S.C. Newsletter
Stoney Creek High School
september 13, 2024
IMPORTANT DATES:
September 16th & 17th - Fall Play Auditions
September 17th - PTSA Meeting @ 7pm in Media Center
September 21st - Marching Band Festival @ 7pm in Stoney Creek stadium
September 27th - NO SCHOOL
October 3rd - Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences 5-8pm
October 4th - Homecoming Game/Celebration at the Creek
October 5th - Homecoming Dance
October 8th - Fall Concert (Chorale, WE, Symphony Orchestra)
October 9th - In-Person Parent/Teacher Conferences 3-6pm
October 14th - NO SCHOOL
October 16th - Picture Retake Day
September 17th - PTSA Meeting @ 7pm in Media Center
September 21st - Marching Band Festival @ 7pm in Stoney Creek stadium
September 27th - NO SCHOOL
October 3rd - Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences 5-8pm
October 4th - Homecoming Game/Celebration at the Creek
October 5th - Homecoming Dance
October 8th - Fall Concert (Chorale, WE, Symphony Orchestra)
October 9th - In-Person Parent/Teacher Conferences 3-6pm
October 14th - NO SCHOOL
October 16th - Picture Retake Day
national merit
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Congratulations to the Stoney Creek 2024-25 National Merit scholars! THe NMSQT commended scholars are ranked in the top 50,000 of 1.5 million PSAT testers.
Our NMSQT Semifinalist, Jaden Singer, is in the top 1% in the nation.
Way to go, Scholars!
Our NMSQT Semifinalist, Jaden Singer, is in the top 1% in the nation.
Way to go, Scholars!
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ATHLETIC REMINDERS:
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Step 1
Join your AP class using the join code provided by your teacher. This will need to be completed for every AP class in which you are enrolled.
Step 2
For any class in which you are planning to test, students will need to log in to their "my AP Classroom" (through their College Board account) and click on the blue "Register for Exam" button. Once you have done this, you will see "Registered for Exam" as well as the date and time of that exam. If you do NOT wish to test, students should choose the option on the right, "No, I wish to remove myself from taking this assessment."
Step 3 PAYMENT
AP exams: $105
AP Capstone (Seminar and Research): $155
Free/Reduced lunch student AP exam: $20 (Check/Cash)
Free/Reduced lunch student AP Capstone exam: $25 (Check/Cash)
Please click on the following link to pay for your AP test (using the RCS online payment system): PAY HERE
If you are unable to pay through the online payment website due to an extenuating circumstance, please contact your counselor.
*If proof of payment is not received by October 29, 2024, you will not have an exam ordered for you.
Step 4
Please print your online receipt and bring it to your home school's counseling office. This is the preferred method of confirmation. YOU MUST WRITE THE NAME(S) OF THE EXAM(S) YOU PAID FOR ON THE RECEIPT. You can also email your receipt, including which exams you ordered noted in the email, to Mrs. Weimer, the counseling secretary.
SECOND SEMESTER AP CLASSES:
If you are taking a semester 2 only AP class (AP Micro, AP Macro, AP Human Geography), there will be a second registration/payment window after the new year for you to pay for semester 2 AP exams only. We are not accepting payment for semester 2 tests at this time. The January payment windown will only be open to second semester classes.
As a general policy, there are no refunds for AP exams. Students that sign up for an AP exam have made a commitment to properly prepare for the test. Therefore, feeling unprepared will not be considered as a reason for the refund. If an unexpected circumstance were to arise, please see your counselor. This policy may be revisited should there be a change to the College Board's AP testing administration policy.
Join your AP class using the join code provided by your teacher. This will need to be completed for every AP class in which you are enrolled.
Step 2
For any class in which you are planning to test, students will need to log in to their "my AP Classroom" (through their College Board account) and click on the blue "Register for Exam" button. Once you have done this, you will see "Registered for Exam" as well as the date and time of that exam. If you do NOT wish to test, students should choose the option on the right, "No, I wish to remove myself from taking this assessment."
