For the Week of March 20, 2023
Important Dates
March 24: Half-day of school a.m., grades ECSE - 12 and ATPS
Teacher records, p.m, grades ECSE - 12 and ATPS
End of quarter 3, grades 6 - 12 and ATPS
Spring recess begins at end of day, grades ECSE - 12 and ATPS
April 3: Classes resume from Spring recess
April 7: No school - Good Friday holiday
April 10: Classes resume
March 24: Half-day of school a.m., grades ECSE - 12 and ATPS
Teacher records, p.m, grades ECSE - 12 and ATPS
End of quarter 3, grades 6 - 12 and ATPS
Spring recess begins at end of day, grades ECSE - 12 and ATPS
April 3: Classes resume from Spring recess
April 7: No school - Good Friday holiday
April 10: Classes resume
SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY FUNDRAISER!
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Special Guest: Maestro Matt Harris
On Thursday, March 16th, we had 4 groups perform at the music festival. Including, the VH 8th graders. 3 out of the 4 groups received straight 1s (the highest scores you can get.) The freshmen group (concert band) got a 2 by one grade. It is a GPA system so they received a 3.4 overall and to get an overall 1 is a 3.41.
Our groups performed very well! Click the below link to witness the wind ensemble from last night. The last music piece at 13:58 you might find interesting. It starts with a very impressive flute solo followed by incredible lines across the band.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFqI_8NZmG8&t=1032s
Enjoy,
Matthew Harris
Rochester Adams Band Director
VH 8th Band Teacher
Rochester Community Schools
Our groups performed very well! Click the below link to witness the wind ensemble from last night. The last music piece at 13:58 you might find interesting. It starts with a very impressive flute solo followed by incredible lines across the band.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFqI_8NZmG8&t=1032s
Enjoy,
Matthew Harris
Rochester Adams Band Director
VH 8th Band Teacher
Rochester Community Schools
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 3-17-23
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:
Counselors have presented scheduling information to all students, and have met individually with all students.
Students’ scheduling information and resources are in their grade level Google Classrooms. There, they have access to:
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 . The deadline for application is March 31st!
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.
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:
Counselors have presented scheduling information to all students, and have met individually with all students.
Students’ scheduling information and resources are in their grade level Google Classrooms. There, they have access to:
- Course Description Book (also available HERE)
- Registration Booklet (also available HERE)
- Synergy Scheduling How-To Video
- 2022 Course Fair Video Links (also available HERE)
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 . The deadline for application is March 31st!
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.
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!
NOTES FROM KIM KELLY - PTSA President
Hello Highlanders!
It was great to see so many future Highlanders at 8th grade parent night this week. Thanks to all of our student leaders for representing their committees. When we return from Spring Break we will begin soliciting donations and volunteers for several different events to round out the school year so keep an eye out for those signups.
Kim Kelly
It was great to see so many future Highlanders at 8th grade parent night this week. Thanks to all of our student leaders for representing their committees. When we return from Spring Break we will begin soliciting donations and volunteers for several different events to round out the school year so keep an eye out for those signups.
Kim Kelly
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.
Tickets to all athletic events will now be purchased electronically through GoFan. Anyone attending an athletic event needs to buy their tickets on GoFan. Ticket packages are available on the site.
ADAMS BASEBALL WEB STORE
Below is the link for our baseball webstore if you are interested in purchasing anything.
It will close on the March 22nd.
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/qDUMR17YaS
It will close on the March 22nd.
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/qDUMR17YaS
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS NEWS
HONOR YOUR SENIOR! 
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SENIOR YARD SIGNS!
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AHS SENIOR DATES
Click the Senior Website Link
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/senior-information
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/senior-information
RCS ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
Dear Highlander Seniors and Families,
Congratulations to all of our Scholars of Achievement, Distinction, and Highest Distinction! The Class of 2023 Academic Recognition for Seniors will be announced on Friday, March 10th. These individual lists of scholars (See below) are preliminary of the seniors who, according to our records, have achieved one of the three levels of academic recognition. The senior recognition is based on:
• GPA is weighted and based on the end of first semester grades.
• Students must complete and pass all AP courses counted toward recognition.
Lists of Scholars:
Scholars of Achievement
Scholars of Distinction
Scholars of Highest Distinction Page 1
Scholars of Highest Distinction Page 2
SAVE THE DATE: If your student is a Scholar on one of the lists attached above, you will be invited to attend our 2023 Honors Convocation on May 11th at 7 pm in our Auditorium!
