Time to Buy your 2017 RHS Shirts!

Jasmin Morse, Veritas Web Editor

8-31-17

As the new year begins, so do school activities and events. Already, groups have started organizing events, and they have even started promoting the shirts they plan to sell to raise money.

Already within the first week back the Pathways Program has started selling brand new shirts of their own. Their annual Unified Kickball event is coming up soon and the shirts will be coming in just in time to show your support. They will be sold at all three lunches for $20 until today, August 31.

Along with Pathways, SGC is already selling their annual Breast Cancer Walk shirts. They are on sale now until September, 13. The shirts are $20 each and will be here in time for the Walk on Sunday, October 1.

The design for this year’s Breast Cancer Walk on sale for $20

Unified Kickball t-shirts are on sale for $20 in the cafeteria. Support the Pathways Program and get a long sleeve t-shirt!

Kicking off the 2017-2018 School Year

Jasmin  Morse, Veritas Web Editor

8-28-17

Dr. Harrison talks to juniors on the first day of school assembly.

Sophomores are ready to get back to class after their assembly in the auditorium.

After a long, hot summer the Rockland Public Schools are back in action. With the incoming of a new freshmen class and the stepping up of the upperclassmen the 2017-2018 school year is bound to be full of growth, learning, and fun.

This morning each of the high schools’s classes met in the auditorium to review the ground rules and expectations with their teachers, Ms Paulding, Mr Graziano, and Dr Harrison. The freshmen were told about how the rotating schedule works and all students reviewed their assignment of guidance counselor.

Dr. Harrison encouraged all students to ask themselves the question: “What will my legacy be?’  He also showed students two video clips from the Class of 2017 Graduation ceremony and emphasized the pride and excitement that could be seen. Dr. Harrison told each class that they will continue to grow as a class and as students as the years progress to their graduation.

After the pep talks everyone returned to their classes to figure out their schedules and new teachers and continue the day marking a new beginning for all here at RHS.

Are You Ready For The First Day of School?

Below is part of Principal John Harrison’s Weekly Update.  For the complete update go to Dr. Harrison’s blog.

RHS COMMUNITY WEEKLY UPDATE #2

AUGUST 24, 2017

IN THIS EDITION:

With the start of school on Monday, August 28th, we wanted to share some reminders before the start of school. If you have not had a chance, please review last week’s RHS Community Weekly Update #1 with a more comprehensive list of back to school information. In this week’s edition, you will find information on the following:

• A Back to School Checklist
• Introduction of New Staff Biographies
• Review of the Bell Schedule
• Attendance Policy Reminder
• Homework Club and Saturday School
• A Recap of New Student Orientation Night
• School Picture Day Information
• What’s for Lunch?
• Activities and Athletics
• Join the Journalism Club!
• Fall Sports Schedules
• Discounted Internet Service
• The Week Ahead

 

BACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST:

1) Summer Reading– Students should make sure they have completed their summer reading and any other summer homework assignments. On Wednesday, September 13th, students will be discussing their summer reading book with faculty in groups.

 

2) Bring Your Schedule the First Day– Students may log-in to X2 to check their schedule for the next school year as of now. X2 Parent/Family Portal Accounts are also active now. To access a student schedule in X2, please do the following:

1. Log-in to X2: https://ma-rockland.myfollett.com/aspen/logon.do
2. Go to MY INFO Top Tab.
3. Select CURRENT SCHEDULE on the left Side Tab.

 

Every effort was made to schedule students into electives of their choice, however graduation requirements need to be a priority. Students may have electives they didn’t request because those were the classes that were available and accommodated the academic needs of the student. No schedule changes will be made based on teacher preferences.  The last day for a schedule change is August 31st.

 

4) Return Paperwork- Please be sure to return all the paperwork sent home on the first day of school by Tuesday, September 5th. Signed Handbook Contracts, Parent Contact/Dismissal Cards, and filled- out or corrected Emergency Contact Information should be returned.