Step 3 PAYMENT
AP exams: $105
AP Capstone (Seminar and Research): $155
Free/Reduced lunch student AP exam: $20 (Check/Cash)
Free/Reduced lunch student AP Capstone exam: $25 (Check/Cash)
Please click on the following link to pay for your AP test (using the RCS online payment system): PAY HERE
If you are unable to pay through the online payment website due to an extenuating circumstance, please contact your counselor.
*If proof of payment is not received by October 29, 2024, you will not have an exam ordered for you.
Step 4
Please print your online receipt and bring it to your home school's counseling office. This is the preferred method of confirmation. YOU MUST WRITE THE NAME(S) OF THE EXAM(S) YOU PAID FOR ON THE RECEIPT. You can also email your receipt, including which exams you ordered noted in the email, to Mrs. Weimer, the counseling secretary.
SECOND SEMESTER AP CLASSES:
If you are taking a semester 2 only AP class (AP Micro, AP Macro, AP Human Geography), there will be a second registration/payment window after the new year for you to pay for semester 2 AP exams only. We are not accepting payment for semester 2 tests at this time. The January payment windown will only be open to second semester classes.
As a general policy, there are no refunds for AP exams. Students that sign up for an AP exam have made a commitment to properly prepare for the test. Therefore, feeling unprepared will not be considered as a reason for the refund. If an unexpected circumstance were to arise, please see your counselor. This policy may be revisited should there be a change to the College Board's AP testing administration policy.
homecoming information
Homecoming is just around the corner and Student Council has a lot of great events planned for your child (and you!) to participate in!
Help out our homecoming Court!
Got a car you’d like to show off? We are looking for convertibles to escort our Homecoming Court across the field during our Homecoming football halftime show. If you have a convertible you’d be willing to allow students to ride in please let us know! The car must be driven by an adult, and cars would need to be at Stoney by 3PM on October 4th. If it is raining we will not be using cars for the halftime show. If you are interested you can email either [email protected] or [email protected]
Homecoming Dance
The Homecoming dance will be on Saturday, October 5th in the Main Gym from 7-10PM.
Help out our homecoming Court!
Got a car you’d like to show off? We are looking for convertibles to escort our Homecoming Court across the field during our Homecoming football halftime show. If you have a convertible you’d be willing to allow students to ride in please let us know! The car must be driven by an adult, and cars would need to be at Stoney by 3PM on October 4th. If it is raining we will not be using cars for the halftime show. If you are interested you can email either [email protected] or [email protected]
Homecoming Dance
The Homecoming dance will be on Saturday, October 5th in the Main Gym from 7-10PM.
- Homecoming dance tickets will be on sale starting Monday, September 16th, during all three lunches!
- Students must have their ID to purchase a ticket and to enter the dance.
- Costs for tickets will be $25. Students can pay cash or check made out to RCS
- No tickets will be sold at the door.
- Doors will close at 8:00, re-entry is not allowed
- Students are allowed to bring one non-Stoney student as a guest. All non-RCS guests must have a completed guest application on file before a guest ticket can be purchased. Guest tickets will not be sold after Wednesday, October 2nd. Click here for the guest application.
Homecoming dance help needed!
The PTSA is looking for parent volunteers for the dance! This is a great way to share in the excitement of Homecoming along with your student. Parents can volunteer to serve refreshments or work our coat check during the dance. There is also a need for refreshment donations. Please see the sign-ups below to help this be a great night for all of our students!
Coat Check Volunteers
Refreshment volunteers
Food and Drink Donations
No time to shop? If you’d like to donate $$ toward refreshments click here: Refreshment monetary donations
Spirit Week- Cougar Cup
Who will win the Cougar Cup?! The Cougar Cup is our prize awarded to grades for winning spirit week. Throughout the week students can earn spirit points, or “Cougar Credits” for their grade by participating in a variety of Homecoming events such as spirit days, a hall decorating competition, and assembly games! Students must be in their 1st hour classes to get counted for their grade (AM OSTEC students see Ms. Antrup in C262). The Spirit Days for the week are:
Monday: Neon Day
Tuesday: Greek Life
Wednesday: Team USA
Thursday: Jerz Day/ Team shirts
Friday: Class division (Seniors: Black; Juniors: Blue; Sophomores: Purple; Freshman: Yellow).
