NEWS AND NOTES
2024-2025
IMPORTANT DATES
June 9: Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM, Rochester High School, auditorium
June 9-11: Half Day, grades 6-12 and ATPS
June 23: Board of Education Truth in Budget Hearing, 5:45 PM, Rochester High School, auditorium
Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM, Rochester High School, auditorium
June 9: Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM, Rochester High School, auditorium
June 9-11: Half Day, grades 6-12 and ATPS
June 23: Board of Education Truth in Budget Hearing, 5:45 PM, Rochester High School, auditorium
Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM, Rochester High School, auditorium
CLASS OF 2025
END OF YEAR EVENTS!
TEXTBOOK & CLASS NOVEL RETURN
Students, please do not leave for summer break until you have returned all your textbooks and class novels to the Book Room. If your teacher has not scheduled a time to return your textbooks or class novels as a class, it is your responsibility to individually return them to the Book Room on the following days:
Monday, June 9th - 10:45-11:15am
Tuesday, June 10th - 10:45-11:15am
Wednesday, June 11th - 10:45-11:15am
CLASS OF 2026
PRESTIGE SUMMER PHOTO HOURS
Hello Class of 2026 and families,
I wanted to let you know that the appointments for the June 23rd & 24th in-school portrait dates are now open. New this year- Students still have the option to select the No Charge session, but they can now upgrade their in-school session to included additional outfits with sessions starting at $20. The July dates will open for scheduling after June 24th.
You can go online now and schedule an appointment by using the link included on the flyer. Also, you can schedule by searching for the school on the website.
For more information, click schedule.prestigeportraits.com/schedule/home.html?MI&rochester%20hills
For the list of appointment codes contact: Mr. Dave Lovalvo at [email protected]
MONDAY JUNE 23, 2025- Media Center
START TIME: 8:15 am
END TIME: 4:00 pm
TUESDAY JUNE 24, 2025 - Media Center
START TIME: 8:15 am
END TIME: 4:00 pm
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.
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Featured Instructor: Mrs. Sarah Quinn-Kowal
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Emerald Properties for generously providing Mrs. Kowal’s, Mrs. Perkins’s, and Mrs. Burch’s classes with the opportunity to visit Nekter Juice Bar.
This memorable outing gave our students a fun and engaging way to explore their community while enjoying healthy, delicious treats!
A very special thank you goes to Hannah Fahy, peer mentor, for her incredible effort in creating, organizing, and executing this community-based outing. Her dedication and hard work made this opportunity possible, and we are so grateful for all she does to support our students.
This memorable outing gave our students a fun and engaging way to explore their community while enjoying healthy, delicious treats!
A very special thank you goes to Hannah Fahy, peer mentor, for her incredible effort in creating, organizing, and executing this community-based outing. Her dedication and hard work made this opportunity possible, and we are so grateful for all she does to support our students.
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Boys Volleyball won regionals on Wednesday and are headed to state quarterfinals next week! 😊
RCS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES
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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.
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
PTSA WANTS YOU!
We are looking for:
- Vice President of Committees
- Chairperson for Fundraising
- Chairperson for Reflections
- Co-chairperson for STEAM Committees
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
2025-2026 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 2025-26 school year. A valid 2025-26 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
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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:
Mrs. Schurman, Community Outreach Coordinator for Rochester Community Schools. [email protected] |
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
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Warmly,
Mr. Luke Swanson, Principal
Dr. Susan Demeniuk, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Andrea Noel, Assistant Principal
