Rockport Middle/High School

Happy Friday, RMHS Students & Families,

A reminder to come out and support our athletic teams this Saturday, October 11th on the Ryan-Curley Athletic Field.

Homecoming Schedule - All Games/Events Take Place on the Ryan-Curley Athletic Field:

Saturday, October 11th

JV Field Hockey vs. Lynnfield @ 11:30am

Field Hockey Senior Ceremony @ 12:45pm

Varsity Field Hockey vs. Lynnfield @ 1:00 pm

Girls Soccer Senior Ceremony @ 2:45 pm

Girls Soccer vs. Gloucester @ 3:00 pm

Boys Soccer & Golf Senior Ceremonies @ 4:45 pm

Boys Soccer vs. Gloucester @ 5pm

I hope you enjoy the long weekend ahead! A reminder that there is no school this coming Monday and Tuesday for students. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday, October 15th.😎

-Ms. Rose

Amy Rose, Principal

Monday, October 13th & Tuesday, October 14th: No school for students

Wednesday, October 22nd: PSAT's

Monday, October 27th: Picture Retake Day

Tuesday, October 28th: Extended Assembly

Friday, October31st - Sunday, November 2nd: RHS Musical

Friday, November 7th: RMS Dance 🕺💃

Friday, November 7th: Report Cards available

Wednesday, November 12th: Career Day 8 - 10:45

Wednesday, November 12th: Sports Awards

The Vikings Boys' Golf team wrapped up a historic season this past week, going 7-3 in the Cape Ann League Baker Division. Their record earned them the title of CAL Champions! We are cheering them on as they head into the State Tournament level of competition next week. Go Vikings!

Being in school and on time are extremely important to your child's success. When students attend school regularly and arrive on time, they stay engaged in their learning, build strong relationships, and develop solid study habits. Please help us by making sure your child gets to school on time each day. The cafeteria and library are open at 7:00 am and free breakfast is available in the cafeteria for all students. The main hallways and classrooms open at 7:25 am.

Students with more than three unexcused tardies in a quarter will be required to make up the time on learning after school. Mr. Parisi sent a notice to impacted students and families this past week and students will be expected to make up the time beginning on Wednesday, October 15th. Students are also ineligible to participate in after-school activities if they are chronically tardy. We appreciate the family support in making on-time attendance a priority.

Save the Date - Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships in the Age of Social Media Family Workshop

In partnership with BLOOM, the Rockport Public Schools is proud to sponsor a workshop on Thursday, November 13th. Save the date on your calendar and stay tuned for more information to come.

Rockport Middle/High School is preparing for the NEASC Decennial Visit. The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) is a voluntary accreditation process for schools occuring once every ten years. During this visit, a team reviews a school's adherence to research-based standards of quality, a process that involves a multi-year self-study followed by the visit itself, resulting in a final accreditation report by the NEASC Commission. The goal of the visit is to help schools improve the quality of education they provide to their students by ensuring they meet research-based standards.

We are excited to embark on this process and motivated by the feedback it will provide. As part of this process, we are asking for family feedback. If you already filled this out at Open House, THANK YOU! You do not need to fill it out again. For anyone who was unable to attend, or take the survey, please take a few minutes to take it at your convenience. Your feedback will help us to create specific goals and areas for improvement around the school/family partnership at RMHS.

RMHS NEASC Family Survey Link

Rockport High School DECA program is organizing Career Day this year for RHS high school students. The date is November 12 from 8-10:30AM. Takes place at the high school

If you are interested in being a presenter, please fill out the registration form using the link below. Questions? Email slarsen@rpk12.org

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOr3Ee1wyeHodMCXNKFXXF5fL-qbIknBmsBQHcOW4tKOQcbw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111598024687589058164

Everyone is welcome!! No signing up, come when you need to, and leave when you are done !!

Morning hours: 6:30-7:25 Monday- Friday

Afternoon hours: 2:10-3:00 Monday - Thursday

If you have any questions or concerns, please email me, Michelle, at melwell@rpk12.org

The Viking Vibes are read each morning as part of the morning announcements. They include information about upcoming clubs, athletic or events that may be of interest throughout the year.

Viking Vibes

Please use the main number for routine inquiries: 978-546-1234. For a more detailed chart of counselors, and other support personnel, please use the chart below to help navigate our team of people and systems.

Seniors - Class of 2026:

College admission representatives continue to visit RHS Guidance. The number of students attending so far has been amazing. All Seniors and Juniors are welcome! Please get permission from your teachers before attending and sign up in Naviance to secure your participation. Coming soon: Stonehill College, University of Rhode Island, University of Maine, and UMass Lowell!!

ALL Students:

College and Career Fairs:

Over 30 RHS students and their families attended the College & Career Fair at Ipswich High School, meeting with college reps and local businesses, and asking great questions! Our school community was well represented in valuing our partnership with the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Business Education Collaborative!

Community Service is a graduation requirement. All students are encouraged to check their Class Board or Aspen account to see how many community service hours they have earned. Please check the school website or bulletin board outside of Guidance for opportunities.

Please see the chart below for a breakdown of counseling assignments at the high school level. The alphabet breakdown is based upon student last name:

Breakfast is an important way to start a productive day. We encourage all students to arrive early enough to get breakfast before school begins if possible. For those students not able to get to school early on any given day, we will provide a set time in the morning to be sure breakfast is accessible to all. Breakfast and lunch continue to be free for students this year.

In order to strengthen the home/school partnership at RMHS, we will be providing a number of resources for families to keep you informed of important information and events. Resources include:
- The Principal’s page on the RMHS website.
- The “RMHS Viking News” emailed to all students and families beginning the first week of school.
- Your child’s Aspen account and Google Classroom pages for the most up-to-date information within individual classes.
- Routine email communication for parents to guide and inform important upcoming events, school-related expectations, and/or happenings.

The school campus is closed to the public when school is in session and after 10:00pm nightly. This includes the use of the tennis courts, track, playgrounds, athletic fields and all other parts of the campus. This does not include families and community members attending school events in our schools or on our school grounds. We appreciate the community's understanding and support as we continue to prioritize the safety of RPS students and staff.