NEWS AND NOTES
2024-2025
IMPORTANT DATES
May: The month of senior activities (See below: Senior News Section )
May 26: No school!
May 27: Classes resume
May 27-28: PTSA Raffle (During all 3 lunches)
May 29: Adams H.S. - Class of 2025 - O.U. - O'Rena, 7:00 PM
May: The month of senior activities (See below: Senior News Section )
May 26: No school!
May 27: Classes resume
May 27-28: PTSA Raffle (During all 3 lunches)
May 29: Adams H.S. - Class of 2025 - O.U. - O'Rena, 7:00 PM
PTSA
GRADUATION SIGN UP FOR SET-UP
PARKING PERMIT RAFFLE
Just a reminder that on May 27th & 28th, PTSA will be at all the lunch periods selling raffle tickets for 10 parking permits! Adams HS has generously donated 5 in the Athletic Lot and 5 in Highlander Highway, a value of $105/permit, to raise $ toward teacher grants, committee expenses and other projects at Adams. Cost is $5/each or $20/5 tickets, cash only.
Good Luck!!
Good Luck!!
MAY IS.....
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SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Featured Instructor: Ms. Stephanie Knapp and Mr. Dan Cromie
Ms. Knapp and Mr. Cromie are co-teaching Essentials Language Arts 9 this year, a course designed to support students with targeted literacy instruction.
Coming off a week focused on nonfiction terms, their students wrapped things up with a Blooket Battle Royale—a fast-paced, interactive review game that reinforced key academic vocabulary in a competitive and collaborative setting.
Students faced off one-on-one in a virtual bracket-style tournament that kept them engaged and excited to show what they knew. The classroom energy was high, with glowing laptop screens, lots of laughter, and friendly competition driving participation. This activity gave students a fun, meaningful way to review while also boosting confidence with the new content.
Both teachers aim to create accessible, community-driven lessons, and this one hit the mark—with students already asking when the next Blooket battle will be.
Coming off a week focused on nonfiction terms, their students wrapped things up with a Blooket Battle Royale—a fast-paced, interactive review game that reinforced key academic vocabulary in a competitive and collaborative setting.
Students faced off one-on-one in a virtual bracket-style tournament that kept them engaged and excited to show what they knew. The classroom energy was high, with glowing laptop screens, lots of laughter, and friendly competition driving participation. This activity gave students a fun, meaningful way to review while also boosting confidence with the new content.
Both teachers aim to create accessible, community-driven lessons, and this one hit the mark—with students already asking when the next Blooket battle will be.
SENIOR NEWS
SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY UPDATE!
Class of 2025 All Night Senior Party Important Information
Adams Senior All Night Party
Dave & Buster’s, Utica, Michigan
May 29, 9:45 p.m.-3:45 a.m.
It is hard to believe that the AHS Graduation and Senior All-Night Party are less than a week away. Below are important details regarding the party and what you and your student need to know!
Tickets will not be sold day of/at the door. They must be purchased ahead of time. If you have not signed the waiver for your student, please click the link below. They will not be able to attend without a waiver on file.
Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsP7K-OqiiaKGUBXG1VryoJD7T82ZSH8_8s7kD53jrP6CVjA/viewform
Arrival: Students should plan to arrive at Adams between 9:45-10:15 p.m. They will check in with registration at the auditorium entrance and then load the bus. All students MUST ride the bus to and from Dave & Buster’s. They will need to be at the party for the entire time.
*Additionally, purses and other bags are not allowed at Dave & Buster’s. If a student needs to bring one for any reason, they can check it in with a parent volunteer/chaperone.
At Dave & Buster’s: Food will be served from 11:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. If you think they might be hungry before then, grab a quick snack after graduation. There will be games, raffle prizes, a video booth, magician and more at the event.
End of the Evening: Buses will load up at Dave & Buster’s around 3:15 a.m. and students should be back to Adams by about 3:45 a.m.
IMPORTANT/VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED: In order to make SANP a success, we need YOU! We still need several parents to sign up to ride the buses and help out at the party.
We would also love to have some more raffle prizes in hopes that everyone can get something exciting that night. All donations must be dropped off at Adams or our Volunteers’ houses by Monday.
Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F48AEAE23A13-55812190-2025#/
Raffle Prizes: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C45AAA728A31-55238888-2025/6969457#/
Thank you,
Jamie Rawcliffe
[email protected]
SANP Committee
SENIOR DEVICE RETURN
Senior students who have a 1:1 District Issued Chromebook will be required to turn in their device before graduation.
Technology Services has already held the senior device return event on:
May 20th from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the aux gym at Adams High School.
