RHS Weekly Newsletter

Holiday Giving

We are blessed to live in such a wonderful and giving community! Each year, right around the start of the holidays, we are contacted by generous individuals, businesses, and families about holiday donations. If you would like to use Romeo High School to donate to Romeo families in need, we ask that you do so with gift cards. Gift cards allow us to properly disperse the donations and do so in an anonymous manner. Denominations of $20 is ideal, but of course we're happy with any amount.These donations can be turned into the main office at RHS or 9GA on Monday, December 15th.

Additionally, many donors want to donate, but want the donations going towards specific items (toys, clothes, food, etc.) and not being able to be used for alcohol/tobacco. If this is important to you, here are some suggestions:

• Be intentional where you get your gift cards from. As an example, Kohl's is an option if you want the donation going towards clothes or toys.
• Sheena's will punch a hole in a Sheena's card that will indicate the card cannot be used on alcohol or tobacco. You must ask them for this.
• Meijer has "food only" gift cards available at the customer service desk.

RHS Alumni Band and Choir Concert for Charity

Come kick off the Holiday season with the 2nd annual RHS Alumni Band and Choir Concert for Charity! Romeo alumni will be holding their concert on Thursday, December 18th at 7pm in the RHS Auditorium. All proceeds and donations will be given to the Romeo Goodfellows Association.

We Need Your Shoes!
Cleaning out your closet? The National Technical Honors Society is hosting a shoe fundraiser! Bring in any gently worn, good-condition shoes—they will be donated to families in developing nations.

Drop-off: Outside the school store

Deadline: February 28th

December 15th through December 19th, we will be celebrating HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK! Please see the attached so you know what to wear each day.

RHS Counseling Website

Local Scholarships for Juniors and Seniors:

Romeo juniors and seniors have the opportunity to apply for scholarships through the Four County Community Foundation. All Four County Scholarship applications are submitted through their website. Four County Scholarships will be posted on December 1, 2025. Online applications must be submitted by March 1, 2026. It is recommended that students begin their online applications early in the scholarship window. Most of the posted scholarships are for seniors. However, there is one Four County scholarship available for juniors.

RHS seniors also have the opportunity to apply for scholarships through the Sandbox Foundation. The Sandbox Foundation application window is January 1, 2026-March 1, 2026. All local scholarship information and additional details about the scholarships can be found on our website.

As an FYI, additional local scholarships for seniors will be posted in mid-February. Please also continue to regularly review the Non-Local Scholarship Links always posted on our website. A brand new scholarship, the MASFPS & NAFEPA Scholarship Program, was just posted!

Early College of Macomb

RHS sophomores are invited to apply to the Early College of Macomb. Early College sends information home to all 10th grade families. This is a program for highly motivated students to attend RHS and Macomb Community College during 11th and 12th grades and then attend Macomb their 13th year. Additional information about the Early College of Macomb program can be found on the Early College website and in their brochure. The application will be available online through the Early College website under the "Prospective Students" tab once the application window opens. The application window is open November 20, 2025-January 10, 2026.

2026-2027 FAFSA Form

The 2026-27 FAFSA is open. All current seniors planning to attend college should be working with their parents/guardians to complete this online application. The FAFSA form connects students to various forms of Federal and State financial aid programs. FAFSA is required for most State of Michigan financial aid programs, including the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. For example, students who complete the FAFSA will have access to free community college tuition through Michigan’s Community College Guarantee, which has no income criteria. Students can complete the FAFSA at StudentAid.gov. For additional information about the FAFSA, please visit our FAFSA resources page. The state of Michigan also offers helpful online presentations that families may register for. Additionally, Oakland University offers virtual financial aid workshops as a resource for all families.

Romeo Takes Over Bavarian Blast - An All-District Fundraiser

Romeo's PTO Council is hosting a fundraiser at Bavarian Blast -- Michigan's biggest indoor waterpark and family fun center located in Frankenmuth -- on Wednesday, March 4. Take advantage of Professional Development Day and turn a no school day into an all fun day! Enjoy 16 new waterslides, a rip roaring wave pool, and a not-so-lazy river. Head out Tuesday, March 3 and spend the night -- click here for discounted room rates -- or come for the day with discounted day passes (use Code 1433TC). All funds raised benefit ALL Romeo Community Schools.

RHS Yearbook

Purchase your 2025-2026 RHS Yearbook today! Use the QR Code or visit Varsity Yearbook and use code 3038.

Graduation Items

All seniors need to pay their graduation fee and/or order their cap and gown for commencement. If you're unsure if you/your student has completed these items, please contact Mrs. Scheuer at christine.scheuer@romeok12.org

Class of 2026 Facebook Page

Attention parents of Seniors: Stay up to date on Senior year by joining the parent led "Romeo Class of 2026" Facebook page. The page is a great way to get to know other Senior parents, get information on upcoming events such as the SANP, the SANP parent meetings, fundraising opportunities and other events happening throughout the year.

Senior All Night Party(SANP) Fundraisers

• Bed Sheet SALE Get ready to sleep in style and support a great cause. By purchasing these premium, ultra-soft bed sheets, you will be helping to raise money for the Senior All Night Party. Sheet sets are just $45 with a flat-rate shipping fee and delivered directly to your door. There is a wide variety of colors and sizes to choose from. Order Here: www.RaiseFundsFast.com and Use code: SANP at checkout. See the flyer attached for more details and make sure to share this with your friends and family too.

• Business Owner Donations Do you own a business or know someone who owns a business and would like to donate toward the Class of 2026 SANP? This is a great opportunity to support your local Romeo High School Class of 2026 Seniors. See the flyer attached for details or contact Kelly Atkins with any questions.

• Ornaments We are selling adorable wooden Bulldog Ornaments. The ornaments are $15 each and all sales help raise money toward the SANP. Contact Marcella Maltese (586) 321-8797 to schedule a porch pick up.