Deputy Curtis would like to remind everyone that as the weather gets warmer, please make sure you continue safety when your driving. I have noticed students beginning to drive in the parking lots using less awareness and caution. Please slow down and be courteous to all fellow drivers. Remember that in all circumstances that if you are involved in any type of vehicle accident, with any other vehicle that by law, you must stop and identify yourself to the other driver! Also, the exit on Livernois Rd from the junior lot, is a single lane exit and all students MUST remain in a single file to await exiting southbound. Have a great upcoming week Falcons!!
8th Grade Student and Parent Welcome Night
Attention Graduating Seniors
The Rochester Community Schools Foundation is pleased to offer families so many opportunities to collect and treasure the memories of their years at RCS! You can now order signature banners, personalized lawn signs and commencement DVDs.
Two simple ways to place an order:
2020 Senior Graduation DVDs, Lawn Signs and Banners Flyer
All orders must be received by April 30, 2020
Do you want to leave a long lasting memory for your student at their high school to come back to in the future and reminisce? Consider permanently engraving his/her name on a plate and designating a seat in the high school auditorium for the "Best Seat in the House"!Click on the following attachment for more information:
RCS Best Seat In The House
Have you purchased all your beautiful RCS school mascot keepsake ornaments? There's no wait time, they are available for pick up all year! Click on the following attachment to see the ornaments:
RCS Keepsake Ornament
Congratulations and best of luck to all the graduating RCS students!
Two simple ways to place an order:
- Online by clicking here: 2020 Graduation Orders
- Complete and submit form by clicking here: Order Form
2020 Senior Graduation DVDs, Lawn Signs and Banners Flyer
All orders must be received by April 30, 2020
Do you want to leave a long lasting memory for your student at their high school to come back to in the future and reminisce? Consider permanently engraving his/her name on a plate and designating a seat in the high school auditorium for the "Best Seat in the House"!Click on the following attachment for more information:
RCS Best Seat In The House
Have you purchased all your beautiful RCS school mascot keepsake ornaments? There's no wait time, they are available for pick up all year! Click on the following attachment to see the ornaments:
RCS Keepsake Ornament
Congratulations and best of luck to all the graduating RCS students!
Reflections
Youth Dialogue Day

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Weather Report
SAT Prep
German Day
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German Day Winners!
Art 3rd Place: Schmetterling by Zoya Bangash, Abby Schreck, and Moira Yee Honorable Mention: Deutsch ist unser Samen by Lissa Cruz Romero Karaoke Videos 1st Place: Micah Gendich and Guillermo Valenzuela Poetry – Level 4 3rd Place: Zoya Ahmed Poster Project 2nd Place: Mareese Jennings, Robert Nyquist, Nate Schreck 3rd Place: Megan Splan Spelling Bee – Native Speaker 2nd Place: Devin Meyer Video 1st Place: keine Vielfalt by Connor Jordan, Nate Kurokawa, and Mario Prisciandaro |
On Friday, February 21st, German students and their teachers, Ms. Theresa Robinson and Mr. Brady Crites, went to German Day at the University of Michigan. The topic this year was "Vielfalt Gewinnt" (diversity wins) and students created works based on that motto. Our students had a great time exploring all the posters, comics, artwork and videos prepared by them and other schools throughout the state. Some of the works received recognition by the German Day Committee.
Charity Week
Art Field Trip
The Rochester High School Art Department took 45 students to Detroit to tour the Stock X facilities located inside of One Campus Martius. Following the guided Stock X tour, they had a fabulous lunch at Mootz Pizzeria and visited Library Street Collective Gallery to view the current Tyrrell Winston exhibit and the murals behind the gallery in “The Belt”.
Authors in April
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Authors in April is looking for students interested in introducing one of this year’s authors at the annual Authors in April Banquet on Monday, April 20, 2020. Student introduces have the opportunity to meet the author, gain public speaking experience, and enjoy an inspiring evening. Go to www.authorsinapril.org for more information and to download the application. All applications are due by March 9th.
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A Look Back at the Class of 1989!
