Rock Hill Review
November 22, 2020
Opening Up! - Thankful!
What another amazing week we had on THE HILL this week!! Thursday was quite the day for us as it felt like we had so many incredible events lined up at the same time!! If you missed that action please check out any of our social media sites!!
That evening was capped off by two events that I think sum up life at RHHS in these first few months. First, we were able to honor some incredible educators at our Junior Educator Appreciation event (which our assistant principal Melissa Weiss did a phenomenal job coordinating by the way) We had educators from literally across the metroplex that our students wanted to recognize as having an impact on their lives. I said this in my speech, but I am just in awe at the amazing things ALL our teachers are doing during this unbelievable time in our history. We are at a point now that the Coronavirus pandemic will be studied in history books long after we are gone. With that being said, it makes the job our Rock Hill staff has done that much more AMAZING. When we first started, I wasn't sure we would be able to stay open two weeks. Now, we are approaching Thanksgiving Break and haven't closed our doors once!! Talk about overcoming adversity and being resilient!!! I can't thank our teachers, students and parents enough for making this happen and how proud I am to say I was a part of it!
The second event, which is a reflection of the first, was our RHHS Volleyball playoff game. Although the result wasn't what we hoped for, the picture I have above tells you all you need to know about RHHS. Our kids love being BLUE HAWKS!!! They support each other, they love coming to school and they are becoming ROCK NATION. It was so AWESOME to see our students supporting each other at the game with their chants, standing the ENTIRE time and, of course, crazy signs! I absolutely love these kids and they make me more and more proud each day!
Thank you so much for all you do to support us. I hope everyone has a safe and restful break. Please, as always, reach out if you need anything and GO ROCK!!!
Dustin Toth
Principal
Rock Hill HS
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
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.
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!
Rock Hill PTO Request
Upcoming Events
November 23rd Girls JV & Varsity Basketball @ Preston Wood Academy 2:30 PM
November 23rd Boys Basketball @ Grand Prairie HS 1:00 PM
November 23rd Varsity Cross Country @ Old Settlers Park 2:30 PM
November 24th Girls JV & Varsity Basketball @ RHHS Arena 12:00 PM
November 24th Boys JV Basketball @ Frisco Liberty HS 12:00 PM
November 25th JV Football @ Frisco HS 1:00 PM
November 25th 9th Football @ Eagle Stadium 1:00 PM
November 26th Varsity Football @ Children's Health Stadium 7:00 PM
Blue Hawk Senior Ads - Deadline Extended
With all the “NEW” this year, we understand you want make your senior’s last year perfect The Blue Hawk Yearbook has decided to extend our senior tribute ad sales and offer a late order deadline through Friday, December 4.
Seniors look forward to these special messages from family and friends. Recognize your student's milestones and successes and make the end of their senior year extra special. Order your ad at jostensadservice.com. A payment plan is available.
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.
PISD Graduation Celebration Fundraiser
RHHS Tennis Fundraiser
-Tumblers, with Name Personalization Available
-Embroidered Logo Blanket, with Name Personalization Available
-Embroidered Beanie
-Rock Hill and Tennis Long Sleeve & Short Sleeve tees
-Rock Hill and Tennis Hoodies
-Men’s & Women’s Embroidered Logo Quarter Zips
Deadline to order is Monday, November 30th at 10 pm. Order pickup will be on Tuesday, December 15th, time & location to follow.
All spirit wear proceeds go directly to benefit the events activities of the athletes of Rock Hill Tennis.
https://shop.perfectshirtsfrisco.com/BlueHawks/shop/home
For questions, email BlueHawkTennis@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting Blue Hawk Tennis!
NAHS Fundrasier
RHHS Athletics
Track & Field Spirit Wear
Wrestling Virtual Turkey Trot
Talons Wrestling Club
Senior Spotlight: Spencer Stillman - Corner
Other Organizations: Chamber Orchestra Violinist as well as Young Men’s Service League.
Q. Why did you choose to come to Rock Hill for your senior year?
I wanted to come to Rock Hill because principal Toth came and talked to the Seniors at Prosper and I liked what he said we would be able to accomplish as the first senior class.
Q. What does it mean to be part of the first graduating class at Rock Hill?
It means everything. We will forever be in the history books of Prosper ISD as the first seniors of Rock Hill.
Q. What are your goals for this year?
My goals for this year are to earn good grades be a good teammate no matter what sport I play, and represent Rock Hill with the highest regard.
Q. What does it mean to be part of Rock Hill Football?
Coach Humble and the position coaches have taught us so much about life and football and I wouldn’t want to play anywhere else but Rock Hill!
Teacher Spotlight: Josh McGuire - Choir Director
Q. Why did you choose to come to Rock Hill?
After 15 years in my previous school district, I thought that it was time to put some focus on my growth mindset. The opportunity to open Rock Hill was too good to pass up.
Q. What does it mean to be part of the Rock Hill community in its first year?\
It is humbling. The experience of "building the hill” with our faculty and staff, diverse families, as most importantly our charter Senior class, is exciting. I love that we are not a cookie cutter version of any other place in the area, and that our community has championed and supported our staff and students in this unprecedented time.
Q. What are your goals for the year?
The main focus of the choir program in 20-21 is to build community and a sustainable choir culture. We want to establish a foundation of excellence from the beginning, but with the leadership of our Senior class, we also want to build a culture that is safe, supportive, and encourages our choir members to strive to be their best. #weweremadeforthis
Q. What were you most excited about at the beginning of the year?
The diversity of our singers and their families! Rock Hill is amazing, and our choir program is a result of the diversity in our campus community. Walk in any rehearsal during the day and you will see a cross section of our student body — different faiths and religions, nationality, interests, sports, politics and ideas, social groups — you name it! There is a place for everyone in the choir program at Rock Hill.
New App for Athletics
Counselor's College Corner
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.
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,
6pm – 12am. The event will be FREE to all PISD seniors. There will be food,
inflatables, games, movie, a surprise from the senior parents, and gifts. 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 for Prosper ISD Graduation Celebration. Together we can make a
special memory for 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
NEED SPIRITWEAR?!?!? HERE YOU GO!!
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