ROCKLAND HIGH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
May 22, 2026
FINAL EXAMS (9-11)
Final exams for grades 9-11 students begin on Thursday, June 18, and conclude on Wednesday, June 24.
During our final examination period, regular class sessions will be suspended. Students taking two exams in one day must arrive before 9:00 AM and remain in school until the conclusion of the second exam period at 1:30 PM. Students taking only one exam on any given day must arrive on time for that exam and may leave campus when the exam period is concluded. Lunch will be served in the cafeteria from 11:00-11:30 AM.
The last day of school, Thursday, June 25 is a half day (make-up day) for students and a full day for faculty. Lunch will not be served on this day. Buses will run on a regular schedule throughout final exams. Students wishing to wait for the bus after their second exam can do so in the cafeteria. If students do not need to make up exams, they do not need to report to school on Thursday, June 25.
FINAL EXAMS - DAILY SCHEDULE
8:00 - 9:00 AM - Extra help for students with individual teachers
9:00 - 11:00 AM - MORNING TWO-HOUR EXAM
11:00 - 11:30 AM - Lunch
11:30 - 1:30 PM - AFTERNOON TWO-HOUR EXAM
1:30 PM - Student dismissal
1:30 - 2:25 PM - Extra help for students with individual teachers
FINAL EXAM GUIDELINES
All students are required to take final exams during the exam period. If an alternative arrangement is needed for medical reasons, the student should contact an administrator.
Exams will be two hours in length.
Underclassmen Final Exam grades will be recorded in a separate column on the final report card and will constitute 10% of the final grade.
Students must remain in the testing classroom until the end of the exam period. Students are encouraged to bring reading or other school work in case they finish exams early. Students cannot get dismissed from an exam once it has begun.
A student who reports to school after 9:05 AM must report to the main office and will not be allowed into classrooms for testing without the permission of a teacher or administrator.
SENIORS
Seniors' last day of school was Monday of this week and they kicked the day off with a fun tailgate in the parking lot before school. They ended their day with a class meeting. Some students completed final exams on Tuesday and Wednesday, and all graduating seniors participated in Thursday’s mandatory Senior Issues program. This year’s program included CPR Training with the Rockland Fire Department, Substance Abuse and Addiction Awareness with Officers Schnabel, Theroux, McDonald, and guest speakers, and Financial Literacy with Mr. Casey. The day concluded with a wonderful Senior Cookout planned and hosted by an incredible group of parents. A huge thank you to all of the families who donated food, supplies, and their time to make the event such a success.
Below are some key events for the week leading up to graduation:
- Tuesday, May 26 - Graduation Rehearsal, 9:00 AM - mandatory
- Wednesday, May 27 - Senior Banquet (6:00 PM) and Awards, 7:00 PM
- Thursday, May 28 - Senior Breakfast, Yearbook Distribution, Parade, 8:15 AM
- Friday, May 29 - Graduation Rehearsal, 9:00 AM - mandatory, Graduation, 6:30 PM
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
The Rockland Day Committee is looking for student volunteers to assist with this year’s Rockland Day event on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21. Volunteers are needed to help with event set-up and clean-up. This is a great opportunity for students to support the community while earning community service hours. The committee will sign any required community service forms for participating students. Please consider volunteering to help make this annual community event a success!
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The Rockland Hanson Rotary Club helped students collect bottles and cans as a fundraiser for the National Honor Society on Saturday, May 16. More than 8,000 cans and bottles were collected from community members. Thank you to the Rotary Club for their time and generosity!
Please see the recent RHS Athletics newsletter for updates on the spring season.
BULLDOG DASH 5K
Please see the attached flyer about the upcoming Bulldog Dash 5K on Saturday, June 6. This event is a fundraiser for the RHS Cross Country and Track and Field Programs. Sign up for the race with this link or use the QR code in the flyer:
ALL STUDENTS
Please see the attached information about summer pre-apprentice opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in trades.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Explore Your Future This Summer!
Are you interested in a pre-college experience or a specialized summer program?
Check out our growing list of opportunities below. We update this list regularly, so be sure to check it often.
Search via SCOIR: Use your SCOIR account to enter filters based on your preferences to find more programs - see details on how to do this here.
BSU Summer Opportunity
Please see the attached summer opportunity at Bridgewater State University for students in grades 10-12.