New Feature for Reporting Absences
We are excited to try a new feature in ParentVUE for reporting all-day absences using ParentVue via a web browser or the mobile app. For now, this pilot will be open for all students in grades 6–12 and is now live in ParentVUE. Since this is a pilot, we appreciate your patience as we fine-tune the settings and process. We would also love to hear your feedback if you get a chance to try this new way of reporting absences. Click the PDF below for instructions and details on this process.
Reporting absences through ParentVUE is completely optional. You may still choose to contact the RHS attendance office as you have before. Partial day absences will still need to be called in to the attendance office.
For ParentVUE tech support and feedback, please email rcsvuehelp@rochester.k12.mi.us.
Reporting absences through ParentVUE is completely optional. You may still choose to contact the RHS attendance office as you have before. Partial day absences will still need to be called in to the attendance office.
For ParentVUE tech support and feedback, please email rcsvuehelp@rochester.k12.mi.us.

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Wayne State Field Trip
Bowling 4 Buddies
The Dangers of Alcohol and Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse
Hometown Hustle
The Rochester Community Schools Foundation (RCSF) is excited to host the annual
Hometown Hustle Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 8 a.m. Chief Financial Credit Union 200 Diversion St. in Rochester In celebration of our 15th anniversary, the City of Rochester City Council has approved a One-Mile Color Fun Run for all ages to be held prior to the annual 5K! There will be two different start times and two different course maps at one starting and ending point all for a great cause, the students of RCS! Proceeds from the fun run/walk will be donated to the district's Social-Emotional Wellness initiatives to help expand our resources to care for the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally. Click here to learn more: 2019 social-emotional learning video.The event brings together over 1,500 community members of all ages to enjoy fitness, family time and some color this year! The 5K will remain a chip-timed race through a beautiful picturesque route capturing the historic neighborhoods of Downtown Rochester, the Rochester Municipal Park, and the Paint Creek and Clinton River Trails. The one-mile color fun run will not be timed and will not overlap or interfere with the 5K as it takes a right turn on Diversion and Mill. Registration is now open. For more information, click on Registration for 2020 Hometown Hustle. Look forward to seeing you there! Thank you for your support! |
Join NHS!
You excel. You serve. You lead. You succeed. You have a true thirst for challenge … and accomplishment. Membership in National Honor Society (NHS) may be an ideal fit for you! Applications will be available on the RHS NHS website starting March 1st and will be due April 13th. We are accepting applications from current sophomores and juniors who have a 3.5 GPA and our involved in their school and community. An application should include a GPA of 3.5 or higher, membership in school activities and involvement in the community. If your child meets this criteria, please encourage them to apply today at:
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Spotlight on Instruction
Mr. Lewis’ Woodworking 1 class is learning how to use hand tools safely as they construct wood joints. This is the first of three, wood joint constructions leading up to the required Woods 1 project. While working with hand tools, they will be learning and applying safe operating procedures of woodworking machines, accompanying their new knowledge, and application of hand tools. Students will engage with all machines and areas of woodworking while constructing a project picked by the class. Mr. Lewis speaks to the interdisciplinary approach to these projects. In addition to the skills of woodworking such as project planning, measuring, and layout, students use math and science skills as well. For example, students learned how the biological growth of a tree contribute to the grain structure and application of wood. Mr. Lewis mentions students are, “learning how to understand”. When they run into problems, they have to think critically and be ready to problem solve. As students are engaged with challenging tasks, they continue to experience deep and powerful learning.
Senior All Night Party on June 3rd
Tickets for our annual Senior All-Night Party are still available! Tickets are $100 - no refunds are given.
To purchase:
1. Download and print a Student Permission and Waiver Form below and pay one of two ways:
To purchase:
1. Download and print a Student Permission and Waiver Form below and pay one of two ways:
- Online using RCS Online Payment Systems. Print your receipt and attach to waiver form.
- By check payable to Rochester Community Schools with a memo line of Rochester SANP.
- Delivering in person to the RHS Main Office.
- Mailing them to RHS Senior All Night Party. 180 S. Livernois, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
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 event is open for parents and students to nominate a district staff member who has gone above and beyond to help a student who has an IEP. All district employees are eligible for nomination: teachers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, security guards, administrators, etc.
For an invitation, information form, and nomination form, go to www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/107056/appreciation-eve-2017.
For an invitation, information form, and nomination form, go to www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/107056/appreciation-eve-2017.
