Rock Hill Review

November 3, 2019

Opening Up

Thank you so much to all our parents who were able to make it to our Coffee with the Principal meeting this past week. We had a great turnout and were able to address a number of questions in regards to our opening. One thing that I would encourage everyone to do is reach out to us if you have any questions. Given that this is the first time PISD is opening a new high school, understandably there are a number of questions but there are also quite a few misconceptions. We are doing our best to put as much information as we can out there to alleviate some of the stress associated with this change, but if there is something we haven't hit on yet please let us know. That is what we are here for!

As most of you know, we have been working over the past couple of months with our Class of 2021 deciding what our CORE values will be. As we were finishing up, I was starting to think of ways in which I can ingrain these CORE values in my mind as well as help the students remember our CORE values. Last Friday, I attended a conference through Jostens, which is the company that does our yearbooks and graduation material, and heard a principal from Tennessee speak named Dr. Phillip Campbell. Dr. Campbell said something that resonated with me in that today's kids just want to be "Seen, Heard and Loved". As he said that, I thought about our kids and the fact that a lot of them who chose to come to Rock Hill were doing so because they wanted to be connected to a smaller campus. Then I began thinking about our CORE values and how I could link the two together. As I started writing in my notebook the thought of "I Can See You" came to mind and by taking each of our CORE values you can spell out that line (Integrity, Creativity, Service, Excellence, Empathy, Unity)

Without a doubt it encompasses exactly what we are trying to do at Rock Hill in giving our kids as many opportunities to be heard and be a part of building the type of high school they want to attend. We also want them to start making those connections with us and with each other in order for them all to be seen and most importantly, loved at Rock Hill.

RHHS Drill Team Uniforms

Here is the presentation board of the RHHS drill team uniforms. Once we have an actual sample of the uniforms, we will be sure to send out more pictures.

Rock Hill Design Features - Cafeteria

In keeping with the theme throughout the building, we have a number of flexible seating options in the cafeteria. There are some traditional tables that the students can sit at but they can also use a "booth style" arrangement in addition to higher table options if they choose. One of the biggest questions we get asked is what the food options will be at RHHS. Rock Hill will have most of the same menu options as PHS, but the biggest difference is that SONIC will available to our students instead of Burger King. The kids all seem to be really excited about this as I know the staff will be too when it comes to the drinks!

Construction Update

Obviously this week's weather has not been great for the construction team. However, because much of the South side of the building is enclosed they were able to continue working in that area and in the middle of the building despite the rain. I'm hoping to post some updated pictures next week!

Class of 2021 Ring Ceremony

See information below about this exciting event for the Class of 2021 from both Rock Hill High School and Prosper High School!

Did you miss the Class of 2022 Parent Meeting?

Here is a link to the Power Point that was presented at the information meeting as well as a link to the survey that was provided. Please take time to view both of these and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Class of 2022 Parent Meeting

Class of 2022 Parent Survey

Upcoming Student Meetings

Student meetings are scheduled through the end of the semester. All meetings will be held in the LGI and occur during Eagle Time. Once we return from Winter break and as we add to our staff, we will begin meeting with the incoming 10th grade students (Class of 2023) and 9th grade students (Class of 2024). In the meantime, our meeting schedule and the topics we will be covering are as follows:

Class of 2021 - RHHS Seniors

Thursday, November 14 - Crest Design (continued)

Monday, December 2 - Diploma Design

Class of 2022 - RHHS Juniors

Wednesday, November 6 - Define Core Values (continued)

Monday, November 18 - Class Motto

Wednesday, December 11 - Class Motto (continued) and Mascot Name

Coffee With the Principal (November 21, 2019)

Please join us for our November Coffee With the Principal meeting to discuss the opening of Rock Hill High School and answer questions you may have for the following year. These discussions will take place on a monthly basis until the end of the current school year.

Sign up here to let us know you are coming

Location: Prosper ISD Administration Building

Date: Thursday, November 21, 2019

Time: 9:00am