For the Week of February 6, 2023
Important Dates
February 8: RCS Food Service Staff Appreciation Day, AHS, All-day
AHS Administration Student Advisory Committee Meeting, 7:15 AM, Room 233
February 9: Greater Rochester Chamber Leadership Education Day! AHS and VH, 8:30 AM
February 10: No school for students, Professional Development, All-day
February 13: BOE Regular Meeting, 7:00 PM, Rochester High School
February 17: Midwinter recess begins at the end of day, grades ECSE-12 and ATPS
February 22: Classes resume
February 8: RCS Food Service Staff Appreciation Day, AHS, All-day
AHS Administration Student Advisory Committee Meeting, 7:15 AM, Room 233
February 9: Greater Rochester Chamber Leadership Education Day! AHS and VH, 8:30 AM
February 10: No school for students, Professional Development, All-day
February 13: BOE Regular Meeting, 7:00 PM, Rochester High School
February 17: Midwinter recess begins at the end of day, grades ECSE-12 and ATPS
February 22: Classes resume
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Special Guest: JOANNA PILLSBURY
Last weekend student actors and technicians performed in the 2023 Mid-Michigan Theatre Arts Festival in Bay City. Their performance of Any Body for Tea was highly received and one of the stand-out comedies presented at the festival. Sophie Rasmussen and Logan Dilly received awards for outstanding performances, while Ari Parisi received an award for lighting design. Congratulations to the entire ensemble cast and crew for their excellent work.
Performance dates for the Spring Musical Mamma Mia are April 13-16. Tickets will be on sale in March.
Click awards link https://youtu.be/vBO3z8T8-1c
Performance dates for the Spring Musical Mamma Mia are April 13-16. Tickets will be on sale in March.
Click awards link https://youtu.be/vBO3z8T8-1c
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REPORTING ATTENDANCE
Log in to ParentVue at rcsvue.rochester.k12.mi.us/
Note: Our students’ attendance matters to us. We want and expect them to be here as much as possible. We value their presence, and their academic success is dependent on it. Organized or coordinated absences from school are not endorsed by Rochester Community Schools, for example “Senior Skip Days”. Students who decide to take part in these events will be responsible for all missed work and assessments that occur on that day. Teachers will be continuing instruction as normal.
THANK YOU for utilizing the ParentVue System throughout this school year!
Note: Our students’ attendance matters to us. We want and expect them to be here as much as possible. We value their presence, and their academic success is dependent on it. Organized or coordinated absences from school are not endorsed by Rochester Community Schools, for example “Senior Skip Days”. Students who decide to take part in these events will be responsible for all missed work and assessments that occur on that day. Teachers will be continuing instruction as normal.
THANK YOU for utilizing the ParentVue System throughout this school year!
SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
Rochester Community Schools remains proud of our students who seek opportunities to contribute to a diverse, interdependent and changing world. This past year, high school students from across the district formed a student-led club called the Black Student Union. In celebration of Black History Month, one of the Black Student Union’s first projects included filming a four-part video series that highlights students, staff and community members as they share their reflections about Black culture and experiences. Each week during the month of February, we will be sharing one video from the series.
Click the video link below.
Video, 1/4: https://vimeo.com/792980726/4774a2b227
Click the video link below.
Video, 1/4: https://vimeo.com/792980726/4774a2b227
BLACK STUDENT UNION PRESENTS...
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“Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.”
~Thurgood Marshall
~Thurgood Marshall
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
If you need to reach out to your student’s counselor, please see below for contact information.
