Principal News and Notes

Rye Junior High School

501 Washington Rd.

Rye, NH 03870

(603) 964-5591

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30-3:30

As we look ahead to the autumn season, we want to share an important update regarding our community Wedgewood Festival. This year, our team is taking a brief pause to step back, dream big, and reimagine the event. Because of this year of revisioning, we will not be hosting the Wedgewood Festival in 2026. Instead, we are putting our full energy into crafting a refreshed, reimagined experience that honors our favorite traditions and the importance of RJH's Wedgewood outdoor classroom, while bringing exciting new ideas to life for Fall 2027.

We welcome any ideas from our community on a successful community event. Please share any ideas on this form by Friday, September 18.

Please see the below message from the new Rye School Resource Officer:

Hello everyone,

My name is Officer Zackary Madeiros, and I’m proud to serve as the School Resource Officer here at Rye. I’ve been a police officer since 2022, and before entering law enforcement, I had the opportunity to serve in the United States Army.

My role as an SRO is more than just keeping our school safe. I’m here to build relationships, support our students and staff, and be someone you can come to if you ever need help or someone to talk to. I believe that trust and communication are important, and I want you to feel comfortable approaching me.

Outside of work, I enjoy fishing, reading, and spending time outdoors. I’m always interested in getting to know people, so don’t be surprised if you see me around school and I stop to say hello or ask how your day is going.

I’m excited to be part of this school community and look forward to getting to know all of you. My goal is to help make this a safe, positive, and welcoming place where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

* Please remind your students that no outside drinks from their favorite morning 'coffee run' are permitted at RJH. Additionally, no energy drinks in cans or bottles are permitted. Reusable water bottles are welcomed and encouraged!

* All lunches from home should be in a plain or reusable lunch bag. Please do not drop off outside food in branded bags (ie Chick-Fil-A).

* If your child is being picked up early, the adult picking up must enter the building's entrance and alert the office that they are here to pick up. We will then call your child out of class to be dismissed early.

* Students in grades 7 and 8 should bring a $20 check to cover the Chromebook insurance costs. Because we are changing the current student Chromebook procedure, students in grade 5 and 6 do not need to pay the cost.

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!

Explore

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

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.

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 – Space Still Available!

RJH Cooking with Miss Hixon 5th-8th grade

Learn to play Mahjong 2nd-6th grade

Team Ga-Ga/ Kickball 3rd-5th grade

Farmers Market 2nd-6th grade

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

Elementary:

Monday, September 14

Middle Grade Monday: Makers Hour

3:00-4:00pm

Come by the Youth Department after school to craft and create! We’ll provide an array of craft supplies, and you may work on whatever you would like. Please feel free to drop-in anytime between 3-4pm. Recommended for grades 3 and up, but all are welcome. Children 9-years-old or younger must be accompanied by someone 16-years-old or older.

Junior High:

Tuesday, September 15

Nintendo Switch Gaming

3:00-4:00pm

Play Nintendo Switch games in the library with friends! Snacks, drinks and gaming equipment provided. This after-school event is open to those in grades 5+, no registration required.

Thank you!

Best,

Julia Greene

(she/her)
Youth Services Librarian
Rye Public Library
jgreene@ryepubliclibrary.org

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