NEWS AND NOTES
ADMINISTRATION
WELCOME BACK EDITION!
2024-2025
IMPORTANT DATES:
August 26: First day of school, half day for TK-12 and ATPS, and
Online Orientation for Virtual students
August 27: Full day of school, grades 1-12 and ATPS, TK and kindergarten Group A
August 28: Full day of school, grades 1-12 and ATPS, TK and kindergarten Group B
August 29: Full Day of school, grades TK-12 and ATPS
August 30- September 2: No School, Labor Day recess
September 3:Classes resume!
August 26: First day of school, half day for TK-12 and ATPS, and
Online Orientation for Virtual students
August 27: Full day of school, grades 1-12 and ATPS, TK and kindergarten Group A
August 28: Full day of school, grades 1-12 and ATPS, TK and kindergarten Group B
August 29: Full Day of school, grades TK-12 and ATPS
August 30- September 2: No School, Labor Day recess
September 3:Classes resume!
PARENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP LOOP
Hello Highlander Families!
Please take a look at the attached diagram (below) for a visual reference. This map is provided by our Administration about Drop Off/Pick up Loop information. Our hope is that all students and parents arrive and depart safely each school day. Thank you for your partnership in this area.
Please take a look at the attached diagram (below) for a visual reference. This map is provided by our Administration about Drop Off/Pick up Loop information. Our hope is that all students and parents arrive and depart safely each school day. Thank you for your partnership in this area.
SAFETY AND SECURITY IS TOP PRIORITY!
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.
LOCKER INFORMATION
All locker matters should be discussed with Mrs. Kari Dennis in the main office during normal business hours on Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Thank you for your support!
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.
TRAVELING STUDENTS
ATTENTION TRAVELING STUDENTS:
Students attending Van Hoosen Middle School, Rochester High School or Stoney Creek High School there will be NO TRAVEL on the half day, Monday, August 26th. Those students will report to the media center during their travel hour.
Students attending Van Hoosen Middle School, Rochester High School or Stoney Creek High School there will be NO TRAVEL on the half day, Monday, August 26th. Those students will report to the media center during their travel hour.
OSTC NEWS!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Oakland Technical Campus (OSTC) programs will begin on September 3rd. Students who attend either session are welcome to stay at AHS in the Media Center during their regularly scheduled OSTC class sessions from August 26th - 29th. If your student will not be at AHS during their scheduled session, we ask that you call the attendance office to excuse them at (248) 726-5310.
Morning Session: 7:45 (Class Begins)-10:15 (Class Dismissal)
Afternoon Session: 11:20 am (Class begins) -1:50 pm (Class Dismissal)
Transportation will be provided between AHS and OSTC. Buses will pick up and drop off at Van Hoosen Middle School bus loop (in the morning for ALL Clarkston and Pontiac campuses). In the afternoon, buses will pick up in the Adams High School Staff Lot (for ALL Clarkston and Pontiac campuses). We do not transport students to the Royal Oak campus.
On half days, students are welcome to stay home if they choose, or stay in the Media Center during their OSTC class time. Transportation services are not offered to any campuses except, ACE High School.
Last year OSTC students were able to stay home if they chose or stay in the Media Center.
If you would like your son or daughter to drive themselves, they must fill out the mandatory Students Driving Between Buildings Form. Please submit that form to Mrs. Roehl, in the attendance office by August 29, 2024. Without this form, students are not authorized to drive themselves to OSTC.
A friendly reminder, in observance of Labor Day, school is closed (all-day) on Friday, August 30, 2024. School will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
For additional OSTC questions, contact the below OSTC Specialists at:
OSTC NORTHEAST – PONTIAC CAMPUS
1371 N. Perry Street
Pontiac, MI 48340
ATTENDANCE LINE: 248-451-2730
MAIN OFFICE: 248-451-2700
AM Session: 7:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
PM Session: 11:20 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Cosmetology Extended Day Session:
1:50 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Mallori Fogler
Student Support Specialist
[email protected]
Office: 248.451.2707
Or,
Juanita Mason
Office Assistant
Office: 248-451-2702
[email protected]
OSTC NORTHWEST – CLARKSTON CAMPUS
8211 Big Lake Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
ATTENDANCE LINE: 248-922-5810
MAIN OFFICE: 248-922-5800
AM Session: 7:45 - 10:15 a.m.
PM Session: 11:20 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Carol Miller – Office Assistant
Office: 248-922-5806
[email protected]
Jennifer Halula – Office Assistant
Office: 248-922-5800
[email protected]
Also, feel free to contact your student’s assistant principal with any questions at (248) 726-5200.
If you would like your son or daughter to drive themselves, they must fill out the mandatory Students Driving Between Buildings Form. Please submit that form to Mrs. Roehl, in the attendance office by August 29, 2024. Without this form, students are not authorized to drive themselves to OSTC.
