ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE

I have two important reminders this week.

1. Term 3 progress reports will be available in Aspen at the end of the day on Friday, March 1st.

2. There is no school for students next Tuesday, March 5th due to Election Day.

Monday, March 4th: DAY 2

MCAS ELA Session 1 Retest

Tuesday, March 5th: No School for Students (Staff Professional Development)

Wednesday, March 6th: DAY 3

MCAS ELA Session 2 Retest

SGC SEMASC Conference

Thursday, March 7th: DAY 4

MCAS Math Session 1 Retest

Grooversity Assembly- Grades 11 & 12 (10:25 AM- 11:10 AM)

SGC SEMASC Conference

Be in the Know Conference

Friday, March 8th: DAY 5

MCAS Math Session 2 Retest

SGC SEMASC Conference

March

3/1 Term 3 Progress Reports Available

3/2 Saturday School 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

3/4 MCAS ELA Session 1 Retest

3/5 No School Staff Professional Development

3/6 MCAS ELA Session 2 Retest

3/7 MCAS Math Session 1 Retest

3/8 MCAS Math Session 2 Retest

3/12 Senate Leadership Council Meeting 7:30 AM- 8:00 AM (Library)

3/12 Seal of Biliteracy Testing 8:10 AM-11:10 AM (Library Media Center)

3/12 Hoops Hysteria 4-6 PM

3/14 Dog Block 10:42 AM- 11:28 AM

3/19 Site Council Meeting 7:30 AM-8:00 AM (Library)

3/19 Student MCAS Training for Grade 10 9:20 AM

3/21 Early Release for Staff Professional Development @ 11:25 AM

3/22-3/23 Musical 7:00 PM (Auditorium)

3/23 Saturday School 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

3/26 MCAS Testing Grade 10 ELA Session 1 & SAT School Day

(Late Start for Grade 9, 11, and 12 students)

3/26 SAT School Day Testing

3/27 MCAS Testing Grade 10 ELA Session 2 (Late Start for Grade 9, 11, and 12 students)

3/29 No School Good Friday

April

4/4 Early Release for Staff Professional Development @ 11:25 AM

4/4 Term 3 Closes

4/9 Senate Leadership Council Meeting 7:30 AM-8:00 AM (Library)

4/10 Massasoit On The Spot Admissions

4/11 Dog Block 10:42 AM - 11:28 AM

4/11 Massasoit On The Spot Admissions

4/11 Talent/Variety Show 7:00 PM (Auditorium)

4/11 Term 3 Grades Available in the afternoon

4/13 Saturday School 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

4/15-4/19 No School April Vacation

We wanted to let you know that Representative Visits in SCOIR are now open to Juniors. College admissions rep visits to RHS will be posted in SCOIR. You can sign up easily through your SCOIR account. Details on how to register can be found here.

We also wanted to let you know about two upcoming National College Fairs - Boston and Providence. Details and registration information is below.

Use this link to register for a Boston Fair; you can also find a list of participating schools on the site.

Use this link to register for the Providence Fair; you can also find a list of participating schools on the site.

Below is a link to our most recent Webzine published by students in Images! Featured below is a Pop Art Grid Painting by Ashley Miller

Please stay up to date on the Veritas! Below is the link.

Rockland's Junior-Senior Prom will be held on Friday, May 24th at the Venezia in Boston. Coach buses will transport students to and from prom (departing from the high school), and all students are required to take the bus. Tickets will be sold from February 28th-March 8th. Read the following information in order to purchase a ticket!

• Prom tickets cost $100. Pay in cash or check made out to “Town of Rockland.”

• All students must fill out this Prom Contract Google Form prior to purchasing their ticket from Ms. DiCanzio in room 236. The contract form is your ticket once you’ve paid.

• Prom tickets will be sold from February 28th-March 8th before school and after school (or during L block, if a senior has senior privilege) from Ms. DiCanzio in room 236.

• If you are bringing a date that does not attend Rockland High School, you must fill out the Guest Request form (attached to this email) and have it signed by either Ms. Paulding, Mr. Damon, or Dr. Harrison by March 22nd in order to secure a ticket for them.

  • If you do not submit the Guest Request form to Ms. DiCanzio or the main office by March 22nd, you will not be allowed to bring an outside guest.

