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Senior All Night PartySenior Parents: There will be a Senior All Night Party information meeting Tuesday, November 12th at 7-9pm in the Media Center.
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Veterans Day
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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Project Zen Succulent Sale at Holiday Bazaar
Ms.Malsbury’s Virtual Enterprise class made their first appearance as a business at the Holiday Bizarre, hosted here last weekend. Virtual Enterprise aims to bring the workplace into the classroom and teach students through the experience of running a virtual business. This year, the VE company “Project Zen” is selling subscription boxes that provide stress relief by targeting the five senses; one of the most popular products in the box being succulents. Although the business is rooted online, the sales of tangible products, such as succulents, help aid them in reaching fundraising goals.The overall goal set within the company is to reach a profit from their sales of $2000, which will allow them to qualify to attend trade shows in Chicago and New York City.
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RHS Non-Perishable Food Drive
Next Week, November 18-22, is Rochester High School's Annual Non-Perishable Food Drive. Our Goal is 5,000 Cans, and we will be collecting each day in the Media Center before, during, and after school.
In addition, before each performance of the musical, we will be collecting cans and money in order to reach our goal. On Tuesday, we will have a Breakfast Blitz, in which during 1st Hour, classes will race to collect the most money. The class that raises the most gets a Pancake Breakfast provided by Red Olive. Friday Morning, we will be having our first ever Frappe Friday - Either a Caramel Coffee, Vanilla bean or Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino will cost 5 cans or $3. The grade that collects the most cans will receive a prize, so start donating! |
MiCareer Quest Field Trip
45 Students from RHS attended a career field trip to Suburban Showplace in Novi, Michigan. It was a career exploration unlike any other, designed to spark students curiosity and introduce them to many of today's most in-demand occupations in southeast Michigan and across the state. If anyone has any questions please see Mrs. Cosentino, Mrs. Messing or Mrs. Malsbury.
Senior Photos
Common App (Attention Seniors)
Seniors Only!
Blessings in a Backpack
The Students in Mrs. Cosentino’s class, along with their family members, Mrs. Cox, Ms. Burke, volunteered with packaging up food for our local Blessings in a Backpack organization. Blessings In a Backpack is a “neighbor-helping-neighbor” program that is designed to help meet the nutritional needs of children and families. Each week, volunteers, distribute bags with enough non-perishable food for the weekend for students in our district. The goal of the Blessings in a Backpack program is to keep these students from going hungry on the weekends and remove barriers to academic success. We would like to thank Rochester High School parent, Mrs. Kim Williams for coordinating and leading this wonderful organization in our community.
Come See Shrek the Musical!
Anxiety Workshop
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

Reflections Entry Form |
Middle School Robotics Competition
Rochester High School Robotics (FEDS 201), along with Stoney Creek & Adams HS Robotics (CyberCats & Adam Bots) are hosting a middle school robotics competition on Saturday, 11/23. This is a huge undertaking that will likely draw about 500 people to our school, with 36 area teams competing!
We are seeking help from both adults and high school students in two important ways!
1. We are requesting donations of food items for concessions. The profits will help offset costs for the event.
The signupgenius for concession donations is here.
2. We need your help through volunteering (evening before and/or the day of the event)!
Here is the signupgenius link for volunteer slots.
Thank you in advance for your support!
We are seeking help from both adults and high school students in two important ways!
1. We are requesting donations of food items for concessions. The profits will help offset costs for the event.
The signupgenius for concession donations is here.
2. We need your help through volunteering (evening before and/or the day of the event)!
Here is the signupgenius link for volunteer slots.
Thank you in advance for your support!
RHS Key Club
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Girls Basketball Important Information
Do you have a daughter who plans to try out for basketball this year? Please contact our coaching staff and let us know so we can plan accordingly (if you are already on the email list, then you don’t need to do that). Tryouts start on Monday, November 11th and all girls trying out will need a physical on file. We look forward to seeing them on the 11th!
Do you have a 6-8th grade daughter who plays basketball? We will be having our Friday Night Hoops event on Friday, November 15th from 6-11pm. It’s a fun night of basketball, food, and swimming and we would love to have your daughter there to meet our players and coaching staff. If you are interested, please email our varsity coach, Bill Thurston, for the Friday Night Hoops flyer. Thanks!