Class division shirts are optional and can be purchased for $15 during all three lunches starting September 25th. Pre-ordered shirts will be available for pick-up starting the 25th in C261.
Hall Decorating
Hall decorating will take place on Thursday, September 26th from 3-5 and Friday, September 27th from 12-4. Grades will receive 1 Cougar Credit for each student that attends the decorating and the winning grade will win 300 Cougar Credits (2nd place: 150; 3rd and 4th place: 75 each)
Door Decorating Contest
Each club is encouraged to participate in our Homecoming Door Competition! Students will decorate the classroom door of their club advisor, and the winning club will get a pizza party compliments of Student Council. Door will be judged before school on Wednesday, October 2nd. Have your child see their club advisor for details.
Homecoming Assembly
The homecoming assembly will be an hour and a half long, starting at 1:00PM on Friday, October 4th. We have many games and events planned throughout the assembly. We also will have cheer, dance and drum line preform as well as grade-level lip syncs, and our homecoming court. We have many students who are involved in the games as well as multiple crowd activities for all students to participate in!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Katie Antrup, Student Council Advisor
The PTSA is looking for parent volunteers for the dance! This is a great way to share in the excitement of Homecoming along with your student. Parents can volunteer to serve refreshments or work our coat check during the dance. There is also a need for refreshment donations. Please see the sign-ups below to help this be a great night for all of our students!
Coat Check Volunteers
Refreshment volunteers
Food and Drink Donations
No time to shop? If you’d like to donate $$ toward refreshments click here: Refreshment monetary donations
Spirit Week- Cougar Cup
Who will win the Cougar Cup?! The Cougar Cup is our prize awarded to grades for winning spirit week. Throughout the week students can earn spirit points, or “Cougar Credits” for their grade by participating in a variety of Homecoming events such as spirit days, a hall decorating competition, and assembly games! Students must be in their 1st hour classes to get counted for their grade (AM OSTEC students see Ms. Antrup in C262). The Spirit Days for the week are:
Monday: Neon Day
Tuesday: Greek Life
Wednesday: Team USA
Thursday: Jerz Day/ Team shirts
Friday: Class division (Seniors: Black; Juniors: Blue; Sophomores: Purple; Freshman: Yellow).
Class division shirts are optional and can be purchased for $15 during all three lunches starting September 25th. Pre-ordered shirts will be available for pick-up starting the 25th in C261.
Hall Decorating
Hall decorating will take place on Thursday, September 26th from 3-5 and Friday, September 27th from 12-4. Grades will receive 1 Cougar Credit for each student that attends the decorating and the winning grade will win 300 Cougar Credits (2nd place: 150; 3rd and 4th place: 75 each)
Door Decorating Contest
Each club is encouraged to participate in our Homecoming Door Competition! Students will decorate the classroom door of their club advisor, and the winning club will get a pizza party compliments of Student Council. Door will be judged before school on Wednesday, October 2nd. Have your child see their club advisor for details.
Homecoming Assembly
The homecoming assembly will be an hour and a half long, starting at 1:00PM on Friday, October 4th. We have many games and events planned throughout the assembly. We also will have cheer, dance and drum line preform as well as grade-level lip syncs, and our homecoming court. We have many students who are involved in the games as well as multiple crowd activities for all students to participate in!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Katie Antrup, Student Council Advisor
hometown hustle
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If Stoney reaches 200 registrants, a big check for $2,000 will be delivered! $20 for K-12 students and $30 for adults.
Volunteer or participate on Saturday, September 28, from 8-10am. 16 MORE DAYS! Help Stoney earn $2,000! 1. Sponsor an RCS student TODAY! The RCS Foundation wants to help your school reach it's goal! 7 FREE student passes are available to each school. Enter one of the following codes at the end of registration to waive the $20: Stoney Creek High School students useSCHS5K24 2. Run or walk the course! Click here: REGISTER TODAY to run or walk. Pets and strollers are welcome! REMINDERS:
A reminder to click below to view our 2024 generous sponsors for supporting excellence at our schools! Presented by: Chief Financial Credit Union Your support helps all RCS students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally! |
Order a 24-25 Yearbook!
Order now at www.yearbookforever.com.
