NEWS AND NOTES
2023-2024
June 3: Board of Education Regular Meeting, Rochester High School Auditorium, 6:00 PM
June 4: The Boys Tennis info meeting for next fall, cafe', 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
June 5-7: Half-day (At Adams High School) or full day of school, grades 6-12 and ATPS
June 7: End of quarter 4/semester 2 for grades and last day of school!
June 17: Board of Education Truth in Budget Hearing, Rochester High School Auditorium, 5:45 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting, Rochester High School Auditorium, 6:00 PM
June 22: Board of Education Special Meeting, Rochester High School Media Center, 9:00 AM
June 4: The Boys Tennis info meeting for next fall, cafe', 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
June 5-7: Half-day (At Adams High School) or full day of school, grades 6-12 and ATPS
June 7: End of quarter 4/semester 2 for grades and last day of school!
June 17: Board of Education Truth in Budget Hearing, Rochester High School Auditorium, 5:45 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting, Rochester High School Auditorium, 6:00 PM
June 22: Board of Education Special Meeting, Rochester High School Media Center, 9:00 AM
LAST DAY AT OSTC!
Dear OSTC Students and Parents/Guardians,
The last day for Oakland Schools Technical Campus (OSTC) students to report to the OSTC campus will be June 4th. There will be no transportation to OSTC after June 4th.
AM OSTC students do not need to report to school on Wednesday, June 5th.
PM OSTC students do not need to report to school on Friday, June 7th.
On Thursday, June 6th, OSTC students are welcome to report to the Media Center for the hour that they do not have an exam.
Exam Schedule:
Wednesday, June 5th:
1st hour exam 7:30-9:03
2nd hour exam 9:13-10:45
Thursday, June 6th:
3rd hour exam 7:30-9:03
4th hour exam 9:13-10:45
Friday, June 7th:
5th hour exam 7:30-9:03
6th hour exam 9:13-10:45
Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
TEXTBOOK RETURN
Students, if your teacher has not scheduled a time to return your textbooks or class novels as a class, it is your responsibility to return them to the Book Room on the following days:
Wednesday, June 5th - 10:45-11:15am
Thursday, June 6th - 10:45-11:15am
Friday, June 7th - 10:45-11:15am
Wednesday, June 5th - 10:45-11:15am
Thursday, June 6th - 10:45-11:15am
Friday, June 7th - 10:45-11:15am
CLASS OF 2024 EVENTS
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Special Guest Teachers: Mr. Eric Lohr & Mrs. Megan Rehm
The electrical work that students are participating in takes place in the physics lab with Mr. Lohr. According to Mr. Lohr, "Novice electricians. Will work for cheap. The physics classes ended their unit on electricity by properly wiring a standard outlet, light switch, and light socket. They are now ready for home ownership."
Students that are making ice cream witness chemical reactions in the lab with Mrs. Rehm.
Students that are making ice cream witness chemical reactions in the lab with Mrs. Rehm.
CLASS OF 2025
YEARBOOK PICTURES
SUMMER SESSIONS
Dear Parents and Students of the Class of 2025,
All seniors for the class of 2025 will need to get their YEARBOOK PORTRAIT taken by Prestige Portraits. This service is provided free of charge and includes insertion in the yearbook and inclusion on the class composite.
New this year, Prestige will be offering a special In-School No Charge yearbook session on June 24-25 and July 29-30. You will receive communication from Prestige in the weeks prior to the photography event detailing your scheduled appointment. Please use the unique personal appointment code that you will receive to confirm or reschedule your appointment.
To schedule an in-studio senior session, visit https://local.prestigeportraits.com/. The special no-charge yearbook session will be available along with other sessions and upgrade options. If you do schedule your senior picture session, do so in the summer.
All seniors should have their senior portraits taken by Saturday, November 11th. Once the photos are processed, students/parents must choose their preferred photo by November 25, 2023.
If a pose is not chosen by that date, the studio will choose a pose to be submitted. Prestige will then send the photo directly to Mr. Lovalvo.
Students and parents will still have the opportunity to go to their preferred choice of photographer, if it is not Prestige Portraits, for their other senior photos. While only the yearbook pose sitting fee is FREE OF CHARGE, Prestige will be offering significant discounts for other senior picture packages as well.
