ROCKLAND HIGH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

It was a short week at Rockland High School with Good Friday, so this edition of the newsletter is abbreviated.

We held a Senior Class Meeting this afternoon to review expectations and responsibilities as we enter graduation season. It is hard to believe that the Class of 2026 has just 26 days of school remaining. Students were provided with three important documents:

1. Graduation Protocol (rules and expectations)
2. Commencement Biography Form
3. Road to Graduation (calendar of senior events)

The Graduation Protocol and Commencement Biography Form must be completed and returned to Ms. O’Brien in the main office by May 1.

Families should also be on the lookout for a detailed graduation packet, which will be mailed home around May 1 and will include all essential information as we approach this exciting milestone.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Guys and Dolls for a fantastic performance this past weekend. The show was a great success and a reflection of the talent, dedication, and hard work of our students. Thank you to Mr. Bergman, RHS Drama Club advisor, for his efforts in supporting the production.

SEAL OF BILITERACY

Congratulations to nine Rockland High School students who have earned the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy for the 2025–2026 school year. This distinguished honor recognizes students who have demonstrated proficiency in English and at least one additional language. We are proud of their hard work and commitment to developing strong language skills, and this achievement will be recognized on their transcript and with an academic award.

APRIL

April 3 - No School, Good Friday

April 6 - Department Head meeting, 2:50 PM

April 8 - Crisis Team Meeting, 9:20 AM

April 8 - Financial Aid Night, 6:00 PM

April 9 - Early Release PD Day, 11:25 AM dismissal

April 13 - Term 3 closes (change)

April 13 - Massasoit On-the-Spot Admissions

April 14 - Senate Leadership Council Meeting, 7:30 AM

April 14 - Pathways Career Fair, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

April 16 - Dog Block, 10:42 - 11:28 AM

April 17 - Autism Awareness Day

April 17 - Term 3 Grades posted (change)

April 17 - Spring Recess begins

April 20 - 24 - Spring Recess

April 29 - 30 - RPS Arts Festival, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

April 30 - VoG Dog Block, 10:42 - 11:28 AM

April 30 - Spellman Oratorical Contest, 7:00 PM

Please see the attached PE Newsletter.

Images is accepting submissions for the spring issue. Please see the attached notification.

Rockland Public Schools recently hosted its second student-run Candidates Night for the Town of Rockland election, organized and executed entirely by students. Despite an unexpected last-minute change, students demonstrated exceptional adaptability and professionalism, with a first-time host stepping in seamlessly to lead the event. The evening was a tremendous success and a powerful example of student leadership, collaboration, and civic engagement, making our entire school community proud!

SGC hosted an Opening Day lunch for staff which was a delicious way to kick off baseball season!

Please see the attached information about a post-secondary career fair sponsored by the Landmark School.

Please see the attached information about a exciting opportunity for a hands-on learning opportunity during April vacation.

Financial Aid Night

We are excited to have financial aid expert Jodi Conway come to RHS to share her expertise with our students and families at 6:00 PM on April 8th. Details about the event can be found here.

College Rep Visits: Meet Your Future

College representatives from colleges and universities are visiting RHS to meet with students, share information, and answer questions about admissions, majors, scholarships, and campus life. Learn more about Rep Visits here.

How to Sign Up

Students can sign up for college rep visits through SCOIR - details on signing up can be found here.

As visits will occur during class time, you will receive an E-hall pass for the visit. Your teacher will need to approve the pass! All visits have a cap on the number of attendees and sign ups will close 1 day before, so plan ahead and check often. Do not leave class without a note or summons.

NEACAC Annual Essay Contest - open for Juniors and Seniors - $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. Details can be found here.

We also wanted to let you know about two upcoming National College Fairs sponsored by NACAC - the National Association for College Admissions Counselors.

Hynes Convention Center, Boston

Dates/Times: Monday, April 27th from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday, April 28th from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 29th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM

More details and registration information for these fairs can be found here.

Congratulations if you've applied and been accepted to college. Great news, but your work isn't done!

Here is a helpful article with the next steps. Please note #3 - After you have decided and accepted your offer of admission at the school you will attend, please notify other colleges and decline their offer of admission. This will allow the college to accept students from the waitlist or who were deferred (which may be you at another school!).

Also, as you receive admissions decisions, please update your outcomes in SCOIR - instructions on how to do that can be found here.

As part of a multi-year strategy, the South Shore Technical Institute (at South Shore Voc Tech School in Hanover) will be training new skilled workers in key trades and technical jobs.

THIS IS A FREE 15 WEEK PROGRAM for high school graduates.

Programs for the Fall semester: Automotive, Culinary, HVAC, Manufacturing and Metal Fabrication & Welding

Classes take place Monday - Thursday | 4:00PM-8:00PM

Registration opens on April 6th and classes will fill up.

Program and registration information can be found here.

Explore Your Future This Summer!

Are you interested in a pre-college experience or a specialized summer program?

Check out our growing list of opportunities below. We update this list regularly, so be sure to check it often.

• Summer/Pre-College Program list

Search via SCOIR: Use your SCOIR account to enter filters based on your preferences to find more programs - see details on how to do this here.

Please refer to the links below for your convenience.

School Website

Aspen Student & Family Portal

Arbiter Live- Athletic Schedules

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Have a wonderful weekend and holiday for those who celebrate!

Sincerely,

Cheryl Schipper

Principal