Last Names: Counselor: Email Address:
A – Do Mrs. King [email protected]
Dr – Kau Mrs. Falkowski [email protected]
Kav – Od Mrs. Bellomo [email protected]
Oe – Tar Mrs. Clement [email protected]
Tas – Z (and International Exchange Students) Ms. Parliament [email protected]
(The Counseling Department page)
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/academics/counseling
Last Names: Counselor: Email Address:
A – Do Mrs. King [email protected]
Dr – Kau Mrs. Falkowski [email protected]
Kav – Od Mrs. Bellomo [email protected]
Oe – Tar Mrs. Clement [email protected]
Tas – Z (and International Exchange Students) Ms. Parliament [email protected]
(The Counseling Department page)
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/academics/counseling
NEWS FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
AHS Counseling Department News 2-3-23
Grade Level Counseling Weebly’s:
9th: https://ahsfreshies.weebly.com/
10th: https://ahssophmores.weebly.com/
11th: https://adamsjuniors.weebly.com/
12th: https://adamsseniors.weebly.com/
Course Scheduling for 2023-2024:
We met with each 9th grader individually this week to review their course selections for next year.
Here is our scheduling timeline for all grade levels:
If your student has a scheduling question, please direct your student to use the resources in their grade level Google Classroom. There, they have access to:
- Course Description Book (also available HERE)
- Registration Booklet (also available HERE)
- Sophomore Year Scheduling PowerPoint
- 10th Grade Scheduling Info.
- 10th Grade Scheduling Card
- 10th Grade Course Offerings
- Synergy Scheduling How-To Video
- 2022 Course Fair Video Links (also available HERE)
2nd SEMESTER AP REGISTRATION:
Registration is open January 27th - February 24th
AP teachers shared registration information with students in AP classrooms and an email went home to families of students in the following semester 2 only AP courses:
AP Human Geo., AP Micro Econ, and AP Macro Econ
*If students are taking a semester 1 only or year long AP class, you should have already registered for your exam. This registration window is for second semester only classes.
JUNIORS: COLLEGE INFORMATION:
Interested students can access a College Tip Sheet HERE with information regarding the college application process. In May, counselors will visit junior classrooms to discuss this information.
SENIORS: COLLEGE APP. INFO.
Colleges may be asking for mid-year grades from your senior. In order to request updated transcripts, please have your student log in to Parchment (www.parchment.com) and send their transcript to the requesting college using the Order option.
Information for SENIORS regarding college applications, transcripts, Common App., and more is found on the seniors’ Google Classroom and the Senior Weebly.
OCC Chancellor Scholarship Information HERE
SENIORS: FAFSA / FINANCIAL AID
If you missed the financial aid presentations by OU, a recorded version of the presentation will be posted at oakland.edu/financialevents. Additionally, Michigan’s department of Treasury Student Aid team is providing several virtual financial aid presentation options. See link for more details. Additional tips & resources can be found here. For scholarship information, keep checking HERE for updates.
CAREER EXPLORATION / EDP’s
Counselors have met all grade levels for career exploration and state-required EDP completion. EDP and career exploration links are on your student’s grade level Google Classroom.
WORK PERMITS
You can obtain a work permit in the counseling office as well as in the vestibule outside of the main office.
Make sure to choose the appropriate form (there is a form for UNDER 16 and a separate form for 16 & 17 years old).
Complete Section I, have your employer complete Section II, then bring it back to AHS to be completed. If a parent is bringing the form for their student, we will need a photo ID of the student in order to complete the work permit. Work permits are completed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
OAKLAND SCHOOLS
RCS - 2023 SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM
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Click the link high_school_resident_brochure_1_2023.pdf
DRESS FOR SUCCESS!
Dress for Success:
Helps students who do not have the money or ability to purchase nice clothes for big events like job interviews.
Sign up genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ACAB2BA1F5CE9-project
Website: https://rcs-foundation.org/donations/project-summit-dress-for-success-closet/
NOTES FROM KIM KELLY - PTSA President
Hello Highlanders!
Thank you to those who braved the cold to attend our evening meeting this month. We had a lot of important dates and information provided so please check Membership Toolkit for the meeting minutes.
Kim Kelly
Thank you to those who braved the cold to attend our evening meeting this month. We had a lot of important dates and information provided so please check Membership Toolkit for the meeting minutes.