Please remember that this is a more formal section of the yearbook than the underclassmen photo section. Because of this, students need to dress up - shirt/tie/suit coat, collared shirt, dress, blouse, etc.
All clothing needs to meet these specifications and the RCS dress code policy in order to be included in the yearbook and on the class composite. If you (or your child) need help obtaining proper attire or need more information regarding attire, please contact Mr. Lovalvo at [email protected].
Students who do not get their yearbook photo taken with Prestige by the deadline will not appear in the senior section of the yearbook or the class composite.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lovalvo at [email protected].
ATTENDANCE - PLEASE USE PARENTVUE!
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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 10). 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.
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: College Informational Meetings 5/23
Counselors met with juniors on Thursday, May 23rd. Juniors were given copies of the College Tip Sheet, Student Profile Sheet, and Parent Response Form. The PowerPoint is posted in the students’ Class of 2025 Google Classroom. All of those items are linked HERE in the Junior Weebly as well.
The primary tasks for this summer are to research/visit colleges, and possibly begin drafting essay answers. Transcripts cannot be sent to colleges until early September, so students should not rush to click “Submit” on applications, as no application is complete for college review without an official transcript. We recommend that students hold off on submitting anything until after counselors meet with them in early September.
SENIORS: Transcript & College Application Info.
If/when seniors have selected a college to attend in the fall, they need to log into Parchment (www.parchment.com) and send their final transcript to the college using the “Order” option. Seniors will choose the “Hold for Grades” option, and the transcript will be sent once 2nd semester grades have posted. Final transcripts are sent around the 1st week in July.
Information for seniors regarding college applications, transcripts, Common App., and more is found on the AHS Class of 2024 Google Classroom and the Senior Weebly.
SENIORS: Scholarships
Now is the time for seniors to be applying for college scholarships. Here are some resources:
- The “Scholarship” button on the Adams Counseling web page HERE
- Seniors should review ALL scholarship opportunities at the colleges where they’re applying.
- There are various, helpful scholarship search engines such as www.fastweb.com .
FAFSA/Financial Aid Info.
- The new FAFSA form is available HERE. Changes have been made to the FAFSA for the 2024-2025 school year that will affect many of our students. If you missed the presentation from Oakland University on 11/27, you can find the information HERE.
- Students and parents are welcome to contact the Financial Aid Office of any college/university with questions.
- Regarding the Free/Reduced Lunch question on FAFSA: Students should not select that they qualify for free/reduced lunch solely because they received free lunch in 2023. (Lunches have been free for all MI students this school year.) The FAFSA qualification is based on the family's income and eligibility criteria. Students should select the appropriate option based on their family's income eligibility. For detailed guidance on each question on FAFSA, see the FAFSA Official Website.
PSAT/SAT Scores
PSAT/SAT scores will be available to students via their College Board accounts. Click HERE for detailed information about creating a College Board account to view scores, understand scores, and more! Counselors do not have access to log into students’ College Board accounts for them. If students are having difficulty logging into their accounts, they can contact College Board at 866-433-7728 or [email protected] .
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.
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].
June 4th - The Boys Tennis info meeting for next fall, cafe', 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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.
SPORTS PHYSICAL NIGHT - INFORMATION!
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📣 Attention Athletic Booster Club Community!
What is the Booster Club?
📣 WHAT WE DO + HOW WE SUPPORT:
Great questions!
Our athletic booster program is a game-changer for our student athletes! It is a catalyst for building a strong, united, and thriving sports community that benefits athletes, coaches and the entire community which supports a positive attitude around the program.
Our Booster program generates funds through membership dues, concessions, merchandise and spirit wear sales, fundraisers, donation and the dedicated work of many volunteers who believe that athletics is one of the greatest educational experiences of a lifetime.
A non-profit organization, the Boosters support all Rochester Adams sports in the form of scholarships, grants, equipment, and fees. Since 2017, Booster Club has granted over $35,000 in grant requests to our teams and our Athletics program!!
📣 HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT:
I am so glad you asked!
By becoming a Booster Supporter, you help us provide exceptional support to our athletes that goes beyond what each team can do individually to generate funding.
