RBHS SUMMER BRIDGE
Rock Bridge High School Summer Newsletter: July 2022
Mission: Rock Bridge High School is a community in which ALL students and staff inspire each other to become lifelong learners.
Dear Rock Bridge Families,
We are busily preparing for the 2022-23 school year and looking forward to seeing you all soon! Please read the information in this BRIDGE Communication carefully as it includes lots of back to school information. Rock Bridge Families will not be receiving a physical mailer this summer. All of the necessary information for the start of our 2022-23 school year can be found right here in this BRIDGE Communication.
Below you will find information about the following:
- CPS Registration and Bus Opt-In Information
- RBHS General Information
- Student Supplies for Day 1
- RBHS Bell Schedule
- Bruin Connections Night
- Jump Start Day for Class of 2026
- School Pictures
- How To Drop Off and Pick Up Students at RBHS
- Student and Visitor Parking and Entrance Procedures
- Purchase a 2023 Parking Pass
- CPS Breakfast and Lunch Program Information and Forms
- Information from the RBHS Nurse's Office
- RBHS Student Activity Pass
- 2022-2023 RBHS Yearbook
- RBHS Booster Club
- 2023 RBHS Performing Arts Schedule
- CPS 2022 - 2023 School Year Calendar
- CPS 2022 - 2023 AB Calendar
- Some RBHS Social Media Accounts
- August RBHS Events Schedule
We are looking forward to celebrating Rock Bridge High School's 50 Year Anniversary (1973-2023) with you all throughout the coming school year!
Sincerely,
Jacob Sirna
CPS Registration and Bus Transportation Opt-In Information
Columbia Public Schools has begun preparations for the 2022-2023 school year. Annually, parents/guardians must complete registration and information updates for currently enrolled students. You recently received and email from Michelle Baumstark at CPS Communications with instructions for this process. Click the link below for a copy of this email.
RBHS General Information
The link directly below is a document that includes the most frequently requested general information each school year. This includes commonly requested phone numbers, counselor and administrator breakdowns, our bell schedule and grade reporting dates.
Student Supplies for Day 1
2023 RBHS Bell Schedule
We have eliminated our middle lunch shift for the 2023 school year. This school year RBHS students will have either A or B lunch. Below is a link to our 2023 RBHS Bell Schedule.
Jump Start Day for Class of 2026
MONDAY AUGUST 22nd 8:55 to 1:30
RBHS 9th Graders, be sure you have this date on your calendar! You will have a chance to meet your teachers, counselors, administrators, walk your full schedule, check out your computer and be apart of the RBHS famous roller-coaster! This day is designed to allow you to learn about our building without upperclassmen present. THIS IS YOUR DAY, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity!
For more information be watching the RBHS website.
School Pictures
Bruin Connections Night
THURSDAY AUGUST 18th 4:30 to 6:30 pm
All Bruins and their families are invited to attend this annual event to kick off the 2022-23 school year.
Families will be able to:
hear a brief general information presentation and have a chance to walk our building.
Presentations will be in the Main Gym at 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The presentation will be the same for both, so please attend the one that works best with your family’s schedule.
Families will have the opportunity to meet and greet the Rock Bridge administration team and other key representatives of the RBHS community.
receive technical support if they are unable to complete the online registration process at home.
CPS staff members and computers will be available to assist families in this process. Student schedules will not be available for families before August 18th. Families who do not complete the online registration process will not be able to receive their class schedule prior to the start of school.
Families who have registered online already will have their student schedule available them at this time through the portal. We will not have printed schedules available, so be sure to bring a picture or a copy of your student's schedule.
take advantage of the school supply and food giveaway, sponsored by the RBHS Counseling department.
purchase RBHS Spirit wear from our Booster Club.
visit the RBHS Media Center for a brief laptop orientation and to learn more about Home Access, the Parent Portal, and print and digital resources available for students.
speak directly to representatives from Food Services and Student Transportation of America.
How do I "drop off" and "pick up" my student at RBHS?
Rock Bridge Families, getting in and out of our school at the beginning or end of day can be a challenge. Please read and view the following so you can assist in making this process as smooth as possible for all RBHS stakeholders.
Parent Drop-off
Morning drop off should occur at the East Circle Drive. This is the same location that bus drop off will be occurring. Parents dropping off their students should remain in the left lane of the circle drive. Busses will be asked to remain on the right at this time. Click here to view a video titled "SY23ArrivalRBHS" with greater details.
Parent Pick-up
Following the conclusion of the school day, parent pick up will occur at the South Parking Lot. It is common for there to be considerable congestion in all entries and exits at the end of our school day. Please consider picking up your child after our busses have exited the circle drive at 4:15. After 4:15 you can pick your child up at any location on the RBHS property. Click here to view a video titled "SY23Dismissal RBHS" with greater details.
Student and Visitor Parking and Procedures
Student Parking and Entrance
Almost all student parking spaces will be in the North Parking Lot. The North Entrance will be the entrance for students during the school day. There will be approximately 50 student parking spaces in the South Parking Lot. Each is marked with a painted yellow Bruin. These student spaces in the South Parking Lot will be available on a first come first serve basis each day. Students who park in the South Parking Lot will need to enter the school through the East Main Circle Drive Entrance.
