Semester 2 began this week. Term 2, midterm, and semester 1 grades for half-year classes will be available on Aspen at the end of the school day on Tuesday, January 30th. One event to highlight is that there is going to be a winter dance sponsored by the Student Government Council on Saturday, February 10th. Tickets, will be on sale, for $15, starting next week!

Monday, January 29th DAY 4

Tuesday, January 30th DAY 5

Site Council Meeting 7:30 AM (Superintendent’s Conference Room)

Term 2 grades & Midterm grades are available after school!

Wednesday, January 31st DAY 6

Thursday, February 1st DAY 7

Early Release

Period 1: 8:10-8:40 AM B Block (30 Minutes)

Period 2: 8:44-9:13 AM C Block (29 Minutes)

Period 3: 9:17-9:46 AM D Block (29 Minutes)

Period 4: 9:50-10:19 AM E Block (29 Minutes)

Period 5: 10:23-10:52 AM F Block (29 Minutes)

Period 6: 10:56-11:25 AM L Block (29 Minutes)

Early Release Professional Development

Friday, February 2nd DAY 1

January

1/27 Saturday School 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

1/30 Site Council Meeting 7:30 AM- 8:00 AM

1/30 Term 2 and Semester 1 Grades Available

February

2/1 Early Release for Staff Professional Development @ 11:25 AM

2/6 Senate Leadership Council Meeting 7:30 AM-8:00 AM (Library)

2/6 MCAS Science Session 1 Retest

2/7 MCAS Science Session 2 Retest

2/8 Dog Block 10:42 AM-11:28 AM

2/10 Saturday School 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

2/10 Winter Formal

2/15 Early Release for Staff Professional Development @ 11:25 AM

2/15 Unified Pep Rally & Polar Plunge

2/19-2/23 No School February Vacation

2/27 Site Council Meeting 7:30 AM-8:00 AM (Library)

March

3/1 Term 3 Progress Reports Available

3/2 Saturday School 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

3/4 MCAS ELA Session 1 Retest

3/5 No School Staff Professional Development

3/6 MCAS ELA Session 2 Retest

3/7 MCAS Math Session 1 Retest

3/8 MCAS Math Session 2 Retest

3/12 Senate Leadership Council Meeting 7:30 AM- 8:00 AM (Library)

3/12 Seal of Biliteracy Testing 8:10 AM-11:10 AM (Library Media Center)

3/14 Dog Block 10:42 AM- 11:28 AM

Freshmen simulated the start of World War I in Ms. Penney’s World History class.

We are excited to report that on February 15th, Special Olympics of Massachusetts will be coming to Rockland Highschool to host a Polar Plunge! February 15th, is a half day for students and it will be a spirit day where students will wear RED in honor of kids with intellectual disabilities. This day will include an inclusion pep rally, the Polar Plunge in the RHS front parking lot, and a pizza party in the cafe for all participants. Those who participate and fundraise $10 to the cause will earn a total of 4 community service hours. Please consider discussing this amazing opportunity with your child. Rockland is so proud to be teaming up with such an impactful organization this year, we wouldn't want your child to miss out!

Why donate? We're fundraising for Special Olympics Massachusetts because we believe that sports are the gateway to building confidence, lifelong friendships, and becoming leaders in the community. We're asking for your donation because it will fund inclusive experiences for more than 14,000 Special Olympics athletes and 15,000+ volunteers in Massachusetts.

https://fundraise.specialolympicsma.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=7210

Details:

• Starting Feb 1, students will be able to register for the plunge in the RHS cafe.
• Students will need to return a signed waiver.
• Students should bring a change of clothes and a beach towel to school that day.
• Students who participate and fundraise will earn 4 hours of community service.

Will they take the plunge?

Sincerely,

Student Council

Please stay up to date with the articles published in the school newspaper.

This is a reminder for seniors that your mid-year grades (Term 1 + 2) will be sent to all the College Applied to in SCOIR (not your Common App). Make sure your SCOIR application list is up to date.

Mid-year grades should be posted on January 30th. GPA's will be recalculated after that, and mid-year grades will be sent out as soon as possible thereafter. If you get an email from a college requesting mid-year grades, be assured that they will be sent.

