RIHS

“Hello, Parents/Guardians,

This correspondence is to remind you that State SAT/PSAT School Day will take place on April 12th and 13th. Please mark your calendars and encourage your child/children to put forth his/her best effort in taking these assessments. Due to the staff oversight required for administering these assessments, students at RIHS ONLY will operate on a virtual learning schedule on April 12th or April 13th, depending on when your student is scheduled to take the test (seniors could be off both days if they have taken the test).

State SAT (11th Grade Students) Testing Date: April 12, 2023

All Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors that have already taken the SAT will work on assignments remotely posted on their Google Classrooms, while Juniors and Seniors that have not taken the SAT will attend school in person to complete the SAT Assessment.

PSAT 8/9 & PSAT 10 (9th and 10th Grade Students) Testing Date: April 13, 2023

Juniors and Seniors will work remotely on assignments posted on their Google Classrooms while Freshmen and Sophomores attend in person to complete the PSAT Assessment.”

Hello Seniors and Senior Advisors-

RIHS will be hosting a FAFSA COMPLETION WORKSHOP next Tuesday, October, 25th from 5:30-7:30 in the newly renovated RIHS Cafeteria!

Should you need assistance completing the FAFSA, let us help you!

Please see the attached flyer

Make sure you apply for your FSI ID prior to attending and bring the required documents.

The Parent Satisfaction Survey Window closes today at 4:00PM. Please take a few minutes to complete. Parents who have students Pre-K through grade 12 can take the survey. Questions about the survey can be directed to the Student Services office at 309-793-5900 ext. 10222.

Fall 2022-23 Parent Satisfaction Survey Please complete the following survey. Your responses will help us improve our services.

THE FREE FRESH FILMS WEEKLY FILMMAKING PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 24th!

Info Session Tonight
Students still have an opportunity to learn from Hollywood Pros like Sony Pictures, Paramount, The Roku Channel, Discovery Networks, Food Network and others. In order to give students some more time they have extended the application deadline to October 24th. Please join us for our FINAL info session happening tomorrow (Thursday 10/20).

RSVP For Info Session: https://forms.gle/2fG3AU52D7Zs6ki99



If you like to write scripts, frame shots, direct actors, edit movies or simply want to learn how, then this program is definitely for YOU! Working with the Hollywood Pros - Sony Pictures, Paramount, The Roku Channel, Discovery Networks, Food Network and others – You can make short films, music videos, documentaries and learn something new every week!

The Details:
• What – Write, Direct, Light, Shoot 5 different films!
• When – Thursdays, starting October 27, 2022
• Where – Rock Island High School
• Who –Teens 13-19

Applications EXTENDED to 10/24! Apply as soon as possible. No experience necessary and the program is 100% FREE!

Learn more and apply at: freshfilms.org/weeklyfilmmaking/

Filmmaking for Teens - Fresh Films Weekly » Fresh Films Teen filmmaking program for ages 13-19. Learn storytelling, production, editing, and filming skills for competitions, YouTube videos and beyond.

School Conferences are Thursday, September 29th from 5:00-8:00PM and Friday September 30th from 8:00AM-1:00PM. Please click on the link below to view a master list of teachers and availability. Virtual or in-person meetings are options. To schedule a meeting please click on the teacher’s name to select a time for your conference. In addition, please indicate if you will be attending virtually or in-person when signing up for your student’s conference.

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It's Homecoming Week and we are playing Moline on Friday! Here are few reminders on some rules that will be strictly enforced at Friday's football game:
All High School students must have their student ID to enter the game. No exceptions. If a student does not have an ID they will not be admitted into the game.
All Elementary and Junior High Students must enter the game with a parent
No Book Bags are allowed inside the stadium
No outside food or drink allowed inside the stadium.

Good morning!
Just a reminder that there will be an informal Freshmen Open House tomorrow, Wednesday, July 27th from 3:00-5:00PM for all new incoming Freshmen and their families. Freshmen can come find their locker and classrooms before the first day of school.

Due to construction and temperature checks we are expanding our entrances to the school in the morning. The three entrances from 7:15-8:00 will be:
1. Fieldhouse Entrance
2. "Band Doors" North Side of the building off of 23rd Avenue
3. East Side Entrance (Across from the baseball field)

After 8:00 there will be one entrance and that will be the East Side Entrance (Across from the baseball field).

Attention RIHS Community!
See below about incredible opportunity for our students and their families to attend a Virtual Event This Tuesday, April 20th from 7-8:30PM.
No RSVP – there is a 1000 person license, so first on get the seats!
Webinar link is in flyer, also can be accessed using www.tinyurl.com/QCCalltoAction

Event overview: A focus on education and workforce development and the need to adapt to how the world has changed. How to unleash passion, purpose, and performance in the younger generation, connecting the dots between education and workforce development. Highlighting how the world has changed and how young people today must adapt to where the world is at right now, as opposed to where the world was previously. Outlining the importance of building a powerful competitive advantage how you (employers, parents, teachers, students) can take this and use it in your life!