Varsity Coach – Bill Thurston (bthurston248@gmail.com)
JV Coach – Jeff Haney (jhaney89@hotmail.com)
Freshmen Coach – H. Schultz (hschultz16@aol.com)
Do you have a 6-8th grade daughter who plays basketball? We will be having our Friday Night Hoops event on Friday, November 15th from 6-11pm. It’s a fun night of basketball, food, and swimming and we would love to have your daughter there to meet our players and coaching staff. If you are interested, please email our varsity coach, Bill Thurston, for the Friday Night Hoops flyer. Thanks!
Varsity Coach – Bill Thurston (bthurston248@gmail.com)
JV Coach – Jeff Haney (jhaney89@hotmail.com)
Freshmen Coach – H. Schultz (hschultz16@aol.com)
Congratulations to Our Cross Country Girls
Congratulations to Chloe Nixon and Camryn Remick! They finished 4th and 13th respectively at the MHSAA regional and qualified for the MHSAA Cross Country Finals November 2nd at MIS. Overall the girls team finished 5th, narrowly missing out on qualifying for state by less than 5 points! Good luck Camryn and Chloe at state!
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Upcoming Tryouts
Winter sports practices and tryouts are fast approaching. All athletes must have a valid sports physical on file in the athletic dept before they can practice or tryout. Physical forms can be downloaded from the parents corner tab on the home page. Physicals must be dated April 15, 2019 or more recent.
Pay to participate fees must be paid before the first athletic contest, visit www.rhsfaclons.com for payment information
Tuesday, November 12, 3:00-5:30 Fresh./Var., 4:00-6:30 J.V.
Wednesday, November 13, 3:00-5:30 Fresh./Var., 4:00-6:30 J.V.
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Susan Wood with any questions- SWood@rochester.k12.mi.us
Tuesday, November 12, Freshman/JV 3:00-6:00 pm, Varsity 6:00-9:00 pm
Wednesday, November 13, Freshman/JV 3:00-6:00 pm, Varsity 6:00-9:00 pm
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Bill Thurston with any questions- bthurston248@gmail.com
Tuesday, November 19, Freshman 3-5 pm, JV 5-7 pm, Varsity 7-9 pm
Wednesday, November 20, Freshman 3-5 pm, JV 7:15-9 pm, Varsity 7-9 pm
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Vance Kirkwood with any questions- kirkwo14@gmail.com
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Erik Vernon with any questions- Evernon@rochester.k12.mi.us
Ski Team Preseason General Meeting for Parents & Athletes
Wednesday, October 24th @ 7 pm in the Media Center
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Susie Mackens with any questions- sdmackens@gmail.com
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Samantha Snyder with any questions- coachsamusms@gmail.com
Pay to participate fees must be paid before the first athletic contest, visit www.rhsfaclons.com for payment information
- Competitive Cheer Tryouts
Tuesday, November 12, 3:00-5:30 Fresh./Var., 4:00-6:30 J.V.
Wednesday, November 13, 3:00-5:30 Fresh./Var., 4:00-6:30 J.V.
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Susan Wood with any questions- SWood@rochester.k12.mi.us
- Girls Basketball Tryouts
Tuesday, November 12, Freshman/JV 3:00-6:00 pm, Varsity 6:00-9:00 pm
Wednesday, November 13, Freshman/JV 3:00-6:00 pm, Varsity 6:00-9:00 pm
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Bill Thurston with any questions- bthurston248@gmail.com
- Boys Basketball Tryouts
Tuesday, November 19, Freshman 3-5 pm, JV 5-7 pm, Varsity 7-9 pm
Wednesday, November 20, Freshman 3-5 pm, JV 7:15-9 pm, Varsity 7-9 pm
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Vance Kirkwood with any questions- kirkwo14@gmail.com
- Wrestling Practice
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Erik Vernon with any questions- Evernon@rochester.k12.mi.us
- Boys and Girls Ski Practice
Ski Team Preseason General Meeting for Parents & Athletes
Wednesday, October 24th @ 7 pm in the Media Center
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Susie Mackens with any questions- sdmackens@gmail.com
- Boys Swim and Dive Practice
Please contact Varsity Head Coach Samantha Snyder with any questions- coachsamusms@gmail.com
Athletic Boosters
RHS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS PROUDLY PRESENTS…..