The contributions from our supporters helps us go above and beyond what we earn from concessions and merchandise. The funding we generate enables us to enhance our athletes' experience, from equipment, bags, warm up’s, special requests from teams in order to help reduce team fees, awards, concussion testing, HUDL and so much more!
We're excited to share our upgraded Booster Supporter program with you! To make it even more accessible, we've created NEW tiers of support!
Become a Booster Supporter today and make a lasting impact on our athletes' success! Let’s keep our Booster Club strong and growing with each season!
As a Booster Club we are continuously looking for ways to support our Adams Highlander Athletes! Thank you for your continued support.
BECOME A SUPPORTER TODAY!
Online - Please Click Link to Google Form: https://forms.gle/fRcVVp3ADKsM9YPk7 or Rochester Adams Athletic Boosters Registration Form to register.
GO HIGHLANDERS!
What is the Booster Club?
📣 WHAT WE DO + HOW WE SUPPORT:
Great questions!
Our athletic booster program is a game-changer for our student athletes! It is a catalyst for building a strong, united, and thriving sports community that benefits athletes, coaches and the entire community which supports a positive attitude around the program.
Our Booster program generates funds through membership dues, concessions, merchandise and spirit wear sales, fundraisers, donation and the dedicated work of many volunteers who believe that athletics is one of the greatest educational experiences of a lifetime.
A non-profit organization, the Boosters support all Rochester Adams sports in the form of scholarships, grants, equipment, and fees. Since 2017, Booster Club has granted over $35,000 in grant requests to our teams and our Athletics program!!
📣 HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT:
I am so glad you asked!
By becoming a Booster Supporter, you help us provide exceptional support to our athletes that goes beyond what each team can do individually to generate funding.
The contributions from our supporters helps us go above and beyond what we earn from concessions and merchandise. The funding we generate enables us to enhance our athletes' experience, from equipment, bags, warm up’s, special requests from teams in order to help reduce team fees, awards, concussion testing, HUDL and so much more!
We're excited to share our upgraded Booster Supporter program with you! To make it even more accessible, we've created NEW tiers of support!
Become a Booster Supporter today and make a lasting impact on our athletes' success! Let’s keep our Booster Club strong and growing with each season!
As a Booster Club we are continuously looking for ways to support our Adams Highlander Athletes! Thank you for your continued support.
BECOME A SUPPORTER TODAY!
Online - Please Click Link to Google Form: https://forms.gle/fRcVVp3ADKsM9YPk7 or Rochester Adams Athletic Boosters Registration Form to register.
GO HIGHLANDERS!
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!
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC)
2024 SECONDARY
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ROCHESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
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EDUSTAFF IS HIRING!
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DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES
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NOW HIRING LUNCHTIME ASSISTANTS! |
RCS - CARING STEPS |
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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.
MICHIGAN SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM
The Michigan School Meals program will offer universal free breakfast and lunch during the 2023-24 school year for all public school students in transitional kindergarten through high school and preschoolers in the Great Start Readiness Program. Families are not required to apply for free school meals. All students are automatically eligible every school day. Families in need are still encouraged to complete an application for benefits to qualify for additional community resources. The form used in previous years was the Free and Reduced Meal Price Application.
The new form is the Application for Summer EBT and Education Benefits for Michigan School Meals Program, which may entitle students to benefits, discounts and waivers including:
The new form is the Application for Summer EBT and Education Benefits for Michigan School Meals Program, which may entitle students to benefits, discounts and waivers including:
- Free pay-to-participate extracurricular activities and club fees
- School-age care (SAC)
- Testing and college application fees
- Field trips, school activities, senior all-night parties, etc.
- Operation School Bell, Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan
- Rochester Area Youth Assistance
- Blessings in a Backpack
- Other assistance and resources through charitable organizations
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).
ROTARY CLUB OF ROCHESTER HILLS
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GENCYBER STUDENTS CAMP
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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. |
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
Dr. Susan Demeniuk, Assistant Principal
Mr. Luke Swanson, Assistant Principal
Mr. Pasquale Cusumano, Principal
Dr. Susan Demeniuk, Assistant Principal
Mr. Luke Swanson, Assistant Principal