Order now at www.yearbookforever.com.
parking pass
Junior and Senior students have the option to purchase parking passes for the school year.
Please have your student complete the parking pass application using their RCS google account. The student must be the one to complete the application showing they understand and agree to the rules of parking at SCHS.
Parking Pass Application
You will need to pay for the Junior or Senior student's parking pass. Both the application and payment in Eleyo must be completed prior to obtaining the parking pass.
Parking Pass Payment
Parking passes can be picked up in the main office during the first week of school.
Please have your student complete the parking pass application using their RCS google account. The student must be the one to complete the application showing they understand and agree to the rules of parking at SCHS.
Parking Pass Application
You will need to pay for the Junior or Senior student's parking pass. Both the application and payment in Eleyo must be completed prior to obtaining the parking pass.
Parking Pass Payment
Parking passes can be picked up in the main office during the first week of school.
Join us in the Media Center to hear the latest SCHS and PTSA news! All are welcome!
Tuesday, September 17th @ 7pm
Thursday, October 17th @ 2:45pm
Tuesday, November 12th @7pm
Tuesday, September 17th @ 7pm
Thursday, October 17th @ 2:45pm
Tuesday, November 12th @7pm
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The PTSA has been compiling the links to the Stoney Creek Staff Wishlists and have added them to one central location for parents to access. These lists are full of items to help enhance your child's learning experience at Stoney. Any donations are greatly appreciated! Visit CougarLink to find the wishlists - stoneycreekhsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/staff_wish_lists |
great things happening at stoney creek
Do you have something you would like to highlight that happened at Stoney Creek? We want to know about it! Use this google form to share news, a photo, and a description of the event that took place.
Want to post it on social media? Use this link to share on Stoney's pages!
Want to post it on social media? Use this link to share on Stoney's pages!
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Youth Night 
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The Stoney Creek marching band opened Arts & Apples!
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A HUGE thank you to Savvy Sliders who provided lunch!
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Rochester Mountain Bike Team secured first place in their division!
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counseling corner
SENIORS
COLLEGE VISITS AT STONEY CREEK
We will be hosting many colleges/universities over the next two months. To see a complete list of schools, click here. Student will be able to sign up for a visit beginning Monday. Posters will be placed in the junior and senior locker banks.
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Counselors met with the entire Senior Class on Wednesday August 28th to go over the College Application Process, and have been meeting with seniors individually every day since . See the entire presentation here : https://secure.smore.com/n/wsxkj-the-college-application-process
Paying for College: Understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Oct 8th at 6pm.
We are hosting a Paying for College presentation to help students and families learn about the financial aid process. As a public service, a representative from Oakland University will deliver the presentation, but the information shared is able to be used at any school a student attends.
Please register using this link: https://apply.oakland.edu/register/?id=ba656de9-2150-49b0-8e7a-6429209268f6
If you are unable to join the presentation on the date scheduled, you can always access any of the virtual presentations or watch the recorded version on the Financial Aid Events website for students and families (oakland.edu/financialevents).
College Representatives Visit SCHS
31 College Representatives from all over Michigan and beyond are coming to visit SCHS between September 12th and November 11th. QR codes are displayed all over the halls of SCHS and in the counseling office for student sign up. Juniors and seniors are welcome to attend and will be excused from class when they sign up using the QR code below:
COLLEGE VISITS AT STONEY CREEK
We will be hosting many colleges/universities over the next two months. To see a complete list of schools, click here. Student will be able to sign up for a visit beginning Monday. Posters will be placed in the junior and senior locker banks.
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Counselors met with the entire Senior Class on Wednesday August 28th to go over the College Application Process, and have been meeting with seniors individually every day since . See the entire presentation here : https://secure.smore.com/n/wsxkj-the-college-application-process
Paying for College: Understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Oct 8th at 6pm.
We are hosting a Paying for College presentation to help students and families learn about the financial aid process. As a public service, a representative from Oakland University will deliver the presentation, but the information shared is able to be used at any school a student attends.
Please register using this link: https://apply.oakland.edu/register/?id=ba656de9-2150-49b0-8e7a-6429209268f6
If you are unable to join the presentation on the date scheduled, you can always access any of the virtual presentations or watch the recorded version on the Financial Aid Events website for students and families (oakland.edu/financialevents).
