For the Week of June 13, 2022
Important Dates
June 17: Report card grades are available to view in StudentVue and ParentVue
August 15: Open Online Registration (until August 29, 2022)
August 17: 9th Grade Orientation with Link Crew (TBD)
August 19: 2022-23 Class schedules released
August 24: Freshman and New Student Open House @ AHS, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
CONGRATULATIONS!
CLASS OF 2022
CLASS OF 2022
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It’s time to pick up students' "back up," medications in the front office. All medication will be properly disposed of if not picked up by Wednesday, June 15th. Our main office hours are Monday – Thursday 6:30am – 3:30pm.
Thank you,
Teresa M. Roehl
Adams High School Attendance Secretary
Thank you,
Teresa M. Roehl
Adams High School Attendance Secretary
TEXTBOOK RETURN
Students who forgot to return their textbooks or class novels can return them to the Main Office Monday, June 13-Wednesday, June 15, 7:00am-3:00pm. Please include your first and last name on a sticky note on each book you are returning.
PREFERRED ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE
Please remember that students are only allowed to leave the building with parent/guardian permission. You have 2 options to report any absence:
Text messages on your students phone are NOT permitted.
Thanks,
Teresa M. Roehl
Adams High School Attendance Secretary
- Report it right into your ParentVue Account by pressing Report Absence next to your students name and in the Note section state the time of the early dismissal or late arrival then hit SAVE, or
- Call the attendance line at 248-726-5310.
Text messages on your students phone are NOT permitted.
Thanks,
Teresa M. Roehl
Adams High School Attendance Secretary
LET'S GO HIGHLANDER!
Congratulations to Armon Howard on being the 300 Hurdles State Champion - Division #1!
Armon received an honorable mention award at the RCS - BOE Meeting on June 6, 2022 at 7 PM (Pictured below).
Armon received an honorable mention award at the RCS - BOE Meeting on June 6, 2022 at 7 PM (Pictured below).
SENIOR YEARBOOK PORTRAIT INFORMATION
Dear Parents and Students of the Class of 2023,
All seniors for the class of 2023 need to get their YEARBOOK PORTRAIT taken by Prestige Portraits. This service is provided free of charge and includes insertion in the yearbook, as well as on the class composite. Students must have their yearbook photo taken by November 5, 2022 in studio (see address below).
Once the photos are processed, students/parents must choose their preferred photo by November 24, 2022. 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. There is nothing else that the student (or parent) needs to do in order to appear in the yearbook or on the class composite.
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. For instance, if you complete your session by 9/3/2022, you’ll receive $10 off the Standard session or higher.
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, need more information regarding attire, or need help with transportation to the studio, please contact Mr. Lovalvo at [email protected].
Please call 248-377-2444 or go online at http://www.prestigeportraits.com/studio and make a senior portrait appointment as soon as possible. Although the deadline to be photographed is November 5, 2022, appointments fill quickly.
Students who do not get their yearbook photo taken with Prestige by the deadline will not appear in the senior section of the yearbook.
Prestige Portraits
4906 Adams Road, Oakland Twp., 48306
248-377-2444
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lovalvo at [email protected].
All seniors for the class of 2023 need to get their YEARBOOK PORTRAIT taken by Prestige Portraits. This service is provided free of charge and includes insertion in the yearbook, as well as on the class composite. Students must have their yearbook photo taken by November 5, 2022 in studio (see address below).
Once the photos are processed, students/parents must choose their preferred photo by November 24, 2022. 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. There is nothing else that the student (or parent) needs to do in order to appear in the yearbook or on the class composite.
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. For instance, if you complete your session by 9/3/2022, you’ll receive $10 off the Standard session or higher.
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, need more information regarding attire, or need help with transportation to the studio, please contact Mr. Lovalvo at [email protected].
Please call 248-377-2444 or go online at http://www.prestigeportraits.com/studio and make a senior portrait appointment as soon as possible. Although the deadline to be photographed is November 5, 2022, appointments fill quickly.
Students who do not get their yearbook photo taken with Prestige by the deadline will not appear in the senior section of the yearbook.
Prestige Portraits
4906 Adams Road, Oakland Twp., 48306
248-377-2444
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lovalvo at [email protected].
NOTES FROM KIM KELLY - PTSA President
Hello Highlanders and Future Highlanders!
