RHS Rams Corner News

I hope your holiday break was filled with rest and joy. It is a pleasure to welcome everyone back to campus as we begin a fresh calendar year together.

As we return, please keep in mind that the end of the first semester is just a few weeks away. This is a pivotal time for our students to stay focused and finish their courses with confidence.

To ensure a successful finish, we are focusing on three key areas:

• Attendance: Being in class every day and on time is essential.

• Proactivity: Students should check in with teachers immediately regarding outstanding assignments or extra help.

• Engagement: Parents, please monitor ParentVue regularly to stay updated on grades and credits.

To our students: Now is the time to make these final weeks count. Consistent attendance and active participation are the best ways to ensure you earn the credits you need to stay on track. If you are feeling behind or need a concept clarified, please reach out to your teachers today. They are your greatest advocates and are ready to help you succeed.

To our parents: Your partnership makes all the difference. I encourage you to check ParentVue this week to review your child’s current progress. If you have any questions or concerns, our teachers and counselors are just an email away.

Let’s work together to make these next three weeks and the remainder of the school year a success!

Warm regards,

Principal Pyles

Welcome back!

Hard to believe that we are almost to the beginning of 2nd semester.

Please remind your athletes that 2nd quarter ends January 23rd. We need to make sure their grades are where they need to be in order to participate in athletics. We will be rolling out a new attendance program to assist our athletes in getting to school and class on time. Please be on the lookout for that.

Academics and attendance matter!

This month, we will have our first winter sports senior night. Come on out on January 26th to celebrate our wrestling seniors as they take on Urbana.

Our poms will be competing in invitational competitions leading up to the county championship on February 7th. Please come out and support them as they have supported our athletes all fall and winter.

Looking for summer opportunities? Browse through the College and Career newsletter for upcoming opportunities.

For questions regarding SY26-27 course registration, course pathways, and graduation requirements, please contact your child's counselor. For questions related to the IB Program, please contact Natasha Ezerski, IB Program Coordinator.

I am excited to share an opportunity for our students through our partnership with Girls With Impact. This free 10 week business and leadership academy is open to young women in grades 9 through 12 and is designed to build confidence, leadership skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. The live online program gives students real world experience, connects them with mentors, and provides practical tools they can use now and in the future. Students who complete the program will earn a certificate and walk away with skills that support both college and career readiness. Learn more and register using the link below.

https://www.girlswithimpact.org/mcps-gwi-registration

Booster Club Updates - Message from Mr. Chung

Get your RHS spirit wear! 🐏🐏🐏

We have a new vendor, and this online shop will be open at all times. Purchased spirit wear will be shipped directly to you.

https://www.promoplace.com/rockvilleramsstore

Wed, January 7
Financial Aid Night

SY27 Course Registration opens in Synergy StudentVUE for rising 10th-12th graders (current 9th-11th graders)

Thu, January 8
Boosters Meeting

Tue, January 13
FORM Meeting

Wed, January 14
Incoming 9th Grade Parent Night

SY27 Course Registration is due in Synergy StudentVUE for rising 10th-12th graders (current 9th-11th graders)

Mon, January 19
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—Schools and offices closed

Mon, January 26
Grading and Planning for the end of term; no school for students

Wed, January 28
Senior Meeting
Senior Parent Meeting

Thu, January 29
Instrumental Cluster Concert

Thu, February 5
Boosters Meeting

Tue, February 10
FORM Meeting

Thu, February 12
Choral Cluster Concert

Mon, February 16
Presidents' Day—Schools and offices closed

Tue, February 17
Non-Instructional Day—No school for students and teachers
PTSA Meeting

Student parking is by permit only and located in the lot by the stadium. Parking permits are valid for one semester only and are sold only in September and January. This will be students’ only chance to purchase a permit until the following semester. Applications for parking permits are available online (see link below) and in the Business Office.

Permits will only be sold to SENIORS and JUNIORS. Applications will not be accepted before or after the dates below. All applicants must be free of financial obligations to the school and possess a valid driver’s license and active auto insurance. All applications must be signed by the student and a parent/guardian. The fee of $39.00 must be submitted to the Business Office along with the application.

Parking permits will be issued in the order that the completed applications are received. Once a permit is issued, the fee is non-refundable. Once sold out, remaining applicants will be refunded, and there will be no waiting list or options for purchase until the beginning of the following semester.

January 15 and January 16, 2026: Applications accepted from SENIORS ONLY.

January 20 and January 21, 2026: Applications will be accepted from JUNIORS AND SENIORS.

January 23, 2026: Parking permits will be available for pickup in the Finance Office.

January 27, 2026: Parking enforcement begins.

Parking is a privilege. That privilege may be revoked for disciplinary reasons at the school’s discretion, including any instance of reckless driving or similar. Illegally parked vehicles are subject to being towed at the owner’s expense.

READ CAREFULLY

1- Pay ALL Obligations

2- Fill out and sign MCPS Form 215-6 (RHS Webpage)

3- Sign (parents and student): Rules and Regulations agreement. (RHS Webpage)

4- Bring original and copy: Valid Driver’s License and active Auto Insurance

5- Pay $39.00 Online- SCO

6- Payment doesn’t guarantee a parking permit. You need to turn in ALL the completed documentation to the Financial Office.

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

Performances:

March 13th & 14th 7PM

March 20th & 21st 7PM

March 20th 1PM (Understudy Show)

To help prepare students for college and career, as well as to help maintain safety and security in the school building, all RHS students will be required to have their school IDs on their person when on school property. These student IDs also will be used by students for check-in/check-out processes during the school day, such as for initial arrival to school and late arrivals throughout the school day.

Students are expected to comply with staff requests to show their student IDs, and staff will be required to wear their staff IDs visibly displayed during the school day.

Want to learn about a career during the summer? Student registration for the 2026 Summer RISE program will open at 8AM on Monday, January 12, 2026 and will close at 5PM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 and can be accessed at http://bit.ly/SummerRISE2025. This FREE program gives you a chance to learn about a career during the summer.

Registration opens January 12, 2026. Please visit www.MCPS-SUMMERRISE.org for more details and next steps.

MCDOT representatives will be visiting Rockville High School on Friday, January 30, 2026, during lunch period to assist students in signing up for their card. Please stop by to see them!

Let’s work together to make the second half of the school year the best one yet. I wish you all a successful and fulfilling 2026!

Principal Pyles

Next Edition: February 2026