College Representatives Visit SCHS
31 College Representatives from all over Michigan and beyond are coming to visit SCHS between September 12th and November 11th. QR codes are displayed all over the halls of SCHS and in the counseling office for student sign up. Juniors and seniors are welcome to attend and will be excused from class when they sign up using the QR code below:
class of 2025 information
senior class t-shirt
Seniors! Please purchase your t-shirt for the class of 2025 Color Rush to wear on the last day of school!
Please reach out to Katelyn Cryderman with any questions.
Please reach out to Katelyn Cryderman with any questions.
yearbook photos - prestige
All seniors for the class of 2025 must get their YEARBOOK PHOTO taken by Prestige Portraits. This procedure is not only equitable for ALL students, it streamlines the process for parents, students, and the yearbook advisor. This service is free of charge to every single student. In addition, ALL students in the class of 2025 will be included on the class composite as a result of using Prestige.
If your child did not get their photo taken at Stoney Creek in August, they will need to be photographed on September 13th in the Stoney Creek auditorium. Click here to schedule an appointment https://schedule.prestigeportraits.com/schedule/home.html?MI&Rochester%20Hills
If your child is not photographed on September 13th you will need to arrange a time to go to the Shelby Township or Ferndale studio to have your child photographed no later than October 19, 2024. You can schedule online by going to https://local.prestigeportraits.com/. Please make that appointment sooner than later as most schools in our area have
similar deadlines and studio appointment times may be limited. Any student not photographed by October 19, 2024,
will not be included in the senior section of the yearbook.
Once the photos are processed, students/parents will need to choose their preferred photo by October 26, 2024. You
will receive instructions on how to do this once your child is photographed. Prestige will then send the digital file to
Stoney Creek High School for inclusion in the yearbook and class composite. There is nothing else that the student (or
parent) needs to do to appear in the yearbook or on the class composite. If no photo is chosen, the studio will select one and that photo will appear in the yearbook, on the class composite, and on the slide deck for honors convocation and graduation.
Please remember that this is a formal section of the yearbook. Students should be in a shirt and tie, collared shirt, dress, sweater, or blouse. All clothing needs to meet these specifications and the RCS dress code policy. If you need help obtaining proper attire, or you need more information regarding attire, please contact Mrs. Millard.
Students and parents will still have the opportunity to go to their preferred choice of photographer, if it is not Prestige
Portraits, for their other senior photos. While only the yearbook pose sitting fee is FREE OF CHARGE, Prestige will also be offering significant discounts for other senior picture packages as well. You will receive marketing materials with those discounts from them in the coming weeks.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Millard.
If your child did not get their photo taken at Stoney Creek in August, they will need to be photographed on September 13th in the Stoney Creek auditorium. Click here to schedule an appointment https://schedule.prestigeportraits.com/schedule/home.html?MI&Rochester%20Hills
If your child is not photographed on September 13th you will need to arrange a time to go to the Shelby Township or Ferndale studio to have your child photographed no later than October 19, 2024. You can schedule online by going to https://local.prestigeportraits.com/. Please make that appointment sooner than later as most schools in our area have
similar deadlines and studio appointment times may be limited. Any student not photographed by October 19, 2024,
will not be included in the senior section of the yearbook.
Once the photos are processed, students/parents will need to choose their preferred photo by October 26, 2024. You
will receive instructions on how to do this once your child is photographed. Prestige will then send the digital file to
Stoney Creek High School for inclusion in the yearbook and class composite. There is nothing else that the student (or
parent) needs to do to appear in the yearbook or on the class composite. If no photo is chosen, the studio will select one and that photo will appear in the yearbook, on the class composite, and on the slide deck for honors convocation and graduation.
Please remember that this is a formal section of the yearbook. Students should be in a shirt and tie, collared shirt, dress, sweater, or blouse. All clothing needs to meet these specifications and the RCS dress code policy. If you need help obtaining proper attire, or you need more information regarding attire, please contact Mrs. Millard.
