For the Week of August 15, 2022
Important Dates
August 15: Open Online Registration (until August 29, 2022)
August 17: 9th Grade Orientation with Link Crew @ AHS, 8 AM - 12 PM
August 24: Freshman and New Student Open House @ AHS, 6 PM - 8 PM
AHS ADMINISTRATION MESSAGE
Dear Highlanders Family,
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year!
We hope you are having a relaxing and memorable summer break! We wanted to share information regarding some important upcoming events. Please save these dates and we will send out more detailed information as they approach.
Online Registration
RCS High School online registration will open on August 15, 2022. An email will be sent out on the morning of August 15th with instructions and links. The registration process will include updating necessary contacts, health documents, waivers, and various optional purchases. Please access the 2022-2023 registration at https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/parents/2022-23-registration. All other registration items will be conducted during the first week of school. Students will receive books and take their school pictures during the first few weeks of school.
Annual Verification
The annual verification process in ParentVUE is now available! This will allow you to update your child's emergency contacts, health information, etc. For more information and instructions, please visit our ParentVUE help page by going to Families/Community > ParentVUE from the top-right menu on the district website (www.rochester.k12.mi.us).
Student schedules will be available on Synergy starting on August 15th. Please have your student check their schedule and connect with their counselor if there are any questions or concerns.
Link Crew 9th Grade Orientation
The Adams Link Crew will hold their Freshman orientation on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 8 AM-12 PM at Rochester Adams High School. More detailed information will be sent home next week. Welcome Class of 2026!!!
Open House
All students are welcome to come to tour the high school, check out your locker, and find your classrooms on August 24th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
First Week of School
August 29, 2021, is the first day of school. This will be a 1/2 day of school for students. We will not have school on Friday, September 2nd, and Monday, September 5th.
Picture Day
Students will take their pictures during the school day on Thursday, September 1st.
Annual Gold Rush Community Tailgate Event
The 2022 Gold Rush Community Tailgate Event tailgate event will occur on September 23 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The varsity football game against West Bloomfield High School will take place at Adams at 7:00 pm on this date. We will send more information about this event as we get closer. Please check out our upcoming athletic events at https://ahsathletics.rochester.k12.mi.us or visit our social media pages.
Homecoming Week
Homecoming week will be October 3rd – October 8th. The Pep Rally will take place on October 6th. The homecoming football game will take place at 7:00 pm on October 7th. The Homecoming dance will be on October 8th at 7:00 pm.
Technology
Welcome back! These are busy days as you prepare for the new school year. Students are reminded to bring their district-issued device (Chromebook) with them to school every day. If you are in need of a device, please contact the RCS technology department at https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/technology-services.
Food Services - Chartwells
The school lunch program is no longer offering free lunch to all. For more information regarding the lunch program visit www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/foodservices.
Rochester Community Schools operates its meal program using Point of Sale Computers (POS.) Our computers are capable of tracking all pre-paid lunch sales. In addition, you may view a detailed account of what meals or snacks your child has purchased and your account balance by creating an account on https://www.myschoolbucks.com. Myschoolbucks.com is a free service for the convenience of our parents. If your child receives free or reduced price meals, rest assured they will not be identified in front of others.
Social Media
Please feel free to follow Adams High School on social media for more information:
Facebook - AdamsHighlanders
Twitter - @Rochesteradamshigh
Instagram - @AHSHighlanders
We are excited to get the 2022-2023 school year started!
Sincerely,
Pasquale Cusumano, Principal of Adams High School
Todd Calcamuggio, Assistant Principal of Adams High School
Luke Swanson, Assistant Principal of Adams High School
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year!
We hope you are having a relaxing and memorable summer break! We wanted to share information regarding some important upcoming events. Please save these dates and we will send out more detailed information as they approach.
Online Registration
RCS High School online registration will open on August 15, 2022. An email will be sent out on the morning of August 15th with instructions and links. The registration process will include updating necessary contacts, health documents, waivers, and various optional purchases. Please access the 2022-2023 registration at https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/parents/2022-23-registration. All other registration items will be conducted during the first week of school. Students will receive books and take their school pictures during the first few weeks of school.
Annual Verification
The annual verification process in ParentVUE is now available! This will allow you to update your child's emergency contacts, health information, etc. For more information and instructions, please visit our ParentVUE help page by going to Families/Community > ParentVUE from the top-right menu on the district website (www.rochester.k12.mi.us).
