Rockport Middle/High School

Happy Friday, RMHS Students & Families,

Thank you to the families who attended this past week's Senior Post-Secondary Planning Night & RMHS Open House. It was fantastic to see everyone and give you a glimpse into our daily experiences. Your energy, passion, and excitement for our school was contagious and we can't thank you enough for your partnership and ongoing support.

A reminder that this coming week there is a half day on Tuesday. Please note that 'Assembly'/FLEX block does not run on half days. Tuesday's schedule will run as follows:

7:35-8:07 - A Block

8:09-8:41 - E Block

8:43-9:15 - F Block

9:17-9:49 - G Block

9:51-10:23 - B Block

10:25 - 11:00 - C Block

We hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Here' to a great week ahead! 😎🍂

-Ms. Rose

Amy Rose, Principal

Mr. McCarthy's class dressed up as Ares, Dionysus & Ares as part of their unit of Greek Mythology.

Michal Shein and Adam Levin first met at the New England Conservatory during their graduate studies. They have since become leaders in the classical music world: performing innovative programs, growing their respective festivals, and mentoring the next generation of young musicians. Rockport Music, in collaboration with the fabulous RMHS Music Department, organized a sneak peak performance at this past week's RHS Weekly Assembly for us all to enjoy! 🎻

Tuesday, September 23rd: Half Day for Students

A: 7:35-8:07

E: 8:09-8:41

F: 8:43-9:15

G: 9:17-9:49

B: 9:51-10:23

C: 10:25-11:00

Tuesday, September 30th: RHS Class Meetings @ 9:25am, RMS Assembly

Friday, October 3rd: AP US History Field Trip Sturbridge

Saturday, October 11th: Homecoming Weekend - Game Day at the Ryan-Curley Athletic Field

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

In partnership with BLOOM, the Rockport Public Schools is proud to sponsor a workshop on Thursday, November 13th at 6pm. 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 this past week's 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

A reminder to students and families to hand in your first day packets to the Main Office as soon as possible. If you have questions about the packet or need assistance with its content, please see Ms. Lucido & Ms. Elwell in the front office.😀

Student and Family District Handbook

In an effort to be more environmentally friendly and to cut down on the paperwork that families need to complete at the beginning of the school year, Rockport Public Schools has revised our school handbooks into one updated online Student and Family District Handbook. This new version is published on our website and allows for easy access to an organized list of procedures, practices, and important information.

Please read and review the handbook using this link: Rockport Public Schools Student and Family District Handbook.

Parents and guardians will need to acknowledge that they have read the handbook through this form: Acknowledgment of Receipt of RPS Student and Family Handbook. This form is also available on the Handbook page of our website. Please complete ONE FORM FOR EACH child you have attending Rockport Schools. For 6th through 12th grade students, you will also be prompted to have your child sign this acknowledgement form.

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.

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.

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:

• Post Secondary Planning night will be held in the RHMS Cafeteria on Tuesday, September 16, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Bring your college questions for the counselors!

• College admission representatives will be visiting RHS Guidance starting on September 18th. 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: University of Vermont, Dean College, Salem State University, Merrimack College, and Boston University!

Juniors & Sophomores, Classes of 2027 & 2028:

• The PSAT/NMSQT for Juniors and Sophomores will be offered this year during the school day on October 22nd. We strongly encourage all JUNIORS to register!! You will find the registration form and payment information in your first-day packets. All registrations must be turned into guidance by September 19th in order to participate.

• To learn more about PSAT: satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/preparing/practice-tests

ALL Students:

• College and Career Fair: Tuesday, September 30th, from 6-7:30 pm at Ipswich High School, Lower Gymnasium, 134 High Street, Ipswich. All are welcome!

• 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.

Post-Secondary Planning Night (Grade 12 Students & Families) - Tuesday, September 16th @ 6pm (Auditorium)