Rochester High School
180 S. Livernois
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
(248)726-5400
Mr. Charles Rowland III, Principal
Dates and Events for May:
- May 21st: Senior Final Exams, hours 4,5,6 (Full Day)
- May 22nd: Senior Final Exams, hours 1,2,3 (Half Day)
- May 23rd: Senior Check-Out: 7:00, Senior Breakfast: 8:30, Senior Walk: 9:45 a.m.(RHS Mall)
- May 24th: Senior Prom, 7:00-11:00 p.m. (Palazzo Grande in Shelby Twp.)
- May 28th: No School, Memorial Day holiday
- May 30th: Senior Honors Convocation, 7:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
Dates and Events for June:
- June 7th: Commencement Rehearsal for Seniors, 11:30 a.m. (Ultimate Soccer)
- June 7th: Commencement Ceremony, 7:30 p.m. - Seniors must arrive by 6:30 p.m. (Ultimate Soccer)
- June 13-15th: Final Exams; Half-Days of School
- June 15th: Last Day of School
Important Commencement Ceremony Information
Seniors and their families will want to be knowledgable of the details regarding RHS' Commencement Ceremony taking place June 7th at Ultimate Soccer. Download a copy of the Commencement Information sheet here containing important times, parking details, and a map.
Senior All-Night Party Ticket Price Rollback!
Special pricing until June 1st - Senior All-Night Party tickets are just $65!
Get a permission slip here and turn it in to the office with payment today!
Entertainment includes survivor obstacle course, human foosball, wrecking ball, photo booth, rapid fire, cash cube, flipbooks, dog tags, hypnotist, fortune tellers, palm readers, popnoggins, handwriting analysis, airbrush tattoos, prizes and food! (Really, what more could you want?) Buy your ticket today!
RHS is Officially Green!
Rochester High School has been designated an official Michigan Green School – Evergreen Level for the 2011-2012 year! This is the highest level possible! We thank the students, staff, and parents of RHS for their support of our environmentally friendly initiatives.
Congratulations to Rochester High Schools Class of 2012 Top Scholars!
Valedictorian: Elizabeth Genaw
Valedictorian: Farha Hanif
Salutatorian: Leah Brzyski
Front Row: Maria Lepore, Elizabeth Genaw, Maryssa Mercer, Emily Hayward, Laura Tack, Sarah Brzyski, Rachel Lohmeier, and Emily Leppek.
Back Row: Vishal Modi, Hrishikesh Kulkarni, Joseph Praski, Leah Brzyski, Farha Hanif, Ryan Freeland, and Wilson Wong.
Information for Seniors
Seniors and parents of Seniors - Download the latest copy of the senior newsletter here which includes activites, dates, and details. For questions, email Senior Advisor Mrs. Miesch. But wait, there's more...
Don't leave school without your RHS Graduation Swag!
Sponsored by the Rochester Community Schools Foundation, the following items are available!
- Commencement ceremony on DVD: $25.
- "A Rochester Graduate Lives Here" 24 x 24 lawn signs: $25. OR order both a DVD and lawn sign at the same time and save $5!
- Signature Banners - a keepsake for family and friends to sign their names and well wishes. 1'x3' banner with school colors and mascot also has grommets inserted at the corners for easy hanging: $15.
Orders for DVDs, lawn signs, and banners are due by May 1st and will be available for pickup at the Adminstration Building after May 12th. Click here for photos and order forms.
Summer Learning Program Registration: Now Online
Registration for the 2012 Summer Learning Program for Grades 6-12 and payment will now be completed online and begins Monday, April 16th. The online registration is a three-step process:
- Obtain a completed Authorization Form from your child’s counselor.
- Set up your family’s Household Profile in the Rochester Community Schools Registration and Online Payments website.
- Register and pay for classes online with a credit card (American Express, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover).
For complete information, download a Summer Learning Program brochure and also information on the Registration Process.
Tools for Planning Your Coursework at RHS
Students are encouraged to use this Four Year Course Selection Planning Form to assist their selection of courses throughout their high school years.
Click here for course descriptions by subject area or access individual teacher pages for courses that each teacher instructs.
In addition, be informed of the Academic Recognition structure that will start with the graduating class of 2015 and replace the current structure of Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10.
PaySchools: Secure Online Payments for School-Related Purchases and Fees
Parents and students are now able to pay online for many school-related costs, such as participation in sports or clubs, equipment or textbook fines, student newspaper subscription, athletic event tickets, field trip registrations, planners, transcripts, dance tickets, and parking permits. Access PaySchools for all Rochester High School-related payments here. (For yearbook purchases, use the link towards the bottom of this page.)
"MyRCS" for Students
Through the "myRCS" site, students are able to access files on their school home drive folder and view your current grades. Download a copy of the myRCS student instructions here.
"MyRCS" for Parents
Parents are able to access their child's school information through the district's information web portal "myRCS." On this web site, you're able to view your son or daughter's attendance records, class schedule, assignments, and current course grades, with information being updated nightly. Each Rochester Community Schools family has a family login and password. For access instructions or questions, email myrcshelp@rochester.k12.mi.us. To read additional information about myRCS, visit the district's myRCS information page.
Student Email Accounts Through Rochester Community Schools
All students are encouraged to use their district email accounts @rcs-k12.org. These accounts are intended for school use for emailing teachers, classmates, and others for group work and school-related projects. To access, go to www.outlook.com/rcs-k12.org and login using your school computer login ID and password. Download a copy of the Student Email Account Instructions here.
Support RHS with No-Cost Fundraisers!
Please help RHS earn extra funds at no cost to you! Sign up with various retailers or purchase from these web pages to get a portion of your sales donated to us. Visit our School Fundraisers page to see a list of the organizations that RHS has partnered up with, then use our links to sign up and shop.
Homework Requests
If your child is missing school with administrative approval or intervention, please use the Homework request link below.