Students and parents will still have the opportunity to go to their preferred choice of photographer, if it is not Prestige
Portraits, for their other senior photos. While only the yearbook pose sitting fee is FREE OF CHARGE, Prestige will also be offering significant discounts for other senior picture packages as well. You will receive marketing materials with those discounts from them in the coming weeks.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Millard.
senior all night party
The SCHS Senior All Night Party (SANP) happens on May 28, 2005 immediately following graduation. All seniors are invited and encouraged to attend!
PARENTS:
To learn more, please join our Facebook Group at SCHS Class of 2025 SANP
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Follow us on Instagram at @scallnightparty2025!
We are in need of chair people for our committees! Grab a friend and co-chair! Please check out our FB page for information on the chair positions.
Questions? Email us!
We have several items on our wish list - are you or someone you know interested in making a donation?
2025 SANP DONATIONS
OR
SCHS SANP AMAZON WISH LIST
To Register your student you must complete the payment and waiver.
Student Waiver - must be completed to attend!
August 1-December 20 - $80 a ticket
December 21 - April 30 - $100 a ticket
Prices go up May 1 to $125
There are 3 ways to pay:
- Use the Rochester Online Payment System to submit your payment
- Have your student take the exact payment (checks made payable to RCS) to the main office
- Mail the exact payment (Checks made payable to RCS) to:
Stoney Creek High School Attn: SANP
6755 Sheldon Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
PARENTS:
To learn more, please join our Facebook Group at SCHS Class of 2025 SANP
or
Follow us on Instagram at @scallnightparty2025!
We are in need of chair people for our committees! Grab a friend and co-chair! Please check out our FB page for information on the chair positions.
Questions? Email us!
We have several items on our wish list - are you or someone you know interested in making a donation?
2025 SANP DONATIONS
OR
SCHS SANP AMAZON WISH LIST
To Register your student you must complete the payment and waiver.
Student Waiver - must be completed to attend!
August 1-December 20 - $80 a ticket
December 21 - April 30 - $100 a ticket
Prices go up May 1 to $125
There are 3 ways to pay:
- Use the Rochester Online Payment System to submit your payment
- Have your student take the exact payment (checks made payable to RCS) to the main office
- Mail the exact payment (Checks made payable to RCS) to:
Stoney Creek High School Attn: SANP
6755 Sheldon Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
class of 2025 remind
Want to receive text message updates for the Class of 2025?
Text to 81010
Code:
Last Name A-E: @SC25AE
Last Name F-J: @SC25FJ
Last Name K-O: @SC25KO
Last Name P-T: @SC25PT
Last Name U-Z: SC25UZ
Text to 81010
Code:
Last Name A-E: @SC25AE
Last Name F-J: @SC25FJ
Last Name K-O: @SC25KO
Last Name P-T: @SC25PT
Last Name U-Z: SC25UZ
Please checkout the senior page on the Stoney Creek website for the most up-to-date information regarding senior year.
music boosters
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We would love to have you join us at our music booster meetings. Please email [email protected] for location information. Anyone is welcome to attend!
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athletic boosters
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All are invited to attend the Athletic Boosters Meetings held in the staff lounge at 7pm:
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Tickets to all athletic events will now be purchased electronically through GoFan.
Anyone attending an athletic event needs to buy their tickets on GoFan. Ticket packages are available on the site.
pickup/drop off procedure
As a reminder, at the end of the school day students must be picked up in the parent loop on the south end of the school off Tienken Road. Make sure to pull all of the way up to keep traffic moving. If the student can not be picked up in the loop, please park in a parking spot in the lots by the auditorium or the pool. Please do not pick students up on the north end of school. The loop is reserved for busses and authorized vehicles with permits only.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
SAFETY AND SECURITY IS A TOP PRIORITY!
The safety and security of all students and staff at Stoney Creek is always a top priority. To help us in these efforts, please see the information below:
The safety and security of all students and staff at Stoney Creek is always a top priority. To help us in these efforts, please see the information below:
- Students can enter through 3 entrances: the Main Doors, the Athletics Doors, and the Auditorium Doors.
- 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, Grub Hub, 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 SCHS 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 Officer Drehmer.
rcs cyber security update
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our cybersecurity measures, and to safeguard your student’s sensitive information, we are initiating a new protocol for how we will manage student passwords.
