NEWSLETTER VOL. 9, ISS. 18
november 3, 2023
IMPORTANT DATES:
November 3 - Half Day of school (10:45 dismissal) - End of Quarter 1
November 6-17 - Cupcakes for coats donation
November 7 - NO SCHOOL - Election Day/PD
November 9-12 - Fall Play
November 10 - Veterans Day Breakfast @ SCHS 8-10am
November 13 - Reflections competition submittals due
November 13 - Athletic Boosters Meeting at 7pm
November 16 - PTSA Meeting "Mind Mastery Tactics" at 7pm in Media Center
November 16 - Cosmetology Open House at 6pm: Pontiac OSTC location
November 22-26 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 27 - Financial Aid Night at 6:30pm (see registration info in Counseling Section)
November 28th - Music Booster Meeting at 7pm
November 6-17 - Cupcakes for coats donation
November 7 - NO SCHOOL - Election Day/PD
November 9-12 - Fall Play
November 10 - Veterans Day Breakfast @ SCHS 8-10am
November 13 - Reflections competition submittals due
November 13 - Athletic Boosters Meeting at 7pm
November 16 - PTSA Meeting "Mind Mastery Tactics" at 7pm in Media Center
November 16 - Cosmetology Open House at 6pm: Pontiac OSTC location
November 22-26 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 27 - Financial Aid Night at 6:30pm (see registration info in Counseling Section)
November 28th - Music Booster Meeting at 7pm
psat schedule - october 12th
veterans day breakfast
Click here to RSVP for the breakfast
Click here to donate to the yellow ribbon fund and help sponsor a veteran for the breakfast
Click here to donate to the yellow ribbon fund and help sponsor a veteran for the breakfast
Order your yearbook today!
Yearbooks increase to $80 on December 1st, 2023. Order yours now while the price is $75 at www.yearbookforever.com
Senior Ads can be purchased at www.yearbookforever.com. Photos and text must be uploaded at time of order.
Senior Ads can be purchased at www.yearbookforever.com. Photos and text must be uploaded at time of order.
Rochester Community Schools establishes semi-annual dates for implementing the District's Exam for Credit procedures. Winter testing is for all one-semester courses, such as Health, PE, Economics, Government, and some elective courses. Students interested in taking a one-semester exam for credit can register now.
Registration is open from November 1 - December 1. Click here to fill out the registration google form. For more information on the program, click here.
Testing will be on December 20th at Adams High School starting at 3pm.
Registration is open from November 1 - December 1. Click here to fill out the registration google form. For more information on the program, click here.
Testing will be on December 20th at Adams High School starting at 3pm.
Smoothie at lunch
Student Council Canned Food Drive Information
Our annual Canned Food Drive for the Rochester Area Neighborhood House to help people in our community have items they need for the holiday season. The drive will be held from November 6th-17th.
Student Council is also organizing some fun events to help kids participate. We will kick off our drive incentives on November 9th where students can donate money to win Chick-fil-a sandwiches for their 6th hour class. On November 16th, we will host a Cider and Doughnut Breakfast during first hour where you can donate 20 cans to be excused for this activity. All proceeds will be donated to the Rochester Area Neighborhood House!
We are also accepting online cash donations! If you would like to donate online, you can do so by accessing this link https://rochesteronline.ce.eleyo.com/course/3365/school-event-fees-2023-2024/schs-can-food-drive-2023
Student Council is also organizing some fun events to help kids participate. We will kick off our drive incentives on November 9th where students can donate money to win Chick-fil-a sandwiches for their 6th hour class. On November 16th, we will host a Cider and Doughnut Breakfast during first hour where you can donate 20 cans to be excused for this activity. All proceeds will be donated to the Rochester Area Neighborhood House!
