Rowland High School

Monday - 10/20

Boys Water Polo Valle Vista League Finals @ West Covina

Girls Golf Valle Vista League Prelims @ Corona

Girls Tennis vs. Covina (VR) - Home

Girls Tennis vs. Covina (JV) - Away

Tuesday - 10/21

University of Redlands @lunch (CCC)

Wednesday - 10/22

Boys Water Polo Valle Vista League Finals @ West Covina

Howl-Oween Harmonies & A Sonically Spooktacular Concert @ 7 p.m.

Girls Golf Valle Vista League Finals @ Arcadia

Girls Tennis vs. Wilson (VR) - Home

Girls Tennis vs. Wilson (JV) - Away

Thursday - 10/23

ELAC Meeting @ 5:30 p.m.

Football vs. Segerstrom (JV) - Home

Football vs. Montclair (FR) - Home

Parent Academy @ 6:30 p.m.

Friday - 10/24

Football vs. Montclair (VR) - Away

Saturday - 10/25

Cross Country

*For times, updates, and more information, go to our Calendar*

Christy Chan was nominated by her counselor, Mr. Roach. "I'm honored to recognize Christy Chan as my nomination for Senior of the Week. Christy is an excellent student and extremely involved both on and off campus. Her commitment to the Rowland Raider Regiment is exceptional, and even though she is extremely busy, she still has time to compete as an Ice Hockey athlete outside of school. I have gotten to know her well over the past 3.5 years, and I'm proud of how she has grown both academically and socially. I'm eager to see where her future takes her. Keep up the great work, Christy!

Genesis Lacheno is nominated by Ms. Serrano in the World Language department. "Genesis is a very dedicated student. She has one of the highest grades in the class and continues to challenge herself in a Heritage Spanish 2 class. She is also a kind, respectful, dedicated young lady. She embodies our Raider goals."

Chloe is nominated by her dance coach, Mrs. Dani Askelid. "Chloe is an outstanding student and dancer. She strives for greatness, whether it’s working on her technical and performance skills in the dance classroom, on the team, or with the dance club. As a team ambassador, she goes above and beyond in being a strong leader, friend, and teammate. Chloe is always willing to help other dancers. She has a strong commitment to her training, and it truly shows when she performs."

Kalino Gamboa is nominated by his Water Polo coach, Mr. Cody. "He has had an incredible impact on the team with his leadership and willingness to make those much-needed plays."

Jayden Cedrick Dandan was nominated by Mr. Jacoy, his Business and Finance teacher. "Jayden truly represents the Rowland Unified School District’s vision of nurturing innovative, responsible, and well-rounded learners. In my Advanced Accounting class, Jayden stands out for his strong leadership, consistent effort, and genuine passion for learning. He takes the initiative to help his classmates understand complex accounting concepts and encourages teamwork in every activity.

Jayden’s professionalism, positive attitude, and attention to detail reflect the District’s commitment to high academic standards and personal growth. He models what it means to be a student who not only follows the rules and expectations of Rowland Unified but also goes above and beyond to make our classroom a supportive and engaging place to learn. His curiosity and drive to apply what he learns to real-world situations make him a perfect example of what our Career Technical Education program strives to achieve."

This is a reminder that all students who park their car, bike or scooter on campus need to purchase a permit from the ASB office and display it daily.

Our French Club's Cheese Tasting Event was a remarkable success, transporting everyone's taste buds straight to the heart of France!

Event Highlights

- Cheese Selection: Four exquisite French cheeses were featured

- Accompaniments:

* Crisp crackers

* Fresh grapes

* Traditional galettes from Saint-Michel

* Pain au chocolat

Students had the opportunity to explore authentic French culinary traditions while enjoying delicious treats. The event not only satisfied appetites but also provided a delightful educational experience about French gastronomy.

