RHS Counseling Dept. Newsletter
August 2026
RHS Counseling Department Summer Hours
As a reminder, the district summer hours are: Monday - Thursday: 8am - 3:30pm
Preparing for Back to School Success!
August brings a unique mix of summer excitement and back to school anticipation. It is completely normal for students (and parents too) to feel a blend of eagerness and anxiety right now. As a family, focus on what you can control: building predictable routines, protecting sleep, and keeping communication lines open.
Remember, wellness isn't about being perfect; it's about creating a supportive environment where students feel safe to learn, make mistakes, and grow. Our counseling team is here to support you every step of the way.
Here are a few tips that might help your student prepare for a successful transition.
1. Identify school resources and support.
2. Attend orientation/transition events.
3. Prioritize your mental health
5. Set manageable goals.
6. Begin to create a routine.
7. Be present and participate.
8. Check your school email.
9. Get involved.
The Robbinsville High School Counseling Department is excited to welcome our students back to school on September 3, 2026! We are here to support our students and families through this transition.
2026 - 2027 Student Schedules Live in Genesis: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 12pm
Summer 2026 Assignments
To support continued learning and prepare students for a successful start to the 2026–2027 school year, Robbinsville Public Schools provides summer assignments for select courses and grade levels.
These assignments are designed to keep students engaged and ready for the academic challenges ahead. Please be sure to review the Summer 2026 Assignments that are posted on the Robbinsville Public School District website, under curriculum.
Final Exams for Advancement
Students who completed the Course Advancement Request Form, received approval to take a summer advancement course, and wish to advance to the next course level at Robbinsville High School must take the RHS final exam for the course in order to earn credit.
Please note:
- Students must earn the required minimum score on the final exam to receive credit for the course and be eligible to advance to the next course level.
- Students should attend one of the testing dates. Final Exam Dates: August 11, August 13, or August 17 Testing Time: 10am - 12noon
Please email Mrs. Karen Lubbers at lubbers.karen@robbinsvillek12.gov if you need to change the final exam date that you selected when you completed the Course Advancement Request Form.
SCOIR - Career Planning and College Search Platform
At RHS, students in grades 10 - 12 have access to SCOIR, an interactive college and career planning platform designed to help them explore their interests, strengths, and future opportunities. Our 9th grade students will receive their SCOIR account when we return to school.
SCOIR offers much more than college searches. Students can complete career interest assessments, explore hundreds of career pathways, learn about required education and training, research salaries and job outlooks, and discover careers that align with their personal interests and skills. The platform also allows students to explore colleges, compare programs, build a personalized college list, and manage every step of the college application process.
We encourage students to log into SCOIR now and throughout the school year. SCOIR is a valuable resource that helps students make informed decisions about their future.
Students can access SCOIR through their Robbinsville High School class link.
Class of 2027 Summer College Workshops
The workshops will take place at RHS in classroom M105, we can host 65 students per session. Pre-Registration is required. This workshop is only for students. To sign up, please go to this link for the google sign up form. Sign up today!
Summer College Workshop Dates and Times:
Wednesday, August 5: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday, August 6: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday, August 11: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday, August 12: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Students Attending the Workshop:
Please park in the front of RHS. The workshops will be held in M105. Please bring your school issued chrome book with you. Prior to attending your assigned workshop, please create an account on the common application.
We will host Senior College Planning Night on September 10, 2026 for parents.
Class of 2027: Senior College Planning Night
Class of 2027: Counselor & Teacher Letters of Recommendation
Parents, you can access the "parent brag sheet" if you have your own parent account. If you don't have a parent account, you can easily gain access through your student's SCOIR account.
If you have not completed this task, please be sure to get this completed as soon as possible. It is important that we give our teachers and counselors ample time to write letters of recommendation.
Brag sheet submission is required for letters of recommendation to be completed.
Common Application Live for the Class of 2027
Class of 2028: PSAT/NMSQT Administration on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The Robbinsville Board of Education is covering the cost of the test. Students do not need to register as we ordered a test booklet for every junior student.
The PSAT/NMSQT takes 2 hours and 14 minutes and consists of 2 sections: (1) the Reading and Writing Section, and (2) the Math Section. Most of the questions are multiple choice, although some math questions ask you to write in the answer rather than select it. To learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT, please visit: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/preparing
**If your student requires testing accommodations for the PSAT’s (students who have a 504 plan or an Individualized Educational Plan that has testing accommodations as part of their plan), all requests for testing accommodations must be made by Monday, August 10, 2026 to your child’s school counselor or case manager. This will allow your child's school counselor or case manager to meet the College Board's deadline.
SAT Test Dates for 2026 - 2027
August 22, September 12, October 3, November 7, December 5, March 6, May 1, June 5
Use this link to register for the SAT with College Board.
The dates listed are based on information released by the College Board and previous SAT test dates. In some cases, the information has not yet been confirmed by College Board. Visit www.collegeboard.org for the most up to date published information.
ACT Test Dates for 2026 - 2027
2026 - 2027 ACT Test Dates:
September 19, October 17, December 12, February 27, April 10, June 12, July 10
Use this link to register for the ACT.
Class of 2029: PSAT 10 Administration: March 9, 2027
The Robbinsville Board of Education is covering the cost of the test. Students do not need to register as we will order a test for every sophomore student. This test will be in the digital format.
**If your student requires testing accommodations for the PSAT’s (students who have a 504 plan or an Individualized Educational Plan that has testing accommodations as part of their plan), all requests for testing accommodations must be made by Friday, November 13, 2026 to your child’s school counselor or case manager. This will allow your child's school counselor or case manager to meet the College Board's deadline.
