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For the Week of January 25th
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Happy Board of Education Appreciation Month!
Thank you Rochester Community Schools Board of Education! In recognition of January being School Board Recognition Month, RHS would like to thank our school board members for everything they do for our children and school district. Thank you Barb Anness, Kevin Beers, Michelle Bueltel, Kristin Bull, Scott Muska, Andrea Walker-Leidy, and Mike Zabat! We appreciate you!
Please Welcome Our Newest Falcons!
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Ms. Gambino, English Teacher Is a certified ELA and ESL teacher, and is excited to be working in RCS as a long-term for second semester. She’ll be teaching Mythology and LA 10, split between SCHS and RHS. She's looking forward to a great semester! Mr. Fosnaugh, Science Teacher
Mr. Fosnaugh has been a Science teacher for 23 years, most recently proudly teaching at the Virtual Campus and ACE before that. He graduated with a major in Biology from Alma College and Master’s in Multidisciplinary Science from Wayne State. Ms. Maurer, Counselor (Br-DA) Her favorite part about counseling is building relationships with her students. Her goal is to support all of her students with their academic and personal needs. She is so excited to be joining the RHS family and looking forward to meeting you all! Mr. Gould, Business Teacher He enjoys teaching and sharing with high-school students his hands-on experiences in the industry, with the military (U.S Air Force and Coast Guard) and the government. He believes his experiences and stories provide students with various snapshots into real-world business related occurrences that help to make our classroom content come alive. He's very excited to begin teaching, sharing and learning here at Rochester High School. Go Falcons!
Ms. Connell, English Teacher She graduated from Rochester University with a degree in Secondary English Education and Reading Literacy Education. Being a teacher lets her fulfill her passion to help others. She is so excited to be a member of the Rochester community! |
BPA Results
Congratulations to the Rochester High School BPA chapter members who competed in the first ever virtual regional competition. This year’s chapter, comprises of 33 members, who knocked it out of the park, competing and placing in 6 Team events, 15 Individual events and 9 Open events. Each student embarked on a steep learning curve to compete in this fashion. They showed professionalism, technology prowess and a deep desire to represent their school and make us all proud. We now move on to the State competition in March where I believe these students will showcase Rochester Tradition, Character and Achievement, once again. Well done Business Falcons!
Art on Auburn Contest
Rochester Hills Launches Citywide Contest for Young Artists Artists of All Ages and Abilities are invited to turn Auburn Road into their Canvas. Starting February 1st, Rochester Hills students are invited to submit their art to the "Art of Auburn" Contest. Multiple winners will get to see their artwork featured directly on the asphalt surface of Auburn Road.
To participate, artists grades K-12 will be able to submit artwork to illustrate the theme "What Community Means to Me." Participants can visit https://www.pccart.org/exhibitions/art-onauburn/ for official guidelines.
Parents, teachers, and students can also join an informational webinar on Thursday, January 28th. This webinar will explain the guidelines, discuss scoring criteria, and answer student questions. Those that cannot attend will be able to view a recording on the PCCA website.
“This is such a great opportunity for Rochester Hills students to have their artwork included in this large-scale public art project. These big, bold works of art will be a lasting reminder of the artist’s community pride,” states Paint Creek Center for the Arts Executive Director Elizabeth Chilton.
Students can submit artwork online through the website portal during the month of February. A panel of artists and community members will select up to 50 works of art for public vote. The pieces will be placed into categories based on the age of the artist. Community members can vote for their favorite designs online.
The contest will award multiple winners the opportunity to have their art featured on Auburn Road. Artwork will be enlarged to fit 6 - 7’ diameter circles. Winners will be announced and artwork will be unveiled at a community-wide celebration later this year.
“With families spending much of their free time at home, this program is a great opportunity to initiate the imagination of our youngest residents and provide them a creative way to engage in city design,” states Mayor Bryan K. Barnett. “We are excited to partner with the PCCA on this new initiative and look forward to adding some colorful public art to the corridor.”
