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 Mrs. Greve, our school psychologist, is another RHS resource to provide social/emotional resources to families and connect with students and parents. Please click on the picture on the right to connect with Mrs. Greve.
Attention Seniors!
The deadline for the yearbook portrait has been extended. Please make note that Prestige is temporarily closed but has plans to reopen soon. The new deadline for senior portraits is January 22, 2021.
If you had your portrait taken by a studio other than Prestige, please email jpeg file to rhsseniorphoto@gmail.com

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Kroger Rewards
Attention parents! Did you know that you can link your Kroger rewards card to Rochester High School?! So far,  we currently have 70 households participating. Click here to link yours! 

Steam Teams

Alumni Stugo Zoom



This week Stugo led by Mrs. Cusmano, participated in an alumni panel where current members were mentored by Stugo alumni. The Falcon alumni zoomed in from all around the country to explain how they’ve used the valuable lessons and experiences at Rochester High to reach success in college and in their careers.

RCS COVID-19 Update

Dear RCS Families,
With COVID-19 cases spreading quickly across Michigan and more specifically, Oakland County, we have made the decision to continue serving children in a remote learning environment through Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. As a reminder, there will be no school for students on Jan. 18 and 19.
On Nov. 4, we indicated that our transition to remote learning would be evaluated by Nov. 27. However, as the holidays approach, we recognize the increased need for families to arrange schedules and plan ahead, so we have thoughtfully condensed our timeline.
Although we cannot predict the future, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), and the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) indicate that traditional gatherings over the holidays can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19. By the Jan. 15 timeframe, holiday gatherings should have subsided, and we are optimistic that we will see a downward trend in the numbers. Jan. 15 also marks the end of the first semester for our secondary students.
We will continue to evaluate our teaching and learning options and communicate updates as they become available. Student and staff safety will remain our priority.
For tips on how to modify family gatherings to limit risks and slow the spread of COVID-19, please go to:
We are grateful for our community’s support and efforts to keep our families, friends and neighbors safe. It is critical that we follow the guidance of our public health officials to wear a mask, keep a safe distance from others who do not live with us, wash hands, and limit indoor gatherings to two households. In doing so, we remain hopeful that our children will be able to return to in-person learning soon.
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to your building administrator or use the Talk to RCS feature on our website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us. 

Sincerely, 
Dr. Shaner

Computer Science Week

20 Days 20 Deals at the Falcons Nest!

Congrats Anastacia!

 OSTC Update

Dear OSTC-NE Parents and Guardians,
As we continue progressing through this semester, I wish you the best during the upcoming Holiday Season, hoping you are able to rest, relax, and enjoy your families as much as possible and as safely as possible. I also want to emphasize that our staff will continue working hard to provide the best possible experience for students under our current conditions. It has been determined that OSTC will remain virtual until January 15, 2021, which is the end of our first semester. It goes without saying how disappointed we all are that you have yet to experience the full OSTC in-person experience this school year. Our staff does an amazing job working with our students here in the building and we look forward to the day when that work can continue.
Regarding current grades and classwork moving forward, our instructors are doing everything they can to help your students be successful. Having said that please be sure your child continues to do his/her part in order to find success:
  • Please remind your students of the importance of regular attendance during the live lessons. Office hours remain available and your child should know how to access office hours if needed.
  • Please remind your students to actively participate, turn on their camera during Zoom sessions, and ask questions – all strategies that enhance learning!
  • View MiSTAR grades periodically. While teachers should reach out with concerns, the more informed you keep yourself the better. If you are still unaware of how to login to MiSTAR via Parent Portal, please contact Michelle Franklin Michelle.Franklin@oakland.k12.mi.us
  • Below is a link to our staff contacts/emails – reach out as necessary. Please remember we have Social Worker/Student Support Specialist (Mallori Fogler), Social Worker/Student Support Specialist (Rachel Dupuis), Counselor (Randy Maddock), and Special Populations Consultant (Michelle Quarton) available to assist you with various matters; their emails are included on the staff directory link:
https://www.ostconline.com/ostc-ne/staff-directory
  • When possible, check in with your student to be sure they are keeping up with their work and connecting with his or her instructor for additional help as necessary. 
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions and continue to stay safe and be well!
Paul Galbenski, Dean
Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northeast
Explore. Experience. Excel.
www.OSTConline.com
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Academic Recognition

 Band Fundraiser

Dear RHS Families,  
Your Rochester High School Falcon marching band is pleased to announce a new fundraiser that will help raise money to send our marching band students to Hawaii in June of 2021, as well as honor the veterans in your life! For a small donation of $10, you can honor your veteran by having their name printed on a custom Falcon Marching Band Veteran Banner that will be proudly displayed throughout the Spring marching band season ("Red, White and Blue" halftime shows, Memorial Day parade, Hawaii performances, and more!)  
 
Please go to this fundraiser-specific page for more details! https://rhsrpms.weebly.com/veteranbanner.html
 
The veteran's names are printed on the red and white stripes of a banner that will be printed to look like an American flag. Please contact Maria Miceli with any questions at mariamiceli76@gmail.com. Thank you for your support.

 Battle of the Books

Food Service

 
Curbside meal pickup will be provided on Wednesdays starting on October 14 for registered participants. (Meal distributions are no longer on Tuesday and Thursday due to the RCS transition to in-person instruction.)
Meals may be picked up on Wednesdays between 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the main entrance off Walton Blvd. Only one registration is needed per family, regardless of enrollment in RCS in-person learning or the RCS Virtual Campus. Meals are distributed in three- and five-day increments of breakfast and lunch. 

