ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE
April 26, 2024
The Principal's Corner
I hope everyone had a restful vacation week. We are in the home stretch! A reminder that next week is one of the district's most celebrated events of the year- the annual Arts Festival on Wednesday, May 1st and Thursday, May 2nd from 6-8 PM! I hope to see you all there!
The Week Ahead
Monday, April 29th- DAY 7
Tuesday, April 30th- DAY 1
Track & Field Dismissal at 2:10 PM
Wednesday, May 1st- DAY 2
Arts Festival 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Girls Tennis & Softball Dismissal at 2:10 PM
Thursday, May 2nd- DAY 3
Early Release Bell Schedule
Period 1: 8:10-8:40 AM F Block (30 Minutes)
Period 2: 8:44-9:13 AM A Block (29 Minutes)
Period 3: 9:17-9:46 AM B Block (29 Minutes)
Period 4: 9:50-10:19 AM C Block (29 Minutes)
Period 5: 10:23-10:52 AM D Block (29 Minutes)
Period 6: 10:56-11:25 AM L Block (29 Minutes)
Arts Festival 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Friday, May 3rd- DAY 4
Dates to Remember
April
4/27 Saturday School 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
4/30 Site Council Meeting 7:30 AM-8:00 AM (Superintendent’s Conference Room)
May
5/1-5/2 Arts Festival 6:00 PM
5/2 Early Release Professional Development for Staff @ 11:25 AM
5/6 AP Chemistry Exam 12:00 PM
5/7 AP Seminar Exam 12:00 PM
5/7 AP Statistics Exam 12:00 PM
5/8 AP Literature & Composition Exam 8:00 AM
5/9 AP Environmental Science Exam 8:00 AM
5/9 AP Psychology Exam 12:00 PM
5/10 AP European History Exam 8:00 AM
5/10 AP US History Exam 8:00 AM
5/11 Saturday School 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
5/13 AP Calculus AB Exam 8:00 AM
5/13 Term 4 Progress Reports Available
5/14 AP Language & Composition Exam 8:00 Am
5/15 AP Computer Science Principles Exam 12:00 PM
5/15 School-Wide Assembly 9AM (Chris Herren)
5/16 AP Biology Exam 12:00 PM
5/17 AP Physics Exam 8:00 AM
5/20 Senior Class Meeting 1:00 PM
5/20 Senior’s Last Day
5/21 MCAS Testing Grade 10 Math Session 1 (Late Start for Grade 9, 11, and 12 Students)
5/21 NHS Ceremony 7:00 PM (Auditorium)
5/22 MCAS Testing Grade 10 Math Session 1 (Late Start for Grade 9, 11, and 12 Students)
5/21 & 5/22 Senior Final Exams 8:10-11:00 AM (Lecture Hall)
5/23 Senior Issues 8:10 AM-12:30 PM
5/23 Senior Grades due at Noon
5/24 Prom 7:00 PM
5/27 No School Memorial Day
5/28 Graduation Practice for Seniors 9:00 AM
5/28 MCAS Training for Grade 9 Students 8:20 AM
5/29 Senior Academic & Athletic Banquet 7:00 PM (Auditorium)
5/30 Senior Breakfast, Yearbook Distribution, and Send-off at RMS & Elementary Schools 8:15 AM
5/31 Graduation Practice 9:00 AM
5/31 Graduation 6:30 PM
Math MCAS Testing Information
On Tuesday, May 21st and Wednesday, May 22nd, all grade 10 students will take the Mathematics MCAS Exam in the morning. Passing the MCAS Exam is a high school graduation requirement. On the dates of testing, test-takers need to bring a charged Chromebook and their power cord to school.
Students not taking the Grade 10 Math MCAS Exam (primarily grades 9 & 11) must report to their first class by 10:38 a.m. Grade 12 students will complete traditional classes on Monday, May 20th.
Arts Festival
First-ever Rockland's Got Talent...and there was talent!
Congratulations to all of the student and staff participants in Rockland's first-ever Rockland's Got Talent event sponsored by the music department and WRPS. Special thank you to WRPS and the music staff for organizing the event. Below are all the participants. First place was Khailo Barbosa. Congratulations to everyone!
Mattress Fundraiser
The Rockland High School Athletic Boosters is excited to announce their 1st annual MATTRESS SALE FUNDRAISER and are partnering with Custom Fundraising Solutions to make the fundraiser possible. All mattresses are brand new, made to order, come in all sizes and have full 100% factory warranties. Twins start at $199, Full $289, Queen $299, King $499 and delivery or pick-up available 10-12 days after the sale.
For one day only, on Sunday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Rogers Middle School Gym, 100 Taunton Ave, Rockland, will be transformed into a mattress showroom.
For quick information about the sale, take a peek of what to expect here:
https://www.vimeo.com/WhatIsaMattressFundraiser
This is an excellent opportunity to purchase quality mattresses at great prices as they will be priced up to 50% below retail value. The sale will feature top brands including Simmons Beautyrest,Therapedic, Malouf, Tranquility Sleep Systems and more. Adjustable power bases, Convertible Bean Bag/Nest chairs, weighted blankets, body massagers, sheets & pillows, bed frames and mattress protectors will also be sold below retail the day of the event.
Custom Fundraising Solutions, (CFS) has 80 locations and works with more than 3,000 schools nationwide. The unique business model helps schools raise thousands of dollars in just one day, and, to date, the company has given back over $60 million. Most schools run the sale once per year to give their communities the chance to save money and support local school programs. Delivery and financing options are also available.
EVERY purchase supports the high school student-athletes; even if you just want a pillow! For more information about the sale, text ROCKLAND24 to (617)553-7722 orgo to https://Beds4Rockland
Congratulations Avery!
Congratulations to Avery Burke for being selected as the Patriot Ledger Student of the Week!
Costa Rica Trip
The April vacation tour of Costa Rica was a success! Students were able to zip-line, white water raft, swim in a waterfall, and hike through the rainforest and around a volcano. They tried many local foods, practiced their Spanish language skills, and even learned some traditional dances.
Reminder: Travel Club will host a parent informational meeting on Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m. in the Lecture Hall. We will be discussing the 2025 trip to Ireland, England, Wales, and France and the 2026 trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Veritas New Articles
This week in The Veritas, check out the newest staff and student video- "Are you smarter than a 5th grader?"
Coming soon- "Student and Staff Pet Peeves"!
Athletics
This week we enjoyed some sunny, spring weather! The girls tennis team had their home opener, and picked up a 3-2 win over East Bridgewater!
Kindergarten Registration
SpikeBall
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Rockland High School
Principal
Email: jharrison@rocklandschools.org
Website: https://www.rocklandschools.org/o/rockland-high
Location: 52 Mackinlay Way, Rockland, MA, USA
Phone: 781-871-0541
Twitter: @RocklandHS