ROCKLAND HIGH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

We are wrapping up Staff Appreciation Week here at RHS. Thank you to the families who generously donated items to help us celebrate the hardworking and dedicated staff who support our students every day. Thanks to Ms. Diver and Ms. Lipson and Student Government Council for coordinating and delivering iced coffees, drinks and so many treats! Thanks also to Ms. Burgos who coordinated Recognition Paws for students to share with staff.

This past Wednesday, many students and staff participated in National Walk to School Day. Participants met at the bottom of Union Street and walked to school together, promoting healthy habits and community connection. Thank you to School Nurse Ms. Davis, Assistant Principal Ms. Paulding, and Officer Schnabel for coordinating and supporting this positive event, and to everyone who participated!

Congratulations to all of the students who were recognized with ice cream sundaes at lunch today for earning High Honors. Thank you to Ms. O'Brien and Ms. Dunn for doing a great job making sundaes for so many students throughout the lunch periods. It was a well-deserved treat to celebrate their hard work and academic success.

Congratulations to junior Cenaiya Jackson for being named the Overall Winner of the 2026 NEACAC Essay Contest! Selected from over 200 entries, Cenaiya’s essay stood out among a highly competitive field. In recognition of this outstanding achievement, Cenaiya will receive a $2,000 award to support future educational goals. We are proud of this impressive accomplishment!

We are thrilled to celebrate a group of exceptional students who have been selected to represent Rockland High School at several prestigious leadership conferences and programs this year. These students were chosen for their character, academic dedication, and potential to make a difference in our community. Please join us in congratulating the following students:

Sophomore Leadership

Ash Bertrand (Grade 10): Selected to attend the Mass Start Leadership Conference, where they will collaborate with student leaders from across the Commonwealth.

Joseph Cedrone (Grade 10): Selected to represent RHS at the HOBY (Hugh O'Brian Youth) Leadership Seminar, focusing on transformative leadership and community service.

Junior Statesmen and Stateswomen

The following students have been selected for the highly competitive Boys and Girls State programs, where they will engage in an immersive experience centered on civic responsibility and the democratic process:

• Boys State: Gavan Biggins and Joshua DelPrete

• Girls State: Nola Finn and Madalyn Moriarty

We are incredibly proud of these students for stepping up as ambassadors for our school and can’t wait to see the skills and inspiration they bring back to Rockland High School.

The Class of 2027 is having a fundraiser at Playa Bowl in Hanover on Tuesday, May 12. Proceeds will be used for class activities. See the attached flyer for details.

MAY

May 11 - AP Calculus AB Exam, 8:00 AM

May 12 - AP Psychology Exam, 12:00 PM

May 12 - Music Banquet, 7:00 PM

May 13 - AP English Language and Composition, 8:00 AM, Physics C/Mechanics, 12:00 PM

May 13 - SGC Banquet, 6:00 PM

May 14 - AP Computer Science Principles Exam, 12:00 PM, AP Physics C/Electricity, 12:00 PM

May 15 - Term 4 Progress Reports posted in Aspen

May 15 - AP Environmental Science Exam, 8:00 AM

May 18 - Senior Meeting, 1:00 PM

May 19 - Math MCAS Session 1, grade 10

May 19 - Senior Final Exams

May 20 - Math MCAS Session 2, grade 10

May 20 - Senior Final Exams

May 21 - Senior Issues, Cookout

May 22 - Junior/Senior Prom

May 25 - No School, Memorial Day

May 26 - Graduation Rehearsal, 9:00 AM

May 26 - Site Council meeting, 2:45 PM

May 27 - Senior Academic and Athletic Banquet, 7:00 PM

May 28 - Senior Breakfast and Parade

May 29 - Graduation Rehearsal, 9:00 AM

May 29 - Graduation, 6:30 PM

May 30 (Saturday) - Rain date for graduation, 11:00 AM

Please see the attached information about an upcoming can and bottle drive.

Please see the recent RHS Athletics newsletter for updates on the spring season.

https://view.gogipper.com/page/4194413

Please see the attached information about summer pre-apprentice opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in trades.

Please see the attached information about a exciting opportunity for a hands-on learning opportunity during April vacation.

Student GPA’s (Grade Point Averages) have been recalculated to include Term 3 grades. Here are directions for viewing GPA’s:

How Students Can View GPAs in Aspen

How Parents/Guardians Can View GPAs in Aspen

As part of a multi-year strategy, the South Shore Technical Institute (at South Shore Voc Tech School in Hanover) will be training new skilled workers in key trades and technical jobs.

THIS IS A FREE 15 WEEK PROGRAM for high school graduates.

Programs for the Fall semester: Automotive, Culinary, HVAC, Manufacturing and Metal Fabrication & Welding

Classes take place Monday - Thursday | 4:00PM-8:00PM

Program and registration information can be found here.

Explore Your Future This Summer!

Are you interested in a pre-college experience or a specialized summer program?

Check out our growing list of opportunities below. We update this list regularly, so be sure to check it often.

• Summer/Pre-College Program list

Search via SCOIR: Use your SCOIR account to enter filters based on your preferences to find more programs - see details on how to do this here.

BSU Summer Opportunity

Please see the attached summer opportunity at Bridgewater State University for students in grades 10-12.

Please refer to the links below for your convenience.

School Website

Aspen Student & Family Portal

Arbiter Live- Athletic Schedules

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Wishing all of the wonderful moms in our school community a very Happy Mother’s Day!

Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable weekend.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Schipper

Principal