Sip, Savor & Shop!
Make a Difference!
Oakland PAC: Saturday Parent Event
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Saturday, March 14, 2020 9am-1pm
Location: Oakland Schools 2111 N. Pontiac Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328 Trauma & Bullying Dr. Julie McDaniel, Consultant at Oakland Schools, will respond to your questions and concerns. She will share about trauma and bullying for students with IEPs, including:
Behavior & Social Emotional Learning Mary Perfitt-Nelson, Consultant at Oakland Schools, will respond to your questions and concerns about behavior and children with IEPs. Mary will share concepts and practices including:
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Beaumont Saturday Spring Series
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The Latest in RHS SportsClick to view the RHS winter sports schedule.
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Spring Tryouts
Spring sports try-outs and practices start the week of March 9th. Dates, times and locations are listed below. Please note the dates below are subject to change based upon weather conditions. Please contact your coach to see if the schedule will change.
In order to practice and try-out all student athletes must have a valid sports physical on file in the athletic department. Physicals dated older than April 15, 2019 will not be accepted. Physical forms can be found at rhsfalcons.com under the parents corner tab.
All athletes are required to pay a participation fee in order to participate, fees should be paid BEFORE the first athletic contest. Information on payment options can be found at rhsfalcons.com under the parents corner tab.
In order to practice and try-out all student athletes must have a valid sports physical on file in the athletic department. Physicals dated older than April 15, 2019 will not be accepted. Physical forms can be found at rhsfalcons.com under the parents corner tab.
All athletes are required to pay a participation fee in order to participate, fees should be paid BEFORE the first athletic contest. Information on payment options can be found at rhsfalcons.com under the parents corner tab.
Baseball Tryouts
March 9, 10, 11, 12- 3:30-5:30 at the 5 Star Sports and Training Center
March 13- 5:45 am-7:00 am in main gym at Rochester High
March 14- 8:00 am-10:00 am in main gym at Rochester High
Contact Varsity Head Baseball Coach Eric Magiera w/questions- emagiera@rochester.k12.mi.us
Softball Tryouts
March 9- 3:00-5:45 pm in main gym at Rochester High
March 10- 3:00-6:00 pm in main gym at Rochester High
March 11- 5:30-7:30 pm in aux gym at Rochester High
March 12- 5:00-7:00 pm in the main gym at Rochester High
March 13- 4:30-6:00 pm in the main gym at Rochester High
March 14- 10:00 am-12:00 pm in the main gym at Rochester High
Contact Varsity Head Softball Coach Laura Guzman w/questions- laurabguzman@aol.com
Girls Soccer Tryouts
March 9- 5:45 am-7:00 am in the main gym at Rochester High, 3-5pm if outside
March 10- 11:00 am-2:00 pm in the main gym at Rochester High, 3-5pm if outside
March 11- 5:45 am-7:00 am in the main gym at Rochester High, 3-5pm if outside
March 12- 3:00-5:00 pm in the main gym at Rochester High
March 13- 3:00-4:30 pm in the main gym at Rochester High
Contact Varsity Head Soccer Coach Doug Steinard w/questions- rhsgsoc@gmail.com
Boys Lacrosse Tryouts
March 9, 10, 11, 12- 7:00-9:00 pm at Bloomfield Tennis and Fitness
March 13- JV at 5:30 pm in Rochester Stadium, Varsity 7:00-9:00 pm at Bloomfield Tennis and Fitness
March 14- Varsity at 12:00 pm in Rochester Stadium
Contact Varsity Head Coach Nick Facca w/questions- nfacca@gmail.com
Girls Lacrosse Tryouts
March 9, 10- 6:00-8:00 pm at West Middle School
March 11- 7:00-9:00 pm at West Middle School
