Rockport Middle/High School

Happy Friday, RMHS Students & Families,

We celebrated our Fall student-athletes at the annual awards night this past Wednesday. It was a fantastic tribute to another great season as we watched the lessons, memories, and moments captured throughout the night. A huge thank you to the student-athletes, coaches, and Mr. Parisi, our Athletic Director for making it all happen. Kudos and Congratulations to the Boys' and Girls' Soccer teams for making it the state tournament level of competition. The boys' moved on to the Elite 8 this past Thursday where they fought a tough battle, closing out their season with a 3-2 loss. We are proud of our Fall athletes and commend them for a fantastic season overall! Go Vikings!

Later in the week, Ms. Waterman, RES Principal, and myself hosted the first Family/Principal Partnership Series of the year, welcoming Angela Lee to speak to us about helping our kids build healthy relationships and recognize important warning signs of unhealthy partnerships. A huge thank you to Angela, BLOOM, and the Brackett's family for hosting our event at Brackett's Oceanview Restaurant. It was a fantastic night of learning alongside families at a venue that represents the heart of our community. If you were unable to attend, please visit the website, Loveisrespect.org, to view the parent guide and resources provided. I look forward to more opportunities like this as we raise our children and grow together.

Here's to a great week ahead!😀

-Ms. Rose

Amy Rose, Principal

Tuesday, November 18th: RMHS Assembly during FLEX

Tuesday, November 18th: Parent/Family Winter Athlete Session @ 5pm in the Auditorium

Thursday, November 20th: RPS Orchestra Summit at 6:30 pm in the AUD

Wednesday, November 26th: 1/2 Day before the Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday & Friday November 27th & 28th: No School Thanksgiving Holiday

Monday, December 1st: Welcome back for Thanksgiving Break

Tuesday, December 2nd: 1/2 Day for Students

Monday, December 8th: RHS Career Day 8:00 am -10:45 am

Tuesday, December 23rd: 1/2 Day before the Holiday Vacation

Monday, January 5th: Welcome Back after the Vacation!

Monday, January 19th: No School (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

Friday, January 30th: RMS Spelling Bee 7:45am-10:00am

Tuesday, February 3rd: 1/2 Day Kids, PD for Staff

Friday, February 13th: 1/2 day for Students and Staff before Winter Break

Monday, February 16th - Friday, February 20th: Winter Break

Monday, February 23rd: Welcome Back after Winter Break

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.

Students with more than three unexcused tardies in a quarter will be required to make up the time on learning after school. Mr. Parisi sent a notice to impacted students and families this past week and students will be expected to make up the time beginning on Wednesday, October 15th. Students are also ineligible to participate in after-school activities if they are chronically tardy. We appreciate the family support in making on-time attendance a priority.

Rockport High School DECA program is organizing Career Day this year for RHS high school students. The date is December 8th 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

Rockport High School DECA Is running a cookie dough fundraiser to help support their competition costs.

To make a donation and learn more about cookie dough items available, please visit the link below:

Thank you for taking the time to check out our fundraiser store! This is your chance to help us reach our goal, any purchase has a major impact on our program. Besides helping us reach our goal, you’ll get Mrs. Fields Cookie Dough delivered to your home!! Another way you can help is by sharing this page with your friends and family by clicking one of the sharing icons in the bottom right corner of the screen. Thanks in advance for your generosity!

RHS DECA is selling blankets ----see advertising video attached below

Blankets are 50 X 70 inches and great quality

DECA group makes 50% of every sale

Blankets are $30 each

See me or a DECA officer if you are interested

Use the Google Form Link to put in your order

https://forms.gle/H5fgrPTu36dyZJQL9

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.

Seniors:

• Guidance has received a few scholarships that fall outside of our normal scholarship program. Seniors are welcome to check out the binder in Guidance.

Juniors & Seniors:

• Next week will be the last week that college admission representatives will be visiting RHS Guidance this year. All Seniors and Juniors are welcome! Please get permission from your teachers before attending and sign up in Naviance to secure your participation. Coming next week: University of Hartford, Saint Michael’s College and The School of Fashion Design.

• Juniors and Seniors interested in the trades are strongly encouraged to attend The Peterson School information session on November 21st at 10:30 in the guidance office.

Sophomores & Juniors:

• PSAT scores have been released by CollegeBoard. If you would like a paper copy of your scores and career insight snapshot, please stop by the Guidance Office.

All Students - Dual Enrollment:

• Guidance is reaching out to remind students who are interested in taking one free Dual Enrollment course with Salem State University this spring, the deadline to apply is Monday, December 1, 2025. Applications are available in Guidance or use the link to the program details, course availability, and application: The Dual Enrollment website has been updated with information for Spring 2025. Please take the time to carefully review the new application process under "How to Apply". https://www.salemstate.edu/dualenrollment

All Students - Community Service & Student Advocacy in Action:

• 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:

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.

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.

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.

RHS Senior/Junior Prom - May 15th at 5pm @ The Floriana (Hellenic Center)

RHS Senior Showcase - May 19th at 6:30pm @ SLPC

RHS Senior Banquet - May 27th at 6pm @ The Elks