ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE
March 15, 2024
The Principal's Corner
We are one week away from the annual spring musical's performance. This year, the performance is Mamma Mia! Students have been working very hard. I encourage everyone to attend to support our drama students! Below is a link to purchase a ticket!
The Week Ahead
Monday, March 18th: DAY 4
Start of Spring Sports
Tuesday, March 19th: DAY 5
Site Council Meeting 7:30 AM (Superintendent’s Conference Room)
Student MCAS Training for Grade 10 9:20 Am
Wednesday, March 20th: DAY 6
Thursday, March 21st: DAY 7
Bell Schedule
Period 1: 8:10-8:40 AM B Block (30 Minutes)
Period 2: 8:44-9:13 AM C Block (29 Minutes)
Period 3: 9:17-9:46 AM D Block (29 Minutes)
Period 4: 9:50-10:19 AM E Block (29 Minutes)
Period 5: 10:23-10:52 AM F Block (29 Minutes)
Period 6: 10:56-11:25 AM L Block (29 Minutes)
7PM Mamma Mia (Auditorium)
Friday, March 22nd: DAY 1
7PM Mamma Mia (Auditorium)
Saturday, March 23rd:
9AM-12 PM Saturday School
7PM Mamma Mia
Dates to Remember
March
3/19 Site Council Meeting 7:30 AM-8:00 AM (Library)
3/19 Student MCAS Training for Grade 10 9:20 AM
3/21 Early Release for Staff Professional Development @ 11:25 AM
3/21-3/23 Musical 7:00 PM (Auditorium)
3/23 Saturday School 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
3/25 Meet the Coach's Night for Spring Sports 7:00 PM (RHS Auditorium)
3/26 MCAS Testing Grade 10 ELA Session 1 & SAT School Day
(Late Start for Grade 9, 11, and 12 students)
3/26 SAT School Day Testing
3/27 MCAS Testing Grade 10 ELA Session 2 (Late Start for Grade 9, 11, and 12 students)
3/29 No School Good Friday
April
4/4 Early Release for Staff Professional Development @ 11:25 AM
4/4 Term 3 Closes
4/9 Senate Leadership Council Meeting 7:30 AM-8:00 AM (Library)
4/10 Massasoit On The Spot Admissions
4/11 Dog Block 10:42 AM - 11:28 AM
4/11 Massasoit On The Spot Admissions
4/11 Term 3 Grades Available in the afternoon
4/13 Saturday School 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
4/15-4/19 No School April Vacation
4/25 Talent/Variety Show 7:00 PM (Auditorium)
Dog Block Fun!
Some pictures from yesterday's dog blocks- Students enjoying puzzles and outside soccer time!
Guidance Update
Looking for a summer program? Students can use their SCOIR account to search for programs!
Details can be found here.
School specific summer programs are also available on the Guidance page of the RHS website; the list is updated frequently.
Some Excellent Cribbage Boards!
Connor McNutt and Avery Lyons completed these sports-specific cribbage boards in Construction Technology. Great job!
MASC Trip Success!
Congratulations to the school's Student Government Council for being recognized at the MASC Conference: Gold Council Award, Top 10 Projects Award - for the Inclusion Walk, and they received the “Revving Your Engines Scavenger Hunt” trophy! Students had a wonderful time down the Cape last week!
Veritas New Articles
This week in The Veritas, read about Mr. Doyle’s new baby, the Hoops Hysteria tournament, the Be in the Know conference, new DECA chapter, and senior countdown to graduation
Hoops Hysteria Winners Crowned
Over 8 teams competed in the school's first Hoops Hysteria! Congratulations to Mr. Anzalone, Kay-Lijah Oehlschlagel and Jordan DePina for winning the tournament!
Grossman Recipients Recognized
Congrats to 2024 Reuben & Lizzie Grossman Foundation Award recipients Meghan Gustin and Hope Sylvester, who were recognized for their outstanding leadership and service. The purpose of the award, as stated in the charter, is “to recognize high ideals of leadership and service which have been demonstrated through outstanding accomplishments within the community and school, and to promote and encourage youths to place service above self.” Meghan and Hope attended a luncheon with Guidance Director Ms. Black this week.
Be in The Know Conference!
Last week RHS students attended the annual Be In the Know Conference sponsored by the Brockton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition. This substance use prevention conference, "Be In The Know" is for students throughout Plymouth County. This event is an exciting opportunity to let youth share their voice and empower each other to address substance use in their communities.
Poetry Out Loud
Congrats to Nicole Cedrone for an inspirational performance at the MA State Poetry Out Loud Championship. Thank you to teacher Ms. Walsh for attending the performance, representing the RHS Nicole Cedrone fan club!
Yearbook Information
Purchasing a Book- Deadline April 1st
Instructions to purchase a yearbook can be found Here.
Cost is $53.79
Yearbooks include 2 free custom pages that will only print in your book. Instructions on how to design custom pages can be found here.
Custom pages deadline has been pushed to April 12th.
Purchasing & Designing Congratulatory Ads- Deadline April 1st
Family members are able to purchase congratulatory ads for their seniors. Instructions to purchase and design congratulatory ads can be found here. Or see the attached flyer.
MCAS Testing Information
On Tuesday, March 26th, and Wednesday, March 27th, all grade 10 Rockland High School students will take the English Language Arts portion of the MCAS Exam in the morning. On Tuesday, May 21st and Wednesday, May 22nd, all grade 10 students will take the Mathematics MCAS Exam in the morning. Passing the MCAS Exam is a high school graduation requirement.
On the dates of testing, test-takers need to bring a charged Chromebook and their power cord to school. The tests are taken on their Chromebook, so this is very important. We do not have extra Chromebooks or power cords.
For Tuesday March 26th and Wednesday, March 27th, students not taking the Grade 10 English Language Arts MCAS Exam (primarily grades 9, 11, and 12) must report to their first class by 11:15 a.m. For any student not taking the test who relies on bus transportation, bus students should report to the cafeteria for a directed study while Grade 10 students take the MCAS.
Athletic Updates
A friendly reminder to complete the Spring Sports Registration before the season kicks off on Monday, March 18th. Registration will officially close on March 17th, but please register as soon as possible so we are able to get accurate numbers to determine what levels will be offered in every sport.
Looking ahead, we have a Meet the Coaches Night planned for Monday, March 25th at 7:00 PM in the Rockland HS Auditorium. It's a great opportunity to connect with the coaches and learn more about the upcoming season.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a fantastic season ahead!
Quick Links
Rockland High School
Principal
Email: jharrison@rocklandschools.org
Website: https://www.rocklandschools.org/o/rockland-high
Location: 52 Mackinlay Way, Rockland, MA, USA
Phone: 781-871-0541
Twitter: @RocklandHS