March 12, 13- 7:00-9:00 pm in aux gym at Rochester High
Contact Varsity Head Coach Dave Hamel w/questions- davidhamel80@gmail.com
Girls Tennis Tryouts
March 9, 10, 11, 12, 13- 5:55 am-7:00 am at Lifetime Fitness, returning Varsity players start on March 11
Contact Varsity Head Coach Jerry Murphy w/questions- jerrydmurphy@gmail.com
Boys/Girls Track and Field
March 9, 11, 12, 13- 3:00-5:15 in the aux gym or outside on track
Contact Boys Varsity Head Coach Gary Cousino w/questions- gcousino@rochester.k12.mi.us
Contact Girls Varsity Head Coach Larry Adams w/questions- ladams@rochester.k12.mi.us
Boys Golf Tryouts
Week of March 9th- TBD
Contact Boys Varsity Head Coach Vance Kirkwood w/questions- kirkwo14@gmail.com
March 9, 10, 11, 12- 3:30-5:30 at the 5 Star Sports and Training Center
March 13- 5:45 am-7:00 am in main gym at Rochester High
March 14- 8:00 am-10:00 am in main gym at Rochester High
Contact Varsity Head Baseball Coach Eric Magiera w/questions- emagiera@rochester.k12.mi.us
Softball Tryouts
March 9- 3:00-5:45 pm in main gym at Rochester High
March 10- 3:00-6:00 pm in main gym at Rochester High
March 11- 5:30-7:30 pm in aux gym at Rochester High
March 12- 5:00-7:00 pm in the main gym at Rochester High
March 13- 4:30-6:00 pm in the main gym at Rochester High
March 14- 10:00 am-12:00 pm in the main gym at Rochester High
Contact Varsity Head Softball Coach Laura Guzman w/questions- laurabguzman@aol.com
Girls Soccer Tryouts
March 9- 5:45 am-7:00 am in the main gym at Rochester High, 3-5pm if outside
March 10- 11:00 am-2:00 pm in the main gym at Rochester High, 3-5pm if outside
March 11- 5:45 am-7:00 am in the main gym at Rochester High, 3-5pm if outside
March 12- 3:00-5:00 pm in the main gym at Rochester High
March 13- 3:00-4:30 pm in the main gym at Rochester High
Contact Varsity Head Soccer Coach Doug Steinard w/questions- rhsgsoc@gmail.com
Boys Lacrosse Tryouts
March 9, 10, 11, 12- 7:00-9:00 pm at Bloomfield Tennis and Fitness
March 13- JV at 5:30 pm in Rochester Stadium, Varsity 7:00-9:00 pm at Bloomfield Tennis and Fitness
March 14- Varsity at 12:00 pm in Rochester Stadium
Contact Varsity Head Coach Nick Facca w/questions- nfacca@gmail.com
Girls Lacrosse Tryouts
March 9, 10- 6:00-8:00 pm at West Middle School
March 11- 7:00-9:00 pm at West Middle School
March 12, 13- 7:00-9:00 pm in aux gym at Rochester High
Contact Varsity Head Coach Dave Hamel w/questions- davidhamel80@gmail.com
Girls Tennis Tryouts
March 9, 10, 11, 12, 13- 5:55 am-7:00 am at Lifetime Fitness, returning Varsity players start on March 11
Contact Varsity Head Coach Jerry Murphy w/questions- jerrydmurphy@gmail.com
Boys/Girls Track and Field
March 9, 11, 12, 13- 3:00-5:15 in the aux gym or outside on track
Contact Boys Varsity Head Coach Gary Cousino w/questions- gcousino@rochester.k12.mi.us
Contact Girls Varsity Head Coach Larry Adams w/questions- ladams@rochester.k12.mi.us
Boys Golf Tryouts
Week of March 9th- TBD
Contact Boys Varsity Head Coach Vance Kirkwood w/questions- kirkwo14@gmail.com
RHS Girls Tennis Fundraiser
Friends of the Falcons Gala 2020
Register to attend the Gala http://bit.ly/2020FriendsoftheFalconsGala This is open to the public.

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Rochester Athletic Booster Club Agenda
Monday, March 9, 2020
6pm – Media Center
6pm – Media Center
- Welcome and Introductions
- Executive Board Reports
- President – Debbie Jones
- Open committee position
- Vice President – Chris Czerwien
- By-laws
- Team parent updates
- Secretary – Kerry Conley
- Meeting Minutes Approval
- Treasurer – Scott and Donnell Green
- 501(c)(3) update
- Review profit/loss statement
- Insurance
- Grants – none at this time
- Athletic Director – Dean Allen
- Team Updates
- President – Debbie Jones
- 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