We made it through the year and finished strong with an amazing graduation ceremony and Senior All Night Party. We are so proud of our students and faculty for the hard work and resilience they showed in the past few years. Our partnership has made a difference for all Highlanders this year, granting teachers items for classroom materials, providing student co-chairs the finding they needed to facilitate projects and we can’t wait for the debut of the new student relaxation gathering area in a previously underused section of the counseling center. The room was designed with help from our Interior Design classes and the AP art students will have a part in decorating next year as well. The space will be a calming retreat for students looking to catch up on homework, relax with a friend, have lunch, play a game or just chill. We are also excited about our student-led pollinator garden which will double as a remembrance garden for Highlanders we have lost.
Look for the online registration packet in August to sign up for volunteer opportunities, join the PTSA and contribute to our One and Done fundraiser which funds our programs for the year. A strong PTSA means more advocacy for all students and the collaboration and funding for programs that benefit them. We are grateful for our community and wish you all a safe and healthy summer!
Kim Kelly
We made it through the year and finished strong with an amazing graduation ceremony and Senior All Night Party. We are so proud of our students and faculty for the hard work and resilience they showed in the past few years. Our partnership has made a difference for all Highlanders this year, granting teachers items for classroom materials, providing student co-chairs the finding they needed to facilitate projects and we can’t wait for the debut of the new student relaxation gathering area in a previously underused section of the counseling center. The room was designed with help from our Interior Design classes and the AP art students will have a part in decorating next year as well. The space will be a calming retreat for students looking to catch up on homework, relax with a friend, have lunch, play a game or just chill. We are also excited about our student-led pollinator garden which will double as a remembrance garden for Highlanders we have lost.
Look for the online registration packet in August to sign up for volunteer opportunities, join the PTSA and contribute to our One and Done fundraiser which funds our programs for the year. A strong PTSA means more advocacy for all students and the collaboration and funding for programs that benefit them. We are grateful for our community and wish you all a safe and healthy summer!
Kim Kelly
AMERICAN RED CROSS
ROCHESTER MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM
Hey friends,
Are you a high school student looking for something to do this summer? Consider joining the Rochester Mountain Bike Team, a bike club uniting students from Adams, Rochester, and Stoney Creek High Schools. We ride Mondays and Wednesdays May thru October.
Need a bike? There are still some free rental bikes available in our bike library! Go to bit.ly/RMBTGetBike to apply for a season-long bike loan!
Did you know that mountain biking is now a club lettering sport? Students who participate in our varsity program can earn a club varsity letter.
Space is limited! Register now at rmbtunited.com/register
Danke, danke! Let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Brady Crites
Rochester High School German Teacher
Rochester Mountain Bike Team - Head Club Coach
Rochester Hills, MI
[email protected]
Are you a high school student looking for something to do this summer? Consider joining the Rochester Mountain Bike Team, a bike club uniting students from Adams, Rochester, and Stoney Creek High Schools. We ride Mondays and Wednesdays May thru October.
Need a bike? There are still some free rental bikes available in our bike library! Go to bit.ly/RMBTGetBike to apply for a season-long bike loan!
Did you know that mountain biking is now a club lettering sport? Students who participate in our varsity program can earn a club varsity letter.
Space is limited! Register now at rmbtunited.com/register
Danke, danke! Let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Brady Crites
Rochester High School German Teacher
Rochester Mountain Bike Team - Head Club Coach
Rochester Hills, MI
[email protected]
LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH - GSA
June 1st officially marks the first day of Pride month, an annual month-long observance of LGBTQ+ history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. LGBTQ+ Pride Month was created originally as a celebration each year in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The first Pride march in New York City was held on June 28, 1970, on the first anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. President Bill Clinton officially declared June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month in 2000 and President Barack Obama expanded the observance in 2011 to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month.
Today, celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia, and concerts. LGBTQ+ Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the world. In Michigan, we in Rochester are also fortunate to have an annual pride celebration each year. It is also common for memorials to be held during this month for those members of the community who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS.
