Principal News and Notes

What's the recipe for a great first week at a middle school? It must be our combination of students- because they are truly wonderful. The RJH staff witnessed countless moments of appreciation, kindness, and enthusiasm from our students. Truly, this is a year for all of us to reflect on how fortunate we are to be a part of your student's middle school years.

Are you looking to get involved at RJH? We are looking for members to join the Principal's Advisory Committee, which is a parent/guardian group that discusses successes and challenges we are working through at RJH.

Please fill out this form if you are interested!

* All students must arrive by 8:15 each day, or will be considered tardy. After some procedural soul searching, our office staff convinced me that adults DO NOT have to check students in when they are tardy. Please feel free to walk your child in when they are tardy, but it is not necessary. In fact, entering the building, signing in, and getting a pass builds independence!

* However, if your child is being picked up early, we do ask that you come into the building's entrance and let us know you are here. We will then call your child out of class to be dismissed early.

* Each day, students will turn in all personal devices, such as cell phones, smart watches, and smart/AI glasses to their homeroom, which will have a designated location for these items.

* Each Thursday, please watch for that week's edition to the Rye Current, which will include important dates, school wide information, and team newsletters.

Welcome to RJH! We are so excited to meet all of the incoming 5th graders and their families, and see our returning students and families. The RJH office hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30-3:30.

Please don’t forget to let us know if your student will be absent, tardy, or dismissed early from school. Please email us at rjhsoffice@sau50.org or call 603-964-5591. The office staff, principal, and nurse will get any emails sent to this address. All students need to check in with the office if they are tardy or dismissed early. Any doctor’s notes can be given to the office or emailed to us.

If you need to pick up your student early, please arrive by 2:30 to avoid the bus congestion, and please come inside to sign them out. Also, we like to support your student’s independence as they mature, so you only need to contact us if your student is taking a bus home with another student or getting off at another stop, which necessitates a bus pass. And, if your dismissal plans change, reach out to the office and we will let your student know at the end of the day.

We hope this helps your family with communication plans. But we know you’ll have other questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Team newsletters will start next week!

RJH is seeking a full time regular education paraprofessional. Come enjoy the energy and humor of middle schoolers! Please see this vacancy posting, and feel free to contact Anne Gilbert for more details.

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Wondering where the bus is- or if you missed it? Check out the directions to download this app to track your child's bus. Our district code is: M2D6F.

RJH picture day is right around the corner on Thursday, September 24. Please see the above flyer for purchasing information, including the RJH code when purchasing online.

Welcome back! Please see below for important updates and opportunities to get involved with the PTA as we start the new school year.
Annual PTA Membership Renewal Drive
Our annual membership drive is underway through mid-October. Please look for the informational flyer coming home in your child's backpack and sign up today. Your membership dues help support our school, fund events, and provide grants throughout the year.
Sign up here: my.cheddarup.com/c/2026-27-annual-membership
After School Enrichment (ASE) Sign-Ups
Sign-ups for Session 1 are now open. The session runs from September 14th through October 30th.
Sign up here: my.cheddarup.com/c/rye-asesession-1-202627
First PTA Meeting of the Year
Join us on Tuesday, September 15th, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM via Google Meet.
Google Meet link: meet.google.com/sii-kogm-vmp
Trunk-or-Treat
Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 25th, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. More details and sign-ups will follow soon.
Volunteers Needed
We have exciting events planned for this year, including Trunk-or-Treat, an Election Day bake sale in November and Teacher Appreciation Week among lots of other things. We need your help to make them a success. Please keep an eye out for upcoming volunteer sign-up sheets, or reach out to me directly at ryenh.pta.president@gmail.com if you are interested in helping co-chair or coordinate any of these events.

We look forward to working together to make this another fantastic school year. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Best regards,

Sally Henderson | PTA President | ryenh.pta.president@gmail.com

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