RES Weekly Buzz
February 13, 2026
Happy vacation, everyone! I hope this week provides some well-deserved downtime for both students and caregivers. Enjoy the slower mornings and the lazy afternoons!
The students have loved playing in the snow during recess, and I’m grateful that the temperatures have warmed up a bit so they’ve been able to get outside. They have created snowmen, snow angels, and even some small but great “sledding” hills. Thank you all for making sure your student(s) have the necessary winter gear so they can make the most of their recess time.
Have a wonderful week off! The next newsletter will be sent to you on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Amy
February 16th-20th
- Winter Vacation
February 25th
- Pre-K Open House, 5-6:30pm at Rockport Elementary School
- See Flyer for more information
February 26th
- SEPAC Meeting-6-7pm, RES Cafeteria
- See Flyer for more information
March 3rd
- 1/2 day of school
- Pre-K dismissal-11:30am
- K-5 dismissal 12pm
March 3rd-8th
- RPS Art Show
- See Flyer for more information
Please click on the following link to review RES Illness and COVID Protocol for this school year. To keep our school healthy, it is important that all students follow school guidelines. If your child is displaying symptoms of illness, please keep them at home.
As winter weather gets colder and snowier, please make sure your child comes to school each day dressed warmly and has a jacket, snow pants, snow boots, hat, and gloves for outdoor recess.
With colder temperatures, comes dry skin and chapped lips! Encourage your child to use hand lotion and lip balm to help retain moisture and combat the dryness!
Make sure your child brings a water bottle to school every day.
Please remember to turn in a copy of your child's latest annual physical and immunization record.
If you have any questions or to report an illness, please call the RES health office at 978-546-1223.
Where:
12 Main Street
Rockport, Ma 01966
When:
March 3- March 8, 2026
Viewing Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 10-5pm
Sunday 12-5pm
In the Hibbard & Maddocks Galleries
Reception:
Thursday, 3/5 5:30-7pm
NAHS Induction Ceremony-5-5:30pm
School Safety Reminder
Daily Transportation form
Drop Off/Pick up Procedures
Next Meeting:
February 26, 2026
Please note time change for this meeting.
6-7pm, RES Cafeteria
Before and After School Activities
Cape Ann Savings Bank at RES
Gr 3-5-Thursdays, 8:30-8:50
Located in the foyer right out side the main office
New participants need to complete the attached form and send in with your child on that day or any Thursday after with $5.00 or more to start.
Paper forms can also be found in the main office of RES.
Juggling Club
We have begun collecting photos for this Year's yearbook. If anyone has photos of students from the elementary school from Music events, running club or juggling and would like to submit them for consideration in the yearbook, please send them to scollins@rpk12.org. Also you can customize two pages of the yearbook for your child for free. Some parents did it last year and they came out really great. You could add one picture from each year they’ve been in school. You can scrapbook pictures from this year. It is such a nice addition to your child’s yearbook. You can start ordering now by following this link.
The Rockport Public Schools are excited to announce the launch of the Rockport Hall Of Fame! The Hall Of Fame currently showcases past yearbooks, student athletes, In The Loop editions and the performing arts. We will be working to expand the showcase throughout the year so check back often! Scan the QR code to be taken to the Hall of Fame.
Important dates for the 2025-2026 school year
Open house: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Applications due: Friday, February 27, 2026
26-27 Rockport Integrated Preschool Application
Screening appointments sent: Friday, March 6, 2026
Developmental screening: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
For more information
For Rockport Residents only
Reminder:
Students need a nut free snack everyday, including 1/2 days of school.
When visiting RES please park in the visitor spots(#'s 6-10 in the main lot) or the visitor spots located outside of the Superintendent's office.
Gloucester Music Works
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Alexandra Grace Music Studio
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Rockport Music- Visit the Rockport Music website for upcoming show information and discounted options for students of RPS.
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PTO is always appreciative of monetary donations, if you'd like to send a few dollars our way our Venmo is @Rockport-PTO.
Upcoming Events
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February Breakfast
February Lunch
- Any elementary, middle, or high school positions that are open in Rockport Public Schools are posted here.
- Click here or scan our QR code to see all available positions.
Click the links below to access the various resources:
- RES 25/26 Staff
- RPS Community Flyers
- Art & Sensory Studio
- North Shore Adventures & Outdoor Center
- Community Food Support Resources
- Rockport Farmers Market
- Rockport Art Association
- Massachusetts Partnership for Youth
- Rockport Public Library-Visit the Rockport Public Library for some great offerings for both children and adults.
- Pathways for Children
- Open Door Programs
- Rockport Youth Basketball
- Rockport Youth Soccer
- Rockport Music- Visit the Rockport Music website for upcoming show information and discounted options for students of RPS.
- Cape Ann Youth Hockey
- Cape Ann Youth Lacrosse
- Cape Ann Museum-Explore, Make, Discover – at the Cape Ann Museum
- Gloucester Youth Football and Cheerleading
