THE BEAR ESSENTIALS

Wow, what a great start to the 2026–2027 school year! By the end of the week, our students were back in the swing of things and doing a great job making their way to classes and settling into their routines.

Parents, on Wednesday, we met with students during their classes to review expectations here at Roosevelt. We ask that you continue these conversations at home, especially regarding electronic devices.

Please remind your students that phones, headphones, AirPods, earbuds, and smartwatches are not permitted during instructional time. This expectation also applies in the hallway and in the restroom during instructional time. Our goal is to ensure that students are present, engaged, and focused on learning throughout the instructional day. These expectations align with the new Michigan cell phone law.

Thank you for partnering with us as we work together to create a consistent and focused learning environment for all of our students!

Next week, there will be no school on Monday in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, September 8, 2026!

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend, Bear Families! 💙💛

Go Bears!

Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Hickey, Mrs. Bukosky, and Mr. Schley

9/4-9/7 Friday-Monday

• No School -Labor Day Weekend
  
  

9/11 Friday

• 9th grade school pictures & picture make-up day
• Last day to look through our Lost & Found before items are donated

9/15 Tuesday

• Progress Learning Testing & Senior Success Day
• Roosevelt Theatre Company Fall Play Auditions - 3:30 pm, Auditorium

9/16 Wednesday

• Roosevelt Theatre Company Fall Play Auditions - 3:30 pm, Auditorium

9/18 Friday

• Block Out Cancer Miracle Minute/Block Party/Football Game

The attachment below outlines the process for updating your student(s) emergency card for the 2026-2027 school year. Please update your information. Please pay close attention to the CONTACT section and ensure that your phone number and email address are accurate. If you do not complete this update, you will be unable to view your student’s schedule once it becomes available.

**Important:** Parent Connection refers to updating your information as RE-ENROLLMENT. Please note that you are not actually re-enrolling your student(s); you are simply updating your information.

If you have any issues accessing your Parent Connect account or need assistance, please contact us at hickeyt@wy.k12.mi.us.

We want to remind everyone that our 9th graders will have their pictures taken on Friday, September 11. Additionally, any upperclassmen who couldn't have their pictures taken during schedule pick-up can do so that day.

Note: All students must have a picture taken for their school ID.

We've collected a variety of items from our locker rooms and placed them in our Lost & Found closet. To help you recover your belongings, we've displayed all lost items in the main lobby of RHS. If you’re missing something, please take a moment to check if we have it. Please note that items not claimed by Friday, September 11, will be donated to charity. Don’t miss out on the chance to retrieve your belongings!

Starting at 7:30 am, only our front doors and the Commons (pool) doors will be unlocked. Students are welcome to come in and enjoy breakfast in the Cafetorium or Commons until the main bell rings at 7:45 am. At this time, all other doors will open for 15 minutes before our school day officially begins at 8:00 am.

We will hold class meetings the first week of school to review important information, including our Code of Conduct and dress code. Please make sure your student wears a shirt that covers their shoulders, midriff, and back.

As we move through the school year, we want to remind everyone that email is our primary source of communication. Students need to check their email account daily. We'll share important updates about Homecoming events, club activities, and any changes to our daily routines here.

Please stay informed and stay in the know about everything happening in our school community!

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please refer to the attached PDF.

Fall Sports started August 10. Students must have a completed sports physical and form before participating. Even though sports have started, it is not too late to join many teams. Contact the RHS Athletic Office at (734) 759-5026 with any questions.

Those interested in Fall Sports should read the attached letter from Mr. Schley, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal.

Our district is committed to providing every student with the tools they need to succeed, including nutritious meals they can enjoy. Students will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch all school year, regardless of financial condition.

Every family must fill out the attached EDUCATION BENEFITS FORM SY 2026-2027. You can do this by clicking the link below.

MyPaymentsPlus is now available to add funds to your student's food service account: https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/

If you need your student's ID number, please contact MyPaymentsPlus Tech Support at 800-741-7100. Press "0" and ask for help with a MyPaymentsPlus student ID number.

Fueling Kids' Futures is a program that provides students in the free and reduced lunch program with enough food for three meals a day over the weekend. More information about the program is in the attachment below. If you are interested in participating, please fill out and return the form (in the attachment) to Mrs. Arminiak in the Principal's Office at RHS. You can find hard copies of the form in the main entrance at RHS.

The application can be found below. Hard copies are also available in the front office. Students driving to school must have a parking permit hanging from their rearview mirror by September 4.

We recommend that you download the RHS Reference Guide and keep it handy so that you can refer to it during the school year.

We are excited to welcome our RHS students to a new school year filled with opportunities to learn and engage!

Getting into the habit of daily attendance is more important than ever. It helps to:

● Reduce stress

● Make it easier to connect with friends and teachers

● Support learning

We are continually working to make our school environment a place where everyone can be safe, healthy, and learning. We will listen and partner with you so our children have a successful year. Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.

Please make sure we have your correct email and the best phone numbers to reach you.

To prepare for a safe and healthy 2026-2027 school year, please update your child's health information online in the MiStar parent portal.

If your child has a medical condition that requires care during the school day, submit a Health Plan and/or Medication Authorization Form before the first day of school to allow ample time for staff training and awareness.

This term, Wyandotte Public Schools is working with The Guidance Center to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral health. If you think your student can benefit from this help, click on the handout below and complete the form.

MISSION:

Collaborating and inspiring to educate, engage and empower all.

VISION:

A diverse, equitable and inclusive community that develops

resilient, innovative and engaged individuals.

Email: arminis@wy.k12.mi.us
Website: https://roosevelt.wyandotte.org/
Location: 540 Eureka Road, Wyandotte, MI, USA
Phone: 734-759-5000
Facebook: facebook.com/WPSRHS
Twitter: @wprhs