Rockport Middle/High School

Happy Friday, RMHS Students & Families,

It has been a fantastic week with weather to support the array of athletic and outdoor activities Fall brings 🍂🍁 The students continue to bring positive energy and ideas to the new systems and opportunities available to them. The middle school hosted Student Council elections this past week. Kudos to everyone who was brave enough to run for these important roles and congratulations to our new leaders!

This week, we will continue to cultivate the culture and common expectations we seek to create. We hope to see families of senior students (grade 12) at the Post-Secondary Planning Night on Tuesday and all families at the Open House this coming Thursday. Please see below for more details on the upcoming family events below.

-Ms. Rose

Amy Rose, Principal

Co-Presidents: Emma Marshall & Cecilia McNamara

Vice-President: Ryan Moseley

Secretary: Sophia Johnson

Treasurer: Emilia O'Connor

Monday, September 15th: Picture Day

Tuesday, September 16th : Senior Post-Secondary Planning

Thursday, September 18th: RMHS Open House

RMHS Open House Agenda 9-18-2025

Tuesday, September 23rd: Half Day for Students

A: 7:35-8:07

E: 8:09-8:41

F: 8:43-9:15

G: 9:17-9:49

B: 9:51-10:23

C: 10:25-11:00

Friday, October 3rd: APush Field Trip Sturbridge

Monday, October 13th & Tuesday, October 14th: No school for students

Monday, October 27th: Retake Picture Day

Our annual open house is scheduled to be held on Thursday, September 18th at 6 pm. Please save the date on your calendars. The evening will commence in the John Lane Auditorium after which parents will follow an abbreviated school schedule, enabling you to meet each of your child’s teachers and learn of curricular expectations at RMHS.

RMHS Open House Agenda 9-18-2025

In partnership with BLOOM, the Rockport Public Schools is proud to sponsor a workshop on Thursday, November 13th at 6pm. Save the date on your calendar and stay tuned for more information to come.

A reminder to students and families to hand in your first day packets to the Main Office as soon as possible. If you have questions about the packet or need assistance with its content, please see Ms. Lucido & Ms. Elwell in the front office.😀

Student and Family District Handbook

In an effort to be more environmentally friendly and to cut down on the paperwork that families need to complete at the beginning of the school year, Rockport Public Schools has revised our school handbooks into one updated online Student and Family District Handbook. This new version is published on our website and allows for easy access to an organized list of procedures, practices, and important information.

Please read and review the handbook using this link: Rockport Public Schools Student and Family District Handbook.

Parents and guardians will need to acknowledge that they have read the handbook through this form: Acknowledgment of Receipt of RPS Student and Family Handbook. This form is also available on the Handbook page of our website. Please complete ONE FORM FOR EACH child you have attending Rockport Schools. For 6th through 12th grade students, you will also be prompted to have your child sign this acknowledgement form.

Rockport High School DECA program is organizing Career Day this year for RHS high school students. The date is November 12 from 8-10:30AM. Takes place at the high school

If you are interested in being a presenter, please fill out the registration form using the link below. Questions? Email slarsen@rpk12.org

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOr3Ee1wyeHodMCXNKFXXF5fL-qbIknBmsBQHcOW4tKOQcbw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111598024687589058164

Everyone is welcome!! No signing up, come when you need to, and leave when you are done !!

Morning hours: 6:30-7:25 Monday- Friday

Afternoon hours: 2:10-3:00 Monday - Thursday

If you have any questions or concerns, please email me, Michelle, at melwell@rpk12.org

The Viking Vibes are read each morning as part of the morning announcements. They include information about upcoming clubs, athletic or events that may be of interest throughout the year.

Being in school and on time are extremely important to your child's success. When students attend school regularly and arrive on time, they stay engaged in their learning, build strong relationships, and develop solid study habits. Please help us by making sure your child gets to school on time each day. The cafeteria and library are open at 7:00 am and free breakfast is available in the cafeteria for all students. The main hallways and classrooms open at 7:25 am.

Please use the main number for routine inquiries: 978-546-1234. For a more detailed chart of counselors, and other support personnel, please use the chart below to help navigate our team of people and systems.

Seniors - Class of 2026:

• Post Secondary Planning night will be held in the RHMS Cafeteria on Tuesday, September 16, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Bring your college questions for the counselors!

• College admission representatives will be visiting RHS Guidance starting on September 18th. All Seniors and Juniors are welcome! Please get permission from your teachers before attending and sign up in Naviance to secure your participation.

Coming soon: University of Vermont, Dean College, Salem State University, Merrimack College, and Boston University!

Juniors & Sophomores, Classes of 2027 & 2028:

• The PSAT/NMSQT for Juniors and Sophomores will be offered this year during the school day on October 22nd. We strongly encourage all JUNIORS to register!! You will find the registration form and payment information in your first-day packets. All registrations must be turned into guidance by September 19th in order to participate.

• To learn more about PSAT: satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/preparing/practice-tests

ALL Students:

• College and Career Fair: Tuesday, September 30th, from 6-7:30 pm at Ipswich High School, Lower Gymnasium, 134 High Street, Ipswich. All are welcome!

• Community Service is a graduation requirement. All students are encouraged to check their Class Board or Aspen account to see how many community service hours they have earned. Please check the school website or bulletin board outside of Guidance for opportunities.

Please see the chart below for a breakdown of counseling assignments at the high school level. The alphabet breakdown is based upon student last name:

Breakfast is an important way to start a productive day. We encourage all students to arrive early enough to get breakfast before school begins if possible. For those students not able to get to school early on any given day, we will provide a set time in the morning to be sure breakfast is accessible to all. Breakfast and lunch continue to be free for students this year.

• In order to strengthen the home/school partnership at RMHS, we will be providing a number of resources for families to keep you informed of important information and events. Resources include:

  • The Principal’s page on the RMHS website.

  • The “RMHS Viking News” emailed to all students and families beginning the first week of school.

  • Your child’s Aspen account and Google Classroom pages for the most up-to-date information within individual classes.

  • Routine email communication for parents to guide and inform important upcoming events, school-related expectations, and/or happenings.

Dear SEPAC Families,

Welcome back! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer. As the new school year begins, we are excited to reconnect with familiar faces and warmly welcome new families to our SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) community.

We’re reaching out to invite you to our first SEPAC meeting of the school year, where we’ll introduce our goals for the year, discuss upcoming events, and provide an opportunity to share ideas and build connections.

Date: September 18, 2025
Time: 5:30pm
Location: RES Library

Whether you're new to SEPAC or have been involved for years, your voice and experiences are valuable. Our goal is to support families, collaborate with the district, and ensure all students with disabilities have access to the support they need to thrive.

If you have any questions or topics you’d like to see discussed during the meeting, please feel free to reach out ahead of time.

We look forward to seeing you soon and working together for another meaningful year!

The school campus is closed to the public when school is in session and after 10:00pm nightly. This includes the use of the tennis courts, track, playgrounds, athletic fields and all other parts of the campus. This does not include families and community members attending school events in our schools or on our school grounds. We appreciate the community's understanding and support as we continue to prioritize the safety of RPS students and staff.

Post-Secondary Planning Night (Grade 12 Students & Families) - Tuesday, September 16th @ 6pm (Auditorium)