• RHS Weekly Announcements     |     March 6, 2021

    Hello, Ram families!

    I hope you all have had a good week.

    COHORT 2-B, you will make your second rotation into school next week.  All students will have classes Monday through Thursday.  Friday is a teacher workday.

    NEW

    Regarding Spectator Expansion for Sports:  Most of you are aware that all tickets must be bought online through Go Fan.  So far, we have been able to accommodate all who want to attend games.  We also recognize that football games will present new challenges.  

    Please understand, first, that we must still abide by social distancing guidelines with 6’ distancing and masks for anyone 3 years or older.  Additionally, all spectators must sit in the stands and not stand along the fence.  Stands will be marked to support distancing.  At this time, there will be no concessions available. (Keep in mind that we have portable restrooms at the present time but no use of our permanent restrooms.  This may change.)

    We will have a progression to open up ticket sales.  First tickets will be available only to families of student athletes, cheerleaders and band members.  Families are limited to TWO tickets per game.  All family tickets must be purchased by Wednesday at noon of the week of the game.  We will pull this information and review it on Thursday to determine how many home slots are available for students and the general public to purchase on Friday.  We will open the link for open ticket sales to students and the public on Friday around noon.

    Visitor tickets will be made available for online purchase on the day of the game.

    All spectators must bring their phone to the game to show purchase of the ticket and enter the gates.

    PTSA No-Fuss Fundraiser: Ms. Kristen Tyson was the winner of our first wreath from Creative Creations by Nicole  & she chose the Pittsburgh Steelers.

    You can be our next winner drawn by making a no fuss donation to help our students & teachers with scholarships, senior celebrations, teacher classroom grants, etc.

    No fuss link: https//rolesvillehsptsa.member hub.store/

    Yearbook Portrait Upload & Giveaway: If your student missed Picture Day, please have them upload a portrait for the yearbook. Guidelines and a link to upload are available here: www.rhsargalia.weebly.com/portrait-upload. These are due March 31st! Students who upload a portrait or who had their picture taken by Strawbridge will be entered to win a free 2019 or 2020 yearbook.

    Yearbook Staff Need Your Help: We want to showcase every student in the yearbook. Students can be included by sending us information and taking surveys. Please encourage your student to share their thoughts and interests in our surveys. See this doc for links. 

    Wake Tech Community College Information Sessions:  On March 16th, April 20th and May 18th, Wake Tech will be offering Live Information Sessions for 11th and 12th graders who are interested in knowing more about Wake Technical Community College. The live session will explain the curriculum, college transfer & health science programs. They will also discuss the admissions process and other resources, tutoring, athletics & clubs/organizations on campus.  A Google Meets code will be sent to you before the presentation (to your WCPSS email) so you can gain access to the live presentation.   Register for one of the sessions: HERE.

    Bus Transportation Ineligible Families - Please Read: WCPSS has an option to request transportation for this year.  Read here. 

    Thinking ahead about future testing:  These dates are for families to whom this applies.

    • Make up ACT (not asynchronous day) - March 9th
    • Continued ACCESS testing - March 24th and Mondays March 8th - April 19th
    • AP Exams - May 3rd - June 11th
    • Spring Sem. Exams - June 4th - 10th 

    REPEAT

    Checking Grades:  We are midway through the third quarter.  I just want you all to keep in mind that the quarter ends March 24th.  Please make sure you are checking grades.

    NHS Virtual Tutoring started March 2 from 2:30 to 3:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  For Google Meet, use the nickname RHStutor.

    CTE Concentrator Survey for Seniors:  Mrs. Long has requested that all seniors complete the following survey.

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfT9e-JP5Y9rWVcrhxYi_WAECNNdOMtAixY1tUz_-0DIxD0ZQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Youth Leadership Rolesville- Information will be available soon!

    Youth Leadership Wake Forest: 

    Do you know a rising 10th-12th grader that wants to learn more about his/her leadership potential, local business leaders, and town opportunities? Applications for Youth Leadership Wake Forest’s 2021-22 class AND a new summer Youth Leadership Academy are now open! For more details, click here: tinyurl.com/axw8d4s8.

    • Click here for a 2-minute video of Wake Forest Mayor Vivian Jones sharing her experience with the program.

    Yearbook Price Increase:  Order yours at www.jostensyearbooks.com to reserve your copy for $75 before the price changes. The 2021 yearbook is like no other (in a good way), and we can't wait for you to see it.

    Yearbook Portrait Submission! If your student was unable to attend one of the Picture Days, please have them upload a picture for the yearbook's portrait section. Please see this flyer for guidelines and they can upload their picture at ybkplus.com. Portraits are due before March 31st. Contact Ms. Hatcher at rhatcher@wcpss.net if you have any questions.

