Rogers Vikings
May 9, 2024
Rogers High School - 2023/24 Dates to Remember
(Includes dates from district calendar along with dates specific ONLY to Rogers /NACTC). Dates are ongoing and changes can occur ~ for the most current list, CLICK HERE. Dates are also available on the RHS webpage: https://www.npsri.net/o/rhs/page/forms1.
May is Menth Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national observance started in 1949 by Mental Health America to bring attention to the importance of mental wellbeing. Across the country, individuals and organizations step up to raise awareness of and help address the challenges faced by people living with mental health conditions.
On May 14 at 1:00 PM EST, learn about the science behind youth screen addiction and how to spot the signs. Also, discover how screen habits like excessive gaming, social media scrolling, sexting, and pornography.
Then on May 22 at 11:00 AM EST (NEW TIME), find out how to have a healthy balance with screens at home. Everyone will be equipped with practical tips and actionable steps for using positive technology tools, setting boundaries, and managing the impact of multiple screens.
Whether you're a parent, educator, prevention specialist, or a helping professional these webinars will arm you with knowledge and strategies for recognizing potential problems and creating a balanced digital lifestyle.
IYRS Summer Boatbuilding Program
Students ages 14 and 15 are invited to APPLY for a hands-on program where they will work in teams over the course of 5 weeks to build two cedar strip planked canoes with woven seats. Students will learn workplace readiness skills for the marine industry including shop safety, project planning, leadership skills, teamwork, basic hand tool operation, resume writing, and the importance of being on time to a work site. Participants will launch and paddle their canoes in Newport Harbor at the conclusion of the program. Limited to 10 participants. Participants receive a stipend of $150 per week, based on attendance. This is a 5-week program and students are expected to attend each day.
Schedule: 9am-2pm, Monday through Thursday
Location: IYRS School of Technology & Trades, 449 Thames St., Newport, RI 02840
Scholarships - 05/08/24
Many of the scholarships listed are online scholarships. The general rule is if the scholarship listed has a link that means the application is online. If the scholarship on the list does not have an online link then the paper application is in Guidance in the filing cabinet under the "Scholarship" sign! (To the right of Ms. Gorman's desk)
For every scholarship you apply for you will need to fill out a Blue Transcript Request form. Those forms are available in Guidance on the table in front of Ms. Gorman's desk. If you are not able to come to Guidance you can email Ms. Gorman @ joanngorman@npsri.net and she will forward you an electronic fillable form.
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~Apple Store Link: https://apple.co/3y6ZI1D
~Google Play Store Link: https://bit.ly/3QKJgvo
-RHS website: https://www.npsri.net/o/rhs
-RHS on Facebook @rhsnewport
-RHS Athletics on Facebook: Rogers High School Athletics
-Principal Vance on Instagram @principal_vance
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-RHS/NACTC Advertising, Design and New Media program @rhsadnm
-Principal Vance on Twitter @Principal_Vance