Pride Month is a time for people to feel pride and love within themselves, as well as celebrate those in their lives who have been supportive of them. Pride is also a time for us to reflect on the progress we've made towards LGBTQ+ equality and to acknowledge the fact that we stand on the shoulders of all those who have fought so hard over the years to achieve this. It is also a time for us to acknowledge that we still have so much more to do. The GSA wishes everyone a very happy Pride month and is always educating, advocating, and supporting the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
Today, celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia, and concerts. LGBTQ+ Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the world. In Michigan, we in Rochester are also fortunate to have an annual pride celebration each year. It is also common for memorials to be held during this month for those members of the community who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS.
Pride Month is a time for people to feel pride and love within themselves, as well as celebrate those in their lives who have been supportive of them. Pride is also a time for us to reflect on the progress we've made towards LGBTQ+ equality and to acknowledge the fact that we stand on the shoulders of all those who have fought so hard over the years to achieve this. It is also a time for us to acknowledge that we still have so much more to do. The GSA wishes everyone a very happy Pride month and is always educating, advocating, and supporting the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
RAHCC RECRUITING
The 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]
Mrs. Schurman, Community Outreach Coordinator for Rochester Community Schools.
[email protected]
AHS COLOR GUARD FUNDRAISER
We are currently raising money through a Can Drive to buy new poles and silks for our Color Guard in the Marching Band. Thank you in advance for your supportive efforts.
BLAST OFF 2 SCHOOL!
RCS SUMMER MUSIC THEATRE
BUY A BRICK!
A great way to celebrate a student athlete or honor your athletic senior is to buy a brick from the Adams Athletic Booster Club. You can personalize the brick with the students name or a special quote. The bricks are installed in the Alumni Plaza near the athletic entrance. Please see attached form for details.
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
If you need to reach out to your student’s counselor, please see below for contact information.
Last Names: Counselor: Email Address:
A – Don Mrs. King [email protected]
Doo – Kek Mrs. Falkowski [email protected]
Kel – Or Mrs. Bellomo [email protected]
Os – S Mrs. Clement [email protected]
T – Z (and International Exchange Students) Ms. Parliament [email protected]
The Counseling Department page
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/academics/counseling
NEWS FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
The AHS Counselors are wishing everyone a safe and healthy summer!! We look forward to seeing you in the fall!!
ATTENTION JUNIOR PARENTS - IMPORTANT COLLEGE INFORMATION
Counselors met with all juniors this week to discuss the college application process. Students were given a College Tip Sheet (linked HERE) with information regarding the process.
Information and suggestions for summer:
· Clean up social media accounts and make sure your email address is appropriate. Create a new account, if needed.
· Clean up your work space and room at home, so you are organized for the college application process.
· Get a job and save some money.
· Develop a plan for keeping all your online college and scholarship account logins and passwords organized and accessible.
· Research colleges, talk with people, join mailing lists, etc. to keep building your list.
· Make time for college visits/tours/open houses.
· Many colleges are “test optional” for admissions, meaning they do not require an SAT or ACT score. However, if you want or need to send a score, take an ACT or SAT. If you missed the spring tests, you could sign up for an early fall test now and study over the summer. If you have a score you’re ready to send, you send it via www.collegeboard.org or www.act.org .
· Most applications open August 1st, so you may begin working on them. It’s especially wise to begin drafting your college essays (if you have them) over the summer if possible! This can save you time in the fall.
· Transcripts will not be available for college applications until mid-September, after you’ve had a chance to review your transcript and hear more details about the process from counselors.
· Create a www.parchment.com account so you are ready to send transcripts in the fall.
· Look up your AP scores in July, and then explore the potential credit awarded at your college of interest.
Last Names: Counselor: Email Address:
A – Don Mrs. King [email protected]
Doo – Kek Mrs. Falkowski [email protected]
Kel – Or Mrs. Bellomo [email protected]
Os – S Mrs. Clement [email protected]
T – Z (and International Exchange Students) Ms. Parliament [email protected]
The Counseling Department page
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/academics/counseling
NEWS FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
The AHS Counselors are wishing everyone a safe and healthy summer!! We look forward to seeing you in the fall!!
ATTENTION JUNIOR PARENTS - IMPORTANT COLLEGE INFORMATION
Counselors met with all juniors this week to discuss the college application process. Students were given a College Tip Sheet (linked HERE) with information regarding the process.
Information and suggestions for summer:
· Clean up social media accounts and make sure your email address is appropriate. Create a new account, if needed.