Kim Kelly
PTA COUNCIL FOUNDERS DAY!
The Adams PTSA is pleased to announce its honorees for this year’s Founders Day, the ceremony where PTA volunteers throughout RCS are recognized for their efforts above and beyond.
Kim Komjathy: Kim has been a dedicated member of the Adams PTSA for four years. She is very supportive of the school, staff and students as well as the community. She oversees the Used School Supply Drive at the end of the year and also manages all the social media for PTSA.
Todd Calcamuggio: Mr. Cal, as everyone at Adams calls him, is a dedicated Assistant Principal. He is supportive of all the PTSA does, and is always available to lend a helping hand. He shares about PTSA activities on the school’s social media and meets with students to discuss ideas.
Eryk Nguyen: Eryk is a committed member of the PTSA Welcome Committee. He brings creativity, leadership, positivity and enthusiasm to create a welcoming environment at Adams by making connections with new students and families. Eryk is a core member of our committee, and has put in countless hours preparing and executing events.
Also, Jaden Guo will be receiving the Bright Ideas Award for their tireless work on ensuring all Rochester secondary schools have active GSA clubs as well as promoting No Place for Hate initiatives.
See flyer below!
Thank you so much,
Jamie Rawcliffe
Adams PTSA Founders Day Co-chair
Kim Komjathy: Kim has been a dedicated member of the Adams PTSA for four years. She is very supportive of the school, staff and students as well as the community. She oversees the Used School Supply Drive at the end of the year and also manages all the social media for PTSA.
Todd Calcamuggio: Mr. Cal, as everyone at Adams calls him, is a dedicated Assistant Principal. He is supportive of all the PTSA does, and is always available to lend a helping hand. He shares about PTSA activities on the school’s social media and meets with students to discuss ideas.
Eryk Nguyen: Eryk is a committed member of the PTSA Welcome Committee. He brings creativity, leadership, positivity and enthusiasm to create a welcoming environment at Adams by making connections with new students and families. Eryk is a core member of our committee, and has put in countless hours preparing and executing events.
Also, Jaden Guo will be receiving the Bright Ideas Award for their tireless work on ensuring all Rochester secondary schools have active GSA clubs as well as promoting No Place for Hate initiatives.
See flyer below!
Thank you so much,
Jamie Rawcliffe
Adams PTSA Founders Day Co-chair
Click the link www.32auctions.com/rcptacfoundersday2023
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The 2023/2024 National Honor Society applications are now being accepted. Students must get the Google Classroom code from Mrs. Carlson in the media center. The directions, requirements, and the application are all located in the Google Classroom. The 2023/24 application must be turned in as a typed hard copy to the media center by 2:30 PM on Friday, February 24, 2023. Applications that are late, incomplete, or not done according to the directions provided, will NOT be accepted.
Students can direct any questions or concerns to the following email: [email protected]
You will be notified of our decision via your school email by the end of March.
Students can direct any questions or concerns to the following email: [email protected]
You will be notified of our decision via your school email by the end of March.
THE PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT
For more information about upcoming events click the link below:
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/theatre
Jo Anna Pillsbury
Honors English Language Arts, Theatre, and Film Teacher
AHS Director of Theatre and RCS Summer Music Theatre
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/theatre
Jo Anna Pillsbury
Honors English Language Arts, Theatre, and Film Teacher
AHS Director of Theatre and RCS Summer Music Theatre
PARENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP DIRECTIONS
Hello Highlander Families!
Please take a minute to watch a video from our Administration about our Drop Off/Pick up Loop (below). Also, look at the attached diagram for a visual reference. Our hope is that all students and parents arrive and depart safely each school day. Thank you for your partnership in this area.
https://youtu.be/QSDme22yraw
Please take a minute to watch a video from our Administration about our Drop Off/Pick up Loop (below). Also, look at the attached diagram for a visual reference. Our hope is that all students and parents arrive and depart safely each school day. Thank you for your partnership in this area.
https://youtu.be/QSDme22yraw
Parking passes are currently available for distribution! Parking passes are available for purchase throughout the 2022-2023 school year. See: Mrs. Kari Harma-Dennis for parking passes in the Assistant Principal’s Office.