Last year we had 26 students earn over $133,000 in Global Navigator Scholarship money to study abroad in Spain, France, Japan, Italy, Singapore, Mexico, Taiwan, Botswana, Germany, China and England. There is money earmarked specifically for RHS students again this summer. This is a rare opportunity for students to grow and gain experience for college and beyond. We will have CIEE student alumni available in the College & Career Center on Mondays until December 8th to answer questions and help students with their applications. CIEE also has Zoom meetings available on Wednesdays for more information and questions.

Application Workshops with a CIEE Ambassador

In the College & Career Center @lunch, 2:40-3:10 p.m. or 3:40-4:10 p.m.

Monday 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8

Virtual presentations with a CIEE representative via Zoom from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

• Wednesday 10/22, 10/29, 10/30, 12/3

• Register HERE

Deadlines

• Now - start online application (work on essays and get teacher recommendation)

• Have your student use a QR code from a CIEE alumni to save $200

• November 1st - submit application for a chance to win a free flight

• January 21st - scholarship and program application deadline

• February - students have 1 week after acceptance notification to decide on summer travel and pay a $1,000 deposit

More information is available on our website. Mrs. Reese is also available for questions at kreese@rowlandschools.org.

*The study abroad and travel opportunity sponsored by CIEE is independent of our district and liability is not assumed by RUSD or RHS.

Our second spirit week of the year. This week aims to foster a more positive school culture—one that is safe and supportive for every member of our Rowland family.

Each day highlights a different character trait, with special activities on Wednesday and Friday during lunch to reinforce these values.

How Students Can Participate:

• Earn Homeroom & Minga Points by dressing in each day's spirit colors
• Points contribute to end-of-year prizes for homerooms with the most participation in spirit weeks, the Winter Door Decorating Contest, and House of Representatives meetings
• To receive Minga points, students MUST visit the ASB office at lunch to be scanned

DAILY THEMES:

MONDAY – TRUST (Wear Blue) "Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair. Be truthful, gentle, and fearless."

TUESDAY – RESPECT (Wear Yellow) "It costs $0 to treat someone with respect. Respect is a two-way street—if you want to get it, you've got to give it."

WEDNESDAY – FAIRNESS/UNITY & ANTI-BULLYING (Wear Orange) Lunch Activity: Come to the outdoor stage to commit to being unified "A negative mind will never give you a positive life. A fair-minded person tries to see both sides of an argument."

THURSDAY – RESPONSIBILITY/CITIZENSHIP (Wear Green and/or Purple) "The price of greatness is responsibility. You must take personal responsibility—you cannot change the circumstances, but you can change yourself."

FRIDAY – CARING/FAMILY (Wear Pink and/or Red) Lunch Activity: Senior Candy Buffet on the outdoor stage. "Family doesn't have to be flesh and blood—it's time, love, caring, and sharing. Family is anyone who loves you unconditionally."

Senior Candy Buffet on Friday, October 24th. Free for seniors who purchased senior attire and $5 for everyone else.

Attention Juniors and Seniors! Open house events are a great way to explore college campuses, meet new people, and learn more about the programs and opportunities each college offers. You’ll get a firsthand look at campus life, connect with admissions staff, and discover which school feels like the right fit for you. Don’t miss the chance to ask questions and make valuable connections for your college journey. Below you will find local college open house FREE events. Be sure to register for each event to reserve your spot!

Cal State Fullerton

Saturday, October 25th | Fall in Love with Cal State Fullerton Event | Register Here

Cal State Los Angeles

Saturday, November 15th | EagleFest | Register Here

Cal Poly Pomona

Saturday, November 1st | Explore CPP | Register Here

Chapman University

Sunday, October 26th | Chapman Open House | Register Here

**Additional college open house event dates will be announced in future newsletter postings.

The Rowland Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities, District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health decision-making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

The District's Equity Compliance and Title IX Officer is Dr. Kevin Despard, Director of Human Resources: 1830 S. Nogales St. Rowland Heights, CA 91748 | (626)854-8378 | kdespard@rowlandschools.org. The District's Section 504 Coordinator is Mr. Jason Garcia, Director of Student Services: 1830 S. Nogales St. Rowland Heights, CA 91748 | (626)935-8283 | jasongarcia@rowlandschools.org.