RRHS Update - Week of 10/12/2026
October 10th, 2026
Homecoming - Thank You!
A special thank you to our RRHS SCA, their sponsors. Mrs. Prince and Mr. Wallen, and all of the staff and students who made Homecoming special!
Testing Week - PSAT, ASVAB and The Day of Service
PSATs are THIS Wednesday, October 14th!
All students in grades 9-11 will take the digital PSAT 8/9 or the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday. Rock Ridge HS will follow this modified bell schedule. Mrs. Blessing emailed each student on Friday, October 9, with their personal test-day details. Any student with questions or who still needs to complete the Digital Readiness Test should email their Advisory teacher.
Students should bring:
A charged LCPS-issued Chromebook
Charger
Pens/pencils
Water/snack
Any student who forgets their Chromebook will not be allowed to test and will instead be sent to the Auditorium for study hall. Students with Chromebook issues should visit the MPR before test day. Students may not use personal devices to take the PSAT.
LCPS policy does not allow students to bring hand-held calculators on test day. All students are expected to use the Desmos calculator built into the test. Here is a brief tutorial on how to use this calculator.
Seniors who are scheduled for other testing on PSAT Day (those who registered for the ASVAB, or have been scheduled for the WRS or CPR/ First Aid) were contacted by Mrs. Blessing last week and will be emailed their final test details on Tuesday, October 13th.
Any seniors without testing obligations and “B-Day” Academies of Loudoun Students are highly encouraged to participate in Civic Day. If you decide not to participate in Civic Day, you have been scheduled to report to the Auditorium for a Study Hall.
Any student planning for a late arrival or early release should view this document for the attendance policy on PSAT day! Missing school, arriving late, or leaving early because you are not scheduled for a test is not an excused absence.
More information about PSATs at RRHS can be found in this document. Questions about PSATs should be directed to Kathryn Blessing, School Test Coordinator.
Equity Team News!
EQUITY: Fostering Community and Belonging
Key Observances in October
Filipino American History Month
Honors Filipino American history and culture, marking the 1763 establishment of the first permanent Filipino settlement in St. Malo, Louisiana.
Polish American Heritage Month
Celebrates Polish heritage in the U.S., initiated by House Joint Resolution 577 in 1984
Indigenous People's Day: October 12th
Honors Indigenous perseverance, contributions, and Tribal sovereignty
LGBTQ+ History Month
Recognizes community history and visibility, commemorating the October 1979 and 1987 Marches on Washington.
Awareness:
October features a remarkably high concentration of disability awareness observances, such as ADHD, Dyslexia, Down Syndrome, and Blindness awareness, alongside numerous dedicated weekly and daily observances highlighting cerebral palsy, sight, invisible disabilities, and stuttering.
Religious Celebrations:
October faith observances highlight themes of spiritual renewal, deep reflection, celebration of community and scripture, and honoring divine triumph and protection.
Shemini Atzeret (Jewish, Oct. 2–3):
Simchat Torah (Jewish, Oct. 3–4)
This Week in Athletics!
Tuesday October 13th
9th Girls Volleyball and Varsity Boys Volleyball @ Heritage, 5:30 p.m. Early Release at 4 p.m. Bus departs at 4:30 p.m.
JV Girls Volleyball and Varsity Girls Volleyball @ Heritage, 7 p.m. Bus departs at 5:30 p.m.
9th Football vs. Tuscarora, 6 p.m.
Wednesday October 14th
Cross Country @ Woodgrove, 5 p.m. Early Release at 2:45 p.m. Bus departs at 3:15 p.m.
Field Hockey @ Dominion, 5:30 p.m. Early Release at 3:45. Bus Departs at 4:15 p.m.
Thursday October 15th
9th Girls Volleyball and Varsity Boys Volleyball @ Loudoun Valley, 5:30 p.m. Early Release at 3:30 p.m. Bus departs at 4 p.m.
JV Girls and Varsity Girls Volleyball @ Loudoun Valley, 7 p.m. Bus departs at 5 p.m.
Field Hockey @ Lightridge vs. Woodgrove, 6:45 p.m. Bus departs at 5:15 p.m.
Friday October 16th
Varsity Football @ Tuscarora, 7 p.m. Early Release at 4 p.m. Bus departs at 4:30 p.m.
Cheer @ Tuscarora, 7 p.m. Bus departs at 5 p.m.
Saturday October 17th
Boys Volleyball @ Park View, 9 a.m. Bus departs at 7:30 a.m.
There’s a new, lower price for high school student athletics season passes!
Student season passes are now $50 — down from $125 — for a savings of $75, or 60%. The pass provides students admission to all regular-season home athletic events at their high school throughout the school year.
Ready to get a student season pass?
Visit GoFan.co or open the GoFan app.
Search for your high school.
Select the Student All Sports Pass 26/27. The pass will appear as “Locked.”
Enter the student’s ID number as the access code and select “Apply.”
