Principal's Update
A newsletter from NHS Principal, Hezekiah Massey
Northwestern,
Hopefully, your return from Spring Break and re-entry into remote learning using our eLearning platform have been seamless. It is of utmost importance that you continue to commit with consistency to the routines that involve taking time to complete school work, chores, and other duties around your homes while also de-stressing in a safe manner. Creating balance and prioritizing those things that are important to you and your families are vital to your safety and success. As we have said before, if anything is ever needed, we are only an email (HZMassey@rhmail.org) or call away.
Additionally, I implore you to utilize your resources through our counseling department and communicate regularly with your teachers regarding your progress during this time. Please know that you, our students, are our primary concern. We have been, and will continue to be, in constant contact with our Central Office to discuss prom, graduation, and senior supply pickup, along with all other planned events that are on hold due to school closure. To better serve you, we have included helpful information within this newsletter. As you review it, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Thank you and continue to stay safe!
#CarryTheTORCH
Hezekiah Massey, III
Principal
Northwestern High School
SENIOR SPIRIT WEEK
Celebrating Northwestern High School’s
Class of 2020
“Senior Spirit Week”
April 27-May 1, 2020
Monday
“Look at Me NOW’ Monday
Kindergarten Picture vs Senior Picture
Tuesday
“Time Capsule” Tuesday
Take a picture with an item that represents your favorite high school memory.
Wednesday
“Cabin Fever” Wednesday
Using household items, make a display of your graduation year. (ex. cotton balls, rice, etc.)
Thursday
“Next Level” Thursday
Represent your favorite college/university, military branch or future career.
Friday
“Graduation Festivities” Friday
Take a picture in your cap and gown or favorite Trojan attire.
#TrojanSeniors2020
Class rings for 10th, 11th and 12th grades are now being accepted! Please contact Mr Buddy Roth, our Northwestern High School representative at 803-814-2077 or click on the link above!
Rock Hill Schools - Grading Guidelines During Closure
We know you have anxiously awaited any updates to our grading guidelines during our closure. An informative video will be sent to all today which helps to provide a level of understanding about how your grades will be provided during our closure. Here are a few important informational items that I can share at this moment.
- Progress Reports will be made available on April 30th
- There will be no culmulative exams with the exception of AP & Dual Credit Classes
- All Senior grades will be finalized by May 22nd
- All students will be given an opportunity to recover seat time and remove attendance failures at (no cost) for semester 1 through a virtual Make Up School program (details forthcoming)
- All seat time requirements for semester 2 have been waived by the SCDOE
Additional information regarding grading guidelines can be found on our website starting Monday, but if there are questions that arise after your review of this information, do not hesitate to contact us.
Northwestern will honor our seniors who are moving on to play at the next level next Friday with our very first virtual signing day! More details to come!!!
Rock Hill Schools meal sites continue to serve our community. Please find information below.
School “Grab and Go” Feeding Sites
- Belleview Elementary: 8 – 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Finley Road Elementary: 8 – 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Richmond Drive Elementary: 8 – 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Rosewood Elementary: 8 – 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Oakdale Elementary: 8 – 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Community “Grab and Go” Feeding Sites with Wi-Fi Hotspots
- College Downs Park: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Boyd Hill Apartments: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- The Emmett Scott Center: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- The Glens Apartments: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Confederate Park: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Workman Street Apartments: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Catawba Indian Reservation Long House: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Cedar Valley: 12 – 1 p.m.
- Trexler Lane Mobile Home Park: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Rock Pointe Apartments: 12 – 1 p.m.
For the latest updates, please visit www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/coronavirus, connect with the district on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or download the district app