FAFSA - (message from Dept of Ed):

Students and families will have ample time to complete the 2024–25 FAFSA form and do not need to rush to fill out the form immediately when the soft launch period opens, as we will not transmit results to colleges or career/trade schools until later in January 2024.

If you've submitted your FAFSA and schools haven't received it yet, this is why!

RHS will be giving the SAT during school on March 26th. The flyer provides details and links to the registration form and payment options. Students need to turn in their completed registration form (copies are available in Guidance) and payment (or proof of online payment) no later than February 13th. Last registrations will not be accepted. The attached document has a link to the registration (not the image below).

Congratulations to RHS student Allyson Leary ('25), who will represent Rockland in the 2024 MMEA All-State Chorus. Allyson is one of only 150 students from throughout the state who successfully auditioned for the choir, and will perform with them in late March at Symphony Hall in Boston.

Congratulations to senior Caitlyn Harrington for being recognized by UMass Dartmouth’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) for her work highlighted in the Emerging Young Artists and Designers 2024 Juried Exhibition, continuing the tradition of exhibiting high school students’ work since 2013. Her work is in the top row, 6 across. Emerging Young Artists and Designers is a highly competitive online juried exhibition, which celebrates the exceptional artistic merit of New England’s high school students. EYAD 2024 received submissions from over 800 young artists, from which the juror, CVPA’s Associate Dean Ann Kim, selected 200 works for the exhibition. The result, available at www.umassd.edu/cvpa/explore/emerging-young-artists, is a marvelous online showcase that offers an inspiring glimpse into the unique perspectives of New England's young talents.

Congratulations Images- students & staff advisors received designation from the American Scholastic Press Association Annual Contest. They won a First Place Award, which is the second highest designation!

Juniors who plan/hope to play a sport at the Division I or II level in college need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Students who plan to play Division III sports do not need to register.

High school athletics are an important part of life for many students and some hope to continue playing a sport in college, but the reality is that college athletics are much more competitive and fewer students participate. Here is a great visual aid from the NCAA:

Estimated probability of competing in college level athletics.

There is a fee to register with the NCAA*, so students should have done some research before they register:

• Review the athletic division at schools of interest - remember students do not have to register for Division III sports.

• Have a realistic picture of their ability to compete at the Division I or II level - have direct, honest conversations with current coaches and potential coaches.

• Think about if playing time is a priority for you! Students who make a Division II team may not play until their Junior or Senior year, where they may get to play all four years on a Division III team.

If you do plan to pursue Division I or II schools, you will need to:

1. Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center

2. Give a signed NCAA Transcript release form to their Guidance counselor by the end of Junior year ( a final grade 11 transcript will be sent to the Clearinghouse from Guidance

Here are additional resources from the NCAA.

NCAA Initial Eligibility Standards & Timeline

NCAA Registration Checklist - be sure to read “What type of account do I need”.

MEFA (the Massachusetts Education Financing Authority is hosting a webinar for students and parents to explain NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements.

Register here.

Athletics in College Admissions

Monday, January 29, 2024 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm

This webinar, presented by Dr. Mike Janicki, Ed.D, School Counselor at Old Rochester Regional High School, will discuss athletics in college admissions. Topics will include sports divisions, eligibility, the college search, and key issues to consider throughout this process. Live transcription will be available.

The boys hockey team picked up back to back wins and the boys basketball team defeated Hull this week! Girls basketball played well against Brockton, but lost by 1 point. Boys track defeated Sandwich and the girls track team defeated Randolph!

The Weymouth/Rockland girls ice hockey team continues to roll, and congratulations to freshman Freshman, Mady Leoncavallo who earned her first Varsity point this week!

We also had some fun, with a youth hockey night pregame celebration on Saturday!

Congratulations to our 4x400 team for qualifying for the D. 5 State Meet in February with a time of 4:31.02 (season PR)!

Kindergarten registration information is below if you know of any families who have an incoming kindergarten for next school year!

Aspen Student & Family Portal

Arbiter Live- Athletic Schedules

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Principal

Email: jharrison@rocklandschools.org
Website: https://www.rocklandschools.org/o/rockland-high
Location: 52 Mackinlay Way, Rockland, MA, USA
Phone: 781-871-0541
Twitter: @RocklandHS