RRHS Update - Week of 9/7/26
This Week in Athletics!
Tuesday September 8th
Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Freedom, 7 p.m.
Varsity Boys Volleyball vs. Freedom, 5:30 p.m.
9th Girls Volleyball vs. Freedom, 5:30 p.m.
JV Girls Volleyball vs. Freedom, 7 p.m.
9th Football @ Freedom, 6:45 p.m. Bus @ 5:30 p.m.
Field Hockey @ Heritage, 6:45 p.m. Bus @ 5:15 p.m.
Flag Football @ Loudoun County, 5:30 p.m. Early Release @ 3:30 p.m. Bus departs @ 4 p.m.
Golf @ Bull Run vs. JC/PF, 4 p.m. Early Release @ 2 p.m.
Wednesday September 9th
Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Justice, 7 p.m. Early Release @ 3 p.m. Bus departs @ 3:30 p.m.
Boys Varsity Volleyball @ Justice, 5 p.m. Early Release @ 3 p.m. Bus departs @ 3:30 p.m.
Field Hockey @ Tuscarora vs. Loudoun Valley, 6:45 p.m. Bus departs @ 5:15 p.m.
Thursday September 10th
Varsity Football vs. Freedom, 7 p.m.
Student Season Pass information at the link below:
Tuesday September 8th
Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Freedom, 7 p.m.
Varsity Boys Volleyball vs. Freedom, 5:30 p.m.
9th Girls Volleyball vs. Freedom, 5:30 p.m.
JV Girls Volleyball vs. Freedom, 7 p.m.
9th Football @ Freedom, 6:45 p.m. Bus @ 5:30 p.m.
Field Hockey @ Heritage, 6:45 p.m. Bus @ 5:15 p.m.
Flag Football @ Loudoun County, 5:30 p.m. Early Release @ 3:30 p.m. Bus departs @ 4 p.m.
Golf @ Bull Run vs. JC/PF, 4 p.m. Early Release @ 2 p.m.
Wednesday September 9th
Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Justice, 7 p.m. Early Release @ 3 p.m. Bus departs @ 3:30 p.m.
Boys Varsity Volleyball @ Justice, 5 p.m. Early Release @ 3 p.m. Bus departs @ 3:30 p.m.
Field Hockey @ Tuscarora vs. Loudoun Valley, 6:45 p.m. Bus departs @ 5:15 p.m.
Thursday September 10th
Varsity Football vs. Freedom, 7 p.m.
STUDENT SEASON PASSES!
There’s a new, lower price for high school student athletics season passes!
Student season passes are now $50 — down from $125 — for a savings of $75, or 60%. The pass provides students admission to all regular-season home athletic events at their high school throughout the school year.
Ready to get a student season pass?
Visit GoFan.co or open the GoFan app.
Search for your high school.
Select the Student All Sports Pass 26/27. The pass will appear as “Locked.”
Enter the student’s ID number as the access code and select “Apply.”
Once the pass unlocks, select the pass and quantity, add it to your cart and complete checkout.
The pass will appear on the “Your Order” page, and you’ll receive a confirmation email.
Student season pass: $50 + $2.50 processing fee
Take advantage of the new lower price and get ready to support your school all year long!
Car Decal on Sale NOW!
RRTA NEWS!
Rock Ridge Theatre Arts News:
Rock Ridge Has Got Talent:
THIS WEEK!!!!!
Do you have talent? We want to see it!!!
Join us for Rock Ridge Has Got Talent. This is going to be just like America's Got Talent but here at Rock Ridge High!!!! We will have performances, judges and prizes!!!! Come out on September 8th for our Auditions. Show us what you want to perform!!!! Anyone who auditions will be invited into the show!!!! Reach out to Mrs. Devine with any questions.
Join us for Rock Ridge Has Got Talent. This is going to be just like America's Got Talent but here at Rock Ridge High!!!! We will have performances, judges and prizes!!!! Come out on September 8th for our Auditions. Show us what you want to perform!!!! Anyone who auditions will be invited into the show!!!! Reach out to Mrs. Devine with any questions.