- After you log in to ParentVUE, there is an "Online Registration" button at the top which will start the annual verification process.
- Make sure you select '2022-23 Annual Verification (Ecard Updates)' in the dropdown. If you have a previous registration started, delete it and start over.
Student schedules will be available on Synergy starting on August 15th. Please have your student check their schedule and connect with their counselor if there are any questions or concerns.
Link Crew 9th Grade Orientation
The Adams Link Crew will hold their Freshman orientation on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 8 AM-12 PM at Rochester Adams High School. More detailed information will be sent home next week. Welcome Class of 2026!!!
Open House
All students are welcome to come to tour the high school, check out your locker, and find your classrooms on August 24th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
First Week of School
August 29, 2021, is the first day of school. This will be a 1/2 day of school for students. We will not have school on Friday, September 2nd, and Monday, September 5th.
Picture Day
Students will take their pictures during the school day on Thursday, September 1st.
Annual Gold Rush Community Tailgate Event
The 2022 Gold Rush Community Tailgate Event tailgate event will occur on September 23 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The varsity football game against West Bloomfield High School will take place at Adams at 7:00 pm on this date. We will send more information about this event as we get closer. Please check out our upcoming athletic events at https://ahsathletics.rochester.k12.mi.us or visit our social media pages.
Homecoming Week
Homecoming week will be October 3rd – October 8th. The Pep Rally will take place on October 6th. The homecoming football game will take place at 7:00 pm on October 7th. The Homecoming dance will be on October 8th at 7:00 pm.
Technology
Welcome back! These are busy days as you prepare for the new school year. Students are reminded to bring their district-issued device (Chromebook) with them to school every day. If you are in need of a device, please contact the RCS technology department at https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/technology-services.
Food Services - Chartwells
The school lunch program is no longer offering free lunch to all. For more information regarding the lunch program visit www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/foodservices.
Rochester Community Schools operates its meal program using Point of Sale Computers (POS.) Our computers are capable of tracking all pre-paid lunch sales. In addition, you may view a detailed account of what meals or snacks your child has purchased and your account balance by creating an account on https://www.myschoolbucks.com. Myschoolbucks.com is a free service for the convenience of our parents. If your child receives free or reduced price meals, rest assured they will not be identified in front of others.
Social Media
Please feel free to follow Adams High School on social media for more information:
Facebook - AdamsHighlanders
Twitter - @Rochesteradamshigh
Instagram - @AHSHighlanders
We are excited to get the 2022-2023 school year started!
Sincerely,
Pasquale Cusumano, Principal of Adams High School
Todd Calcamuggio, Assistant Principal of Adams High School
Luke Swanson, Assistant Principal of Adams High School
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Special Guests: The AHS Marching Band
At Adams students begin their 2022 marching band journey by being introduced to practice routines and protocols at “home” band camp. Band directors start to sprinkle in new music and themes for the upcoming season. New marching band members also learn what to expect for the “away” band camp next week. Overall, it is the start of the team bonding that is vital to a successful season!
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
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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 and welcome to a new school year!
We hope you had a fantastic summer and are ready for a great year as Highlanders. The Adams PTSA depends upon your membership and One and Done contribution to fund programs directly affecting our students and staff. If you haven’t done so already, please visit our Membership Toolkit for all things PTSA (membership, important dates, student and parent volunteer opportunities and more). When you join the PTSA you have access to the online directory and are the first to receive communications about events and opportunities. Van Hoosen families who were registered on toolkit are automatically moved to the Adams site with the same login. West and families that are new to the district will have to create an account.
Please see our weekly updates in News and Notes and join us at the first PTSA meeting of the year on September 20th at 9:30 in Room 121. Meetings generally last one hour and have updates from the Principal, counseling department, Student Council and more. We promise you won’t be roped into volunteering or anything else just by attending a meeting, LOL. It’s informative and a good time to meet other Adams parents.
We are so happy to serve the Highlander community and ensure our students and staff have all the tools they need for a successful and enjoyable year.
President: Kim Kelly, Vice President Membership: Lisa Degrieck, Vice President Committees: Kate Bass, Treasurer: Teri Myers, Secretary: Cherie Ugorowski
We hope you had a fantastic summer and are ready for a great year as Highlanders. The Adams PTSA depends upon your membership and One and Done contribution to fund programs directly affecting our students and staff. If you haven’t done so already, please visit our Membership Toolkit for all things PTSA (membership, important dates, student and parent volunteer opportunities and more). When you join the PTSA you have access to the online directory and are the first to receive communications about events and opportunities. Van Hoosen families who were registered on toolkit are automatically moved to the Adams site with the same login. West and families that are new to the district will have to create an account.
