RHS October Newsletter

Ricky Clark - Principal
rclark1@rockfordschools.org

Address: 4100 Kroes, Rockford, MI 49341
Website: Rockford Public Schools website

Phone: (616) 863-6030

RHS CALENDAR

a note from Mr. Clark

As fall settles in, our Rockford Rams have been busy learning, growing, and making the most of the opportunities each day brings. With the end of the first trimester just around the corner, it’s a great time to finish strong and celebrate all the progress made so far. Please take a moment to review the important information and upcoming dates below to stay up to date on everything happening at RHS. Go Rams!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• 10th and 11th Grade Spring Testing Information:  Spring testing takes place in April. This requirement can help your students and we focus on preparing them to succeed while not putting pressure on them. The communication below has details on our approach.  Link to Spring Testing Prep and Information

• Senior Parents/Guardians: FAFSA Information:  If you could not attend our FAFSA informational night, step-by-step instructions to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Financial Aid) are linked below. The deadline to submit this is March 1st and our counseling office can answer any questions you may have in the process.  Link to FAFSA Instructions for Families

• Attendance Reminder:  Attendance is important! Please remember to email or call if your student will be absent, late, leaving for an appointment, etc.  Accumulation of tardies or absensces can lead discipline.  You can continue to call the office to leave a message at 616-863-6032, or you can  use our new email address, RHSattendance@rockfordschools.org 24 hours a day. Please leave the following information when contacting us:

  1. Student's First and Last Name

  2. Reason for the absence, late arrival, or early departure

  3. Specific date(s) and time(s)

  4. Thank you so much for your partnership and support in keeping our attendance records up to date.

• Flex Parent Volunteers: Our community has so much talent and expertise, and we would love for you to enhance and enrich our Flex Time offerings. If you are interested in coming to speak to students about your career, please fill out the form below. Your participation as a volunteer directly invests in the next generation. By sharing your career insights or skills, you help shape our students' understanding of their potential career paths and future success.These sessions are designed to expand students' knowledge of opportunities, skills, and potential career pathways. Flex time is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:40-12:10. If you would like to sign up for a Flex session, please click here: Flex Time Parent Volunteer
  
  

• RHS offers free after-school tutoring: Click here for more information Free After School Tutoring Info

• First Trimester Exam Schedule:  RHC and RFC have exams on November 12th and 13th. The exam schedule is designed to prevent students from having all 5 exams in one day while balancing effective use of time. The best ways for students to prepare for exams is to sign up for targeted flex sessions leading up to exams or attending our free after school tutoring. Click here for info: First Trimester Exam Schedule

counselor corner

10th Grade Counseling Information:

RHS Counselors will meet with sophomores in large groups during the month of October to share information regarding the role of a school counselor, graduation requirements, KCTC, and other various RHS programs. During our meetings, sophomores will navigate the Schoology Group “Class of 2029.” This will be a place for students to look for updates regarding important information throughout their high school career at RHS. 

Sophomores at RHS have the opportunity to apply for programs at Kent Career Tech Center for the 2027-2028 school year. KCTC offers various program visits including virtual tours and in-person tours – students should be on the lookout for more information on those visits to come. Additionally, KCTC will offer program open houses during the evening on February 3 and 4.

KCTC Enrollment application forms will be available to students from February - March 2027. Please visit the KCTC website for more information and timely updates - KCTC. Students should look for updates and information via Schoology. 

October College Rep Visits: 

11th or 12th graders can attend Flex sessions to learn more.  Here is the link to the October College Visit Schedule 

CARE CLOSET

The counseling office would like to remind you that Rockford High School offers a Care Closet stocked with a variety of free essential items available to any RHS student. Items include, but are not limited to: 

•    Non-perishable food
•    Toiletries
•    Personal hygiene products
•    Clothing
•    Shoes

All students are welcome to access the Care Closet whenever a need arises. If your student or family could benefit from this resource, please contact the Counseling Office. Students may stop by at any time to request a visit to the Care Closet or message their counselor through Schoology. Alternatively, families can send an email to Kara Dixon at: kdixon@rockfordschools.org and she will coordinate with you. Additionally, we offer “grab-and-go” bags containing non-perishable food items for students who prefer a more discreet option. The greater Rockford area also has a variety of food resources - a link with those options is attached: Food Resources If you need more consistent help, please use the link here to fill out a form for the Hand2Hand Program.  We’re here to help - please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can support you in any way.