About Paint Creek Center for the Arts The mission of Paint Creek Center for the Arts is to celebrate and support creativity in our community by providing opportunities for all to learn, create, experience, and appreciate the arts. Paint Creek Center for the Arts (PCCA) provides 300+ classes, workshops and camps annually; community-centered art exhibitions; and the Art & Apples Festival®. Located at 407 Pine Street in downtown Rochester, PCCA receives a portion of its funding from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. To learn more, call 248-651-4110 or visit www.pccart.org.
To participate, artists grades K-12 will be able to submit artwork to illustrate the theme "What Community Means to Me." Participants can visit https://www.pccart.org/exhibitions/art-onauburn/ for official guidelines.
Parents, teachers, and students can also join an informational webinar on Thursday, January 28th. This webinar will explain the guidelines, discuss scoring criteria, and answer student questions. Those that cannot attend will be able to view a recording on the PCCA website.
“This is such a great opportunity for Rochester Hills students to have their artwork included in this large-scale public art project. These big, bold works of art will be a lasting reminder of the artist’s community pride,” states Paint Creek Center for the Arts Executive Director Elizabeth Chilton.
Students can submit artwork online through the website portal during the month of February. A panel of artists and community members will select up to 50 works of art for public vote. The pieces will be placed into categories based on the age of the artist. Community members can vote for their favorite designs online.
The contest will award multiple winners the opportunity to have their art featured on Auburn Road. Artwork will be enlarged to fit 6 - 7’ diameter circles. Winners will be announced and artwork will be unveiled at a community-wide celebration later this year.
“With families spending much of their free time at home, this program is a great opportunity to initiate the imagination of our youngest residents and provide them a creative way to engage in city design,” states Mayor Bryan K. Barnett. “We are excited to partner with the PCCA on this new initiative and look forward to adding some colorful public art to the corridor.”
About Paint Creek Center for the Arts The mission of Paint Creek Center for the Arts is to celebrate and support creativity in our community by providing opportunities for all to learn, create, experience, and appreciate the arts. Paint Creek Center for the Arts (PCCA) provides 300+ classes, workshops and camps annually; community-centered art exhibitions; and the Art & Apples Festival®. Located at 407 Pine Street in downtown Rochester, PCCA receives a portion of its funding from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. To learn more, call 248-651-4110 or visit www.pccart.org.
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Career Newsletter
Three of our career consultant counselors have created a monthly career focused newsletter for elementary, middle, and high schools.
RCS's Remote Learning Success Tips
RCS's Remote Learning Committee continuously works how to continually improve Remote Learning in RCS. As we start this semester, and move forward toward Hybrid instruction, Remote Learning will continue to be an important piece of our instructional schedule. As such, the Remote Learning Committee created Online Learning Success Tips, to help students outlining a few clear expectations and success tips. This tip sheet is also located in the Return to Learn handbook.
Mr. Rochester Cutouts
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Congratulations Rahi & James!
A big congratulations goes out to two RHS students who were finalists in the Martin Luther King essay contest! Way to go Falcons!!
James Kim & Rahi Shah
They will be featured live on MLK Day on 1/18/2021 from 1:00-2:00 PM
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=XT_Y8tbTX-w&feature=youtu.be
James Kim & Rahi Shah
They will be featured live on MLK Day on 1/18/2021 from 1:00-2:00 PM
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=XT_Y8tbTX-w&feature=youtu.be
Robotics Clothing Drive
PTSA Meeting
Please join us for our PTSA Meeting on Monday, January 25th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. We will announce our Founders Day honorees as well as vote to approve the new standing rules and updated bylaws. You will also have a chance to get an update and ask questions about the plan for the return to in-person instruction. We hope to "see" you there!
For enhanced security, advanced registration for this meeting is required:
https://rochester-k12-mi-us.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAucOyrrzouGtO_PEGJmF6SHybJxDqtP03_
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
For enhanced security, advanced registration for this meeting is required:
https://rochester-k12-mi-us.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAucOyrrzouGtO_PEGJmF6SHybJxDqtP03_
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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 falconseniorphoto@gmail.com
If you had your portrait taken by a studio other than Prestige, please email jpeg file to falconseniorphoto@gmail.com
Oh, This is Happening!
