ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL Weekly UPDATE

November 3, 2023

The Principal's Corner

It's hard to believe term 1 has come to a close! We had a great term; students were engaged in their learning and excited about their involvement in the bulldog community.

Postseason play is underway! Wednesday, the Cheerleading team won the South Shore League Championship and Volleyball tournament action began yesterday and football is tonight, at home at 7:00 PM. Boys soccer is home at 6:00 PM on Saturday and girls soccer is home at 6:00 PM on Monday. You will not find a town with this many teams competing in the postseason! Congratulations to our coaches and student-athletes and let's support our home teams during the tournament run!

The Week Ahead

Monday, November 6th: Day 4

Linden Ponds Field Trip 9:30 AM

Tuesday, November 7th: Day 5

AP Online Registration/ Payments Due

Wednesday, November 8th: Day 6

MCAS ELA Session 1 Retest

Thursday, November 9th: Day 7

MCAS ELA Session 2 Retest

Dog Block Schedule

Period 1: B BLOCK 8:10-9:00 AM (50 Minutes)

Period 2: C BLOCK 9:04- 9:49 AM (45 Minutes)

Period 3: D BLOCK 9:53-10:38 AM (45 Minutes)

Dog Block: 10:42-11:28 AM (46 Minutes)

Period 4 (Lunch Block): E BLOCK 11:28-12:58 PM (56 Minutes)

1st Lunch 11:28 AM-11:58 AM

2nd Lunch 11:58 AM-12:28 PM

3rd Lunch 12:28-12:58 PM

Period 5: F BLOCK 1:02-1:49 PM (47 Minutes)

Period 6: L BLOCK 1:53-2:40 PM (47 Minutes)

Friday, November 10th:

No School Veterans Day

Dates to Remember

November

11/2 Early Release @ 11:25 AM for Parent Teacher Conferences 12:30-3:00 PM and 6:30-8:00 PM

11/3 Term 1 Closes

11/7 AP Online Registration & Payments Due

11/8 MCAS ELA Session 1 Retest

11/9 Dog Block 10:42 AM - 11:28 AM

11/9 MCAS ELA Session 2 Retest

11/10 No School Veterans Day

11/13 Term 1 Grades Available in Afternoon

11/14 Senate Leadership Council Meeting 7:30-8:00 AM (Library)

11/14 MCAS Math Session 1 Retest

11/15 MCAS Math Session 2 Retest

11/16 Early Release Professional Development @ 11:25 AM

11/18 Saturday School 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMM

11/20 Powder Puff Football Game 6:30 PM

11/22-11/24 No School-Thanksgiving Day Recess

11/28 Site Council Meeting 7:30 AM-8:00 AM (Superintendent’s Conference Room)

December

12/1-12/2 Fall Play Our Town 7:00 PM (Auditorium)

12/7 Credit for Life Fair Grade 10

12/7 Early Release for Staff Professional Development @ 11:25 AM

12/12 Senate Leadership Council Meeting 7:30 AM-8:00 AM (Library)

12/12 Term 2 Progress Reports Available

12/13 Holiday Chorus Concert 7:00 PM (Auditorium)

12/14 Dog Block 10:42 AM - 11:28 AM

12/14 Holiday Band Concert 7:00 PM (Auditorium)

12/19 Site Council Meeting 7:30 AM- 8:00 AM (Superintendent’s Conference Roo)

12/21 Alumni Panel for Seniors

12/21 RHS Band & Chorus Students Participate in Elementary School & Senior Stroll

12/22-1/1 No School December Vacation

Inside the Classroom

On Wednesday, I stopped by our new elective, Bioengineering in Forensic Science, to check out a crime scene lab.

Guidance Notes

The Military Educational & Career Opportunities Group of Massachusetts will sponsor its second event on Saturday, November 18th, at Scituate High School, 606 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA.

The event starts at 10:00 a.m. with an informational briefing, followed by a College Fair-type setup. Representatives from West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, Mass Maritime, ROTC Programs from all branches, National Guard, Marine Corp, Scituate Police and Fire Departments, military prep schools, and the US Armed Services will be on hand to share information on the wide-ranging and life-changing educational and career opportunities available.

This is an informational event and not a recruiting event. Parents of military men and women will be on hand to answer questions and share experiences.

Students and parents throughout Massachusetts are invited to attend. Details can be found here.

IMAGES

Images Magazine has just released a new dark fantasy-themed webzine, “Into the Woods”!

The webzine can be viewed using the following link and looking under “latest issue”

https://sites.google.com/rocklandschools.org/images/home

Please consider checking it out to see your student’s artwork!

Athletic Updates

Football Playoffs

We are excited to announce the upcoming Friday Night Football game against Millbury, which will be part of the MIAA's Round of 16. Per MIAA regulations, ticket prices have been set and will only be available in digital format through GoFan.

Ticket Prices:

- Adults: $11.50

- Students: $6.25 (Including Rockland Youth Football Players)

To purchase your tickets, please visit the following link: Here

In an effort to enhance the experience for our visiting fans, we have decided to shut down the outfield to spectators and will not be allowing personal footballs into the facility. All home fans, including adults and children, are encouraged to enjoy the game from our stadium seating. However, adults who typically stand behind the near-side end zone are still permitted to do so.

We appreciate your cooperation and support in creating an enjoyable and safe environment for all attendees. Thank you for your continued support of Rockland High School athletics.

We look forward to an exciting game on Friday night.

Congratulations to our cheerleaders for winning the South Shore League championship on Wednesday, November 1st at Abington High School.

Girls volleyball had several student-athletes named as SSL All-Stars. The team also celebrated the league title this week! The volleyball team defeated South Shore Vocational High School, 3-0, in the first round of the MIAA tournament on Thursday, November 2nd.

More volleyball pictures are here courtesy of

@AndyillesPhotog

Congratulations to Grace Brundige on placing 4th at the South Shore League Championship Race securing her spot as a South Shore league All-star!

Picture below from a girls soccer game, at the new field!

Upcoming MIAA Tournament Action

Project Pumpkin

A special thank you to our student government advisors, Ms. Bartoloni and Ms. Diver and all of our student volunteers for putting on Project Pumpkin, an event for the Rockland community to celebrate trick or treating safely. Lots of great costumes, candy, and smiles!

The Veritas

This week in The Veritas, read about Dog Block hits, Community service opportunities, WRPS radio and TV shows, the RHS Culinary classes, and a preview of the school play!

Link toThe Veritas

Staff Halloween Fun!

Our faculty and staff enjoyed some Halloween fun this week, competing in a staff Halloween decorating contest. Congratulations to the Science Department for winning the contest!