For the Week of March 21, 2022
Important Dates
March 22: Jazz Band Concert, Band and Choir Room, 5 PM - 9:30 PM, and Cafeteria, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
DECA Parent Meeting, Room #208 and Media Center, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
March 23: STUCO Charity Week Assembly, 1:00 PM
Boys Golf Meeting, Media Center, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
March 24: Boys Golf and Parent Meeting, Media Center, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
March 25: Spring Recess begins at the End of Day, Districtwide
March 26-April 3, 2022: Spring Recess
April 4: Classes Resume
DECA Parent Meeting, Room #208 and Media Center, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
March 23: STUCO Charity Week Assembly, 1:00 PM
Boys Golf Meeting, Media Center, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
March 24: Boys Golf and Parent Meeting, Media Center, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
March 25: Spring Recess begins at the End of Day, Districtwide
March 26-April 3, 2022: Spring Recess
April 4: Classes Resume
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Hello Highlander Students and Families,
We are in the process of scheduling classes for the 2022-2023 school year. While you are trying to pick your elective courses, our Highlander staff created a Virtual Course Fair to help you in this process.
Please click on the 2022 Course Fair link below. You will find short little videos created by our teaching staff that highlight what each course is all about. We encourage taking some time to explore this Virtual Course Fair document to assist in making the best scheduling choices for the 2022-2023 school year.
Click 2022 Course Fair link (below):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jzQmwFTWkr6D7rfLKuB0_R6Gd4Q784Lv9TfR-Ehbt18/edit?usp=sharing
We are in the process of scheduling classes for the 2022-2023 school year. While you are trying to pick your elective courses, our Highlander staff created a Virtual Course Fair to help you in this process.
Please click on the 2022 Course Fair link below. You will find short little videos created by our teaching staff that highlight what each course is all about. We encourage taking some time to explore this Virtual Course Fair document to assist in making the best scheduling choices for the 2022-2023 school year.
Click 2022 Course Fair link (below):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jzQmwFTWkr6D7rfLKuB0_R6Gd4Q784Lv9TfR-Ehbt18/edit?usp=sharing
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IMPORTANT!
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If your child has an early dismissal please call the attendance line as early as possible in the day at 248-726-5310. This is an automated number that is checked continuously between 6:30am – 3:00pm. Have your student pick up their pass in the morning, during passing time, or at lunch. We do not deliver passes. However, we will deliver a pass if it is a last minute emergency.
Please feel free to utilize the PARENTVUE to report an absence (full day or partial day). Simply note in the COMMENT SECTION, the time of the early dismissal or late arrival.
If you do not call to report the early dismissal you will have to wait until one of our Safe-Ed Security interrupts the class to get the student which can take up to 15 minutes. Once the early dismissal is reported and the student has picked up their pass they are free to meet you in the pick-up loop. You are not required to come into the building.
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/about/key-information
Please feel free to utilize the PARENTVUE to report an absence (full day or partial day). Simply note in the COMMENT SECTION, the time of the early dismissal or late arrival.
If you do not call to report the early dismissal you will have to wait until one of our Safe-Ed Security interrupts the class to get the student which can take up to 15 minutes. Once the early dismissal is reported and the student has picked up their pass they are free to meet you in the pick-up loop. You are not required to come into the building.
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/about/key-information
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Hello Parents,
Please note that when you are reporting a Covid-19 Positive case on the automated attendance line*, please include the start date of symptoms. We are following Oakland County Guidance of 5 day minimum isolation from start of symptoms. Your student may return to school after a 5-Day minimum isolation period and NO Symptoms. Please remember to have your student reach out to teachers and check their google classroom.
*(248) 726-5310 - Automated Attendance Line
Please note that when you are reporting a Covid-19 Positive case on the automated attendance line*, please include the start date of symptoms. We are following Oakland County Guidance of 5 day minimum isolation from start of symptoms. Your student may return to school after a 5-Day minimum isolation period and NO Symptoms. Please remember to have your student reach out to teachers and check their google classroom.
*(248) 726-5310 - Automated Attendance Line
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Please be reminded that our main office does not provide water or cups unless it is an emergency. Although, our drinking fountains are all turned off throughout the building, we do have several functioning water filling stations available for your students to get water from. They need to bring a water bottle to school with them each day or a small six pack of bottled water each week. Remember, water is available for purchase during lunch periods in the school store and the vending machines.
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Special Guest Teacher: Ms. Barb Gemellaro
Honors 10 "mock trial of George Milton" related to the novel Of Mice and Men in Ms. Gemellaro's classroom today.
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NOTES FROM KIM KELLY - PTSA President
Hello Highlanders!
We have added videos to many of our committee descriptions and it's not too late to think about volunteering next year! Visit https://adamshsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com to check it out.