Oh, this is happening! RHS yearbook students have been working hard to create an awesome book you won't want to miss out on- order yours today at jostens.com!
Attention Senior Parents!
Senior Parents, if you are interested in ordering an ad on behalf of your student this year, please watch this Parent Ad Video.
Parent Ad Deadline: Friday, January 29th
Click on this link to create your ad: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1063472
Parent Ad Deadline: Friday, January 29th
Click on this link to create your ad: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1063472
RCS COVID-19 Update
Dear RCS Families,
On Friday, Jan. 8, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) provided new guidance for in-person instruction and reinforced infection control measures to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 spread in schools.
The state’s goal is to have all Michigan school districts offer an in-person learning option for students no later than March 1. This timeline aligns with the recommendations of the Rochester Community School District’s task force.
At this time, students enrolled in in-person learning can expect to return to face-to-face instruction by cohorts using the following phased-in approach.
The staggered approach to in-person instruction ensures the smoothest transition possible for our students and provides the opportunity to evaluate processes and make improvements before the next level returns to their building.
All plans remain flexible depending on conditions. We will continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 cases within our district so our teams can effectively serve our students. The safety of children and adults remains our priority.
Class schedules will be provided as soon as they are available at the secondary level. For your awareness, the last day for first-semester work is Jan. 15, which gives our teams the weekend and two work days to create schedules in time for the new semester to begin on Jan. 20. Although our system was never intended to enable scheduling by semester, we are adapting to accommodate the ever-changing environment.
Moving forward, our task force continues to explore options to enhance the hybrid schedules. For example at the secondary level, to limit the amount of time that students would be maskless in a building, an 11:50 a.m. dismissal time with a grab-and-go lunch is being evaluated. The task force is also working to ensure daily teacher contact time with less asynchronous time.
Please continue to check your email for updated information within the next week.
You may be aware that Oakland County educators, pre-K – grade 12, may now register for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment; however, the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) currently has a limited vaccine supply. Availability is expected to increase in the coming weeks and months, and appointment access will increase accordingly. We will continue to keep our community informed of any updates.
We recognize that families may have questions or concerns. Please feel free to reach out to your building administrator who will be glad to assist. Families can also use the Talk to RCS feature on our website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Debi Fragomeni
Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
On Friday, Jan. 8, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) provided new guidance for in-person instruction and reinforced infection control measures to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 spread in schools.
The state’s goal is to have all Michigan school districts offer an in-person learning option for students no later than March 1. This timeline aligns with the recommendations of the Rochester Community School District’s task force.
At this time, students enrolled in in-person learning can expect to return to face-to-face instruction by cohorts using the following phased-in approach.
- Jan. 25: Elementary and some special education populations
- Feb. 1: Middle school
- Feb. 8: High school
The staggered approach to in-person instruction ensures the smoothest transition possible for our students and provides the opportunity to evaluate processes and make improvements before the next level returns to their building.
All plans remain flexible depending on conditions. We will continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 cases within our district so our teams can effectively serve our students. The safety of children and adults remains our priority.
Class schedules will be provided as soon as they are available at the secondary level. For your awareness, the last day for first-semester work is Jan. 15, which gives our teams the weekend and two work days to create schedules in time for the new semester to begin on Jan. 20. Although our system was never intended to enable scheduling by semester, we are adapting to accommodate the ever-changing environment.
Moving forward, our task force continues to explore options to enhance the hybrid schedules. For example at the secondary level, to limit the amount of time that students would be maskless in a building, an 11:50 a.m. dismissal time with a grab-and-go lunch is being evaluated. The task force is also working to ensure daily teacher contact time with less asynchronous time.
Please continue to check your email for updated information within the next week.
You may be aware that Oakland County educators, pre-K – grade 12, may now register for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment; however, the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) currently has a limited vaccine supply. Availability is expected to increase in the coming weeks and months, and appointment access will increase accordingly. We will continue to keep our community informed of any updates.