Why is this necessary?
Regular password updates are essential to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and to protect sensitive data. By changing passwords periodically, we strengthen our defenses against cyber threats and ensure the safety of our students' personal information. These practices align with several professional organizations including the US Government Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (www.CISA.gov).
How will this be implemented?
There will be two phases for this plan based on students’ grade levels. Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade will have a new password assigned to them on August 7, 2024. The passwords will be randomly generated consisting of age-appropriate dictionary words. These new passwords will still be accessible in Synergy (TeacherVUE, ParentVUE, and StudentVUE), so you will still be able to look up your student’s login information.
Students in 6th through 12th grade will be required to change their passwords during the fall. A date will be determined in collaboration with the leadership teams at our secondary buildings. Please note that secondary students in Rochester Community Schools will still be able to create their own passwords. The new process this fall will involve changing students’ default passwords to something that has a higher cybersecurity standard and forcing password changes at a determined interval.
What do you need to do?
Please talk with your students to inform them about these upcoming changes and consider reviewing the provided resources below to help you and your family navigate ParentVUE and StudentVUE. Teachers and staff will all be informed of these changes and will be available to support students throughout this transition at the start of the school year.
Available Resources:
The Technology Services Department has created a series of resources that will assist in this process. If you have a question or need support, please do not hesitate to reach out.
• We’ve included a Step-by-Step Guide to view student’s login and password in ParentVUE (Attached)
• Video tutorials are available to navigate ParentVUE and StudentVUE, both of which include directions on how to find your student’s district login and password.
• Connect directly with a Technology Services team member: [email protected] or (248) 726-3099.
Why is this necessary?
Regular password updates are essential to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and to protect sensitive data. By changing passwords periodically, we strengthen our defenses against cyber threats and ensure the safety of our students' personal information. These practices align with several professional organizations including the US Government Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (www.CISA.gov).
How will this be implemented?
There will be two phases for this plan based on students’ grade levels. Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade will have a new password assigned to them on August 7, 2024. The passwords will be randomly generated consisting of age-appropriate dictionary words. These new passwords will still be accessible in Synergy (TeacherVUE, ParentVUE, and StudentVUE), so you will still be able to look up your student’s login information.
Students in 6th through 12th grade will be required to change their passwords during the fall. A date will be determined in collaboration with the leadership teams at our secondary buildings. Please note that secondary students in Rochester Community Schools will still be able to create their own passwords. The new process this fall will involve changing students’ default passwords to something that has a higher cybersecurity standard and forcing password changes at a determined interval.
What do you need to do?
Please talk with your students to inform them about these upcoming changes and consider reviewing the provided resources below to help you and your family navigate ParentVUE and StudentVUE. Teachers and staff will all be informed of these changes and will be available to support students throughout this transition at the start of the school year.
Available Resources:
The Technology Services Department has created a series of resources that will assist in this process. If you have a question or need support, please do not hesitate to reach out.
• We’ve included a Step-by-Step Guide to view student’s login and password in ParentVUE (Attached)
• Video tutorials are available to navigate ParentVUE and StudentVUE, both of which include directions on how to find your student’s district login and password.
• Connect directly with a Technology Services team member: [email protected] or (248) 726-3099.
work permits
Students 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 year olds).
Complete Section I, have your employer complete Section II, then bring back to SCHS to be completed (if a parent is bringing the form for their student, we will need a photo ID of the student in order to complete the work permit). Work permits are completed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Complete Section I, have your employer complete Section II, then bring back to SCHS to be completed (if a parent is bringing the form for their student, we will need a photo ID of the student in order to complete the work permit). Work permits are completed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
my school bucks
Rochester Community School operates its meal program using Point of Sale Computers (POS). Our computers are capable of tracking all pre-paid lunch sales. In addition, you may view a detailed account of what meals or snack your child has purchased and your account balance by creating an account on https://www.myschoolbucks.com . This is a free service for the convenience of our parents. If you child receives free or reduced price meals, rest assured they will not be identified in front of others.
If your student qualifies for free/reduced lunch, students are required to enroll yearly. You can apply by clicking here.
If your student qualifies for free/reduced lunch, students are required to enroll yearly. You can apply by clicking here.
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