NHS Applications
NHS Applications - Juniors and Seniors
National Honor Society (NHS) Applications for 2026-27
Eligible juniors and seniors: The Rock Ridge chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) will be accepting applications for new membership starting September 15. To be eligible, junior and senior candidates must have at least a 3.6 weighted GPA or higher and must have consistently upheld the Rock Ridge honor code.
NHS officers and sponsors will hold an interest meeting on Tuesday, September 15 at 9 a.m. in the library for anyone interested in learning more about the application process. Students who cannot make the Tuesday meeting are invited to attend the make-up information session on Wednesday, September 16 at 9 a.m. in room L401 (Mrs. Laabs' room). Students who attend will learn more about NHS requirements and how to access the application materials.
The deadline for all applications and related teacher recommendations is Friday, October 2. No applications will be accepted after that date. Decisions will be announced by October 19, and the NHS induction ceremony for new members will be on Friday, November 6, in the evening. All returning and new NHS members are required to pay $30 for annual membership dues by November 3.
Please contact the NHS co-sponsors, Mrs. Laabs (jacqueline.laabs@lcps.org) or Mr. Briscoe (kevin.briscoe@lcps.org), with any questions.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving
Rock Ridge will be hosting two Partners for Safe Teen Driving Presentations for 10th grade Drivers Ed students this fall. The presentations will take place in the RR auditorium at 6:30pm on Thursday, October 1st and Wednesday, October 21st. Students who are enrolled in 10th grade HPE need to attend one of the two sessions.
- Students must bring their school issues Chromebook
- Students must come with and sit with their parent/guardian
- Doors close promptly at 6:35pm. Please be on time
Rock Ridge will be hosting two Partners for Safe Teen Driving Presentations for 10th grade Drivers Ed students this fall. The presentations will take place in the RR auditorium at 6:30pm on Thursday, October 1st and Wednesday, October 21st. Students who are enrolled in 10th grade HPE need to attend one of the two sessions.
- Students must bring their school issues Chromebook
- Students must come with and sit with their parent/guardian
- Doors close promptly at 6:35pm. Please be on time
Please see your HPE10 teacher if you have any additional questions.
Please see your HPE10 teacher if you have any additional questions.
Parent Committee Opportunity
Parent Committee Opportunity
Parents! Are you looking for a way to get more involved with LCPS? We have 2 opportunities for you. We need a few parent volunteers to serve as on the following LCPS Parent Committees (more information, including meeting dates and times, can be found by clicking on the links):
If interested, please email Mr. Duellman (john.duellman@lcps.org) and Brad Burzumato (bradley.burzumato@lcps.org).
School Counseling News!
Richard Bland College Dual Enrollment Registration
Rock Ridge High School and Richard Bland College (RBC) have partnered to offer students the opportunity to earn free dual enrollment college credit.
Information on Registration
One-time application fee: $35 (first-time RBC students only)
Registration deadline: September 15
If the fee creates a financial hardship, please contact your school counselor.
How to Register
First-time RBC DE Students: Complete the RBC application at https://dualenrollment.rbc.edu/
Returning RBC DE Students: Complete the returning student form at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/HX5YYwYJ5H
For more information click below
New Letterhead RBC Letter home 26-27.pdf
DEC Cards and Behind The Wheel Instruction
We now have a Driving Instructor assigned to Rock Ridge with limited availability. Please check the website for further details. You can also sign up for private lessons with local companies.
Students who plan to complete Behind the Wheel will need to meet the following criteria:
- Hold a valid VA driver’s permit for at least 9 months.
- Earned a passing grade in Driver’s Education course in 10th grade PE and have the DEC card.
- Students and Parents have attended the 90-minute mandatory “Partners for Safe Teen Driving” presentation.
- Completed and signed the 45-hour driving log.
Please see Ms. Grainger and Ms. Purov in the counseling office to get your DEC Card. You can come before school or between classes with your Learners Permit. Any questions can be emailed to: liz.grainger@lcps.org or yogita.purov@lcps.org