We recognize that families may have questions or concerns. Please feel free to reach out to your building administrator who will be glad to assist. Families can also use the Talk to RCS feature on our website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Debi Fragomeni
Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
OSTC Update
Dear Falcon OSTC Families,
With the recent update sent from OSTC regarding their return to face to face instruction on January 19th, we recognize that there are conflicts as we remain in a remote setting until our proposed return to in-person instruction on February 8th.
The schedule below was created to highlight the conflicts that will occur until we return to the RCS in- person/hybrid learning model.
We are asking that all OSTC students communicate with their teachers here at Rochester, as well as their teachers at OSTC, regarding the various ways students can access coursework. It will be up to students to choose which classes to attend during the times of conflict and to communicate that with their teachers.
We will also communicate these conflicts with our teachers and ask that they do their best to accommodate our OSTC students during this temporary transition.
Transportation in the form of bussing to and from Rochester will occur. Please see the bussing schedule below.
With the recent update sent from OSTC regarding their return to face to face instruction on January 19th, we recognize that there are conflicts as we remain in a remote setting until our proposed return to in-person instruction on February 8th.
The schedule below was created to highlight the conflicts that will occur until we return to the RCS in- person/hybrid learning model.
We are asking that all OSTC students communicate with their teachers here at Rochester, as well as their teachers at OSTC, regarding the various ways students can access coursework. It will be up to students to choose which classes to attend during the times of conflict and to communicate that with their teachers.
We will also communicate these conflicts with our teachers and ask that they do their best to accommodate our OSTC students during this temporary transition.
Transportation in the form of bussing to and from Rochester will occur. Please see the bussing schedule below.
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First Semester at RHS
Interested in the Military?
Calling all FALCONS! If you have ever thought about the military as an option for post High School Graduation, then look no further. I will be holding a weekly zoom meeting on Wednesdays at 3:00 to educate young men and women on the options and benefits associated with serving the Active or Reserve Component of the Army. This is purely informational and I will be around to ask any questions you have!!!! Bring a pen, paper, and a whole bunch of questions so that I can help you out.
SSG Roberts, Michael
U.S. Army Recruiter
Auburn Hills Recruiting Station
Phone: (248) 334-5342
Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/5438206026?pwd=L2M4QmlHb3VXd2FwR2cxME9OS0gxQT09
SSG Roberts, Michael
U.S. Army Recruiter
Auburn Hills Recruiting Station
Phone: (248) 334-5342
Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/5438206026?pwd=L2M4QmlHb3VXd2FwR2cxME9OS0gxQT09
2nd Semester AP Test Sign-Up
Join Ski Club!
We have gotten the go ahead that we can run the club. Ski passes will be distributed from my car (parked by the bunny hill) on Wednesday’s between 3-6pm starting January 27th through March 10th - we will not be bussing this year.
What do you need to do now?
If you have any further questions please email me. Thanks, I’m excited to get the kids back out there.
kmalsbury@rochester.k12.mi.us - My phone number is 248 495 5763 if you need a quick response.
- To control the amount of contact. We will be asking for club members to pay for 6 weeks of skiing up front. We will also have a makeup week on March 10th.
- Total cost with RCS club fee - $30, pine knob club joining card -$22 (with lessons) and 6 ski lift tickets ($22 each) will be $184. (If we experience inclement weather and we are not able to ski, I will be able to refund you the weeks that we missed)
- If you require rentals that will be an additional $22 per week which can be paid on the day of skiing. If you would like to ski with your child you will need to also join the club for $22 and then I can sell you a $22 lift ticket on a Wednesday.
What do you need to do now?
- Pay the $184 by clicking on the link - https://rochesteronline.ce.eleyo.com/course/457/school-event-fees-20-2021/rhs-ski-and-snowboard-club
- Fill in the Club forms in google classroom - insurance info and the Pine Knob top 10 - https://classroom.google.com/c/MjE2ODY2NTc3MjA4?cjc=wdhq4ji
- See you on - Wednesday January 27th between 3 and 6pm in parking lot, by the bunny hill.