Once the pass unlocks, select the pass and quantity, add it to your cart and complete checkout.
The pass will appear on the “Your Order” page, and you’ll receive a confirmation email.
Student season pass: $50 + $2.50 processing fee
Take advantage of the new lower price and get ready to support your school all year long!
There’s a new, lower price for high school student athletics season passes!
Student season passes are now $50 — down from $125 — for a savings of $75, or 60%. The pass provides students admission to all regular-season home athletic events at their high school throughout the school year.
Ready to get a student season pass?
Visit GoFan.co or open the GoFan app.
Search for your high school.
Select the Student All Sports Pass 26/27. The pass will appear as “Locked.”
Enter the student’s ID number as the access code and select “Apply.”
Once the pass unlocks, select the pass and quantity, add it to your cart and complete checkout.
The pass will appear on the “Your Order” page, and you’ll receive a confirmation email.
Student season pass: $50 + $2.50 processing fee
Take advantage of the new lower price and get ready to support your school all year long!
Rock Ridge Theatre Arts!
ROCK RIDGE HAS GOT TALENT:
IS HAPPENING THIS WEEK!!! Get ready for an unforgettable night of high-energy performances, unbelievable talent, and friendly competition! Join us as Rock Ridge’s finest take the stage to show off their skills! From showstopping vocals and instrumentals, dance, and more.
Our panel of judges will be rating each performance, but the stakes are high with big prizes on the line. Come out, support your favorite acts, and help us discover who will take home top honors!
Click this link to purchase your tickets NOW: https://rrhstheatre.booktix.com/
DAY AT THE THEATRE:
Join Rock Ridge Theatre Arts for a special Halloween edition of A Day at the Theatre on Friday, October 30th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Rock Ridge High School.
There is no school on the 30th, so while school is out... the stage is open! This is a unique childcare event where your kids can explore the world of theatre. This event is open to ANY member of the community ages K-8th grade!
Register for Day at the Theatre HERE:https://forms.gle/S4MfD2ppBQ3geu1v5
CHICAGO: Teen Edition
Our winter mainstage this school year is Chicago: Teen Edition. In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap... until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal.
Join us in December to witness this scandalous tail!
Click this link to purchase your tickets NOW: https://rrhstheatre.booktix.com/
Underclassmen Make Up Picture Day!
UNDERCLASSMEN MAKE UP PICTURE DAY THIS WEEK- OCT. 15
Victor O’Neill Studios is coming back for underclassmen portrait makeups/retakes! This photo day is for students who were absent, new to the school, or who were not happy with their original package (students are required to return their original package to the photographer). No purchase is necessary. Anyone who has not ordered pictures can still preorder retake photos vosphoto.com/underclass.
This session is open to those who meet the following criteria:
Any student or staff member who was absent for the original session.
Any new/transfer students or staff who joined after the original session.
Any student/staff who was dissatisfied with their original picture day portrait. Please note:
No purchase is necessary to retake photos. Any student may retake their photo for use in the yearbook.
Students retaking their portrait will not receive a new ID card, exceptions below.
The new portrait will replace their original yearbook portrait and then be available for purchase.
Students who previously purchased a photo package and would like to retake their photo MUST return their original photo package to the photographer in order to receive a new package.
For students/staff who have issues with their ID card, we will reprint for those who meet the following criteria:
Any student or staff member who did not receive an ID card at the original session.
Any student who has incorrect/missing data on their ID card from the original session.
For students who have had a name or grade change, a signed note from administration/a counselor is required.
Feel free to contact Victor O'Neill with any questions or concerns: underclass@vosphoto.com | (703) 532-0013
The Winter Closet - RRHS Family Liaison
From Your Family Liaison
Winter Closet
Please consider helping us stock our Rock Ridge High School Winter Closet to keep our students warm this season! We are accepting donations of new jackets, new hats, and new gloves at the main office through October 28th. Our students will select from the donated items in our in-school winter closet, and any extra coats will then be sent to the Dulles Clothing Closet to support our broader community. For questions and collections, please email our family liaison, sophia.saib@lcps.org
School Counseling News
Family and Community Engagement (FACE)
The LCPS Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Family Academy provides families with the knowledge and tools to actively engage in and support their child’s education. Through a series of online workshops, participants will learn more about the school division, build stronger connections with their schools and effectively advocate for their children’s success. The workshops will focus on three key themes:
- Advocate: Partnering for Your Child’s Success
- Empower: Tools to Support Student Success
- Connect: Navigating School and Division Communication
Join us to become a more informed, connected, and proactive partner in your child’s educational journey.
Seven sessions for SY26-27 |
- October, November, December, February, March, April and May.
- Sessions are at 12:00 p.m. and will last about 30 minutes; each session will also be posted here on the website for viewing.
Rock Ridge Counseling Parent Coffee #1: Understanding the US Higher Education System
Thanks to all the parents who joined our Parent Coffee on Friday. If you missed it, please click the link below.