Seniors should check for their name in the category they believe is accurate according to the given criteria. If you believe the level of recognition is incorrect, please complete the discrepancy form which is available in the counseling office. Discrepancy forms need to be returned to Mrs. Pierre in the counseling office by Friday, March 24th.
Records secretaries are posting the scholars lists outside the counseling office on March 13th at 8am!
Congratulations to all of our Scholars of Achievement, Distinction, and Highest Distinction! The Class of 2023 Academic Recognition for Seniors will be announced on Friday, March 10th. These individual lists of scholars (See below) are preliminary of the seniors who, according to our records, have achieved one of the three levels of academic recognition. The senior recognition is based on:
• GPA is weighted and based on the end of first semester grades.
• Students must complete and pass all AP courses counted toward recognition.
Lists of Scholars:
Scholars of Achievement
Scholars of Distinction
Scholars of Highest Distinction Page 1
Scholars of Highest Distinction Page 2
SAVE THE DATE: If your student is a Scholar on one of the lists attached above, you will be invited to attend our 2023 Honors Convocation on May 11th at 7 pm in our Auditorium!
Seniors should check for their name in the category they believe is accurate according to the given criteria. If you believe the level of recognition is incorrect, please complete the discrepancy form which is available in the counseling office. Discrepancy forms need to be returned to Mrs. Pierre in the counseling office by Friday, March 24th.
Records secretaries are posting the scholars lists outside the counseling office on March 13th at 8am!
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SENIORS VOTER REGISTRATION!
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2022-2023 SENIOR EXAM SCHEDULE
Happy March 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!
Happy March 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!
ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL
APTITUDE BATTERY (ASVAB) TEST
RCS will be offering the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test on Saturday, May 20, from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., at Rochester High School, to students interested in a military career or who need some additional career guidance.
Students may sign up by copying and pasting the following link in their browser: bit.ly/ASVABRCS. The test will be proctored by military personnel with RCS staff in attendance. Once the results have been processed, the ASVAB summary sheets will be printed and returned to the school with a copy of the career guide for each participant.
Students may sign up by copying and pasting the following link in their browser: bit.ly/ASVABRCS. The test will be proctored by military personnel with RCS staff in attendance. Once the results have been processed, the ASVAB summary sheets will be printed and returned to the school with a copy of the career guide for each participant.
PURCHASE YOUR ADAMS AWARD WINNING YEARBOOK ONLINE
The Adams High School yearbook will only be available for purchase on
line. Order NOW to make sure you don’t miss out on this year’s memories.
Click on the following link to purchase:
https://yearbookforever.com/schools/rochester_adams_high_school_buy_yearbook_9123/pFU23QHbj50M3EIC5piTr790
SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY!
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#/
ADAMBOTS WINS!
The AdamBots had a long weekend at the Kettering University District Event. We finished in seventh place out of 39 teams and lost in the Semi-Finals. We did earn the Impact Award (replace the Chairman’s Award), which is the highest award you can receive. This qualifies us for the Michigan State Championship event the first week of April. Congratulations the members of AdamBots on their continued successful journey!
ALL STUDENTS!
You must have a parking pass on file and that pass must be on display in your car to park in our lots. Cars without passes can be ticketed. Oakland County will be patrolling our lots in the coming weeks.
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.
You must have a parking pass on file and that pass must be on display in your car to park in our lots. Cars without passes can be ticketed. Oakland County will be patrolling our lots in the coming weeks.
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.
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.
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.
CTE PROGRAM UPDATE!
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The voice of our CTE educators created the below video explaining the four component parts of the CTE Program. The below video link showcases Adams staff only!
WATCH! Adams High School Video: https://youtu.be/2wUTnCcKiD8
WATCH! Adams High School Video: https://youtu.be/2wUTnCcKiD8
SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB
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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
RCS - 2023 SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM
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Click the link high_school_resident_brochure_1_2023.pdf
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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/
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/
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
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.
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
BUSINESS SUMMER CAMPS
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
MEDITERRANEAN 2023
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ICELAND 2023
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JAPAN 2024
EDUSTAFF IS HIRING!
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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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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. TEEN STREET SKILLSRegistration will open in April, 2023
at https://teenstreetskills.org/ Teen Street Skills - CREATING BETTER, SAFER DRIVERS Register Now teenstreetskills.org June 27 & 28 - M1 Concourse, Pontiac July 18, 19 & 20 - Belle Isle, Detroit August 15, 16, & 17 - Belle Isle, Detroit October 14 & 15 - Belle Isle, Detroit November 4 & 5 - Belle Isle, Detroit |
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