- Text me the day of the club to tell me that you are coming up to Pine Knob - the remind code is @rhsski
- If you need to book a lesson please click here to sign up. https://www.pineknobskischool.com/ski-club-lesson-sign-up.html
If you have any further questions please email me. Thanks, I’m excited to get the kids back out there.
kmalsbury@rochester.k12.mi.us - My phone number is 248 495 5763 if you need a quick response.
Join the RHS Chinese Culture Club!
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Join the RHS Chinese Culture Club!
Interested in learning more about the fascinating world of China and about Chinese culture? Join us for lots of fun and learning experiences – no previous knowledge of the language is needed. Sign up at bit.ly/rhschineseclub and receive Remind messages with the code @cclubrhs. We’ll keep you informed and up to date with meeting dates and Zoom links. For any questions, email the club sponsor and RHS Chinese language teacher Mrs. Wu at ywu@rochester.k12.mi.us |
Academic Recognition
Band Fundraiser
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Come one! Come all! Your favorite RHS Band is having another Food Truck fundraiser DINNER and DESSERT this Tuesday, January 26th from 5pm-8pm featuring Little Bros Burgers and Little Donut Factory to benefit the band! They'll be set up in the NE parking lot of Rochester High School for your dining pleasure. Their menus include sliders, spicy chicken sandwiches, Impossible burgers, veggie burgers, fries, and lots of yummy fresh made donuts with tons of topping options! ! Check out their Facebook pages for more details about their trucks. Stop on by, say hi, grab a bite to eat and please tell your friends! |
Dear RHS Families,
Your Rochester High School Falcon marching band is pleased to announce a new fundraiser that will help raise money for our marching band students, 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, summer and fall marching band seasons ("Red, White and Blue" halftime shows, Memorial Day parade, band and family 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.
Your Rochester High School Falcon marching band is pleased to announce a new fundraiser that will help raise money for our marching band students, 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, summer and fall marching band seasons ("Red, White and Blue" halftime shows, Memorial Day parade, band and family 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
Feb. 19th: Grand Prize and Live Authors!
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Be sure to join us virtually on Friday, February 19th at 5:30 when we connect live with the authors and award the grand prize to the team with the most points from all 3 battles! |
Food Service
FREE MEALS! The USDA approved a waiver effective August 31, 2020, that provides breakfast and lunch meals, free of charge, for all children 18 years of age and younger, including ATPS students 26 years of age and younger. Meals, which meet guidelines from the USDA and Michigan Department of Education, will be distributed through the Rochester Community Schools food service program.
When students are in school in person, daily breakfast and lunch will be served onsite in school cafeterias. Pre-packaged, grab-and-go selections are available for free for all students. No registration is required for in-school daily food service at this time.
Weekly curbside meal service DOES require NEW registration. Families requesting weekly curbside meals after Jan. 21, 2021 must submit a new registration using this link: https://forms.gle/nddBnMpAupSu1DWs5.
Meals will be distributed in 5- and 7-day increments, including breakfast and lunch.
For registered participants, after Jan. 21, meals can be picked up on Wednesdays between 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the school you designate as your pick-up location. Food distribution is available at five locations throughout the district.
The curbside pickup locations are:
If your student is new to the district and enrolled in the RCS Virtual Campus, please use the RCS boundary map to determine your home-school for pick-up. https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/5055/attendance-boundary-maps
Free and reduced-price meal application. Families are encouraged to continue to fill out the online free and reduced-price meal application for the 2020-2021 school year. A new application is required at the beginning of each school year. If you have already applied for this year, no further action is needed.
Applications for this program also support the district beyond food service including Title I and 31a funding. The program also connects families to additional community resources including Blessings In a Backpack, Neighborhood House and possible individual support for district programs.
For the online free and reduced-price meal application process, please use this link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application.
If there are specific dietary questions or concerns, please contact the food services office at 248-726-4618 or email focfoodservice@rochester.k12.mi.us
When students are in school in person, daily breakfast and lunch will be served onsite in school cafeterias. Pre-packaged, grab-and-go selections are available for free for all students. No registration is required for in-school daily food service at this time.