 

5) Stay Informed- Throughout the school year, we are encouraging families to stay informed by doing the following:

• Visiting our website at www.rocklandschools.org .
• Following Mr. Harrison on twitter at https://twitter.com/@rocklandhs for frequent Rockland High School news alerts.
• Visiting Mr. Harrison’s personal blog (www.rocklandhs.blogspot.com) and subscribing to daily emails. To receive daily emails, enter your email address at the bottom of the page and then select submit. You will need to log-in to your email account and verify your email address before you start to receive the emails.

See you all on Monday!!

Fall Sports 2017 Ready to Hold Work-outs in Coming Days

Football work-outs begin today, August 18.  The rest of the fall sports will begin on Weds. August 23.

New head football coach Nick Liquori in practice last year.  Greg Derr photo

Here is the schedule for fall sports!

Fall Sports Schedule 2017

Fall Sports Schedule 2017 page 2

 

Here is an article from Wicked Local about new head coach, Nick Liquori

 

SGC Kicks off the Year with Camp

Jasmin Morse, Veritas Web Editor

8-10-17

The leaders of SGC take a break for lunch on Weds. August 9, the last day of the Student Government Camp. They include President Hannah Murphy, Vice President Jill Donahue, Publicity Coordinator Francisco Oliviera, Secretary Jaymie Atkins, and Treasurer Macie Jones. Advisor Joanne White is behind them.

This past Monday through Wednesday RHS’s successful Student Government held its annual summer camp. From class meetings, exciting energizers, to Committee Wars many members thought it was another successful start of the year for SGC.

Many plans have already been made for the year to come whether it was for the classes, workshops, to the SGC Committees that were formed this week. The committees included Community Service, Finance and Fundraising, Unified Spirit, and Student Services.

All the work aside, members were able to enjoy themselves in many fun activities. The crowd favorite by far was on the last day when Committee Wars were held. During this activity every committee had to compete in a series of events trying to rack up the most amount of points in hopes to win overall. At the end of the day, after lots of hard work and fun the Community Service Committee won.

SGC Committees:

Unified Spirit Committee (Blue):

Jacob Leahy, Sydney McKenna, Taylor Anzivino, Lara Glennon, Jakob Wells, Keely Naughton, Chris Penney and Greta Russo

Community Service Committee (Red):

Justin Sherlock, Jasmin Morse, Caitlin Cameron, John Ellard, Erin Field, Julia Yeadon, Molly Boggs and Brandon Gallagher

Finance and Fundraising (Green):

Tyler Beatrice, Hannah Boben, Aiden Glennon, Marissa Smith, Jon Dorney, Matthew Bruzzese, Maurice Wilson, and McKayla Sugrue

Student Services (Yellow):

Haley Nee, Maddie Gear, Katy Buckley, Zach Peterson, Tyler Gambon, Eric Barber, Kate Burke and Jillian Dorney

Left, Jill Delaney and Joanne White are co-advisors of the Rockland High School Student Government Council. With treasurer Macie Jones and Publicity Coordinator Francisco Oliviera in the back.

The Spirit Committee is ready to take part in more activities at SGC camp on Weds. August 9.

The Financing and Fundraising Committee at SGC Camp.

Erin Field, Julia Yeadon and Molly Boggs are decked out in their committee colors at the SGC Camp on Weds. Aug. 9.

At SGC camp on Wednesday, Aug. 9. The Student Services Committee members prepare for the next activity.

SGC President Hannah Murphy directs one of the activities on August 9 at the SGC camp held at Rockland High School

Student Government Camp was held at Rockland High School on Monday, August 7 through Wednesday, August 9. About 40 members got together on their four committees to plan and prepare for the upcoming year.

The winners of the Committee Wars: Community Service Committee gets ready for the next competition.

From left, Maddie Gear, Mike Sherlock and Jasmin Morse compete in one of the many activities during Student Government Camp on August 7 – 9 at Rockalnd HIgh School.