Bulldog Bytes

It’s hard to believe the end of the school year is upon us. Things are moving at a furious pace as we prepare for graduation. It has been a blessing to be back at Rolla High School. We have great kids in our building. They are kind, willing to help others, and just a joy to be around. Thank you for doing such a great job of raising your children into respectful and responsible young adults.

We recently had our senior awards ceremony. Our students received over a million dollars in scholarships for their post-secondary education. Our local community contributed more than $280,000 in scholarships for our students. You will not find a more supportive community of education than our community. I assure you that the investment made in these students will come back to us tenfold.

The last week for seniors is the week of May 6th. Our seniors' last day is on May 10 when seniors are dismissed at 1 p.m. We will have graduation practice on the morning of May 10th to begin at 8:00 a.m. Please encourage your students to attend and stay for the fun events scheduled for the morning.

Graduation will take place on May 12th at 2:30 p.m. at the Gale Bullman Multi Purpose Building. Doors will open at 1 p.m. Attendees must have a graduation ticket for entrance into the ceremony. There will be an overflow location in the recreation center of the building where the ceremony will be broadcasted and projected onto a screen. No tickets will be required for this location and it is air-conditioned.

We are looking forward to a great end of the year. Please pay close attention to our daily announcements for upcoming events. Feel free to call my office with any questions.

Sincerely,

Corey Ray, Ed.D.

Principal

Rolla High School

573-458-0140

FRIDAY, MAY 3 -- Senior Sunrise Breakfast, 7 a.m., RHS Football Field (Will move inside to the Bulldog Room in the case of rain.)

SATURDAY, MAY 4 - Jr./Sr. Prom, 8-11:30 p.m., S&T Havener Center (Ticket sales started Monday, April 29 in the cafeteria for $30. Seniors are free, but must have a ticket.)

MAY 6-17 - AP TESTING (See flyer for additional information)

TUESDAY, MAY 7 - RHS Choir Concert, 7 p.m., Leach Theatre Mo. S&T

THURSDAY, MAY 9 - RHS Band Concert, 7 p.m., RHS Field House

FRIDAY, MAY 10 - LAST DAY FOR SENIORS! (See additional information in this newsletter)

SUNDAY, MAY 12 - Graduation Ceremony, 2:30 p.m., Gale Bullman Mo. S&T (see flyer below)

FRIDAY, MAY 17-TUESDAY, MAY 21 - Finals Schedule (see attached flyer for details)

TUESDAY, MAY 21 - School Dismisses for Summer, 1 p.m.

Join RHS International Thespian Society Troupe #7826 for its annual Night of Theatre Showcase! See performances of scenes, songs, original plays, and our award-winning one-act performed by members of our troupe. You won't want to miss this celebration of theatre. The performance is at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3rd in the Rolla Middle School Auditorium. Admission is free!

We welcome you to Rolla High School, and want to make your visit a pleasant experience. Therefore, we have three separate entrances to help serve your needs best. Please look at the photos below to determine which entrance to use based on the reason for your visit.

** MAIN ENTRANCE: Please use this entrance near the construction if you need to see Dr. Ray, Mr. Smith, Dr. Grisham, or the Counseling Center.

** ATTENDANCE OFFICE: If you are checking a student in/out of school or need Mrs. Norman or the school nurse, please use the Attendance Office entrance on the lower lot at the back of the building.

** ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES: For sports physicals or other athletic-related information, please use the 10th Street entrance, and ring the doorbell for assistance.

RHS Sports has moved online! Simply click the button below, choose your event, and purchase your tickets online. Use this link https://rollabulldogs.org/main/ticketing/ to purchase tickets.

When a student is marked absent and the attendance office doesn’t receive a reason, parents are sent an email making them aware of an unexcused absence. Parents may reply to the email (make sure you include your student's full name) letting the office know why they are absent. Parents can sign up for notification on the parent portal, as well. Instructions on signing up are posted below.

PARENTS: If you are reporting an absence for your student, please call 573-458-0140, Ext. 2, before 9:00 a.m., if possible.

STUDENTS: If you are leaving school early, or arriving late, please remember to check in/out through the Attendance Office in the lower commons area.

Would you like to help guide the way that the school counseling program supports, educates, and serves RHS students, families and staff? Want to learn more about what professional school counselors do to help students navigate high school and prepare for life after?

Please consider submitting your name to serve on the RHS School Counseling Program Advisory Council.

The advisory council will have one meeting each fall and spring to provide support, offer advice, review the current status and priorities of the program, and encourage further development to prioritize the goals of a school district’s comprehensive school counseling program.

Advisory council membership will include approximately 10-15 members representing a variety of stakeholders such as:

• parents/guardians

• school board members

• students

• community leaders

• agency personnel

• teachers

Members should have a shared enthusiasm for students and school counseling.

We are looking for voices to provide positive guidance and come alongside us as we work to strengthen the school counseling program at Rolla High School.

https://bit.ly/RHSCounselingAdvisory

Congratulations to all who were recognized during the recent Senior Awards night. Photos from this event can be found on the district website.

Not sure how your child can get to see his/her School Counselor? See the links and information provided on the Rolla High School Counseling Center webpage. https://rhs.rolla31.org/counseling_center