The safety and security of all students and staff at Adams High is always a top priority. To help us in these efforts, please see the information below:
- During Arrival students can enter through 3 entrances, Main (Door 1), Athletics (Door 11), and Highlander Highway (Door 20). All external doors will be locked at 7:30 AM.
- Campus will remain closed throughout the school day. All grades will have lunch on campus.
- Students are NOT to utilize fast food delivery services. For example, DoorDash, GrubHub, Instacart, or Uber Eats, etc. for food delivery.
- If students are traveling to other campuses throughout the day, they are asked to check out of AHS in the Attendance Office and check back in when they return.
- Students are encouraged to utilize their assigned lockers to minimize their belongings in the classroom.
- If you see something, say something. Please report all safety and security concerns to the Main Office Staff or to Deputy Dan Prachar.
RCS SCHOOL SAFETY SUMMIT
SHERIFF MIKE BOUCHARD UPDATES!
Oakland County Sheriff, Mike Bouchard, is asking all Oakland County school districts to show the attached school safety video to all students.
The content in the video link below covers two important areas:
1)If you see something, say something – Asking all students to report anything that makes them uncomfortable, scared or unsafe.
2)Inappropriate messages (verbal, written or social media) will be investigated and prosecuted – Reminding all students to be mindful of what they say and post. Inappropriate messages that scare people are against the law.
The content in the video link below covers two important areas:
1)If you see something, say something – Asking all students to report anything that makes them uncomfortable, scared or unsafe.
2)Inappropriate messages (verbal, written or social media) will be investigated and prosecuted – Reminding all students to be mindful of what they say and post. Inappropriate messages that scare people are against the law.
Click fb.watch/gPbt1aBr8c/
AMBLE INN WEB STORE
AHS SENIOR DATES
Click the Senior Website Link
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/senior-information Click SANP Link 2023_adams_senior_all_night_party_with_waiver_form_7.20.jpg
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RCS ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
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HONOR YOUR SENIOR!
A great way to recognize your senior is to buy an engraved brick through the Adams Athletic Boosters Club. The bricks are on display in the Alumni Plaza (athletic entrance). Please complete the following order form (See below) through the Athletic Boosters website, or send in a check.
Thanks,
Adams Athletic Boosters Club
2022-2023 SENIOR EXAM SCHEDULE
Happy February Seniors!
We wanted to share the plan for final exams for the Class of 2023 this year. The 2022-2023 Senior Exam Schedule is below:
Thursday, May 11, 2023: Hours 4-6 Exams for seniors
Friday, May 12, 2023: Hours 1-3 Exams for seniors. Also, this is your "Last Day of School," seniors!
SEAL OF BILITERACY
Good morning all!
The application window is now open for seniors to test for the Seal of Biliteracy. The test will take place on Saturday, February 25th (for seniors only). Seniors and juniors will be able to test on Saturday, March 25th.
Here is more information:
Flyer
Slides
Also, our district website has been updated with this new information.
Please let me know if you have any questions at [email protected]
Have a wonderful weekend!
The application window is now open for seniors to test for the Seal of Biliteracy. The test will take place on Saturday, February 25th (for seniors only). Seniors and juniors will be able to test on Saturday, March 25th.
Here is more information:
Flyer
Slides
Also, our district website has been updated with this new information.
Please let me know if you have any questions at [email protected]
Have a wonderful weekend!
SANP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
SANP Volunteers are needed! Please click on www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EADA928A0FC1-sanp
Adams SANP raffle prize donations needed!
Please click on https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=30E0F4FADAB2AA75-adams&useFullSite=true#/
PURCHASE YOUR ADAMS AWARD WINNING YEARBOOK ONLINEThe Adams High School yearbook will only be available for purchase on
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SENIOR YEARBOOK ADS
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST!
