For the week of ​​December 16th, 2019

National Merit Semi-Finalists

Rochester High School is proud to recognize the achievements of 7 of our seniors that qualified in the National Merit Scholarship Program. These outstanding students have scored in the top one percent of 1.6 million students nationwide who took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQ). “We are proud of these outstanding students for their exceptional academic ability and potential. Through their hard work and dedication, they are true examples of RCS pride in excellence,” said Superintendent Robert Shaner, Ph.D. “We are confident that they will use their talents to make valuable contributions to our community and our country.” RCS National Merit Scholars attend Rochester High School Falcons (RHS), Rochester Adams High School (AHS), and Stoney Creek High School (SCHS).
Karan Arora
Yoojin Bae
Vamsi Bidthanapally
Kethan Gudi
Grace Liu
Zoe Sawdon
Maya Shih

Emotional Wellness Day

RHS is committed to helping every student keep themselves emotionally healthy, so today was filled with fun activities, good information, and a live entertainment presentation! Also included in today was time to take a “wellness break” at the Wellness Expo held in the mall and the cafeteria! The students got to try out different relaxation techniques and stress relievers, check out what local community wellness organizations offered, and buy snacks from all different kinds of clubs that sold food!

Holiday Spirit Week

RHS Blood Drive

Marketing Field Trip to Ford Field

​Rochester Marketing students go 'pro' at the Detroit Lions Student Business Fair at Ford Field on December 10th as we learned about business career opportunities AND what really happens behind the scenes in Sports Management to make all the football games and events a success at Ford Field!

Food Truck Sale

 Marketing students learn all about the business of a food truck with The Little Donut Factory on December 12th! Watch out for our Food Truck Wars project next week!

Weather Report

Sparkle Awards

The Special Education Appreciation Evening (the Sparkle Awards) is upon us!  Save the Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at Stoney Creek High School auditorium. This is for parents (and students) to nominate a person who works in the district and who has gone above and beyond to help their student who has an IEP. It can be a teacher, bus driver, para professional, security guard, administrator, etc.

Below is the link where you will find an invitation, information form, and nomination form: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/107056/appreciation-eve-2017

Reflection Winners

Recognizing Mr. Haney

Today students from Rochester High School surprised a beloved special education teacher who is color blind, Jeff Haney, with special glasses for color blindness that will enable him to see colors for the first time. A student, Shane A., reached out and an anonymous donation of the glasses was made for Mr. Haney. The color blind can struggle to see all the colors in a sunset, a painting, flower or a loved one’s eyes. Red-green color blindness affects 1 in 12 men (8%) and 1 in 200 women (.5%) – about 13 million in the US and 300 million worldwide. To the color blind, the world appears dull, washed out and some colors are indistinguishable; like purple and blue. To them, pink looks gray; red and green stoplights look white-ish; red looks brown and peanut butter green. Above, you can see  the emotional moment as the students surprised Mr. Haney and he describes the colorful new world he can see. 

Blood Drive

Rochester Showcase 

​Join us for the RHS Showcase, Thursday, January 14th, 6-7:30 pm, in the auditorium.  Come hear from teachers, counselors and students about the different learning opportunities provided at Rochester High School.  The evening will include a panel discussion on the following RHS learning opportunities and programs:
  • The College Board's Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) is a global program designed and committed to the daily work of developing college-level knowledge and skills. AP enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue college-level studies with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both while still in high school. Rochester Community Schools offers 25 AP courses each culminating in a rigorous assessment, students learn how to examine texts, interpret data, evaluate evidence, construct solid arguments and see multiple sides of an issue.
  • Career Technical Education (CTE) provides students of all ages with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers and to become lifelong learners. In total, about 12.5 million high school and college students are enrolled in CTE across the nation. CTE prepares these learners for the world of work by introducing them to workplace competencies, and makes academic content accessible to students by providing it in a hands-on context. (Careertech.org, 2019)
  • Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) 18 programs prepare students who want to graduate high school with industry certifications, on-the-job experiences, business connections and college credits. Through internships, apprenticeships and job shadows, students will learn what it is like to work in their chosen fields before spending thousands of dollars to figure it out in college. The OSTCs are preparing students for the real world through career exploration, hands-on experiences and opportunities to excel through industry competitions and student leadership programs.
We look forward in showcasing our student centered learning environment built on character, citizenship, collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking.

Get Involved in Choir!

Host an Amity Scholar from Spain!

Battle of the Books

Ski Club

Mom-to-Mom Sale

 

The Latest in RHS Sports

View this Fall's sports schedule
 

PTSA

Rochester Athletic Booster Club Agenda

Monday, December 16th, 2019
6pm – Media Center
  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Executive Board Reports
    • President – Debbie Jones
      • Open committee position
    • Vice President – Chris Czerwien
      • Results of membership contest
      • Team parent updates
    • Secretary – Kerry Conley
      • Meeting Minutes Approval
    • Treasurer – Scott and Donnell Green
      • 501(c)(3) update
      • Review profit/loss statement
      • Grants (hotel room payouts)
    • Athletic Director – Dean Allen
      • Team Updates                      
  • Committee Reports
    • Concessions – Patti Swart
    • Alumni – Ginny Ames
    • Fundraising – Tom Kremple
      • Gala – Debbie Jones
    • Middle School – Shannon Agius
    • Membership – Open position
    • Public Relations – Open position
  • New Business
Next meeting date is January 13, 2020

Friends of the Falcons Gala 2020




​Rochester High School Athletic Booster’s 7th Annual
Friends of the Falcons Gala
Saturday, March 21, 2020 6:30PM
Addison Oaks – Buhl Estate
1480 W. Romeo Rd., Leonard, MI
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!
Registration Form (Friends of the Falcons Gala)
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