Rock Hill Review
January 24, 2021
Principal's Message
We have had another packed week this week on THE HILL and I hope that everyone is rested up and recharged for another great week!!
As we saw after Thanksgiving Break, there has been a rise in our COVID cases on campus. This is the 3rd wave that we have seen and if history does repeat itself we should start seeing them slow in the next couple of weeks. With that, we need EVERYONE'S help in reminding students to please adhere to our COVID guidelines and most importantly wear their mask appropriately which means over their nose and mouth. I spoke to all our students about this on Friday and completely understand that they have "COVID fatigue". But if they can just hang on for a couple more months I'm hopeful we will see the light at the end of the tunnel!
Last week, I sent out a survey to everyone to get their feedback on our campus mission statement. Well the votes are in and "At RHHS Everyone Matters. We See You. We Hear You. We Love You." was the most popular selection. This is a great statement for our campus and fits perfectly in line with our vision. The bottom line for each of our pillars is that when our students walk through our doors we want them to feel and know that they are loved. We also want them to look at RHHS as not our teachers school but THEIR school. It is my sincere hope that they see both of these and we will continue to work toward ensuring ALL our students have that feeling about Rock Hill! Most importantly, because at the end of the day, everything we do is about our kids and they are without a doubt the "WHY" behind all things Rock Hill!
Thank you all for your continued support, stay safe and have a great weekend and GO ROCK!!
Dustin Toth
Principal RHHS
We are PROUD to showcase our FALL Students of the Month
Message from Nurse Warren
Tips for Staying Healthy at School
10/22***Please see the new announcement from Dr. Bradley on the adjustment on the PISD definition of a close contact at school. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLAKN4Yg4iw
Avoid close contact with anyone- close contact = closer than 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) for more than 15 minutes. We make allowances at school for people wearing masks- but still please keep your distance- 3 feet minimum to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
*Tip-- If you can reach you arm out fully extended and touch the other person- you are too close.
Wear your mask at all times in public- covering your nose and mouth fully
Avoid touching your mask, face, mouth, nose and eyes
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands
Please stay home when you are sick!
Please check the Daily online self-screener before coming to school or any PISD activities- if you answer yes to any of the questions, please stay home and respond to the screener. Click Rock Hill, answer the questions and submit. I will call you and discuss before you can come to campus.
After Hours Reporting for Potential Threat to Self
What happens if a staff member or student learns that a student might be suicidal after school hours, on the weekend, or during a holiday?
If immediate help is needed, call 911.
Students should make a report to tip411. After the report has been made, they should follow up with the Hope Squad Advisor (if the student is in Hope Squad).
Staff should also make a report to tip411. Once a report has been made, staff should notify campus principal (or AP) letting them know that a report has been made.
Option 1
Download the Prosper ISD App. Click on Tip411. Enter tip. You will receive a message back through the app once the message is received.
Option 2
https://www.prosper-isd.net/tip411
Option 3
See the picture below
Virtual Open House
We are very excited to announce our Virtual Open House! The goal of our Virtual Open House is to allow families the opportunity to hear from teachers about the classroom set up, present basic information regarding grading policies and get to know your child's teacher a little more.
You may access the site here. It is organized by subject area and each teacher's name is listed with a link to their presentation. The subjects are listed at the very top of the site. We hope you enjoy the presentations our teacher have put together!
The Blue Hawk yearbook is the must-have piece of Rock Hill High School inaugural history. Visit jostensyearbooks.com and search Rock Hill High School, Frisco, TX to order.
Upcoming Events
RHHS Rockettes Information Meeting
HOPE Week is coming up February 1-5th!
January 26 Girls & Boys Basketball @ RHHS Arena & Gym #2 - 4:30 PM
January 26 Girls & Boys Soccer @ RHHS & TC - 5:30 PM
January 27 Girls Varsity Basketball @ RHHS Gym #2 - 5:30 PM
January 28 Girls Varsity Basketball @ Wylie East HS - 5:00 PM
January 29 Girls & Boys Varsity Tennis @ Frisco HS - 8:00 AM
January 29 Girls & Boys Basketball @ Princeton HS - 5:00 PM
January 29 Girls & Boys JV & Varsity Soccer :: Boys @ RHHS & Girls @ McKinney N - 5:30 PM
January 30 Boys Varsity Basketball @ RHHS Arena - 1:00 PM
January 30 Varsity Softball @ RHHS Softball Field - 11:00 AM
RHHS Cheerleaders
Armed Services Education Training & Leadership (ASET-L) Club
RHHS Athletics
Blue Hawk Tennis Team
Counselor's College Corner
January Career Spotlight Week 4 Multimedia Artists and Animators
For the final week of this month, we are going to highlight Multimedia Artists and Animators. These technology artists create new and imaginative worlds with the click of a mouse. Multimedia artists and animators can also work from home, which is a great perk in the middle of a pandemic!