Please join us for our next PTSA meeting on April 12th at 9:30 in room 121.
Kim
We have added videos to many of our committee descriptions and it's not too late to think about volunteering next year! Visit https://adamshsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com to check it out.
Please join us for our next PTSA meeting on April 12th at 9:30 in room 121.
Kim
"MARCH MADNESS"
STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
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SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB
PAC
The PAC is an organization dedicated to empowering families of students receiving special education services through communication, education, and support with the purpose of obtaining the finest programs and services available within the Rochester community.
CHAMBER CHOIR
Congratulations to the Chamber Choir on the Excellent-Division 1 rating they earned at Choral Festival, Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
DECA
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66 Rochester Adams DECA Members competed at the State Career Development Conference in Detroit last weekend.
The following students earned the invitation to compete at the International Career Development Conference held in Atlanta Georgia:
Jackson Borowski and Max Cibor – Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making, David Chen and Matt Reed – Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making, Jack Donohoe and Emma MacFarland – Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making, Michael Hopkins – Automotive Service Management,
Zander LoPiccolo – Hotel and Lodging Management, Logan Pams – Business Finance Series, Kiera Raymond – Professional Selling, Joey Shallow – School Based Enterprise, Megan Robinson and Trina Spuck – Ethics Team Event.
Congratulations to everyone that competed!
The following students earned the invitation to compete at the International Career Development Conference held in Atlanta Georgia:
Jackson Borowski and Max Cibor – Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making, David Chen and Matt Reed – Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making, Jack Donohoe and Emma MacFarland – Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making, Michael Hopkins – Automotive Service Management,
Zander LoPiccolo – Hotel and Lodging Management, Logan Pams – Business Finance Series, Kiera Raymond – Professional Selling, Joey Shallow – School Based Enterprise, Megan Robinson and Trina Spuck – Ethics Team Event.
Congratulations to everyone that competed!
ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
Attention Class of 2022 Parents:
Honor Your Senior!!
Order a personalized yard sign or banner with their senior photo from Adams Athletic Boosters!!
Please see order form below for details.
Honor Your Senior!!
Order a personalized yard sign or banner with their senior photo from Adams Athletic Boosters!!
Please see order form below for details.
AHS SENIOR VOTER REGISTRATION
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SENIOR ALL-NIGHT PARTY (SANP)
FOR THE CLASS OF 2022
The Senior All-Night Party for the Class of 2022 is coming soon. We need your help!
The Senior All-Night Party (SANP) for the Adams High School Class of 2022 will be held at Dave & Buster’s in Utica
following commencement ceremonies on June 2.
The SANP is an Adams tradition, offering a safe place for seniors to spend time with their friends on graduation night.
We are looking for volunteers and donations to make this a wonderful night for our graduates! Please consider helping in the following ways:
To register your senior, please click below for the waiver and payment portal.
Click here for a printable, updated one-page flyer: Senior All-Night Party Flyer Updated.
The Senior All-Night Party (SANP) for the Adams High School Class of 2022 will be held at Dave & Buster’s in Utica
following commencement ceremonies on June 2.
The SANP is an Adams tradition, offering a safe place for seniors to spend time with their friends on graduation night.
We are looking for volunteers and donations to make this a wonderful night for our graduates! Please consider helping in the following ways:
- VOLUNTEER to assist with the party. CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER.
- DONATE prizes and party items. CLICK HERE TO CONTRIBUTE.
To register your senior, please click below for the waiver and payment portal.
- STEP ONE: Click here for SANP waiver form.
- STEP TWO: Click here for SANP online payment.
Click here for a printable, updated one-page flyer: Senior All-Night Party Flyer Updated.
PARENTS ONLY!
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SENIORS ONLY!
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2021 - 2022 SENIOR YEARBOOK
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
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The Class of 2022 Academic Recognition for seniors has been announced. These are preliminary lists of the seniors who, according to our records, have achieved one of the three levels of academic recognition. The senior recognition is based on:
- Weighted Cumulative GPA at the end of first semester.
- Students completing and passing all AP courses counted toward recognition.
THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
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 – Don Mrs. King [email protected]
Doo – Kek Mrs. Falkowski [email protected]
Kel – Or Mrs. Bellomo [email protected]
Os – S Mrs. Clement [email protected]
T – Z (and International Exchange Students) Ms. Parliament [email protected]
The Counseling Department page
On our website you will find a list of available scholarships.
Be sure to check back regularly, as we add to this list frequently.
Seniors
The College Application Process information can be found on the following website:
https://adamsseniors.weebly.com.
If you need to reach out to your student’s counselor, please see below for contact information.