Weekly curbside meal service DOES require NEW registration. Families requesting weekly curbside meals after Jan. 21, 2021 must submit a new registration using this link: https://forms.gle/nddBnMpAupSu1DWs5.
Meals will be distributed in 5- and 7-day increments, including breakfast and lunch.
- Elementary students attending school in the full-day, in-person hybrid schedule may have meals during the school day, and are also eligible for weekly 5-day curbside food service.
- Secondary students attending school in person for half days and all students enrolled in the RCS Virtual Campus are eligible for 7-day curbside meal distribution.
For registered participants, after Jan. 21, meals can be picked up on Wednesdays between 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the school you designate as your pick-up location. Food distribution is available at five locations throughout the district.
The curbside pickup locations are:
- Hart Middle School (serving Baldwin, Hart, Hugger, North Hill and Stoney Creek)
- Rochester High (serving ATPS, Hamlin, Long Meadow, McGregor and Rochester)
- Adams High (serving Adams, Brewster, Delta Kelly, Musson and Van Hoosen)
- Reuther Middle School (serving Brooklands, Hampton and Reuther)
- West Middle School (serving Meadow Brook, University Hills and West)
If your student is new to the district and enrolled in the RCS Virtual Campus, please use the RCS boundary map to determine your home-school for pick-up. https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/5055/attendance-boundary-maps
Free and reduced-price meal application. Families are encouraged to continue to fill out the online free and reduced-price meal application for the 2020-2021 school year. A new application is required at the beginning of each school year. If you have already applied for this year, no further action is needed.
Applications for this program also support the district beyond food service including Title I and 31a funding. The program also connects families to additional community resources including Blessings In a Backpack, Neighborhood House and possible individual support for district programs.
For the online free and reduced-price meal application process, please use this link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application.
If there are specific dietary questions or concerns, please contact the food services office at 248-726-4618 or email focfoodservice@rochester.k12.mi.us
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:
For translated applications: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/translated-applications
Thank you,
Food Services
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 translated applications: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/translated-applications
Thank you,
Food Services
Family Technology Support
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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.
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
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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.
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The Latest in RHS SportsClick to view the RHS spring sports schedule.
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Congratulations Megan!
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Congratulations to Megan Lorenzo on being named an MHSAA Scholar Athlete Finalist in Class A. Megan is one of 24 female athletes that were named a finalist earlier today by the MHSAA.
To be eligible for the award, students must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.50 (on a 4.0 scale) and previously have won a varsity letter in at least one sport in which the MHSAA sponsors a postseason tournament. Students also were asked to respond to a series of short essay questions, submit two letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay on the importance of sportsmanship in educational athletics.
Farm Bureau Insurance underwrites the Scholar-Athlete Awards and will present a $1,000 scholarship to 6 females chosen from the remaining 24 in Class A. Since the beginning of the program, 8,323 scholarships have been awarded.
Scholarships will be presented proportionately by school classification, with 12 scholarships to be awarded to Class A student-athletes, six female and six male.
Click here to read the full MHSAA press release
To be eligible for the award, students must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.50 (on a 4.0 scale) and previously have won a varsity letter in at least one sport in which the MHSAA sponsors a postseason tournament. Students also were asked to respond to a series of short essay questions, submit two letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay on the importance of sportsmanship in educational athletics.
Farm Bureau Insurance underwrites the Scholar-Athlete Awards and will present a $1,000 scholarship to 6 females chosen from the remaining 24 in Class A. Since the beginning of the program, 8,323 scholarships have been awarded.
Scholarships will be presented proportionately by school classification, with 12 scholarships to be awarded to Class A student-athletes, six female and six male.
