RHS Counseling Connections
2026 Back to School Edition!
Welcome Back!
Summer Happenings!
RHS College and Career Center has moved!
Camp College Application
Over 90 seniors joined RHS counselors to start crafting their Common Application. Sessions focused on personal essay brainstorming, activities lists and demographic information.
100% of students indicated Camp College Application was helpful!
Fall Camp College Application!
School Counselor Student Appointments
This year, we're making it easier than ever for students to connect with their counselor. Each counselor has a QR code linked to their calendar, available on the bulletin board outside of the counseling suite.
If you're unsure who your counselor is please check powerschool or stop by the counseling office. You can find a complete list of our counseling staff on the RHS School Counseling website.
College Admissions Representative Visits
To assist in post secondary exploration and planning, 11th and 12th grade students are encouraged to engage with college, military and technical school admission representatives during scheduled visits to RHS. Beginning, September 14th, visits will be held in F202 or F107. A complete listing is available here. To sign up, go to What's New in Naviance.
Important Fall Dates for Parents
August 27, 2026: 9th Grade Parent Orientation 6pm - 7pm. This parent-only program is designed to provide parents with information regarding RHS, student life, and student transitions.
September 3, 2026: Senior Parent Presentation/Open House 6pm. Join us for an overview of the Post Secondary Planning process.
October 1, 2026: Barnum Financial and RHS Virtual Parent Financial Aid Evening, 6pm - 7pm, Click here for registration information.
October 21, 2026: Summit Testing Virtual Parent Night, SAT/ACT Information, 6pm - 7pm, registration information to be announced.
9th Grade
Freshman year is all about a fresh start! Make sure the transition to 9th grade is focused on academics and exploring all of the activities that RHS has to offer.
Academically, students are encouraged to sign up for flex sessions for intervention as well as enrichment. Students learn about flex and how to sign up for sessions during advisory.
Getting involved in clubs and activities at RHS, is another way to create meaningful relationships and explore students interests and passions. Make sure your student attends the activities fair in October to see all the exciting clubs and activities they can be a part of. Check out our Student Life Office Website, to see the clubs and activities that ran last year.
One of the goals of the counseling department is to create strong relationships with our incoming freshman, by meeting with all 9th graders in small groups during flex by mid September!
9th Grade Tours
Over 275 freshman came to RHS for counselor tours. Students met their counselors, toured the building and recieved a preview of all of the fun yet to come!
Ms. Foran and her group of 9th graders.
RHS Counselors welcoming our newest students!
Students learning how to make appointments with school counselors.
10th Grade
Sophomore counseling seminars begin in the second semester and will focus on course selection, resume building, getting involved and understanding high school transcripts.
Students will learn how to conduct career research on Naviance and develop an understanding of how student interests, strengths and desired compensation should be utilized in building future plans.
11th Grade
Junior year is centered on digging into post-secondary planning while balancing academics and activities.
Junior counseling seminars begin second semester and will focus on post-secondary options, using Naviance to conduct college search, the RHS application process, and the creation of their Common Application and STARs accounts.
Juniors are highly encouraged to attend the College Rep visits that will be posted in Naviance under What's New.
12th Grade
At the start of the year, counselors are busy meeting with all seniors to assist with college list building, Common Application information and supporting students as they navigate the RHS application process. Please find RHS College Application Materials such as transcript request forms on our School Counseling Website.
This fall, seniors will meet in seminars, flex and advisory assemblies to review the college application process, understanding FAFSA and navigating admissions decisions.
