Happy Friday, RMHS Students & Families,

I can't thank you enough for your continued commitment to making RMHS the best place possible. The energy has been high and hopeful as we have come back together for another year. This past week, we celebrated many victories in classrooms, on the playing fields, and in extracurricular pursuits. Students in grades 6-8 had the opportunity to learn more about the athletic and extracurricular opportunities available to them at Assembly earlier today (Friday). RMS Student Council will hold elections this coming week as we establish student leadership structures at all levels. RHS students will learn more about the extensive enrichment experiences available to them at this week's HS Assembly block as well. We encourage students to get involved in whatever way they feel comfortable. Being involved in something outside of academics increases student investment and makes coming to school that much more fun! If students still have questions about how to get involved, please reach out to your teachers or counselors to assist you.

The classrooms have been buzzing with excitement and teachers continue to impress with new curricular opportunities that encourage inquiry, exploration and discovery within the content. With so much new this year, I have been so impressed by our collective ability to embrace the change and be open to new ways of thinking, learning, and engaging together.

I look forward to a great week ahead! 🎉

-Ms. Rose

Amy Rose, Principal

Tuesday, September 10th: RHS Assembly!

Tuesday, September 10th: RMS Student Council Advisory Rep Speeches (Advisory)

Thursday, September 12th: RMS Student Council Officer speeches in the AUD (9:10 am - 9:55 am)

Saturday, September 14th: DECA Car wash @ Advance Auto Parts (Eastern Avenue near Shaws)

9/18 - School Picture Day

9/19 - Open House (Grades 6-8) @ 6pm - Look for the detailed agenda in the next weekly email:-)

9/24 - 1/2 Day for Students (Dismissal at 11am)

9/26 - Open House (Grades 9-12) @ 6pm (Auditorium) - Look for the detailed agenda in the next weekly email:-)

School Safety Reminder:

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.

We presented the wide variety of student extracurricular offerings at today's RMS Assembly. I've included the slideshow in case students have questions about who to talk to about each club. We encourage families to review the opportunities with their child/ren to encourage them to get involved with something!

RMS Extracurricular Offerings 2024-2025

The RHS students will learn more about the high school options at this Tuesday's Assembly. Stay tuned!

Auditions were held last week and the cast and crew have been selected. We are looking forward to a great production with a slew of talented actors and technicians! Kudos to all who auditioned for the show!

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.

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.

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 students participated in summer reading groups last week. It was a fantastic way to kick off the year together as we had the opportunity to connect with students around the themes of the books in small groups. Middle school students will be involved in a similar process on Tuesday, September 17th (9:25 - 10:15 am). 📚🙌

A reminder to students and families to hand in your first day packets to the Main Office as soon as possible. If you have questions about the packet or need assistance with its content, please see Ms. Lucido & Ms. Quirk in the front office.

Juniors/Senior

Please fiil out the Armed Services form if you would like to opt. out .

Armed Services Form

Student and Family District Handbook

In an effort to be more environmentally friendly and to cut down on the paperwork that families need to complete at the beginning of the school year, Rockport Public Schools has revised our school handbooks into one updated online Student and Family District Handbook. This new version is published on our website and allows for easy access to an organized list of procedures, practices, and important information.

Please read and review the handbook using this link: Rockport Public Schools Student and Family District Handbook.

Parents and guardians will need to acknowledge that they have read the handbook through this form: Acknowledgment of Receipt of RPS Student and Family Handbook. This form is also available on the Handbook page of our website. Please complete ONE FORM FOR EACH child you have attending Rockport Schools. For 6th through 12th grade students, you will also be prompted to have your child sign this acknowledgement form.

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.

Our annual open houses are scheduled to be held in September. Please save the dates on your calendars. The middle school open house will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:00 pm. The high school open house will be held on Thursday, September 26th at 6:00 pm. Stay tuned for a detailed agenda for both schools to come in next week's 'Viking Weekly News'.

• In order to strengthen the home/school partnership at RMHS, we will be providing a number of resources for families to keep you informed of important information and events. Resources will be available on the website by late August and include:

  • The Principal’s page on the RMHS website.

  • The Parent Resource Guidebook that provides answers to the most commonly asked questions.

  • The “RMHS Viking News” emailed to all students and families beginning the first week of school.

  • Your child’s Aspen account and Google Classroom pages for the most up-to-date information within individual classes.

  • Routine email communication for parents to guide and inform important upcoming events, school-related expectations, and/or happenings.

Post-Secondary Planning Night (Grade 12 Students & Families) - Tuesday, September 17th @ 6pm (Auditorium)

-Ms. Rose