Click here to read the full MHSAA press release
Athletic Booster Signs
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RHS Ski Team Results
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Jan 19 Team Results Rochester vs Stoney Creek
Girls SL – RHS @ 14 pts vs SC @ 28 pts Girls GS – RHS @ 21 pts vs SC @ 15 pts Dual Score RHS @ 35 pts vs SC @ 43 pts = Win Boys SL – RHS @ 20 pts vs SC @ 17 pts Boys GS – RHS @ 18 pts vs SC @ 18 pts Dual Score RHS @ 38 pts vs SC @ 35 pts = Loss Notable Individual Results from Jan 19 Sarrah Tikiwala (JR) 2nd in SL Saira Mir (JR) 3rd in SL Jack Crandall (JR) 5th in SL Saira Mir (JR) 4th in GS Sarrah Tikiwala (JR) 6th in GS Jake Vanderhoof (JR) 1st in GS Jack Crandall (JR) 10th in GS Jan 12 Retroactive Team Results Rochester vs Cranbrook/Kingswood Girls SL – RHS @ 26 pts vs CK @ 10 pts Girls GS – RHS @ 26 pts vs CK @ 12 pts Dual Score RHS @ 52 pts vs CK @ 22 pts = Loss Boys SL – RHS @ 22 pts vs CK @ 33 pts Boys GS – RHS @ 23 pts vs CK @ 32 pts Dual Score RHS @ 45 pts vs CK @ 65 pts = Win Jan 5 Rochester vs Troy-Avondale United Girls SL – RHS @ 12 pts vs TAU @ 25 pts Girls GS – RHS @ 13 pts vs TAU @ 26 pts Dual Score RHS @ 25 pts vs TAU @ 51 pts = Win Boys SL – RHS @ 10 pts vs TAU @ 35 pts Boys GS – RHS @ 11 pts vs TAU @ 28 pts Dual Score RHS @ 21 pts vs TAU @ 67 pts = Win |
Athletic Update on Winter Sports
Rochester Community Schools is pleased to provide the latest update regarding winter sports with recent guidance from the MDHHS and MHSAA. Winter sports are to resume Jan 16th. Practice and tryout information is listed below.
Boys and girls basketball, wrestling, hockey and competitive cheer (per the MDHHS) are considered contact sports and have been allowed to conduct non contact practices while maintaining 6 feet social distancing at all times. This current order is effective Jan 16th through Jan 31st. At this time competitions are anticipated to begin after Feb 1st. Safety protocols have been put in place and must be adhered to for the health and safety of RCS athletes, staff and families. These protocols include pre-screening, temperature checks, wearing masks (all athletes and coaches must wear masks at all time.), handwashing and maintaining six feet of distance.
Boys swim and dive will also begin practices Jan 16th and have been allowed to begin swim meets starting Jan 22nd. Masks must be worn when not physically swimming in the pool. Social distancing must be adhered to when on the pool deck, in the locker room and sitting in the bleachers.
Athlete Checklist
A sports physical must be on file in the athletic department or turned into your coach on the first day of practice/tryout. Physicals turned in during the 2019-20 school year are considered valid for the 2020-21 school year provided they were dated April 15-2019 or more recent. For those athletes with a physical on file from last school year, a health questionnaire form must be filled out by the parent/guardian and turned into the coach on the first day of practice/tryouts. Click here to print out the health questionnaire If any questions on the questionnaire are answered with a “yes”, the student athlete then must get a new physical before allowed to participate.
Before each practice and tryout session, each athlete will be asked to fill out a Google Covid survey via their mobile device which will then be followed by an onsite temperature check conducted by the athletic trainer, coach or Athletic Director. Athletes with positive symptoms or a temperature higher than 100.3 should not attend practice and will be discreetly removed from activity. Each program’s coaches will send out the survey link for athletes to fill out, survey links are also listed below. MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES ALONG WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING AND NO CONTACT DURING PRACTICES.
