong, trusting relationship STEP coaches to make meaningful decisions regarding college selection. They also complete paperwork, including but not limited to, FAFSA and financial aid, housing, and enrollment transition. Students also set up an action plan to address their basic needs (e.g., food and transportation) in college.

ROHS PTSA

We recognize that family and community support are integral to our success. This is why we encourage you to join the Royal Oak High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association!

Website: Our new website has launched, but is still a work in progress. You can access it here: https://rohsptsa.givebacks.com/ or click on the hand to the right - ->

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OK2SAY REPORTING
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STUDENT RO ACCOUNTS
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>>Students are encouraged to change their passwords. They can use this link to do so.
>>Links for ParentPortal and StudentPortal

Please see the following directions on how to reset the MiStar Student Connect or MiStar Parent/Guardian Connect password.