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Greetings from RIHS!

We are excited to start 4th Quarter! Please see the link for details on this quarter’s day/period schedule.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vThtQPfzNzdJmOUjngRdRuCHJVIJ2-66hFqqge2QduwPDMcUFeKvl2aof89W075Z1toIi9i7tpsJ8mt/pub

2020-2021 RIHS 4th QUARTER SCHEDULE *ALL CLASS PERIODS ARE STREAMED LIVE. Note: A-L Students who chose 2 day in-person option attend Mondays and Tuesdays. M-Z Students who chose 2 day in-person option attend Thursdays and Fridays

RIHS parents and guardians, we need your input on the 5Essentials Survey from the Illinois State Board if Education. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. Please go to the link below. Enter our school as Rock Island High School. Complete the anonymous survey for your feedback to help improve our school. Access the survey at the following link: rmd.me/FDwKGYe16hP

Survey Start for State of Illinois

Message:
The Illinois State Board of Education has waived the testing requirement of PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 for current 9th and 10th-grade students as previously stated in a letter you received from the school in February. However, the requirement has not been waived for juniors. Therefore, there will be no in-person learning at Rock Island High School on April 13th due to the current 11th grade required School Day SAT administration. All classes at Rock Island High School will be offered in the total remote learning setting (no live or in-person lessons) on Tuesday, April 13th, regardless of if your child is in a remote or blended instructional model. In addition, the state has updated the diploma requirements for students in 12th grade, waiving the requirement for all grade 12 students to complete the SAT. Therefore, seniors are not required to report for testing on April 13th.

Greetings RIHS Community,
3rd Quarter Progress Reports and a Summer School information Letter has been mailed to all student households. In addition, course requests letter for the 2021-2022 School Year with 4-year plan information has been mailed to current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Spring Break! The 4th Quarter begins Tuesday, March 23rd.

Greeting from RIHS,

Virtual School Conferences at RIHS are tomorrow, Thursday, 2/18, from 5:00-8:00PM and Friday, 2/19, from 8:00-1:00PM. Please click on the link below to view a master list of teachers and their availability. To schedule a virtual meeting please click on the teacher’s name to select a time for your conference with them.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQlsfc2_Bq-o29U_oWyq7A_AjfNlunGr2qLDYLMoXKA-YantftTrwap-RvdkzZiYGVwAL-3Fi0vQE4k/pub

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RIHS Course Selection Night Thursday Jan. 7! Learn how to navigate the Online Course Selection process and be ready to select RIHS courses when 2021-2022 student portal opens on Monday, January 11! This session is for parents and students who will be attending Rocky in the fall 2021-22 school year. https://rihs.rimsd41.org/apps/news/article/1359580
RIHS Online Course Selection Night
Join us on January 7, 2021!

RIHS Online Course Selection Night Join us on January 7, 2021!

Please join us virtually tonight for Rock Island High School’s 2021-2022 Academic Course Showcase! Students and their families can learn about the many courses that RIHS has to offer. The Show case starts at 6pm with a live virtual presentation by our counselors.

More info -> https://rihs.rimsd41.org/apps/news/article/1346144

RIHS Courses Showcase 2021-2022 The evening features a review of available courses at Rock Island High School.

ANNOUNCEMENT for JUNIORS: PSAT 11/NMSQT

The Spring 2021 PSAT 11/NMSQT is scheduled to be offered at Rock Island High School Tuesday, January 26, 2021. NOTE: Students who took the PSAT/NMSQT on the October 14th test date CANNOT retake. Below is information needed to help you determine if you would like to take the voluntary test as well as what are the steps in the process of registering if you choose to take the test:

Why take PSAT 11/NMSQT-This SAT practice test will not only give you additional practice in preparation for the required SAT test (to be administered in April), it also serves to determine if you will be considered for scholarships through College Board’s national merit scholarship program. Based on your scores when compared to juniors nationwide who take the exam, you may qualify as a national merit semi-finalist and/or finalist.

REGISTRATION BEGINS Monday, November 9, 2020 and CONCLUDES Monday, November 30, 2020.

Registration Process: Because signing up for the PSAT 11/NMSQT is voluntary, there is a $17.00 non-refundable test fee. If you are interested in signing up for the PSAT11/NMSQT:
• Mail the $17.00 fee in the form of a check or money order (made out to Rock Island High School) to: Rock Island High School
C/O Tracy Wyers for PSAT 11
1400 25th Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
Make sure to include a note with the student’s name and ID number.
OR
• Drop off the $17.00 registration fee (check or money order made out to Rock Island High School) in the high school’s main office.
NOTE: If for some reason the school is on full remote, drop off will be at Circle Drive front desk (must be wearing a mask to enter the building). It should be addressed to Tracy Wyers for PSAT 11.
Make sure to include a note with the student’s name and ID number.