ALL remaining Chromebooks not collected on designated day (above) must be returned to:
RCS Administration Building
52585 Dequindre Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
May 23rd and 29th
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
No appointment necessary
Receipts will be provided for students to confirm their device has been returned.
Technology Services has already held the senior device return event on:
May 20th from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the aux gym at Adams High School.
ALL remaining Chromebooks not collected on designated day (above) must be returned to:
RCS Administration Building
52585 Dequindre Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
May 23rd and 29th
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
No appointment necessary
Receipts will be provided for students to confirm their device has been returned.
2025 SANP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY (SANP) is back! SANP at Dave and Busters, in Utica, for the Adams High School Class of 2025, follows the commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Please support the Class of 2025 in their final Adams High School celebration at Dave & Busters. Volunteers are needed to help before the party at Adams High School and during the party (all night) at Dave & Busters.
If you have ay questions, please contact: Jamie Rawcliffe at [email protected] or Julie Djurich at [email protected]
Click here to volunteer! By agreeing to volunteer, you acknowledge that your role is an important piece of the success story of SANP. You will be assigned duties by the committee chairperson that you will be responsible for carrying out that evening during your time block.
We appreciate your help in making SANP a success!
CLASS OF 2025
SENIOR SUNSET
2024 YEARBOOK PURCHASE!
Purchase Your 2024 Adams Yearbook
There is a limited supply of yearbooks left to purchase!
Easy to do! Just click here and follow the prompts.
There is a limited supply of yearbooks left to purchase!
Easy to do! Just click here and follow the prompts.
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION FOR CLASS OF 2025
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HONORS CONVOCATION
PARENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP LOOP
Hello Highlander Families!
Please take a look at the attached diagram (below) for a visual reference. This map is provided by our Administration about Drop Off/Pick up Loop information. To ensure the safety of students and staff, drop off and pick up is not permitted in the auditorium or athletic parking lots. Our hope is that all students and parents arrive and depart safely each school day. Thank you for your partnership in this area.
CLOSED CAMPUS!
Attention Parents:
Please remember Adams High School is a CLOSED CAMPUS for lunch.
We have over 100 students called out during the lunch period each day this week.
If you are calling your student our between the times of 10:42 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. they will be marked absent for 4th hour.
We follow a CLOSED CAMPUS lunch for your students safety.
Please do not call your students out during this time, unless it is absolutely necessary.
ATTENDANCE - PLEASE USE PARENTVUE
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Attention Parents: If you are reporting your students late arrival or early dismissal it is preferred that you submit your request in ParentVue no later than 10:00 am. Students are required to pick up their passes in the main office at passing time or during lunch. We typically do not deliver passes. Passes are only delivered for last minute emergencies. Report PARTIAL AND FULL DAY ABSENCES right into your ParentVue Account by pressing In the Note section state the time of the early dismissal or late arrival then hit SAVE. This is the #1 preferred option. ParentVue is the easiest, quickest way to report attendance matters. Simply press the blue button next to your students name and leave info in the NOTE SECTION. You can also call the attendance line at 248-726-5310, please be sure to SPELL first and last name to insure accuracy. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! |
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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 22), and Highlander Highway (Door 12). 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 Josh Bandur.
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
If you need to reach out to your student’s counselor, please see below for contact information.
(International Exchange Students are supported by counselors via alpha arrangement)
JUNIORS: Meetings for Post-High School Planning
On Wednesday, May 28th, counselors will meet with juniors to explain options following graduation, the college application process, and what they can do over summer. All of the information shared will be available on students’ Class of 2026 Google Classroom.
Additionally, counselors meet with seniors early in September to explain the college application process in detail, and to have seniors review their transcripts prior to sending them. Following the senior large group meetings, counselors meet individually with each senior to discuss their goals and progress.
Starting now, and continuing through senior year, it is vital that students read their RCS emails and posts in the Class of 2026 Google Classroom. Counselors and the senior class advisor post a wealth of important information regarding college applications, post high school planning, senior events, various opportunities, and more.
Work Permits
You can obtain a work permit in the counseling office as well as in 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 COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AND OAKLAND COUNTY MICHIGAN WORKS!
POLICE CADET SUMMER PROGRAM
The upcoming Regional Youth Police Academy is June 16-19. It will be at Bloomfield Twp and is free. Applications begin May 1st.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Kue6kvb4iM
Keith Harper
Police Lieutenant
Rochester Police Department
400 Sixth Street, Rochester, MI 48307
P: (248) 651-9621
F: (248) 963-0799
E: [email protected]
www.rochestermi.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Kue6kvb4iM
Keith Harper
Police Lieutenant
Rochester Police Department
400 Sixth Street, Rochester, MI 48307
P: (248) 651-9621
F: (248) 963-0799
E: [email protected]
www.rochestermi.org
$105 Value
PTSA WANTS YOU!