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Girls Basketball Practice Information (enter through door 21)
Google Screening Survey Link (to be filled out each day before practice)
Contact Varsity head coach Bill Thurston will any questions, bthurston248@gmail.com
Boys Basketball Tryout Information (enter through door 21)
Google Screening Survey Link (to be filled out each day before practice)
Contact Varsity head coach Vance Kirkwood with any questions, vance.j.kirkwood@chase.com
Boys Swim and Dive Practice Information (enter through door 20)
Google Screening Survey Link (to be filled out each day before practice)
Contact Varsity head coach Aaron Helander with any questions, aaron.helander1@gmail.com
Competitive Cheer Information (enter through door 18)
Google Screening Survey Link (to be filled out each day before practice)
Contact Varsity head coach Susan Wood with any questions, swood@rochester.k12.mi.us
Wrestling Information (enter through door 20)
Google Screening Survey Link (to be filled out each day before practice)
Contact Varsity head coach Erik Vernon with any questions, evernon@rochester.k12.mi.us
Rochester United Hockey Information (practices at Suburban Rochester)
Google Screening Survey Link (to be filled out each day before practice)
Contact Varsity head coaches Eric Keipper (eric.keipper@comcast.net) and Austin Grzenia (agrzenia@yahoo.com) with any questions
Boys and girls basketball, wrestling, hockey and competitive cheer (per the MDHHS) are considered contact sports and have been allowed to conduct non contact practices while maintaining 6 feet social distancing at all times. This current order is effective Jan 16th through Jan 31st. At this time competitions are anticipated to begin after Feb 1st. Safety protocols have been put in place and must be adhered to for the health and safety of RCS athletes, staff and families. These protocols include pre-screening, temperature checks, wearing masks (all athletes and coaches must wear masks at all time.), handwashing and maintaining six feet of distance.
Boys swim and dive will also begin practices Jan 16th and have been allowed to begin swim meets starting Jan 22nd. Masks must be worn when not physically swimming in the pool. Social distancing must be adhered to when on the pool deck, in the locker room and sitting in the bleachers.
Athlete Checklist
A sports physical must be on file in the athletic department or turned into your coach on the first day of practice/tryout. Physicals turned in during the 2019-20 school year are considered valid for the 2020-21 school year provided they were dated April 15-2019 or more recent. For those athletes with a physical on file from last school year, a health questionnaire form must be filled out by the parent/guardian and turned into the coach on the first day of practice/tryouts. Click here to print out the health questionnaire If any questions on the questionnaire are answered with a “yes”, the student athlete then must get a new physical before allowed to participate.
Before each practice and tryout session, each athlete will be asked to fill out a Google Covid survey via their mobile device which will then be followed by an onsite temperature check conducted by the athletic trainer, coach or Athletic Director. Athletes with positive symptoms or a temperature higher than 100.3 should not attend practice and will be discreetly removed from activity. Each program’s coaches will send out the survey link for athletes to fill out, survey links are also listed below. MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES ALONG WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING AND NO CONTACT DURING PRACTICES.
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Girls Basketball Practice Information (enter through door 21)
Google Screening Survey Link (to be filled out each day before practice)
Contact Varsity head coach Bill Thurston will any questions, bthurston248@gmail.com
Boys Basketball Tryout Information (enter through door 21)
Google Screening Survey Link (to be filled out each day before practice)
Contact Varsity head coach Vance Kirkwood with any questions, vance.j.kirkwood@chase.com
Boys Swim and Dive Practice Information (enter through door 20)
Google Screening Survey Link (to be filled out each day before practice)
Contact Varsity head coach Aaron Helander with any questions, aaron.helander1@gmail.com
Competitive Cheer Information (enter through door 18)
Google Screening Survey Link (to be filled out each day before practice)
Contact Varsity head coach Susan Wood with any questions, swood@rochester.k12.mi.us
Wrestling Information (enter through door 20)
Google Screening Survey Link (to be filled out each day before practice)
Contact Varsity head coach Erik Vernon with any questions, evernon@rochester.k12.mi.us
Rochester United Hockey Information (practices at Suburban Rochester)
Google Screening Survey Link (to be filled out each day before practice)
Contact Varsity head coaches Eric Keipper (eric.keipper@comcast.net) and Austin Grzenia (agrzenia@yahoo.com) with any questions
Rochester Athletic Booster Club Meetings
The Rochester Athletic Booster Club is seeking members for two Executive Board positions for the 2021-2022 school year - the Treasurer and Secretary positions will be available. If you have any questions about these positions, please reach out to a current board member to find out more information.
Booster club meetings will be held on Mondays at 6pm on the following days:
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!
Booster club meetings will be held on Mondays at 6pm on the following days:
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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