September Newsletter

The start of the school year has been seamless, and it has been wonderful to see our students back, engaged, and ready to learn! On August 10, the Academy hosted Parent Night, which was a great success. Our “new” parents had the chance to meet teachers and coaches, while students picked up their schedules and connected with their teachers. It was truly a worthwhile and enjoyable event for everyone.

Excitement continues to build as we look forward to moving into our brand-new school building—updates will be shared soon. It won’t be long now! We are looking ahead to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, and new opportunities.

We are excited to welcome three outstanding educators to the RPS family!

• Mr. Joe Nathaniel joins us as our new Middle School teacher. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from the public school sector.

• Mr. Rajesh Katuri joins us from Texas as our new Math teacher. His expertise and passion for mathematics will be a wonderful addition to our team.

• Mrs. Holly O'Brien joins us from Martin County School District and will be teaching our Horticulture class on Fridays.

We are thrilled to have them on board and look forward to the positive impact they will make with our students.

Our teacher preplanning week was a tremendous success! Guided by this year’s theme, Mission is POSSIBLE, our faculty came together with energy, collaboration, and a shared commitment to making this school year one of growth and achievement. The sessions were very well received and set a positive, unified tone as we launch into an exciting year ahead.

On August 10, we hosted Parent Night, and it was a wonderful success! New parents had the opportunity to meet our teachers and coaches, while students picked up their schedules and connected with their teachers. It was a warm, welcoming evening that set a positive tone for the year ahead. We are excited to continue building strong family partnerships as we look forward to a fantastic school year!

We are excited to introduce new email addresses to make communication simpler and more efficient for our families:

📧 feedback@rpsacademies.com – Share your thoughts, suggestions, or feedback.
📧 questions@rpsacademies.com – Send us your general questions.
📧 studentlife@rpsacademies.com – For questions related to Student Life and Boarding.

When sending an email, please be sure to include a subject line that begins with one of the following:

• Academics

• Sport

• Student Life

• Other

This will help us quickly direct your message to the right team.
Here’s to a great year ahead at RPS Academies!

All parent portal information has been sent to your email. If you have not yet accessed the portal, please do so at your convenience.

• First-time users: Please create your account using the Parent Portal link on the PowerSchool website with the information provided in the email (student ID etc): https://rpsacademies.powerschool.com/public/. Once your account is created with your student’s information, you can download the PowerSchool app on your phone using the District Code: PWFZ.

• Returning users: If you already have an account, no action is needed. You can continue to log in and view your child’s school information.

Both parents and students have access to the portal, making it a great tool to stay informed. You’ll be able to see class schedules, grades, and more—a valuable way to stay connected and engaged in your child’s education.

If you have any questions or encounter problems, please email mgonzalez@rpsacademies.com with the subject line: Parent Portal – [Student’s Name].

There will be no school on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. We wish all our students and families a safe and enjoyable long weekend. School will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Great things are happening in our Middle School classroom! This week, students in Mr. Nathaniel’s class took center stage, presenting their work with confidence and creativity. The energy and engagement in the room were inspiring—an awesome reflection of both student effort and Mr. Nathaniel’s dedication to meaningful learning.

On Wednesday and Thursday, September 10–11, students will take the NWEA MAP Growth assessments in Math and Reading. These tests are not about grades—they are a way for us to see what students already know and what they are ready to learn next. MAP Growth helps educators understand where students are on their learning journey, track their progress over time, and identify both strengths and areas for improvement.

To set students up for success, please remind them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and bring their laptop fully charged.