After the registration deadline, those who register will receive any additional PSAT 11/NMSQT test updates and/or announcements through the student’s school email.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mrs. Page Pierson at [email protected] or (309) 793-5950, ext. 52017.

Greetings RIHS Students,

Please make sure you have joined your respective "RIHS Class of ... " Google Classrooms or use the information below to join your grade level Google Classroom. These classrooms will house important information and announcements pertaining to your grade level. If you have any questions or need assistance accessing these Google Classroom, please call Sue Crowder 309-793-5950 ext. 52001 or email her at [email protected].

RIHS Class of 2021 (seniors) Code - p5ds3wk
RIHS Class of 2022 (juniors) Code - dh52pp5
RIHS Class of 2023 (sophomores) Code - uhuterk
RIHS Class of 2024 (freshman) Code - tw5nlva

Attention SENIORS, if you have not had your senior meeting with your counselor please use the following links to set-up a meeting!

Mrs. Page-Pierson (A-C)- https://pagepierson-rihscounselor.youcanbook.me/
Ms. Churchill (D-I)- https://churchill-rihscounselor.youcanbook.me/
Mr. Rice (J-Moa)- https://dail-rice.youcanbook.me/
Mr. Sigel (Mob-Seh)- https://thomsigel.youcanbook.me/
Mrs. Preston (Sei-Z)- https://preston-schoolteacher.youcanbook.me/

Mrs. Preston, RIHS Counselor Sei-Z Counselors are doing virtual senior meetings this year. To sign up for a time slot to meet with me, please select a date and time that works best for you. You will need to block of 30 minutes for our meeting.

Rock Island Rocks, it is time to celebrate you as a Senior!!!!!!! Covid took away our Spring last year, prepare now for graduation. Jostens is ready for you.

We will be back to school in the Circle Drive Mon, Tues, Thurs and Friday October 26th, 27th, 29th and 30th from 12-3 to collect your graduation orders and pass out your SENIOR items!
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Rock Island Custom Graduation Information

Rock Island Sophomores! COVID temporarily took away your opportunity to order your custom class ring, but we are back. Traditionally at Rock Island, Freshmen order their rings in the Spring, unfortunately last year was different. WE are back for you this year.

We will be at school in Circle Drive on Mon, Tues, Thurs and Friday October 26th, 27th, 29th and 30th from 12-3 each day to collect your orders and size your fingers. Orders must be turned in by Friday or ordered online by then to qualify for the free gift with purchase.

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Rock Island Sophomore Class Ring Information

Rock Island Freshmen! You have earned the right to participate in the Class Ring Tradition here at Rock Island. This year is a little different, much will be handled virtually and online.

We will be in Circle Drive on Mon, Tues, Thurs and Friday October 26th, 27th, 29th and 30th to collect orders and size fingers. We will be there from 12-3 each day. Come see us!
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Good morning RIHS Community. Below is a video of expectations for our students during Blended Learning.

https://youtu.be/w10iA15xHOo

RHIS Blended Learning Expectations

Virtual School Conferences at RIHS are Thursday, 10/1, from 5:00-8:00PM and Friday, 10/2 from 8:00-1:00PM. Please click on the link below to view a master list of teachers and their availability. To schedule a virtual meeting please click on the teacher’s name to select a time for your conference with them.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQlsfc2_Bq-o29U_oWyq7A_AjfNlunGr2qLDYLMoXKA-YantftTrwap-RvdkzZiYGVwAL-3Fi0vQE4k/pub

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Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors- You can still schedule your picture day (at Rocky next week or at Photographic Arts over break)! Please check your advisory Google classroom for a form to fill out about your options for school pictures this year. This form should be completed by this Sunday! Freshman pictures are scheduled for Monday, 9/28, Sophomores are scheduled for Tuesday, 9/29, and juniors are scheduled for Wednesday, 9/30. Students can also schedule a session at Photographic Arts, if they would prefer. Juniors and Sophomores can choose to use last year's yearbook picture. Again, please contact Rocky yearbook advisor, Sarah Miers, with any questions.

Seniors, remember to schedule your senior yearbook photo with Photographic Arts. Pictures must be taken over October Break, at the latest. If pictures are not taken at Photographic Arts, you will not be in the senior section of the yearbook. There is no cost to getting your picture taken. Please call 309-762-6662 to schedule your photo session. Contact Rocky yearbook advisor, Sarah Miers, with any questions.

Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors- please check your advisory Google classroom for a form to fill out about your options for school pictures this year. This form should be completed by 9/18. Freshman pictures are scheduled for 9/28, Sophomores are scheduled for 9/29, and juniors are scheduled for 9/30. Students can also schedule a session at Photographic Arts, if they would prefer. Juniors and Sophomores can choose to use last year's yearbook picture. Again, please contact Rocky yearbook advisor, Sarah Miers, with any questions.