• If you are bringing an underclassman from Rockland High School as your date, they must also fill out the Prom Contract google form (we will send it to them when they come with you to purchase a ticket).

• If you are bringing a date from Rockland High School that is a Junior or Senior, and you are each paying separately, you do not need to come together to purchase your tickets.

• If you pay for another person’s ticket, that ticket belongs to them, even if you decide not to go together later on.

• When a ticket is being purchased for someone else, they must also be present when payment is given to Ms. DiCanzio (unless they do not attend Rockland High School).

• No reimbursements after March 22nd if you decide to no longer attend prom.

• If you have any questions or financial concerns, please see Ms. DiCanzio or Ms. Morrison (junior class advisor) in person prior to March 8th.

The in-School SAT option is on March 26th during the school day.

Students must be in their testing room no later than 8:10 as testing will begin promptly.

Testing rooms will be outside of the main office the week prior to the exam.

Students should:

• Bring their fully charged chromebook and charger on test day.

• Ensure that the BlueBook App they used for PSAT testing is still on their chromebook.

• Know their test room before exam day.

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Here are tips for taking the Digital SAT.

Official SAT Practice Resources can be found here.

This week I informed families about an upcoming change that will impact student/guidance counselor assignments starting in the 2024-2025 school year. For the first time in my eight years as principal, I will alter the alpha split breakdown of counselors assigned to students. I am sharing this information now, since we are beginning the scheduling process for next year next week with students.

Ms. Black, our guidance director, will no longer directly work with students beginning with the last names “A” or “B” starting next year. She will focus on her many other responsibilities as the middle and high school guidance director. All students will be assigned a counselor based on the following alpha split.

Mr. DeVine Last Names A-E

Ms. Morrison Last Names F- Me

Ms. Delaney Last Names Mf-Z

While most students will have the same counselor next year, some students may see a shift in their guidance counselor assignments next year. However, please rest assured that we will work diligently to ensure that all students receive the same support and guidance, regardless of any changes made. For our current juniors (next year’s seniors in the Class of 2025), counselors will collaborate to ensure the important postsecondary planning work is continued without disruption. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this change, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Congratulations to our journalism students!

Rockland girls varsity basketball defeated Falmouth Academy 61-27 on Monday night in the first round of the tournament. Kay-Lijah Oehschlagel led Rockland with 15 points. Molly Lucas had 14 point. Maggie Elie had 6 rebounds 9 assists and 7 steals. Next game is Friday night at Case High School in Swansea, MA starting at 6:30 PM.

Congratulations to Senior Jordan DePina on his selection to the 46th Annual Shriners Football Classic!

Congratulations to Patrick McGuirk and Cooper Larouco on getting selected as South Shore League All-Stars this season.

Congratulations to Rockland Wrestler James Spinney who placed 5th in States last week!

Spring Sports Registration is now open. The following sports/levels are offered as listed below:

Baseball: 8-12 (8th grade JV only) Varsity Coach: Mike Doyle MDoyle@rocklandschools.org

Softball: 8-12 Varsity Coach: Nick Liquori: NLiquori@rocklandschools.org

Boys and Girls Track and Field: 8-12 Varsity Coaches: Mark Killinger:

MKillinger@rocklandschools.org and Randy Grimmett RGrimmett@rocklandschools.org

Boys Lacrosse: 8-12 (8th grade JV only) Varsity Coach: Dave Taylor: DTaylor@rockland-ma.gov

Girls Lacrosse: 8-12 (8th grade JV only) Varsity Coach: Sue Gormley: SGormley@rocklandschools.org

Boys Tennis: 9-12 Varsity Coach: Rich Macallister: RMacallister@rocklandschools.org

Girls Tennis: 9-12 Varsity Coach: Ariana Launie: ALaunie@rocklandschools.org

REMINDER: The annual user fee is $250 per student. Because we pay through a third party source (invoice cloud) Arbiter will allow you to bypass the section and successfully register via Arbiter Registration if you have already paid during the fall or winter.

It is important to register ASAP so coaches can contact students with important team information and practice schedules. Rockland HS will be using Arbiter Registration (Formerly FamilyID) to register student-athletes. Please click here to register your child for a spring sport.

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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