AP Environmental Science Field Trip
Mr. Shurter and AP Environmental Science students had a great time learning the operations of a modern landfill that uses an LFGTE system (Landfill Gas To Energy) where landfill gas is captured and burned in generators to create electricity on site. DTE Energy provides the generators and powers over 3000 homes in the local area. Smiths Creek landfill was also the first landfill in the country to use a Septage Bioreactor, where septage is injected into the landfill to increase the decomposition of organic matter and natural gas production. Thanks Smiths Creek Landfill and DTE Energy for your environmental stewardship and welcoming atmosphere!”
Weather Report
Wellness Weekend
Yearbook and Composite Portraits
Prestige Portraits will be photographing seniors on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 7:30am to 2:30pm in the Media Center. The session will include poses to fulfill your yearbook and composite requirement. There is also a make-up day of Tuesday, December 10, 2019. There is no charge for this session. However, if you would like to purchase a copy of the senior class composite, you may order one at the time of your session for $20.00. You will also receive a certificate to have additional outfits photographed at any of the six Prestige studios.
Since we will be at your school for a limited time, you must sign up for your appointment time. The sign-ups are in the counseling office with Ms. Garr. While Prestige will accept walk-up seniors that day, those with appointments will be taken first.
* The preferred dress for this formal portrait is a collared shirt for young men and ladies should wear a blouse or sweater. Students should not wear T-shirts, hoodies, or revealing tops.
Again, portraits will be taken on December 3rd. Don’t forget to sign up! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Huvaere or Ms. Garr, or the Prestige Portraits in Oakland Twp.
Novi (248) 427-1002 Okemos (517) 349-0950
Royal Oak (248) 548-7660 Oakland Twp. (248) 377-2444
Taylor (734) 287-6606 Shelby Twp. (586) 532-9300
Since we will be at your school for a limited time, you must sign up for your appointment time. The sign-ups are in the counseling office with Ms. Garr. While Prestige will accept walk-up seniors that day, those with appointments will be taken first.
* The preferred dress for this formal portrait is a collared shirt for young men and ladies should wear a blouse or sweater. Students should not wear T-shirts, hoodies, or revealing tops.
Again, portraits will be taken on December 3rd. Don’t forget to sign up! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Huvaere or Ms. Garr, or the Prestige Portraits in Oakland Twp.
Novi (248) 427-1002 Okemos (517) 349-0950
Royal Oak (248) 548-7660 Oakland Twp. (248) 377-2444
Taylor (734) 287-6606 Shelby Twp. (586) 532-9300
Happy Para-Educator Appreciation Day!
Bake the World a Better Place!
Happy Veterans Day!
Student Led Business Pop Up
Get Involved in Choir!
Founders Day
Seeking Nominations and Logo Designs for Founders Day
Do you know someone who deserves special recognition for their contributions to our school community through PTA/PTSA? Tell us all about them! Each year, the RCS District recognizes and celebrates those who have made meaningful contributions to our school community with six District-wide awards given to those PTA/PTSA members who have gone above and beyond, helped to implement innovative ideas, have been involved in multiple schools and/or programs, demonstrated outstanding leadership, and/or advocated tirelessly for our school community. Your nomination should include the nominee name, a 350-word maximum write-up as to why they are being nominated, along with your name and contact information. Complete the attached nomination form and submit it via email to rhsfday@gmail.com no later than November 22, 2019. For more information about these special District awards, see the attached information sheet. The Founders Day Logo Design Contest is also open now! See the attached form for details and to be completed to accompany all entries which are due the week of December 2, 2019. Individuals may submit more than one design idea, but a separate form should be submitted with each entry. Students are encouraged to participate and a gift certificate will be awarded to the contest winner.
Contact Meghan Murphy (m24msu@gmail.com) or Carolyn Reif (creif6987@gmail.com) with questions.
Please click on the links below for Founders Day Information
Do you know someone who deserves special recognition for their contributions to our school community through PTA/PTSA? Tell us all about them! Each year, the RCS District recognizes and celebrates those who have made meaningful contributions to our school community with six District-wide awards given to those PTA/PTSA members who have gone above and beyond, helped to implement innovative ideas, have been involved in multiple schools and/or programs, demonstrated outstanding leadership, and/or advocated tirelessly for our school community. Your nomination should include the nominee name, a 350-word maximum write-up as to why they are being nominated, along with your name and contact information. Complete the attached nomination form and submit it via email to rhsfday@gmail.com no later than November 22, 2019. For more information about these special District awards, see the attached information sheet. The Founders Day Logo Design Contest is also open now! See the attached form for details and to be completed to accompany all entries which are due the week of December 2, 2019. Individuals may submit more than one design idea, but a separate form should be submitted with each entry. Students are encouraged to participate and a gift certificate will be awarded to the contest winner.
Contact Meghan Murphy (m24msu@gmail.com) or Carolyn Reif (creif6987@gmail.com) with questions.