A friendly reminder, in observance of Labor Day, school is closed (all-day) on Friday, August 30, 2024. School will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
For additional OSTC questions, contact the below OSTC Specialists at:
OSTC NORTHEAST – PONTIAC CAMPUS
1371 N. Perry Street
Pontiac, MI 48340
ATTENDANCE LINE: 248-451-2730
MAIN OFFICE: 248-451-2700
AM Session: 7:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
PM Session: 11:20 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Cosmetology Extended Day Session:
1:50 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Mallori Fogler
Student Support Specialist
[email protected]
Office: 248.451.2707
Or,
Juanita Mason
Office Assistant
Office: 248-451-2702
[email protected]
OSTC NORTHWEST – CLARKSTON CAMPUS
8211 Big Lake Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
ATTENDANCE LINE: 248-922-5810
MAIN OFFICE: 248-922-5800
AM Session: 7:45 - 10:15 a.m.
PM Session: 11:20 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Carol Miller – Office Assistant
Office: 248-922-5806
[email protected]
Jennifer Halula – Office Assistant
Office: 248-922-5800
[email protected]
Also, feel free to contact your student’s assistant principal with any questions at (248) 726-5200.
STUDENT ATHLETIC PASSES
Reminder: Student Athletic Passes must be purchased by Wednesday, Aug. 28th at midnight. Student’s that purchase the “Athletic Pass” will have an “A” printed on their student ID during picture day on August 29th. Athletic Passes can not be purchased after the payment link closes on Wednesday, Aug. 28th.
PICTURE DAY!
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)
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 the AHS Counseling Office to be completed.
- In the summer, work permits are completed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday.
Dear Highlanders,
Thank you for your support,
PTSA
PTSA
THE PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT
Open for all Adams Students:
Auditions for the Fall Play Puffs, will be held on September 4th with call backs on September 5th. There is an information meeting in the auditorium on Wednesday August 28th at 2:45 pm.
Summary
The New York Times proclaims Puffs “A fast-paced romp through the ‘Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.’ For Potterphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, Puffs exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!”
This clever and inventive play “never goes more than a minute without a laugh” (Nerdist) giving you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers “who are so lovable and relatable, you’ll leave the theater wishing they were in the stories all along” (Hollywood Life). Their “hilariously heartfelt!” (Metro) and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be.
Auditions for the Fall Play Puffs, will be held on September 4th with call backs on September 5th. There is an information meeting in the auditorium on Wednesday August 28th at 2:45 pm.
Summary
The New York Times proclaims Puffs “A fast-paced romp through the ‘Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.’ For Potterphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, Puffs exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!”
This clever and inventive play “never goes more than a minute without a laugh” (Nerdist) giving you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers “who are so lovable and relatable, you’ll leave the theater wishing they were in the stories all along” (Hollywood Life). Their “hilariously heartfelt!” (Metro) and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be.
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].
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.
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WELCOME BACK!!!
SPECIAL KICK-OFF MEETING
MONDAY
August 26, 2024
@7PM
Adams High School
Media Center
SPECIAL KICK-OFF MEETING
MONDAY
August 26, 2024
@7PM
Adams High School
Media Center
You asked, and we delivered!
We're beyond excited to introduce the launch of our Business Sponsorship Program for the Rochester Adams Athletic Boosters, and we invite you to be a part of this incredible opportunity!
The Rochester Adams Athletic Boosters exists to serve our student-athletes, helping to provide them with outstanding experiences throughout their high school athletic careers. Your support is crucial in helping us achieve our mission, and we are thrilled to offer you a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of our young athletes.
Why Sponsor?
🏟️ Enhance Athletic Facilities: Your sponsorship helps improve our facilities, ensuring our athletes have the best environment to train and compete.
🏅Support Student Programs: The funds raised go directly back into improving our athletic programs, providing our students with the resources they need to excel.
📣 Promote Your Business: Showcase your business to our dedicated community with a sponsorship banner that will be displayed for an entire school year.
Your business banner will be prominently displayed for one full school year, ensuring maximum exposure to our community.
By becoming a sponsor, you're not just supporting our athletes - you're showing the whole community that you care about their success. Plus, it's a fantastic way to get your business some well-deserved recognition.
We'd love for you to spread the word about this amazing opportunity. Do you know any local business owners who might be interested? Maybe you have friends or family members who run businesses? Share this with them! The more sponsors we have, the more we can do for our student-athletes.
Let's work together to make this year incredible for our athletes and our community. Who's ready? 💪🏼
Let's make this happen! 🤎⚔️💛
BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY! Click Here
VISIT OUR UPDATED WEBSITE Click Here
with gratitude,
Daniela Zobrist
ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB PRESIDENT
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UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS! |
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Rochester Community Schools has new Athletics websites! All up to date athletics schedules and information will now be available at:
https://ahsathletics.rochester.k12.mi.us
Please update any bookmarks you may have to point to our new athletics site. New and updated information will no longer be posted on the VNN site.
https://ahsathletics.rochester.k12.mi.us
Please update any bookmarks you may have to point to our new athletics site. New and updated information will no longer be posted on the VNN site.
PURCHASE ONLINE TICKETS!
RCS - CHARTWELLS
FOOD SERVICE
FOOD SERVICE
Information regarding Chartwells Food Services at RCS can be found at:
https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/foodservices.
MICHIGAN SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM
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. |
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] |
Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year,
Mr. Luke Swanson, Principal
Dr. Susan Demeniuk, Assistant Principal
Mr. Luke Swanson, Principal
Dr. Susan Demeniuk, Assistant Principal