    If You Missed Curriculum/AP Night:  There are two videos here that provide a good overview. There is also a list of AP classes we will potentially (depending on interest and staff availability) be offering next year and any required summer assignments here.

    Senior Information:  Remember that we update information on the website that pertains to seniors.  Go to STUDENTS and then CLASS OF 2021 to find updates.  We are still waiting for more direction and will be in communication.  For the moment, we just want you to note where we place updated information for your reference.

    Applying for Scholarships: Check out the scholarship update at the RHS Student Services website weekly! You can't earn $$ if you don't apply! 

    Senior Fees

    We have posted the senior fees to our Online School Payments.  You can access through our school website

    PTSA Scholarship

    Calling all Senior Rams!  Don’t forget to join the PTSA for an awesome opportunity to apply for our PTSA scholarship.  Scholarship information will be available soon.  Rams are strong!  Rams rock!

    SAT Registration for Administration @ RHS: May 8th (registration deadline April 8th).

    From Rolesville Athletic Club:

    • RAM Head Walk Fundraiser. Proudly display the name of your student, club, organization or team. Limited time special! Click here for more information or to sign up!
    • SAVE THE DATE! Our Spring Golf Tournament is coming up on Saturday, April 10th - 2pm Shotgun start. More details about the tournament and registration are coming soon.   

    WCPSS Seeking Substitutes:  Our district has recently launched a campaign to recruit substitute teachers. Our subs receive training, work flexible hours and earn bi-weekly pay and incentives based on the number of jobs they pick up. If you have an interest in supporting our schools and shaping bright futures, visit wcpss.net/subs to learn more.  I am sharing these flyers for your information.

    Please support PTSA

    If you have not linked your grocery cards or use Amazon Smile, please do so to support our PTSA.  It is the easiest way for us to raise the money that we desperately need to support school functions.  The Amazon Smile online is listed as Rolesville High School PTSA.  The Harris Teeter code is 2392 and the Target code is 15343.  Remember that Lowes Foods cards can also be linked.

    PTSA drew on 12/18 for the first custom wreath.  Remember that a no-fuss donation gets you a chance to win a custom wreath.  There will be a drawing in January and another in February.  Your donations support scholarships, senior celebrations, teacher classroom grants and more.

    From the Rolesville Athletic Club:  Livestreaming Athletic Events

    WCPSS Athletics has officially installed live streaming cameras in all twenty-four (24) high school stadiums and gymnasiums to help provide parents, relatives, and friends with access to hundreds of athletics events throughout the year.  Watch hundreds of football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, and wrestling games! Now, friends and relatives who can't attend local sporting events can watch live from any device.  Your annual subscription includes access to the entire network including all twenty-four (24) Wake County high schools, JV and Varsity events, live and on-demand.

    TO SUBSCRIBE & ENSURE A PORTION OF YOUR PURCHASE GOES BACK TO WAKE COUNTY ATHLETICS, CLICK THE LINK  AND CLICK ON "ROLESVILLE." https://www.wakecountyathletics.com/livestreaming 

    ANNUAL PASS - $5.83/mo. - Billed at $69.99 - (30% Goes Back to Your School) OR MONTHLY PASS - $10.99/mo. - Billed monthly. Cancel anytime. - (10% Goes Back to Your School)

    PTSA Fundraiser

    As you know, our PTSA is running a no-fuss fundraiser.  For those who make a contribution, $5, $10 or whatever, you get a ticket and your name will be entered to win a wreath.  No fuss link: https//rolesvillehsptsa.member hub.store/

    If you’ve already donated your name will automatically be included. Total of three drawings will be held in December (#1), January (#2) & February (#3). You can choose from your favorite team for example, ECU, State or UNC. This will help with scholarships, senior celebrations, teacher classroom grants, etc. Good  luck & thanks for supporting your RHS PTSA. Winner will be announced each month.

    Examples of the wreaths are here..

    Making our Schools Safe Learning Environments

    WCPSS has created and shared a document to prepare families for return to campus.  While most of our students will not return this semester, it would be wise to review this information.  You may also have younger students for which this information is important now.  Go to the  Return to Campus Guide linked here.  It will address student requirements, cleaning plans, transportation questions and more.

    What if my Ram’s WCPSS-issued Chromebook or Hotspot is not working properly?

    WCPSS has a family help desk to support your needs.  Please visit https://www.wcpss.net/domain/17256.  You will complete a form online to which a WCPSS employee from the Help Desk will respond with a call to you.

    Have a great weekend and stay RAM STRONG!

    Best,

    Mrs. Lassiter