RPMS Athletics Newsletter

Hello, Rockets!

I hope you had a great weekend! We’re just one week away from our spring sports season after concluding the Winter II season. As a former student-athlete myself, I encourage each of you to actively seek out opportunities to engage in athletics and develop your skills, whether you’re moving on to your next sport or trying something new!

Your development and growth should be a top priority. Don’t let the last time you swung a bat, dribbled a basketball, or participated in any athletic activity be limited to the previous season—these experiences should matter to you! Remember to also spend time with family and friends, dedicate time for yourself and hobbies, help out at home, and prioritize proper rest and nutrition.

As always, I encourage you to strive for excellence by competing in the classroom and on the playing surface. Continue to monitor communication from the coaching staff, and feel free to reach out to the main office or your coaches with any questions. Have a great week and GO ROCKETS! 🚀

Sincerely,

Mr. Jordan Riley

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Upcoming Spring Reminder:

• Track and Field begins on Monday, March 17th. - Season schedule
• RPMS Track and Field Info Sheet

1.Access the RPMS Athletics Website or Scan the QR Code above.
2. Subscribe to a team's season schedule - select Get Alerts tab.
3. Create free account.
4. Link team schedules to personal device calendar, Google Calendar, etc.
5. Receive reminders on events or game changes.

Per the RPMS Handbook: "An athlete must attend regular school classes one full day in order to practice or participate in an athletic contest that day, unless expressly excused by the principal, assistant principal, or athletic director prior to the absence."

Parents and student-athletes, a grade report will be collected and submitted to the coaching staff on Friday morning for any in-season student-athlete who is under a C- in any class. Students must be passing a minimum of five academic classes in the current marking period. Academic progress will be monitored by the Athletic Director, please ensure that you are competing in the classroom and on the playing surface.

Per MHSAA policies, a physical examination must be completed on or after April 15, 2024 to be considered a valid physical for the 2024-2025 school year.

Please note that your student’s annual physical/medical history form (all pages) will need to be uploaded to Final Forms. For 6th-grade families, sports physicals SHOULD NOT be delivered to the Intermediate building.

RPMS Athletics partners with FinalForms, an online service that allows you to complete and sign athletic participation forms for your students. FinalForms saves data from season to season and year to year, meaning you will never need to enter the same information twice!

We are asking that ALL parents of athletes use FinalForms. Please make sure you’re signed up to receive preseason, tryout, and practice information.

No Final Forms = Ineligible to Participate. 👎

All Green = ALL GOOD! ✅

1. Physical Pass Form (must have Student ID number for student athletic pass).
2. Digital Pass (must have Student ID number for student athletic pass).

Grades 5th-8th Register Here!

The RPYSB Board has been hard at work already with its first fundraising opportunity for the Junior Elite League.

JOIN RPYS MARCH 15th from 10a-12p in the RPI Cafeteria for their first annual ALL YOU CAN EAT Pancake Breakfast!

Come support the Junior Elite Players and enjoy a delicious breakfast to start your Saturday off right!