ROCKLAND HIGH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Monday was the seniors' last day of school. They celebrated with an early morning tailgate and enjoyed putting that final "0" up in the cafeteria. It is a little quieter around school and we miss them already!

Math MCAS testing for sophomores went well. Students seemed to put their best effort into the test, their final MCAS ever. We have the Science test for freshmen coming up on June 4 and 6. See the attached schedule.

On Thursday, we hosted Senior Issues around the school with 4 stations:

• CPR Training
• Financial Literacy
• Guidance/Technology Wrap-up
• Safe Choices/Addiction

This was followed by the annual Senior Cookout, which became the Cookin due to the horrible weather. A small army of parents came together coordinated by Mrs. Asplund to grill burgers and hotdogs, serve food and dessert, set up games in the gym, and direct the kids. It was a great event and the seniors had a blast. Thank you to all of the parents who gave their time to make sure the students had a great day!

5/26 - No School - Memorial Day

5/27 - Graduation Rehearsal, 9:00 AM, caps and gowns distributed

5/28 - Senior Academic Awards Banquet, 7:00 PM

5/29 - Senior Breakfast and Parade, 8:15 AM

5/30 Graduation Rehearsal, 9:00 AM, Graduation, 6:30 PM

5/31 (Sat) - Graduation Rain Date, 11:00 AM

6/2 - Department Head meeting, 2:50 PM

6/4 - Science MCAS Session 1 - Grade 9

6/4 - Academic Hall of Fame and Underclassmen Awards Ceremony, 7:00 PM

6/5 - Early Release PD Day, 11:25 AM dismissal

6/6 - Science MCAS Session 2 - Grade 9

6/10 - A and B block finals

6/10 - Athletic Awards Banquet, 5:30 PM

6/11 - C and D block finals

6/12 - E and F block finals

6/13 - L block final and make-up exams

6/16 - Make-up exams and LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! (if students do not need to make up finals, they do not have to report to school.)

20 student volunteers last Saturday and collected and sorted thousands of cans and bottles to be redeemed or recycled with the Rotary Club of Rockland and Hanson. All proceeds will go to the National Honor Society.

Don't miss the final edition of the year of Images Magazine Webzine, "Out With The Old, In With The New" — a collection of both new and old student artwork and writing.

https://sites.google.com/rocklandschools.org/images/latest-issue

Hello Seniors! Your final GPA /Class Rank has been recalculated to include Term 4 grades. Here are directions for viewing GPA’s:

How Students Can View GPAs in Aspen

How Parents/Guardians Can View GPAs in Aspen

Congratulations to all of our soon-to-be graduates!

Aquaculture Camp is back for a fifth year! This FREE summer program is offered July 14th - 17th by Quincy College for middle and high school students.

See the attached flyer with details for your bulletin board. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your guidance counselor.

Memorial Day is here and it’s the unofficial start of summer. Spend time outside enjoying, but make sure to stay safe.

The American Skin Cancer Foundation estimates 80% of lifetime sun exposure occurs during childhood. Reduce your risk:

• Limit outdoor time between 10am-4pm when the sun’s rays are strongest

• Apply sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going into the sun and re-apply every 2-3 hours

• Cover up with protective clothing, hats with brims, and sunglasses

Ticks and mosquitoes can spread vector-borne infections such as Lyme disease, babesiosis and anaplasmosis. Reduce your risk:

• Wear long sleeves and pants

• Use insect repellent on exposed skin and clothing when mosquitoes are active

• Check your body for ticks after spending the day in wooded or tall grassy areas

• If you find a tick, remove it with tweezers and disinfect the area

Consider reaching out to your medical provider for treatment if you are bitten by a tick. Find more information on tick borne illnesses here.

Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

Updated stories are available in The Veritas.

School Website

Aspen Student & Family Portal

Arbiter Live- Athletic Schedules

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable prom night for the juniors and seniors.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Schipper

Principal