ROCKLAND HIGH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
March 20, 2026
Today was certainly an unusual day at Rockland High School. We lost power early in the morning and had to cancel our planned safety drill. The building operated on generator power, which resulted in inconsistent lighting throughout the day.
The circumstances required adjustments across the school. The front office managed a high volume of phone calls, teachers modified lessons without access to technology, and the cafeteria staff prepared and served lunch before hand-washing all dishes.
It was a good reminder for students that unexpected challenges arise, and being able to adjust is an important skill for all of us.
Some great things happened over the past week:
SEMSBA
Rockland High School is proud to recognize the following students for their outstanding musical achievement:
- Camryn Aifa
- Isa Cara
- Lila Colburn
- Talia Costa
- Tallis Costa
- Jayda Fernandes
- Christy George
- Lilly George
- Gabriella Lynch
- Aleah Meade
- Joseph Petrosevich
- Patsy Puopolo
- Ben Quinn
- Evie Reynolds
- Sarah Tedeschi
These students successfully auditioned for the SEMSBA Honor Choir and represented Rockland at the annual SEMSBA Music Festival this past weekend at Plymouth Memorial Hall, where they joined top student musicians from across southeastern Massachusetts. After participating in an intensive rehearsal process, the festival culminated in a final concert performance that showcased their talent, hard work, and dedication. We are incredibly proud of these students for representing Rockland High School with excellence and professionalism. Go Bulldogs!
Seal of Biliteracy
On Tuesday, 28 students in grades 11 and 12 took the Seal of Biliteracy exam. Students who demonstrated proficiency in English on the MCAS ELA exam were eligible to demonstrate proficiency in a second language by taking the exam. We had students take the exam in a variety of languages, including Arabic, French, Greek, Portuguese, and Spanish.
South Shore League Scholar-Athlete Awards
On Wednesday evening, two Rockland High School students were honored as South Shore League Scholar-Athletes at an awards banquet in Plymouth. Please join me in congratulating Harrison Holbrook and Molly Lucas, both three-season athletes who rank among the top of their class. They were joined by their families for this special recognition.
MCAS Testing
MCAS testing begins next week. All Grade 10 students will take the English Language Arts assessment in March and the Math assessment in May. Grade 9 students will take the Science assessment in early June.
Testing Dates:
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March 24 and 25 – Grade 10 ELA
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May 19 and 20 – Grade 10 Math
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June 2 and 3 – Grade 9 Science
Testing will take place during the school day. Students not scheduled to take MCAS on these dates should report to school later than usual. All students are expected to be in their Period 1 class by 11:20 AM.
Students who take the bus may arrive at the regular time and will have a space in the cafeteria to work independently until classes begin.
The detailed schedule for the March 24–25 ELA testing dates is attached.
DRAMA CLUB
The annual RHS musical, Guys and Dolls is coming up fast! Performances will take place on March 26-28. Get your tickets early, as the show is sure to sell! Here are the links:
https://www.freshtix.com/events/guys-and-dolls-32626
https://www.freshtix.com/events/guys-and-dolls-32726
https://www.freshtix.com/events/guys-and-dolls-32826
Thank you for supporting our students in their performance!
IMAGES
Images is accepting submissions for the spring issue. Please see the attached notification.
ALL STUDENTS
Please see the attached information about a post-secondary career fair sponsored by the Landmark School.
GRADES 9-12
Please see the attached information about a exciting opportunity for a hands-on learning opportunity during April vacation.
