Rogers Vikings
January 19, 2023
Upcoming next week.....
Monday, January 23rd, we will be following a Weds/Fri class schedule.
Monday, January 23rd ~ RHS Neighborhood Meeting and Construction Update
Wednesday, January 25th, State PD - Early release for students. Dismissal at 12:20 - Schedule below
Friday, January 27th - Wednesday February 1st, Mid-Term exams - Dismissal at 11:05 - Schedule below
Monday, January 23rd ~ RHS Neighborhood Meeting and Construction Update
On Monday, Jan. 23, at 5:30 p.m., Joe Desanti of Downes Construction Company (OPM), SLAM Collaborative (project architects), and Gilbane Building Company (construction manager) will update Rogers High School neighbors on the status of the RHS construction project and what to expect during the project’s next phase. The meeting will be held in the NACTC Building on the RHS campus at 5:30 pm. Please use the Old Fort entrance across from the fire station to enter. If you’re unable to attend, a recording of the meeting will be available on the NPS website.
Auditions - Rogers Theatre Company
The Rogers Theatre company is pleased to announce that auditions for our upcoming musical variety show will be held on Monday, January 23rd & Wednesday, January 25th. Both auditions will be held at Middletown High School from 6:30 -8PM each night & you only need to attend one time slot.
Auditions are open to any student at Rogers or Middletown & everyone is encouraged to attend. All students auditioning for parts on stage will be asked to act out a scene from a show and/or have a prepared song. Please see Mr. Corr in room 100 w/ any questions. Hope to see you there.
The PrepareRI High School Internship Program
Attention High School juniors: Would you like to explore your career interests, build professional skills and get paid $15/ hour? The PrepareRI Internship Program application is live and open to high school juniors for summer 2023!
The PrepareRI High School Internship Program is a rigorous 7-week work-based learning experience in which current Rhode Island public high school juniors are placed in a paid summer internship during the summer. We are looking for high school students who are highly motivated to learn and want to explore the world of work. Students selected into the program will make $15/hour, and can earn up to $4,200 for the summer. Click here to apply!
Teen Events @ Newport Public Library
Wednesday, January 25, at 4:30pm in YA
Meet with your BFF's or just your "F's" and Ms. Becky for some board game fun. Play for bragging rights and afternoon laughter. We have an assortment of games in YA or you can bring a favorite from home (PG-13 please).
Thursday, January 26, at 4:30pm in YA
Our DM extraordinaire continues this year's DnD campaign. After a two week hiatus, we are off to battle again.
RHS Main Entrance RELOCATION
Due to the construction, the "MAIN ENTRANCE" to RHS has been relocated to the doors by the gymnasium located off Old Fort Road (lot directly across from the fire station).
The new loop on Wickham Road is for buses ONLY and there is no entry door otherwise. ALL student drop offs/pick ups along with any visitors must use this new main entrance. From 7:30am to 2:00pm, all visitors must have an appointment. Walk-ins will not be allowed. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
NACTC Cosmetology Salon Clinic is OPEN on Wednesday's
The NACTC Cosmetology Salon Clinic is OPEN. The clinic provides salon services at a reduced price to the community on Wednesday's between the hours of 9:15 and 12:30pm. Appointments are needed so please call 401 849-0490 or email Ms. Bjorklund @ debrabjorklund@npsri.net to schedule a time slot.
Updated Scholarship List - 01/06/23
CLICK HERE for a list of current scholarships!
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.
UPCOMING DATES:
January 25 - State PD – Early release for students – RHS @ 12:20
Jan. 27-Feb 1 - Mid-Term Exams - Dismissal at 11:05am
February 1 - Second Quarter Ends – 90 Days
February 8 - Rogers PTO Meeting @ 6pm
Feb. 17 - RHS Black History Month Assembly – time/location TBD
February 20-24 Winter Recess – No School
March 4 - Discover Salve Day
March 11 - SATs
March 13 - State PD – Early release for students – RHS @ 12:20
March 22 - Discover Salve Day
April 7 - Good Friday – No School
April 10-14 - Spring Recess – No School
April 12 - Rogers PTO Meeting @ 6pm
April 18 or 19 - PSAT10 & SAT (PSAT10 for Grade 10 & SAT for Grade 11)
April 20 - Third Quarter Ends – 135 Days
May 1-5 & May 8-12 - AP Course Exams
May 6 - SATs
May 10 - State PD – Early release for students – RHS @ 12:20
May 10 - Rogers PTO Meeting @ 6pm
May 18 - Honors Night – location TBD
May 26 - Seniors Last Day of Classes
May 29 - Memorial Day – No School
May 30 - June 2 Seniors final Exams
June 3 - SATs
June 5 - Senior Prom @ Oceancliff
June 8 RHS Graduation (rain date: June 9)
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-RHS on Facebook @rhsnewport
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-Principal Vance on Instagram @principal_vance
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-Principal Vance on Twitter @Principal_Vance