ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE
October 14, 2022
This week we had our annual spirit week leading up to Homecoming Football and the Homecoming Dance this weekend. We had fantastic energy from our students and staff who really found ways to get involved and show their bulldog pride. A special thank you to Shannon Gustin who took the lead, in planning the pep rally. So much work goes into planning a pep rally; Shannon and our Student Government Council found ways to get many students involved and the event was well-paced and organized. Thank you SGC!
10/15 Saturday School 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
10/15 Homecoming Dance 7:00 PM
10/20 Early Release Staff Professional Development @11:20 AM
10/22 Project Pumpkin
10/26 College Essay Workshop 6:15-8:45 PM
10/29 Saturday School 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
11/2 FASFA Night 6:30-8:30 PM
11/3 Early Release Staff Professional Development @ 11:20 AM
11/4 Term 1 Grades Close
11/8 No School Election Day (Staff Professional Development)
11/9 School Picture Retake Day
11/11 No School Veterans Day
11/15 Term 1 Grades Available on Aspen
AP Language Arts and Composition students played a simulation game to facilitate discussion on how humans behave when they're afraid and about the dangers of living in fear. The activity was used to kick off the unit on The Crucible, where students discuss past and present witch hunts and persecution.
Seniors are strongly encouraged to come to the "College Essay Review Night" on Wednesday, October 26th in the Library from 6:15-8:30 PM. See the information below!
Ready for Parent Teacher Conferences?
With term 1 closing on November 4th, and grades becoming available in the late afternoon on November 15th, it is a perfect time in mid-November for Parent-Teacher Conferences. On Wednesday, November 16th, Rockland High School faculty will host Parent-Teacher Conferences from 6:30-8:00 pm. During the afternoon on Thursday, November 17th, there will be an early release for students at 11:20 AM for parents to come for afternoon conferences from 12:30-2:30 PM.
Please register for conferences by clicking on this link. It does not matter which day you show up for the conference or the time; by registering, it allows staff to prepare for the conference adequately.
RHS Welcomes Class of 2027 on 10/19
Spirit Week & Pep Rally 2022
Below are some pictures from our annual Homecoming Pep Rally. We heard from our chorus and band, our cheerleaders performed, student-athletes were recognized, and the student body participated in several competitive games. Student involvement and energy was terrific all week, especially during our daily dress up days.
The Rockland High School 1982 Super bowl team was honored prior to the football game on Friday, October 7th. Take a look at some of the members of this team below, who were with Head Coach Ken Owen. The bulldogs enjoyed a big victory over Abington. See the article and photos below!
Take a moment to read this article in the Patriot Ledger on RHS Freshman Joao Goncalves who is a multi-sport athlete. You will never guess what the second sport is!
Coach Tim Brown recently resigned as the varsity wrestling coach. However, we are lucky that long-time assistant coach Peter Harrison take over as the varsity coach.
Affordable Connectivity Program
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office for Food and Nutrition Programs is pleased to share information about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP is a new benefit for eligible households to provide up to $30/month (or $75/month for households living on Tribal lands) toward their internet bills and a one-time discount on other technology resources.
Details on the new program are below.
Rockland High School
John M. Harrison
Principal