​Students enrolled in the RCS Virtual Campus will receive five days of meals (breakfast and lunch) on Wednesdays. Students enrolled in in-person/remote learning will receive three days of meals (breakfast and lunch) on Wednesdays. Reminder: free breakfast and lunch will be available to students in our cafeterias during the two weekly in-person instruction days. An updated food service registration is required to participate in curbside meals. **Please confirm your interest in food service using this updated form, even if you previously registered. You will receive a confirmation from this system after completing the registration and meal distribution will begin on Oct. 14. The registration link can be found here: https://forms.gle/2PX8j8e1DEdm4XVu8

To view the in-person menus available at no charge in our school cafeterias, click here: http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/375/breakfast-lunch-menus.  At this time, no sign-up is required for cafeteria food service. All students may take a grab-and-go breakfast or lunch. A la carte sales, including beverages, are suspended at all schools until further notice. Enhanced Chartwells food service with hot meals and additional selections will begin in the near future. Updates will be communicated. 

If there are specific dietary questions or concerns, please contact the food services office by calling 248-726-4618 or emailing focfoodservice@rochester.k12.mi.us. Thank you for your continued support.

Free and Reduced Lunches

​We are encouraging families to fill out the online free and reduced meal application for the 2020-21 school year, especially if there have been changes in your household (additional family members, reduction of employment)
Applications are accepted throughout the year.  Only one application is needed per family and all information is confidential.
 If you have already applied for this year, you do not need to resubmit an application.
 
This program also connects families to additional community resources including:
  • Blessings In a Backpack
  • Neighborhood House
  • Before and After School Child Care
  • RAYA (Rochester Area Youth Assistance)
  • Reduced fees for Project Graduation, Summer Learning Program (Elementary and Secondary), AP and ACT Testing,
  • School Clubs and Activity Fees
  • Athletics
  • Seniors: Senior Breakfast tickets, Senior All Night Party tickets, and Reduced Cap and Gown Fees
For the online free and reduced meal application process, please use this link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict
For translated applications: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/translated-applications

​Thank you,
Food Services

Family Technology Support

The Family Technology Support website is a resource designed to help RCS families with the technology students are using as part of their learning. It contains video tutorials, quick start guides, and answers to frequently asked questions, and includes a  Chromebook section for basic tools and accessibility features found on district-issued Chromebooks. 

Need technology? Fill out this form!

ParentVUE and StudentVUE Logins

Parents can obtain login information via ParentVUE for their students in all grades and programs. Please note that students in grades 6-12 are able to change their own passwords and ParentVUE will only display the initial password.
Parents can visit the Remote Learning @ RCS page (https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/156551/remote-learning-rcs) for more details.
  • ParentVUE (web browser) - go to Student Info.
  • ParentVUE (app) - go to Student Info > Additional Information.
  • If a student needs a password reset, you can use our support form. It is the first item under the Contact Us grid in the link above.
  • ​If you are still having trouble logging in, please email rcsvuehelp@rochester.k12.mi.us
Please remember, we are here for you! If you have questions, feel free to reach out to us. If you have a general question contact the main office at 248-726-5400. If we are not available please leave a message or email us at RHS@rochester.k12.mi.us and we will get back to you. If you need to speak to your counselor, send them an email and they will be in touch with you as soon as they can. ​
 

The Latest in RHS Sports

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Volleyball Team Continues Academic Success
Congratulations to the following RHS volleyball teams and players on their individual and team academic awards:
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Molly Rodgers (Top Left) and Megan Lorenzo (Top Right) were voted All Region – Division 1

Every player on Varsity and JV teams received the RCS Scholar Athlete Pin, 3.3 GPA or higher.
Additionally, every Varsity player received the OAA Scholar Athlete Award (3.5 GPA or higher).

The Varsity team received the MIVCA All State Team Academic Award for the third year in a row (3.3 team GPA or higher).

All 6 seniors, Molly Rodgers (Top Left) and Megan Lorenzo (Top Right), Ananya Rangarajan (Middle Left), Hannah Crist (Middle Right), Riley Barber (Bottom Left) and Nicole Miller (Bottom Right), received the MIVCA All State Individual Academic Award, 3.7 GPA or higher​

Congratulations OAA Players!

Congratulations Coach Vernon!

Congratulations to Erik Vernon on being named the OAA Blue coach of the year for football! Additionally Coach Vernon was named regional coach of the year by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association.  The Falcons went 6-0 winning the OAA Blue this fall before falling in the state playoffs.  The Falcons undefeated regular season was the first since 1993.  Congratulations again to the entire team, coaching staff and Coach Vernon!

Boys Swim & Dive

Any boys interested in joining the Swim and Dive team should email head coach Aaron Helander at aaron.helander1@gmail.com.  Currently the season is paused through December 8th.  More information will be posted if the season starts back up after December 8th.

Rochester Athletic Booster Club Meetings

Booster club meetings will be held on Mondays at 6pm on the following days: 
December 14, 2020, January 11, 2021, February 8, 2021, March 8, 2021, April 12, 2021, May 10, 2021, & June 14, 2021.

Rochester Athletic Booster Club supports our Falcon athletes, teams and coaches. Boosters has provided over $25,000 in financial assistance to teams just last year!  We had to cancel our only fundraiser in March due to Covid and membership is very low so far this year. This loss of funding will not only impact the 20-21 seasons but the 21-22 seasons as well. Your membership will help ensure that we have the necessary funds to support our Falcons. Please consider becoming a Booster member or giving a tax-deductible donation. Thank you! 
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