Rowland High School

Monday - 11/10

Baseball Tryouts

Tuesday - 11/11

Veterans Day Holiday - No School

Wednesday - 11/12

Cal Poly Pomona Rep Visit @lunch (Hideout)

School Site Council

Wrestling vs. Sonora (JV) - Away

Thursday - 11/13

Board Meeting Study Session

Girls Water Polo vs. Los Altos (JV & VR) - Away

Link Crew Paint Night

Senior Panoramic Picture

World Kindness Day

Friday - 11/14

Cross Country Playoffs

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

Jonah Eadie was nominated by Mr. Roach, his counselor. "I am honored to nominate Jonah Eadie as my selection for Senior of the Week. Jonah is new to my caseload this year, but I feel like I've known him for his entire four years of high school. He is a strong student with a great work ethic and always asks for support when needed. I'm extremely proud of all that he has accomplished during his time at Rowland, and I'm looking forward to seeing where the future takes him. Keep up the amazing work, Jonah, and congratulations!"

Noe Mendoza was nominated by Ms. Chu in the English Department. "Noe exhibits the Raider Goals of being a thinker, communicator, and contributor. In AP LIT, Noe closely analyzes a text - identifying and understanding the use of figurative language - in order to make connections with other works, but also the world around her. Noe is never hesitant to share her analysis and commentary, and volunteers and participates daily in class. She works through challenging work and strives to not only improve in her analysis, but also her reading and writing skills. Noe is not only successful in the classroom, but also is outstanding as an athlete. Noe is more than deserving of this recognition and is LIT in AP LIT."

Sophia Tran was nominated by Mr. Nunes from the photography department. "Sophia takes initiative in doing extra work and experimentation at home for projects I have assigned in photography class. This extra effort is reflected in the good quality photos she creates."

Evelyn Martinez was nominated by Ms. Pena, the cheer advisor. "A huge shout-out to Evelyn, our Athlete of the Week! She lights up every game with her unbelievable energy and infectious spirit. Her amazing pizzazz doesn't just electrify the crowd—it completely energizes the entire cheer squad! Keep bringing that energy, Evelyn!"

Robert Lightbourne was nominated by Ms. Stella, the foods and nutrition teacher. "Today, we are proud to recognize an outstanding student who has shown creativity, leadership, and genuine passion in our Foods and Nutrition program. Our Innovator of the Week is Robert Lightbourne, a 10th-grade student who has truly demonstrated what it means to grow, collaborate, and inspire others. When Robert first joined the class, he approached food preparation with curiosity and a willingness to learn. Over time, he has shown tremendous growth—not only in his technical skills, but in his ability to communicate and work with his teammates. Robert listens to ideas, helps solve challenges in the kitchen, and encourages others with patience and kindness. His positive presence brings out the best in those around him. Robert takes time to test ingredients, adjust measurements, and consider flavor balance with real intention. And what makes Robert truly stand out is that he doesn’t keep his ideas to himself—he shares his recipes, teaches others how to prepare them, and celebrates their successes along the way. Robert not only cooks food—he creates community. His passion makes our kitchen a place of collaboration, creativity, and pride. His work inspires others to try new things and believe in their own ability to grow. Please join me in congratulating Robert Lightbourne, our Innovator of the Week. We are so proud of you, and we can’t wait to see where your creativity takes you next."

The Rowland High School Lady Raiders Tennis Team enjoyed a remarkable season, clinching co-championships of the Valle Vista League and qualifying for the CIF Team playoffs through outstanding teamwork and determination.

Doubles standouts Doris Tseng and Janie Zhou earned VALLE VISTA Co-DOUBLES MVP, 2nd Place VALLE VISTA, CIF DOUBLES QUALIFIER, and VALLE VISTA SCHOLAR ATHLETE 2nd Team. Haley Chow and Joanna Low shared VALLE VISTA Co-DOUBLES MVP, 3rd Place VALLE VISTA Doubles, CIF DOUBLES Alternate, and VALLE VISTA SCHOLAR ATHLETE 2nd Team; Chow also became the second ever to earn the CIF Character of Champions Recipient. Yessenia Martinez secured 3rd Place VALLE VISTA Singles, CIF SINGLES Alternate, and VALLE VISTA SCHOLAR ATHLETE Second Team.

Coach Jake Magnant reflected, “I am very proud of our girls' growth throughout the season. They worked hard, and it showed through their success both on the courts and in the classrooms.” Blending competitive success, academic excellence, and character, the Lady Raiders delivered a memorable performance that will not be forgotten.

The Rowland Raider Regiment took 2nd place in their division while placing 4th over 12 bands.

Our Guard and Percussion count their streak with getting High Percussion and High Guard sweepstakes!

The Regiment will be putting on a Finals Send-off Show and BBQ on Nov. 15th at 1 pm.

Algebra 2 students apply what they have learned to solve real-life application problems.

French students at RHS attended the American French Film Festival on October 29 at the Directors Guild of America. Admission to screening was free and open to all high school teachers and their students in Southern California. The film was followed by a meeting with the main actors, during which students could ask them questions.

The movie we watched was called “La Nouvelle Vague” (French for "the New Wave"), an immensely influential French art film movement that emerged in the late 1950s. It was characterized by a rejection of traditional filmmaking conventions and a spirit of experimentation, pioneering the modern concept of the independent director as the film's primary "author" (auteur theory). The story was focusing on the filming of the movie “Breathless” by Godard.

The Key Characteristics of la Nouvelle Vague are: Experimental Techniques, Realism and Authenticity, and Low Budgets.

Legacy

La Nouvelle Vague had a profound and lasting influence on global cinema, helping to pave the way for modern independent and arthouse filmmaking and inspiring subsequent movements like New Hollywood.

We were delighted to welcome Gunnor Engblom back to Rowland High School for the first time since 1977! Originally from Sweden, Gunnor came to us as a foreign exchange student. Now residing in Lima, Peru, he has developed a remarkable career as both a marathon runner and a passionate birder. Gunnor's journey from our school to his adventures in South America is a testament to the impact that cultural exchanges can have on our lives. We hope to see him again soon and wish him all the best in his future endeavors!

We will have tryouts for students who were not available for our first tryout in September. Please reach out to Coach Palacio (dante.palacio@rowlandschools.org) for any questions or concerns.

Join us on Thursday, November 13th, as we celebrate World Kindness Day! We invite everyone to participate in a variety of fun activities happening in the Quad during lunch. Let’s come together to spread kindness and positivity. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and inspire others!

All seniors are invited to take their class picture on Thursday, November 13th, during lunch in the gym. You must wear your senior attire or a plain black top.

If you want to purchase the panoramic picture, you can pick up the South Coast Photographic envelope in the ASB office. The cost is $25 for a plain picture and $30 for a laminated one. The due date to turn in envelopes is November 13th.

Seniors! Are you planning to attend Mt. SAC next Fall? Join the Connect 4 program to get step-by-step guidance from our very own Mt. SAC representative on the application and enrollment process. This is your chance to get support and early registration for classes!

The first meeting is Orientation and is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19th. You can attend during 5th or 6th period. A permission slip will be required to attend if you have class. Pick up your permission slip from Mrs. Galaviz in the College & Career Center.

If you haven't already done so, sign up now to reserve your spot!

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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.