MEDITERRANEAN 2023
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ICELAND 2023
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JAPAN 2024
EDUSTAFF IS HIRING! |
DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES |
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RCS - CHARTWELLS
FOOD SERVICE
FOOD SERVICE
Information regarding Chartwells Food Services at RCS can be found at:
https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/foodservices.
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/about-us/departments/technology-services/family-technology-support/parentvue for more details.
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/about-us/departments/technology-services/family-technology-support/parentvue 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 [email protected]
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The District Chromebook Troubleshooting website is now live (See below). It has the most common problems that students are experiencing and how they can try to fix them. We are hoping that this will get students back to work a little quicker.
PLEASE NOTE: We have taken down the RCS Tech Support Ticket site. If a student needs help with their Chromebook, they should look at the troubleshooting site first. If they can’t fix it from the information on that page, they can make an appointment to swap out their Chromebook or they can call Technology Services (number is on the Troubleshooting page).
PLEASE NOTE: We have taken down the RCS Tech Support Ticket site. If a student needs help with their Chromebook, they should look at the troubleshooting site first. If they can’t fix it from the information on that page, they can make an appointment to swap out their Chromebook or they can call Technology Services (number is on the Troubleshooting page).
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ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL IS ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND TWITTER
Stay up to date on all the Highlander happenings by following us on:
Facebook; Instagram; and Twitter. Click below. 
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SOCIAL - EMOTIONAL WELLNESS!
As we continue to care for the social-emotional health and well-being of our school community, we would like to remind our students, families, and staff of some valuable resources. To access a list of available support systems and help lines, please visit our website or go to: https://rcssocialemotionalresources.weebly.com/. 
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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
2022-2023 Sports Physicals
The 3 RCS High Schools utilizes Final Forms for online athletic registration and uploading the MHSAA physical. To create your account click the link rochester-mi.finalforms.com
Students also need to pay to participate for any sport they are in. This can found at the following link:
https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/athletics/pay-to-participate.
If you have any questions regarding the physical forms, please contact Amanda Elston, AHS Athletic Secretary in the athletics office at (248) 726-5272 or at [email protected].
UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS! |
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Rochester Community Schools has new Athletics websites! All up to date athletics schedules and information will now be available at:
https://ahsathletics.rochester.k12.mi.us
Please update any bookmarks you may have to point to our new athletics site. New and updated information will no longer be posted on the VNN site.
https://ahsathletics.rochester.k12.mi.us
Please update any bookmarks you may have to point to our new athletics site. New and updated information will no longer be posted on the VNN site.
COURTESY DRIVING SCHOOLCourtesy Driving School is holding their Segment 1 and Segment 2 classes at our high school again!
You can register for their classes at https://www.courtesydrivingschool.com/locations.html. The fall sessions are now posted and open for enrollment. You can contact Courtesy Driving School at (800) 256-9559 or by email at [email protected] if you have any questions. Courtesy Driving School Business Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
RAHCC RECRUITINGThe Rochester Auburn Hills Community Coalition (RAHCC) Youth Action Council is looking for middle and high school students to volunteer for community events all year long. Students will gain leadership skills, earn community service hours and help make a difference. The RAHCC supports mental health, builds awareness about substance misuse, and encourages healthy lifestyle choices through programming in the schools and throughout the community. The Coalition also awards a scholarship to deserving students. If interested, please send an email with your name, grade (in the fall) and school to:
Mrs. Schurman, Community Outreach Coordinator for Rochester Community Schools. [email protected] |
Regards,
Mr. Pasquale Cusumano, Principal
Mr. Todd Calcamuggio, Assistant Principal
Mr. Luke Swanson, Assistant Principal
Mr. Pasquale Cusumano, Principal
Mr. Todd Calcamuggio, Assistant Principal
Mr. Luke Swanson, Assistant Principal
