For the Week of May 8, 2023
Important Dates
May 1 - 12: AP Testing, all-day
May 8: AHS Choir Concert, Auditorium, AHS, 7:00 p.m.
May 8: BOE Regular Meeting, Rochester High School - Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
May 8-12: Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 9: AHS Band Concert , Auditorium, AHS, 6:30pm
May 1 - 12: AP Testing, all-day
May 8: AHS Choir Concert, Auditorium, AHS, 7:00 p.m.
May 8: BOE Regular Meeting, Rochester High School - Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
May 8-12: Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 9: AHS Band Concert , Auditorium, AHS, 6:30pm
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Special Guests: Mr. Thomas Mavis and BPA
This past week, Adams had 5 students attend the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California. Over the course of April 26 – 30th, more than 6,500 students from across the nation competed in a variety of Career and Technical Education events. We could not be more proud of our students as they demonstrated the skills, work ethic, and character they have learned at Adams.
Congratulations to the following Adams BPA National Qualifiers!
Maya Dahanukar – 3rd Place: Graphic Design Promotion
Hyelin Jeong – 2nd Place: Promotional Photography
Tonguan (David) Miao – 13th Place: SQL Database; Certiport Certifications earned: Databases, Computational Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence
Ryan Kirby – Competed in JAVA and C# Programming; Certiport Certifications earned: JAVA and C#
Kennedy DeMars – Competed in Digital Marketing Concepts
Congratulations to the following Adams BPA National Qualifiers!
Maya Dahanukar – 3rd Place: Graphic Design Promotion
Hyelin Jeong – 2nd Place: Promotional Photography
Tonguan (David) Miao – 13th Place: SQL Database; Certiport Certifications earned: Databases, Computational Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence
Ryan Kirby – Competed in JAVA and C# Programming; Certiport Certifications earned: JAVA and C#
Kennedy DeMars – Competed in Digital Marketing Concepts
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Hurry and Purchase the Award Winning Adams Yearbook
Time and Inventory is Running Out!
The Adams High School Yearbook will be delivered and distributed today! However, you still have the chance to order your YB.
It is only available for purchase on-line. Click on the following link to purchase:
https://yearbookforever.com/schools/rochester_adams_high_school_buy_yearbook_9123/pFU23QHbj50M3EIC5piTr790
Time and Inventory is Running Out!
The Adams High School Yearbook will be delivered and distributed today! However, you still have the chance to order your YB.
It is only available for purchase on-line. Click on the following link to purchase:
https://yearbookforever.com/schools/rochester_adams_high_school_buy_yearbook_9123/pFU23QHbj50M3EIC5piTr790
To access below links click Updated Senior Dates - Class of 2023
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!
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!
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SENIOR TEXTBOOK RETURN
Seniors are required to return their textbooks and class novels to Mrs. Kesman in the Book Room on either Thursday, May 11th at 2:30 - 3:30 PM or Friday, May 12th at 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM. All textbooks and class novels must be returned and/or lost book fines paid before they will receive their graduation tickets.
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!
AHS - SENIOR DEVICE RETURN UPDATE
Reminder Seniors!
Adams High School Collection is on Friday, May 12th from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. We have a team of 10 technology services members coming to assist with the collection at your building.
If you are unable to return on the days listed above, you will be able to return devices to the Administration Building 52585 Dequindre Road on the following days (no appointment necessary):
Adams High School Collection is on Friday, May 12th from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. We have a team of 10 technology services members coming to assist with the collection at your building.
If you are unable to return on the days listed above, you will be able to return devices to the Administration Building 52585 Dequindre Road on the following days (no appointment necessary):
- Anytime 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Wednesday 5/17 - Friday 5/19
- Anytime 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Tuesday 5/23 - Thursday 5/25
ADAMS MEDIA CENTER
Highlanders - save the date! Next Friday, May 12, 2023, we will open our online book fair so you can get a head start on summer reading. All purchases are shipped directly to your home and free shipping is available on orders over $35. There are thousands of discounted books to choose from for all ages and every purchase benefits our media center, allowing us to purchase books for the upcoming school year.
Highlanders - save the date! Next Friday, May 12, 2023, we will open our online book fair so you can get a head start on summer reading. All purchases are shipped directly to your home and free shipping is available on orders over $35. There are thousands of discounted books to choose from for all ages and every purchase benefits our media center, allowing us to purchase books for the upcoming school year.
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.
SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY!
SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY
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#/
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 5-5-23
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 Request Update for 2023-2024:
Administrators are currently using course request data to determine staffing and build the master schedule. Therefore, no changes can be made to course requests at this time. There will be a window of time in May where students can request a course change for next year. Those requests will be considered on a case by case basis. More information will follow later this month.
AP EXAM TAKERS & PARENTS!
Dear Families of AP testers,
AP exams will take place beginning on Monday May 1st and will run through Friday May 12th. Students should have already purchased their exams during the fall or spring registration period. AP Teachers will provide information to students regarding testing locations, seat number, arrival time, etc. All AHS students will be taking their tests at ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL this year. Test takers will be excused from school for the entire day. Parents do not need to report an absence. However, if your student does not take the exam, the excused absence will be canceled.
Any questions about Adams’ AP exams should be directed to students’ AP teachers or to the counseling office.
We wish all of our testers the best of luck!
JUNIORS: COLLEGE INFORMATION:
Interested students can access a College Tip Sheet HERE with information regarding the college application process. In late May or early June, counselors will visit junior classrooms to discuss this information.
SENIORS: COLLEGE APP. INFO.
Seniors will need to send final transcripts to the college they’re going to attend. In order to request transcripts, please have your student log in to Parchment (www.parchment.com) and send their transcript to their college using the Order option. They need to choose “Hold for Grades” rather than “Send Now.”
Information for SENIORS regarding college applications, transcripts, Common App., and more is found on the seniors’ Google Classroom and the Senior Weebly.
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.
NOTES FROM KIM KELLY - PTSA President
Hello Highlanders!
Thank you to everyone who attended our final meeting of the year this week. We welcome Alisa Hauberg and Lauren Bower to the PTSA Board and are endlessly grateful to Cherie Ugorowski and Kate Bass for their years of service. We have many new committee chairs and are still looking for chairs for STEAM, Battle of the Books and a Green Schools Co-chair.
We look forward to spoiling our teachers next week and thank everyone who contributed gift cards, baskets and notes of gratitude.
Thank you to everyone who attended our final meeting of the year this week. We welcome Alisa Hauberg and Lauren Bower to the PTSA Board and are endlessly grateful to Cherie Ugorowski and Kate Bass for their years of service. We have many new committee chairs and are still looking for chairs for STEAM, Battle of the Books and a Green Schools Co-chair.
We look forward to spoiling our teachers next week and thank everyone who contributed gift cards, baskets and notes of gratitude.
ROCHESTER COMMUNITY COUNCIL PTA EVENTS
ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER (AAPI)
HERITAGE MONTH
MEDIA CENTER JOURNAL
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].
RCS SPORT PHYSICAL NIGHT!
Rochester Community Schools in conjunction with Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital, will be hosting sport physical nights for RCS middle and high school athletes, on June 20, 21 and 22 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. The cost per physical is $30 and payment should be made online through Eleyo.
Parents can reserve their date and time by using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c45aea82ea6f5c25-rochester#/. The athlete and their parent/guardian will need to bring a copy of their receipt the day of their physical.
Please remember that a MHSAA pre-participation sports physical is required for all RCS student-athletes who participate in sports during the 2023-24 school year. A valid 2023-24 physical examination must be completed on or after April 15, 2023. For further information, please reference the athletic webpage on the RCS website at: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/athletics.
Parents can reserve their date and time by using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c45aea82ea6f5c25-rochester#/. The athlete and their parent/guardian will need to bring a copy of their receipt the day of their physical.
Please remember that a MHSAA pre-participation sports physical is required for all RCS student-athletes who participate in sports during the 2023-24 school year. A valid 2023-24 physical examination must be completed on or after April 15, 2023. For further information, please reference the athletic webpage on the RCS website at: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/athletics.
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.
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS NEWS
HONOR YOUR SENIOR! 
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SENIOR YARD SIGNS!
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BERLIN AND THE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
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GERMANY TRIP!
Click docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebUso0MCDPI2faQNzYbq4p2fkqJWwQDnZUyxZWrXvoZRWP4A/viewform for more information.
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RCS TEMPORARY SUMMER MAINTENANCE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
If you are interested in temporary summer maintenance, please apply here .
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
MR. HIGHLANDER AFFAIR!
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RCS - 2023 SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM
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Click the link high_school_resident_brochure_1_2023.pdf
THE PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT
D Theatre - May 19th (Check below website)
For more information about upcoming events click the link below:
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/theatre
For more information about upcoming events click the link below:
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/theatre
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
ROCHESTER HILLS GOVERNMENT YOUTH COUNCIL
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