We are looking for:
- Vice President of Committees
- Chairperson for Fundraising
- Chairperson for Reflections
- Co-chairperson for STEAM Committees
Click here for newsletter link
Double click https://www.rcspawww.rcspac.com/news-1 for the latest news!
For more information, contact [email protected]
For more information, contact [email protected]
THE PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT
For more information about upcoming events click the link below:
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/theatre
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/theatre
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
2024-2025 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]. Also, feel free to contact Shane Holler, Athletic Director at (248) 726-5208 or [email protected].
ATTENTION ALL RCS STUDENT-ATHLETES!!
Please remember that a MHSAA pre-participation sports physical is required for all RCS student-athletes who participate in sports during the 2024-25 school year. A valid 2024-25 physical examination must be completed on or after April 15, 2025.
- This physical MUST BE SIGNED BY A DOCTOR and uploaded to your Final Forms account. Please make sure you and your student athlete have signed all forms where signatures are needed in final forms.
- Your student athlete will have a red icon if something is not filled out.
- FINAL FORMS must be submitted online (See below attachment) or click here. For further information, please reference the athletic webpage on the RCS website at: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/athletics.
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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.
PURCHASE ONLINE TICKETS!
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.
MICHIGAN SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM
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FUELING KIDS' FUTURES
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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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Good Day Everyone!
Parentsquare is active throughout RCS now. Parents, if you have questions about Parentsquare, please email [email protected].
Parentsquare is active throughout RCS now. Parents, if you have questions about Parentsquare, please email [email protected].
A friendly reminder, families will no longer be required to make appointments to have their Chromebook replaced! Everything can now be done in school, using our ticketing system, Incident IQ.
Why are we changing this process?
What will the new process look like?
How will this new process help families & students receive the best support?
FAQ
What will be happening to our appointment site?
Can appointments still be made to come to the Admin Building?
Will this process also work for students who need to purchase replacement chargers?
Yes! Your TA knows that students who need to purchase a replacement charger would require them to follow this workflow.
Please note that this process is brand new for everyone, so there will be some growing pains. If you or your building staff notice anything that may need to be tweaked or if you have any questions, please reach out to myself or Lynn ([email protected])
Why are we changing this process?
- Our current process requires all families to come to the Administration Building to swap their Chromebook out for a replacement device.
- This creates long delays for students to complete schoolwork at home
- Families need to make special arrangements to come to the Administration Building, usually resulting in them taking off work.
- Ongoing construction in front of the Administration Building causes confusion & frustration for families trying to get to their appointments
What will the new process look like?
- The student will bring their Chromebook to the Media Center for the TA to inspect for damage
- TA will determine if payment is needed to replace device
- In certain cases, an Elementary TA will swap the device at the building if no payment is needed.
- If payment is needed, an Incident IQ ticket will be created
- TA sends Chromebook to Help Desk @ Admin DQ
- Help Desk assess damage and contacts parent/guardian of damage and cost to replace
- Card Payment Preferred but cash or check option is available
- Once payment is made, Help Desk will send a replacement device to your buildings TA
- TA will receive the device and deliver the device to student/teacher
How will this new process help families & students receive the best support?
- Families will no longer have to make arrangements to come to the Administration Building
- Turnaround time will be faster for students.
FAQ
What will be happening to our appointment site?
- The appointment site will not be going away, I will be working with the site manager to update the site to now have a page to let them know of the new way to get their student’s device repaired.
Can appointments still be made to come to the Admin Building?
- Yes! Appointments will still be available on the same days of the week at the same times. We understand that parents/guardians prefer to come in person, rather than have everything done through email/on the phone. We also understand that some parents/guardians may have availability in their schedule to take care of this faster than the new workflow.
Will this process also work for students who need to purchase replacement chargers?
Yes! Your TA knows that students who need to purchase a replacement charger would require them to follow this workflow.
Please note that this process is brand new for everyone, so there will be some growing pains. If you or your building staff notice anything that may need to be tweaked or if you have any questions, please reach out to myself or Lynn ([email protected])
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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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NURSES CORNER
Students may visit the main office care room for all medical and body concerns! Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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:
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EDUCATIONAL TOURS
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Warmly,
Mr. Luke Swanson, Principal
Dr. Susan Demeniuk, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Andrea Noel, Assistant Principal