Visitor Parking and Entrance
Visitors to Rock Bridge High School can park in the circle drive or along the east side of our South Parking Lot. We recommend that visitors planning a short visit to our school refrain from parking in the circle drive between 3:30 and 4:15 as our circle drive will be prioritized for school busses at that time. Cars parked in the visitor spaces during this time will not be free to leave until the busses exit our campus. Visitors to RBHS during the day should plan to enter the building at the East Main Circle Drive Entrance.
Purchase a 2022-2023 Student Parking Pass
RBHS Student Parking Pass 2022-2023 $50.00
This pass allows a RBHS student to park in the RBHS student assigned parking spaces. Please print out the RBHS parking form that is available at the following link https://www.cpsk12.org/cms/lib/MO01909752/Centricity/Domain/32/RBHSParkingForm.pdf. Also a copy of the student’s current driver’s license and a non-expired insurance card is required when picking up the pass from the Student Activities Office. Copies can also be made through the Activities Secretary. The price of parking passes with be lowered to $25 at the start of the second semester.
Directions for ONLINE Payments
From the RBHS website, from the left-hand column under Quick Links, select “Pay select student fees.” Enter the parent portal login information and press login. This will bring you to SchoolPay. Checkmark the item(s) you want to pay for. Once you have selected the fee(s) you want to pay for, enter the student’s first and last name, their student ID, and then select checkout. On the following screen select Credit card and enter you card information and then your billing information. Click on review order. On the final screen, hit submit, and a receipt will be emailed to you. PLEASE NOTE the following transaction fees apply if using SchoolPay: $1.95 flat fee for transactions from $15 to $49.99. For transactions above $50 if 3.99%.
CPS Breakfast and Lunch Program Information
Click the link below for all CPS breakfast and lunch information and purchasing procedures.
School Lunch Fund Deposit Form
2022-2023 Free and Reduced Meals Information and Application
Free & Reduced lunch information:
https://www.cpsk12.org/Page/15061
Click HERE for Free & Reduced Meal application.
Information from the RBHS Nurse's Office
Click the link below to find the following information from our Nurse's Office.
- Required Immunizations
- Going Home Sick
- COVID Update
- Medication Policy
- Flu Shots
RBHS Student Activity Pass
RBHS Student Activity Pass $40.00
A student activity pass allows RBHS student admittance into ALL HOME athletic games except for MSHSAA ticketed games and some fine arts events. Activity passes will be printed on the student’s school ID.
Directions for ONLINE Payments
From the RBHS website, from the left-hand column under Quick Links, select “Pay select student fees.” Enter the parent portal login information and press login. This will bring you to SchoolPay. Checkmark the item(s) you want to pay for. Once you have selected the fee(s) you want to pay for, enter the student’s first and last name, their student ID, and then select checkout. On the following screen select Credit card and enter you card information and then your billing information. Click on review order. On the final screen, hit submit, and a receipt will be emailed to you. PLEASE NOTE the following transaction fees apply if using SchoolPay: $1.95 flat fee for transactions from $15 to $49.99. For transactions above $50 if 3.99%.
2022-2023 RBHS Yearbook
2022-2023 yearbooks are now available for purchase! Order through yearbookforever.com . Books will be $50 until 11/28. Prices will increase after. Follow us on Instagram @rbflashback to stay up-to-date on yearbook deadlines and sales information.
SENIORS: Send us your senior photos to be included in the yearbook! Email them in a jpeg format to rockbridgeseniors@gmail.com. Photos should be taken from the waist up and are due by December 21.
Celebrate your senior by purchasing a senior ad! Also order through yearbookforever.com.
Full page (4 photos): $360
1/2 page (3 photos): $180
1/4 page (2 photos): $90
1/8 page (1 photo): $45
If you still have not picked up or purchased your 2022 yearbook, please email tbrautigam@cpsk12.org for pickup information.
2022-2023 RBHS BOOSTER CLUB ATHLETIC PASS AND MEMBERSHIP
Click the link below for the 2022-2023 RBHS Booster Club Membership and Athletic Pass. An Athletic Pass from Booster Club is for family members of RBHS Students. RBHS Students need to purchase the Student Activities Pass linked above.
2023 RBHS Performing Arts Schedules
Click the link below for our 2023 RBHS Performing Arts calendar of events.
2022 - 2023 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
2022 - 2023 AB SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
Follow Rock Bridge on Social Media
August RBHS Events Schedule
- August 7 @ 6:00 PM - All Sports Meeting in the PAC
- August 12 @ 5:00 PM - Green & Gold Football Auction and Scrimmage & BBQ Fund Raiser
- August 17 @ 5:30 PM - Softball Green & Gold Scrimmage
- August 18 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Bruin Connections Night
- August 19 @ 7:00 PM - Football Jamboree (at Battle)
- August 20 @ 6:00 PM - Boys Soccer Jamboree (at Helias)
- August 20 @ TBD - Softball Jamboree (at Hickman)
- August 22 @ 8:55 AM - 1:30 PM - Jump Start Day
- August 23 @ 8:55 AM - 4:05 PM - First day of School
- August 31 (during the school day) - School Pictures
- September 5 - NO SCHOOL
- September 7 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - RBHS Back to School Night
Jacob Sirna
Instagram: rbhsprincipal
Email: jsirna@cpsk12.org
Website: https://www.cpsk12.org/rbhs
Location: Rock Bridge High School, South Providence Road, Columbia, MO, USA
Phone: (573) 214-3100
Twitter: @JacobSirna