Happy Holidays from RHS!
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Congratulations Dance Team!
The Rochester Varsity Dance Team competed on Sunday 12/15 in the Reaction Dance Force competition, hosted by Stoney Creek High School. Our team brought back their best finishes to date, with 2nd place in Large Varsity Jazz, 1st place in Varsity Pom, and earned the award of Grand Champion in Pom with the highest scoring routine of the day. Congratulations to the Varsity Dance Team!
CI Student Showcase
Congratulations!
Rochester High School’s Virtual Enterprise class, along with their sister school Stoney Creek, dominated the State VEI Trade Show at Northwood University on Monday, December 16th. At the trade show, students build and work a trade booth and sell their virtual wares to the conference attendees. During the event the presentation team also delivered a business plan presentation highlighting the key elements of their business plan in front of judges from the local Midland community. Both schools scored exceptionally well and participated in the finals. Stoney Creek kept their title from last year, as the first place winner and Rochester took the second place spot. Both schools are now eligible to compete at the national Level in New York City in April 2020. On behalf of both schools, Mrs. Katelyn Cryderman (SCHS) and Mrs. Karen Malsbury (RHS) wish their students all the best in the next level of competition.
Rochester Pop Up
Rochester Pop Up was a great sales success at the Rochester Holiday Farmers Market. On Thursday, December 12th students from Mrs. Malsbury’s Small Business class conducted their first Business Pop up. This was in partnership with the Rochester Downtown Development Authority and our sponsor Genisys Credit Union. In the semester long class, students write a business plan and then prepare to present their product in a trade booth pop up simulation at the Rochester Fire House in Downtown Rochester. Their salesmanship was evaluated, overall booth presentation and ability to pay their expenses and make a donation to charity. As you can see from the pictures, they all got an A plus. At the end of the evening they made $2500 and $750 was donated. Great job, Business Falcons! Many thanks to all the mentors that assisted the students and to Kristi Trevarrow from the Rochester DDA for her support and vision. Couldn’t have done it without you!
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
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!
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!
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
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
Rochester Showcase
Join us for the RHS Showcase, Tuesday, 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.
Jersey Mike Fundraiser
Sip, Savor & Shop!
Make a Difference!
Get Involved in Choir!
Host an Amity Scholar from Spain!
Battle of the Books
Rotary Club

Throughout the whole month of January, Rochester High School’s Rotary Interact Club will be holding a Coats for Cupcakes event! Essentially, students will have the opportunity to donate a coat in the counseling office and receive a cupcake in return. The coats that are received as donations will go to the Neighborhood House, which is a non-profit charity organization in Rochester Hills. The coats will then be donated to families who are in need during this winter season. If you have any old coats that you do not need anymore, please bring them in to the counseling office on any day of January!
Ski Club
Mom-to-Mom Sale
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PTSA Meeting Agenda
Rochester High School PTSA
General Meeting Agenda Wednesday, January 8th, 2020 7:00pm Media Center
7:00 pm Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Welcome/Introductions
7:05 pm Student Council E-Board Report
7:15 pm Principal’s Report
7:30 pm Counselor Report
7:40 pm Barb Anness, Trustee, RCS Board of Education –Board of Education Report
Officer and Committee Reports:
President - Debbie Jones
● Recruiting for Executive Board
● Social Emotional Wellness
Vice President – Martina Alcock
● Committee Reports
Teacher Liaison
Staff Appreciation
Battle of the Books
STEAM
Health and Wellness
Founders Day
Reflections
Treasurer - Carolyn Reif
● Transactions and Budget
● Grants $400 Student Literary Magazines (Scorzo/Sherburn)
Vice President, Membership – Regina Williams
● Membership Update
● Student Directory
Secretary – Christina Bearre
● Approval of November 2019 Meeting Minutes
8:15 pm New Business
● Executive Board Change
Upcoming Dates:
January 20 No School - Martin Luther King Jr Holiday January 22-24 Final Exams, Half day of
School
General Meeting Agenda Wednesday, January 8th, 2020 7:00pm Media Center
7:00 pm Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Welcome/Introductions
7:05 pm Student Council E-Board Report
7:15 pm Principal’s Report
7:30 pm Counselor Report
7:40 pm Barb Anness, Trustee, RCS Board of Education –Board of Education Report
Officer and Committee Reports:
President - Debbie Jones
● Recruiting for Executive Board
● Social Emotional Wellness
Vice President – Martina Alcock
● Committee Reports
Teacher Liaison
Staff Appreciation
Battle of the Books
STEAM
Health and Wellness
Founders Day
Reflections
Treasurer - Carolyn Reif
● Transactions and Budget
● Grants $400 Student Literary Magazines (Scorzo/Sherburn)
Vice President, Membership – Regina Williams
● Membership Update
● Student Directory
Secretary – Christina Bearre
● Approval of November 2019 Meeting Minutes
8:15 pm New Business
● Executive Board Change
Upcoming Dates:
January 20 No School - Martin Luther King Jr Holiday January 22-24 Final Exams, Half day of
School
PTSA
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!

Registration Form (Friends of the Falcons Gala) |