Last Names: Counselor: Email Address:
A – Don Mrs. King [email protected]
Doo – Kek Mrs. Falkowski [email protected]
Kel – Or Mrs. Bellomo [email protected]
Os – S Mrs. Clement [email protected]
T – Z (and International Exchange Students) Ms. Parliament [email protected]
The Counseling Department page
On our website you will find a list of available scholarships.
Be sure to check back regularly, as we add to this list frequently.
Seniors
The College Application Process information can be found on the following website:
https://adamsseniors.weebly.com.
CAREER CONNECTIONS
Click the link https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rUNEYlWgtDQdXBSEcb5dEtPNcCA6seUYRbc2-rWgbiw/present?slide=id.gd5be3f3c70_0_0
EDUSTAFF IS HIRING!
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCHES
Rochester Community Schools via Chartwells Food Service Staff will serve free breakfast and lunch meals to RCS students in all grade levels, thanks to flexibilities provided by the USDA's National School Lunch Program. Students can take advantage of these free meals served in their school cafeterias on regular school days. No registration is required.
Students enrolled in the RCS Virtual Campus will have a weekly curbside distribution at West Middle School and signup is required in advance. RCS Virtual Campus families should visit the website listed below to register for free curbside pickup.
Please use this link to access daily menus, nutrition details, RCS Virtual Campus food registration, and additional information about Chartwells food services at RCS: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/foodservices.
Rochester Community Schools via Chartwells Food Service Staff will serve free breakfast and lunch meals to RCS students in all grade levels, thanks to flexibilities provided by the USDA's National School Lunch Program. Students can take advantage of these free meals served in their school cafeterias on regular school days. No registration is required.
Students enrolled in the RCS Virtual Campus will have a weekly curbside distribution at West Middle School and signup is required in advance. RCS Virtual Campus families should visit the website listed below to register for free curbside pickup.
Please use this link to access daily menus, nutrition details, RCS Virtual Campus food registration, and additional information about Chartwells food services at RCS: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/foodservices.
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Hello Parents and Students,
There are approximately 700 students across the district who do not have a device, out of the 14,700+ RCS enrollment. A School Messenger went out today to each of these families to inform them of a deployment on Friday, March 4 at the Administration Center. Please take advantage of this opportunity. There is NO APPOINTMENT necessary – we will be issuing devices as they walk in between 7 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. High school students can pick up their own device if they bring the Device Agreement Form already signed by their parents.
As always, parents can also make appointments on Tuesdays 7 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. through the link on RCS Technology Services website. Call us directly at (248) 726-3191 if you wish to make special arrangements to reach some of those families who need special accommodations.
Student Chromebooks
Parents are encouraged to schedule a Technology Services Appointment using the following link: https://form.jotform.com/203207837751153 . Direct parents and students to our website for new Chromebook or service.
Hello Parents and Students,
There are approximately 700 students across the district who do not have a device, out of the 14,700+ RCS enrollment. A School Messenger went out today to each of these families to inform them of a deployment on Friday, March 4 at the Administration Center. Please take advantage of this opportunity. There is NO APPOINTMENT necessary – we will be issuing devices as they walk in between 7 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. High school students can pick up their own device if they bring the Device Agreement Form already signed by their parents.
As always, parents can also make appointments on Tuesdays 7 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. through the link on RCS Technology Services website. Call us directly at (248) 726-3191 if you wish to make special arrangements to reach some of those families who need special accommodations.
Student Chromebooks
Parents are encouraged to schedule a Technology Services Appointment using the following link: https://form.jotform.com/203207837751153 . Direct parents and students to our website for new Chromebook or service.
- Parent/Student Requesting Technical Support - If a student/parent needs technical assistance or has lost their device, please direct them to the Technology Services page on our district website https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/technology-services
- Parent/Student Requesting Help with ParentVue/StudentVUE - If a student/parent needs help with ParentVUE or StudentVUE, please direct them to the website https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/technology-services/family-technology-support/parentvue.
- Students Needing a 1:1 Device - If you are working with parent and determine that they either require a new device, should swap an old 3120, or should swap a defective device – please send them the link to schedule a Technology Services Appointment: https://form.jotform.com/203207837751153
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]
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.
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/.
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/.
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
ATTENTION ALL ATHLETES FOR SPRING SPORTS!
All students who participate in any sport must have a physical filled out and turned in by the beginning of practices. We kindly ask that BOTH pages be filled out completely. Your student will not be able to participate in practices or games if we do not have the physical with all sections completed.
Please click here for the forms required by the MHSAA
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 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.
SPRING COLLEGE SIGNING DAY!
From left to right: Alex DeGrieck, Braedy Limke, Joey Shallow, Abbey Drahnak, Griffin Henke, Justice Mims, and Nick Stokan. Not pictured (Megan Siwajek and Jessica Cadman).
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