Show your FALCON spirit with a personalized yard sign! $22 -24” x 24” coroplast sign (double sided). Same sport on both sides or 2 different sports. -Heavy duty step stakes to install. -Customized with team logo and name personalized. -First name/last name/nickname- you choose! -Signs will be delivered within approximately 2 weeks of order receipt. SPORT: ____________________________ 2nd SPORT: ____________________________ (if desired on back side of same sign) PARENT’S NAME: ____________________________ PARENT EMAIL: ____________________________ (or preferred contact info) NAME ON SIGN: ____________________________ AMOUNT ENCLOSED: ____________________________ ($22 per sign) CHECK #: ____________________________ Please submit one form per player. -Checks made payable to RHS Athletic Boosters. -Submit payment to your team parent. Questions please contact: Sandy Snyder 586-381-2248 or sandyjsn63@gmail.com |
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 |
Rochester Athletic Booster Club Agenda
Rochester Athletic Booster Club – Agenda
Monday, November 11th, 2019
6pm – Media Center
Monday, November 11th, 2019
6pm – Media Center
- Welcome and Introductions
- Executive Board Reports
- President – Debbie Jones
- Membership update
- Vice President – Chris Czerwien
- By-laws
- Secretary – Kerry Conley
- Meeting Minutes Approval
- Treasurer – Scott and Donnell Green
- 501(c)(3) update
- Review profit/loss statement
- Fall sports membership distributions
- Grants
- Hudl - $2400 Boys & Girls Basketball
- Athletic Director – Dean Allen
- Team Updates
- President – Debbie Jones
- Committee Reports
- Membership – Open position
- Concessions – Patti Swart
- Alumni – Ginny Ames
- Fundraising – Tom Kremple
- Gala – Debbie Jones
- Middle School – Open position
- Public Relations – Open position
- New Business
Rochester High School PTSA Agenda
General Meeting Agenda Wednesday, November 13th, 2019
2:30 pm Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Welcome/Introductions
2:35 pm Student Council E-Board Report
2:45 pm Principal’s Report
2:55 pm Counselor Report
3:00 pm Barb Anness, Trustee, RCS Board of Education –Board of Education Report
Officer and Committee Reports:
President - Debbie Jones
Vice President – Martina Alcock
Staff Appreciation
Battle of the Books
STEAM
Green School
Health and Wellness
Treasurer - Carolyn Reif
Laura Matthews/Julie Harris/Kara Sears- Funding for Maker Space Consumable Art Supplies ($400)
Catherine Lykins- Grand Piano ($1000)
Vice President, Membership – Regina Williams
Upcoming Dates:
District Wide Wellness Weekend – 11/27/19 through 12/1/19
Battle of the Books - 2/21/20 from 5-8 pm, Stoney Creek Media Center
2:30 pm Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Welcome/Introductions
2:35 pm Student Council E-Board Report
2:45 pm Principal’s Report
2:55 pm Counselor Report
3:00 pm Barb Anness, Trustee, RCS Board of Education –Board of Education Report
Officer and Committee Reports:
President - Debbie Jones
- Council Updates
- Social Emotional Wellness
Vice President – Martina Alcock
- Committee Reports
Staff Appreciation
Battle of the Books
STEAM
Green School
Health and Wellness
Treasurer - Carolyn Reif
- Transactions and Budget
- Budget Amendment
- Grant Requests
Laura Matthews/Julie Harris/Kara Sears- Funding for Maker Space Consumable Art Supplies ($400)
Catherine Lykins- Grand Piano ($1000)
Vice President, Membership – Regina Williams
- Membership Update
- Student Directory
- Approval of September 2019 Meeting Minutes
Upcoming Dates:
District Wide Wellness Weekend – 11/27/19 through 12/1/19
Battle of the Books - 2/21/20 from 5-8 pm, Stoney Creek Media Center