Rockport High School
Viking News - The Week of 9/12/2022
The Week of 9/26/2022
Pack the Track! Tonight, Friday, September 23rd β½
7:00 pm - Boys' Soccer vs. Manchester-Essex
Saturday, September 24th - The Vikings vs. Ipswich!πβ½βοΈ
1:00pm - Field Hockey
3:00 pm - Girls' Soccer
5:00 pm - Boys' Soccer
Come out in support of our teams! πͺπ₯³
Here's a look at the week ahead...
9/27 - 1/2 Day for Students
9/29 - RHS Open House @ 6 pm
Looking Ahead...
10/7 - Mid-Term Point for Q1
10/10 - No School (Holiday)
10/11 - No School for Students; PD Day for RPS Staff
10/12 - PSATs - All Grade 11 students (See details below)
10/12 - Seniors Helping Seniors - Grade 12 Students (All Day)
Weekly Assembly - Theme of the Month:
Finding your Authentic Self & Developing the Grit to Sustain It
Upcoming Half Day Schedules:
Food Services will now be serving breakfast on half days π
First Day Packets
A reminder to students and families to hand in your first day packets to the Main Office as soon as possible. If you have questions about the packet or need assistance with its content, please see Ms. Lucido in the front office.
RHS Open House
Our annual RHS Open House is scheduled for Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 6:00 pm. The evening will commence in the auditorium after which parents will follow an abbreviated school schedule, enabling you to meet each of your childβs teachers and learn about curricular expectations at RHS.
Superintendent's Entry Plan Survey
Parents & Guardians - If you haven't done so already, please take a few minutes to fill out the Superintendent's Entry Plan Survey. The information gathered will be used by Dr. Branco as he works to complete his Entry Plan and looks towards the future of RPS. Please complete the survey by Friday, October 21, 2022.
RPS Superintendent's Entry Plan Survey
RHS Students - Dr. Branco will be providing a separate opportunity through focus groups for you to provide your feedback and experience as an RPS student. Stay tuned on more information on this come!
Career Day - Presenters Needed!
Dear Rockport Community,
On Monday, November 7, Rockport High School DECA will be bringing back career day for the high school after a two year hiatus. We are looking for volunteer presenters who would be willing to come into school and share their career with students. Last time we did career day we had over 40 presenters from all types of careers and backgrounds. Students enjoyed hearing about the various careers and were grateful for the experience they had that day.
Would you or anyone you know be interested in doing a career day presentation for student small groups? The time commitment would be November 7 between 8AM-10:30AM.
If you are interested, please use the sign up link below and enter the required information. Mr. Larsen, DECA advisor, will reach out to you after receiving your information. Career day doesn't happen without adult volunteers. We hope you can be one of them.
Career Day Sign Up Link
https://forms.gle/D37G62mpTXJN8WFw6
Feel free to share this sign up link with anyone you know. All types of careers are welcome!
Guidance News...
Juniors, Class of 2024:
PSAT/NMSQT exams will take place on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 for Juniors only. Test fee is $20. Cash and/or check payable to RHS will be accepted in the RHS Guidance Office.
Seniors, Class of 2023:
SENIOR ROOM - Is a shared space for senior class members, college rep visitors and scheduled administration meetings. The room should be kept tidy at all times and respected when visitors join. Thank you to those seniors who have stepped up, your efforts have been noticed.
College Rep Visits - Please use this link for information and directions for signing up in Naviance.
Please return your purple FERPA Transcript Release Authorization Form to Guidance ASAP if you have college deadlines approaching.
If you have a November 1st or earlier application deadline, you MUST inform your counselor by October 1st.
North Shore Community College Course βUnderstanding Higher Educationβ will not be held on Tuesday, September 27th due to the half day. The professor will be assigning an alternative assignment.
Attendance Counts
RPS values the importance of students attending school daily. Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. Consistent attendance strengthens academic progress as students are present to participate in interactive class activities and discussions. While there are legitimate reasons that may cause a student to miss school, frequent absences quickly add up to learning loss. We ask that parents and students attempt to limit the circumstances that result in absence from school.
This past week, Kudos to RHS...
- Social Studies department for hosting Warren Salinger to come in to speak to our students about his experience living through the Holocaust.
- Musicians for their performance with Sowah Mensah. What an amazing show to kick off the year!πΊπ»π·πΈ
- Athletics for hosting a Pep Rally for the RHS community to end the week and kick off their line-up of games at the Ryan-Curley field this coming weekend. Come out in support of our teams! πβ½
- Athletes who attended the Cape Ann League Leadership Summit in Newburyport on Friday. Making Rockport Proud! ππͺ
From the Sports Desk - Athletic Highlights (Thank you, Sophia!π):
Golf β³ποΈββοΈ
Tues: Rockport 117 Ipswich 107
Brooks Slingluff led Rockport with 24 points, Sam Kesterson had 23. Ty Bouchie and Jameson Colbert each with 19 πͺ
Wed: Newburyport 133 Rockport 121
Jameson Colbert led the vikings with 25, Ty Bouchie 21, Trevor DβAnnolfo and Jackson Colbert each with 20.
Field Hockey π
Field Hockey had one game this week, and they put up a tough battle against the Manchester Essex Hornets. They play again on Saturday at 1:00pm. Go Vikings! π
Girls Soccer β½
Girls Soccer had 3 games this week. Battling with Georgetown, Triton, and Manchester. They fought through some tough losses, but they are excited for a great game with Ipswich on Saturday at 3:00pm π
Boys Soccer β½
Tues: Boys traveled to Triton hoping to bounce back from a tough loss to Lynnfield.
The Varsity team visited the Vikings for their lone 2022 meeting. It was a tight defensive battle for both teams until Will Caronβs pass from the backfield to Eddy Merz who found Owen Aiello. He connected for his 3rd goal of the season and the lone score of the game. A strong defensive performance led by Quinten Savlen, Simon Dixon and Michael Murphy preserved the 1-0 victory. π Goalkeeper Zakarya Boufi made several key saves throughout the game to earn his 2nd shoutout of the season. Both teams are home for back to back games this Friday. π
-Ms. Rose
From the Health Office...
Please note the following information update:
- The statement that "All students are required to have a flu vaccine prior to December 31st" as written on the first day packet is not applicable for this year 22-23.
- The fax number listed for the health offices is not correct (it's 978-546-3805) and the website address was listed as www.rpk12org instead of www.rpk12.org