Please see our weekly updates in News and Notes and join us at the first PTSA meeting of the year on September 20th at 9:30 in Room 121. Meetings generally last one hour and have updates from the Principal, counseling department, Student Council and more. We promise you won’t be roped into volunteering or anything else just by attending a meeting, LOL. It’s informative and a good time to meet other Adams parents.
We are so happy to serve the Highlander community and ensure our students and staff have all the tools they need for a successful and enjoyable year.
President: Kim Kelly, Vice President Membership: Lisa Degrieck, Vice President Committees: Kate Bass, Treasurer: Teri Myers, Secretary: Cherie Ugorowski
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- September 1, 2022 - Audition Workshop @ 3 PM
- September 7, 2022 - Auditions for CLUE @ 3 PM
- September 7, 2022 - First Theatre Meeting @ 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
- September 8, 2022 - Tech Theatre Workshop @ 3PM
For more information about upcoming events click the link below:
https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/theatre
AMERICAN RED CROSS
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]
IT'S GOLDRUSH TIME!
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
NEWS FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
ATTENTION JUNIOR PARENTS - IMPORTANT COLLEGE INFORMATION
Students were given a College Tip Sheet (linked HERE) with information regarding the process.
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
ATTENTION JUNIOR PARENTS - IMPORTANT COLLEGE INFORMATION
Students were given a College Tip Sheet (linked HERE) with information regarding the process.
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]
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
We are seeing a number of drops for students who have indicated they are not returning for the 2022/2023 school year. Parents should be informed they are responsible for returning the RCS Chromebook and charger prior to their departure. We’re excited to partner with you as we prepare for the new school year and we appreciate your feedback and input. Below is a sample communication:
We have received information that your child(ren) will not be returning to Rochester Community Schools. Please be advised that RCS district issued Chromebooks and chargers need to be returned prior to your departure. Full replacement cost for a missing device will incur a $300 charge. Contact the Technology Services Department at (248) 726-3099 to arrange a day/time to return the Chromebook and charger. There will also be an opportunity to return devices at the New Student Deployment at the Schultz Campus on Thursday, 8/11/22 from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Our RCS Chromebooks are designed for education with durability in mind. The damages outlined below extend beyond Dell warranty guidelines and the effects of normal usage. Accidents and damages will inevitably happen outside of normal use. The fees below are collected at the time of swapping out for replacement or returning a damaged device. Payment can be made via Cash, Check (made out to RCS) or Credit Card. Pricing is subject to change based on market availability.
Cracked screen, motherboard failure
$130
Lost, damaged, non-Dell charger replacement
$40
Other damage (keyboard, bent hinges, cracked case)
$25
Lost or non-returned device
$300
Non Dell-branded products and accessories (including chargers) void the warranty, will not be accepted.
**Only accept original Dell 65W chargers. Replacement fee must be paid for missing or non-Dell equipment
We have received information that your child(ren) will not be returning to Rochester Community Schools. Please be advised that RCS district issued Chromebooks and chargers need to be returned prior to your departure. Full replacement cost for a missing device will incur a $300 charge. Contact the Technology Services Department at (248) 726-3099 to arrange a day/time to return the Chromebook and charger. There will also be an opportunity to return devices at the New Student Deployment at the Schultz Campus on Thursday, 8/11/22 from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Our RCS Chromebooks are designed for education with durability in mind. The damages outlined below extend beyond Dell warranty guidelines and the effects of normal usage. Accidents and damages will inevitably happen outside of normal use. The fees below are collected at the time of swapping out for replacement or returning a damaged device. Payment can be made via Cash, Check (made out to RCS) or Credit Card. Pricing is subject to change based on market availability.
Cracked screen, motherboard failure
$130
Lost, damaged, non-Dell charger replacement
$40
Other damage (keyboard, bent hinges, cracked case)
$25
Lost or non-returned device
$300
Non Dell-branded products and accessories (including chargers) void the warranty, will not be accepted.
**Only accept original Dell 65W chargers. Replacement fee must be paid for missing or non-Dell equipment
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
The 3 RCS High Schools will be utilizing Final Forms for our 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 in the athletics
office at (248) 726-5272 or at [email protected].
The 3 RCS High Schools will be utilizing Final Forms for our 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 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
ENJOY HIGHLANDERS!