https://www.careeronestop.org/videos/careeronestop-videos.aspx?videocode=27101400
A multimedia animator creates animation and visual effects for television, movies, video games, and other media. They create two- and three-dimensional models and animation. Although most multimedia artists are self-employed, some work directly for the motion picture and video industry. They often work long hours, especially when facing deadlines. https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/multimedia-animator/
For more information on how to pursue a career in the graphic arts, visit your College and Career Counselor!
Hawks Helping Hawks
It has been the goal of the counseling office to have a food pantry for students in need to have a place to come where they can get food for the evening, weekend, etc. Thanks to the donations coming in from the athletic department, we are ready to start advertising this to our kids.
Students can request assistance by completing the QR code form or by coming to see the counselor directly. Also, we know that teachers see a lot more than we do, so if you see a need please let us know and we can talk to the student.
We also have a few winter coats and school supplies that we can assist with in addition to the nonperishable food items students can take home.
The intent behind the pantry is that we help for a need when they are not in school. If a student is needing lunch or breakfast assistance, we can still get them help with that, but it would not come from the food pantry.
Have Questions About College? Ask ADVi!
colleges and universities in Texas. ADVi, short for “adviser”, is free for
Rock Hill HS students and can answer your questions 24/7/365. To
start a chat with ADVi, just text "college" to 512-829-3687.
You can ask ADVi anything – no question is too silly or too hard! You can
ask questions like: What is ApplyTexas? How long does the FAFSA take?
What is the TASFA? Where can I look for scholarships?
ADVi was created by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and
is made possible through a partnership with AdmitHub. Learn more at
www.askADVi.org.
Prosper Education Foundation (PEF) Scholarship Application
Class of 2021 Graduation Information
Visit Jostens.com to shop "Rock Hill High School" in Frisco, TX.
If you have any questions, please contact Jostens directly at 1-800-567-8367 or if you would like to make an appointment at the Jostens store in Allen, please call 214-383-9502 to schedule.
Place Your Graduation Order Using the Following Link:
What is PISD Graduation Celebration?
Over 14 years ago, a group of Prosper High School parent volunteers created a non-profit, PHS – Project Graduation. The goal was to follow the national charter, which promotes drug and alcohol alternatives for students on the night of their high school graduation. The event was typically at a venue in Frisco, started at 11pm on the night of graduation, and concluded at 5am the following morning. Tickets were sold for the event to cover both the cost of the venue and to purchase prizes for the seniors. Ticket prices have varied over the years from $50 to $150, depending on the class size and the price of the venue.
With the addition of a second high school and the growth of Prosper ISD, the name and vision of Project Graduation had to evolve. Moving forward, Project Graduation will be called Prosper ISD Graduation Celebration. The focus will be to educate students on the dangers of drug and alcohol use while creating an event for all PISD seniors.
Graduation Celebration will be held on May 19 at the Children’s Health Stadium, 6 – 10pm. The event will be FREE to all PISD seniors. In order for this to be a memorable celebration for the 1,011 seniors in PISD, we need to raise $100,000. We will also be accepting in kind donations as we get closer to the event. There are many opportunities to volunteer, as a senior parent, business owner, or community member.
Information regarding the Celebration will be updated for both PHS and RHHS via the 2021 Senior pages on the ISD website, the Parent Facebook pages, Principal Newsletters and the PISD Express. Feel free to reach out to any board member of the Prosper ISD Graduation Celebration. Together we can make a special memory for the PISD seniors!
Parent and Guardians,
We are so excited to be a part of the opening of Rock Hill High School and laying the foundation for the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). July started with a great boost with an amazing membership drive. As parents and guardians, we believe that we all have similar goals. We want our children and the students attending Rock Hill to laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained and to feel the support of those around them. PTO is here with the students and teachers in mind. Every decision PTO makes is with the focus of each and every student and teacher. We encourage you to join the PTO and stay connected with all upcoming PTO sponsored events.
Should you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to use via email at rockhillhighpto@gmail.com.
More information on how the PTO benefits the students and staff.
Like us on Facebook at Rock Hill High School PTO
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Rock Hill High School
Email: datoth@prosper-isd.net
Website: https://www.prosper-isd.net/Domain/4068
Location: 16061 Coit Road, Frisco, TX, USA
Phone: 469-219-2300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockhill.high.5
Twitter: @RockHillHS