· Clean up your work space and room at home, so you are organized for the college application process.
· Get a job and save some money.
· Develop a plan for keeping all your online college and scholarship account logins and passwords organized and accessible.
· Research colleges, talk with people, join mailing lists, etc. to keep building your list.
· Make time for college visits/tours/open houses.
· Many colleges are “test optional” for admissions, meaning they do not require an SAT or ACT score. However, if you want or need to send a score, take an ACT or SAT. If you missed the spring tests, you could sign up for an early fall test now and study over the summer. If you have a score you’re ready to send, you send it via www.collegeboard.org or www.act.org .
· Most applications open August 1st, so you may begin working on them. It’s especially wise to begin drafting your college essays (if you have them) over the summer if possible! This can save you time in the fall.
· Transcripts will not be available for college applications until mid-September, after you’ve had a chance to review your transcript and hear more details about the process from counselors.
· Create a www.parchment.com account so you are ready to send transcripts in the fall.
· Look up your AP scores in July, and then explore the potential credit awarded at your college of interest.
CAREER CONNECTIONS
EDUSTAFF IS HIRING!
RCS - CHARTWELLS FOOD SERVICE
Information regarding Chartwells Food Services at RCS can be found at : https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/foodservices.
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]
ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL IS ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND TWITTER
Stay up to date on all the Highlander happenings by following us on:
Facebook; Instagram; and Twitter. Click below.
Facebook; Instagram; and Twitter. Click below.
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SOCIAL - EMOTIONAL WELLNESS!
As we continue to care for the social-emotional health and well-being of our school community, we would like to remind our students, families, and staff of some valuable resources. To access a list of available support systems and help lines, please visit our website or go to: https://rcssocialemotionalresources.weebly.com/.
As we continue to care for the social-emotional health and well-being of our school community, we would like to remind our students, families, and staff of some valuable resources. To access a list of available support systems and help lines, please visit our website or go to: https://rcssocialemotionalresources.weebly.com/.
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
2022-2023 Sports Physicals
Attention Parents,
Rochester High School will be hosting sports physicals nights on June 14, 15 and 16 from 5:00-9:00 pm each night. Registration can be done through this sign up genius link. The cost per physical is $25.00, payment should be made online through Eleyo at this link.
Physicals will be conducted in the Rochester High School mall/cafeteria area, please enter through door 18 when arriving and park in the lot off Livernois Rd. Please bring a copy of the online receipt for proof of payment. Volunteers are needed to help with a few stations, please contact the Rochester Athletic Dept. if you are willing to volunteer. The $25.00 fee for the sports physical will be waived for parents that volunteer.
Please click here for the forms required by the MHSAA
Students also need to pay to participate for any sport they are in. This can found at the following link:
https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/athletics/pay-to-participate
If you have any questions regarding the physical forms, please contact Amanda Elston in the athletics
office at (248) 726-5272 or at [email protected].
Attention Parents,
Rochester High School will be hosting sports physicals nights on June 14, 15 and 16 from 5:00-9:00 pm each night. Registration can be done through this sign up genius link. The cost per physical is $25.00, payment should be made online through Eleyo at this link.
Physicals will be conducted in the Rochester High School mall/cafeteria area, please enter through door 18 when arriving and park in the lot off Livernois Rd. Please bring a copy of the online receipt for proof of payment. Volunteers are needed to help with a few stations, please contact the Rochester Athletic Dept. if you are willing to volunteer. The $25.00 fee for the sports physical will be waived for parents that volunteer.
Please click here for the forms required by the MHSAA
Students also need to pay to participate for any sport they are in. This can found at the following link:
https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/athletics/pay-to-participate
If you have any questions regarding the physical forms, please contact Amanda Elston in the athletics
office at (248) 726-5272 or at [email protected].
UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS! |
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Rochester Community Schools has new Athletics websites! All up to date athletics schedules and information will now be available at
https://ahsathletics.rochester.k12.mi.us.
Please update any bookmarks you may have to point to our new athletics site.
New and updated information will no longer be posted on the VNN site.
https://ahsathletics.rochester.k12.mi.us.
Please update any bookmarks you may have to point to our new athletics site.
New and updated information will no longer be posted on the VNN site.
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
HAVE AN AWESOME SUMMER HIGHLANDERS!