Please click on the links below for Founders Day Information
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Field Trip to Hamtramack
On Monday, November 11th, 2019 Rochester High School art classes took a field trip to Hamtramack to experience their up and coming art scene, and see real artists put their talents to work. First stop was a visit to a former RHS alumnus graphic design studio, Good. Done Daily. While there professional graphic designers shared their past and current projects and spoke to students about their careers. Students also visited Dmytro Szylak’s “Disneyland Hamtramck”, and outdoor found art sculpture park reminiscent of Tyree Guyton’s Heidelberg Project. The last stop, and highlight of the trip, was The Detroit Parade Company where students got an up close look at the floats for the Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade. Students were able to see the artists as the practices their craft, sculpting and painting the floats in preparation for the big day.
RHS National Art Honor Society
Rochester High School National Art Honor Society proudly gather around their finished painted plow. As part of an annual community tradition each school sends students to design and paint the plows for the snow trucks in preparation for the upcoming winter weather.
Seniors Only!
Come See Shrek the Musical!
Host an Amity Scholar from Spain!
Are you interested in hosting our visiting Amity Scholar from Madrid? The Amity Institute is a program that builds international friendships and cultural understanding through teaching exchange. It enhances the foreign language classes by having a native speaker to assist and offer firsthand cultural and language knowledge. Sebastián Raúl Barnabe is a 23-year old beginning teacher who will need housing with a family from late January through mid-June. If you would to experience hosting a native speaker and form an international friendship, please contact Beth East at beast@rcs-k12.us . (We can divide the semester between 2 families if needed).
Battle of the Books
Reflections
Due Tuesday, November 26th

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RHS Key Club
Ski Club
Model UN Club
On Saturday, November 9th, Rochester High School's Model United Nations Club attended the Southeast Michigan Model United Nations Association's (SEMMUNA) Fall Conference at Stoney Creek High School, accompanied by club adviser, Ms. Frisby. Rochester High School students were among the 865 delegates and 35 schools participating in this year’s conference. Rochester students were split into various committees where they attempted to devise diplomatic resolutions for specific global issues, including instability in the Persian Gulf region, HIV and AIDS, freedom of the press in politically underdeveloped nations, and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Students engaged in diplomatic negotiations with students from other schools, spoke on behalf of their nations’ interests, and learned more about the complex issues facing our world today from diverse perspectives. They then collaborated with other nations’ representatives in their committees to write resolutions in which they might compromise or remain firm in their positions depending on the issue and viewpoints at hand. The global focus of Model United Nations, coupled with engagement in real-world research, speaking, writing, and negotiating skills, makes opportunities like the SEMMUNA Conference an ideal place for RHS students to gain valuable experiences and have fun while doing so!
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Signing Day
Congratulations to nine of our student athletes on signing their Letter of Intent to play athletics in college. We wish them each the best of luck! Each of the signees are pictured below.
Pictured from left to right: Vlad Meluta (Tennis at Toledo), Savannah Haque (Golf at Oakland University), Lexi Czerwien (Soccer at Xavier) Pictured from left to right: Brooke Coulter (Track & Field at Saginaw Valley), Eryn Gallacher (Softball at Ferris St.), Brandon Bellant (Lacrosse at Alma College) |
Friends of the Falcons Gala 2020
The Rochester High School Athletic Boosters invites you to support our Falcon student athletes at our 7thAnnual Friends of the Falcons Gala! This is our annual fundraiser for the 2019/2020 school year! The monies earned from this fundraiser provides scholarships to student athletes, awards grants to sports teams, and much more! Parents, coaches, administrators, alumni, and many other community members get together for an evening of lively bidding, social gathering, entertainment, great food, and for the best cause . . . our student athletes!
Here are a number of ways you can support:
1 - Register to attend the Gala http://bit.ly/2020FriendsoftheFalconsGala This is open to the public.
2 - Consider donating to our raffle/auctions. If you hold season tickets, own a cabin, you are chef, have unused gift certificates or maybe you are a personal trainer. . . we would love to hear from you!
3 - Become a sponsor for as little as $180 to $1,350
4 - Purchase a program ad. We want to promote your business/or care for your cause. We are loyal local residents that love to give back!
5 - Follow us on: Instagram at roc_falcon_gala_2020, Facebook at: Rochester High School Athletic Booster’s 2020 Friends of the Falcons Gala and Twitter #ROCGala2020
We are expecting 250 guests at the Gala, and this is a great opportunity to be recognized for your generous support of Rochester’s student athletes. Come with your friends to warm your hearts with us on a cold wintery Michigan night!
Here are a number of ways you can support:
1 - Register to attend the Gala http://bit.ly/2020FriendsoftheFalconsGala This is open to the public.
2 - Consider donating to our raffle/auctions. If you hold season tickets, own a cabin, you are chef, have unused gift certificates or maybe you are a personal trainer. . . we would love to hear from you!
3 - Become a sponsor for as little as $180 to $1,350
4 - Purchase a program ad. We want to promote your business/or care for your cause. We are loyal local residents that love to give back!
5 - Follow us on: Instagram at roc_falcon_gala_2020, Facebook at: Rochester High School Athletic Booster’s 2020 Friends of the Falcons Gala and Twitter #ROCGala2020
We are expecting 250 guests at the Gala, and this is a great opportunity to be recognized for your generous support of Rochester’s student athletes. Come with your friends to warm your hearts with us on a cold wintery Michigan night!

Athletic Booster Membership Form |