We are also accepting online cash donations! If you would like to donate online, you can do so by accessing this link https://rochesteronline.ce.eleyo.com/course/3365/school-event-fees-2023-2024/schs-can-food-drive-2023
ASVAB Test
exam for credit registration is open
free sat practice test for all rcs juniors
FALL PLAY - TICKETS on sale now!
rcs wellness dogs - support the dogs!
schs ski & snowboard club
counseling
IMPORTANT FAFSA UPDATE
There are major changes and improvements coming to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. As a result, the new form will be available in December 2023, not Oct. 1.
The launch date will apply only for the 2024–25 FAFSA form.
The changes to the FAFSA form for the 2024–25 aid year include
- expanded eligibility for federal student aid and
- a more streamlined application process.
For more information, visit: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/december-fafsa
FINANCIAL AID
It's almost time for seniors to fill out the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)" starting in December. Check out a newsletter devoted specifically to Financial Aid.
The district is also providing a financial aid night (see below). Registration is required!
The district is also providing a financial aid night (see below). Registration is required!
If you are unable to attend the RCS Financial Aid Night, Oakland University provides excellent virtual presentations to help senior families understand the FAFSA process.
FAFSA Small Group Workshops are available to allow multiple students and their parents (when applicable) to get help completing the FAFSA; private breakout rooms are utilized if you have a personal question or need to share your screen privately.
To get help completing a 2023-2024 FAFSA, register for one of these presentations:
FAFSA Small Group Workshops are available to allow multiple students and their parents (when applicable) to get help completing the FAFSA; private breakout rooms are utilized if you have a personal question or need to share your screen privately.
To get help completing a 2023-2024 FAFSA, register for one of these presentations:
JUNIORS
The counselors met with juniors to go over very important information for junior year. We encourage all juniors and their parents to visit our Junior Student & Parent Checklist smore for all of the information.
SENIORS
The first deadline for college applications has now passed. If you are still planning to apply to more colleges/universities, please continue working on your Common App and/or individual institution applications, requesting transcripts as needed, and making sure you have everything complete. If you have questions, schedule an appointment with your counselor ASAP.
Feel free to visit our smore for more information: College Application Process smore .
The counselors met with juniors to go over very important information for junior year. We encourage all juniors and their parents to visit our Junior Student & Parent Checklist smore for all of the information.
SENIORS
The first deadline for college applications has now passed. If you are still planning to apply to more colleges/universities, please continue working on your Common App and/or individual institution applications, requesting transcripts as needed, and making sure you have everything complete. If you have questions, schedule an appointment with your counselor ASAP.
Feel free to visit our smore for more information: College Application Process smore .
ptsa
ostc information night
OSTC will be visiting Stoney Creek on Wednesday, November 1st to speak with sophomore students interested in learning more about their program and finding out how to apply for next year. Students can sign up for the meeting in the counseling office.
You are also welcome to attend their open houses. The next open house is for the cosmetology program on November 16th at 6pm at their location in Pontiac.
You are also welcome to attend their open houses. The next open house is for the cosmetology program on November 16th at 6pm at their location in Pontiac.
yearbooks on sale for the 2023-24 school year
Yearbooks are on sale at www.yearbookforever.com for $75 (price increases to $80 on December 1st). The final deadline to order a yearbook is February 4, 2024.
Senior yearbook ads can be purchased at www.yearbookforever.com through January 28, 2024. Due to printing deadlines, no orders will be accepted after that date. Photos and text must be uploaded at time of purchase. Please include photos of both horizontal and vertical orientations. Once photos and text are uploaded, the yearbook staff will design the ad and send a proof home to parents through the email provided on the order form. Proofs will go home mid-February. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Millard.
Senior yearbook ads can be purchased at www.yearbookforever.com through January 28, 2024. Due to printing deadlines, no orders will be accepted after that date. Photos and text must be uploaded at time of purchase. Please include photos of both horizontal and vertical orientations. Once photos and text are uploaded, the yearbook staff will design the ad and send a proof home to parents through the email provided on the order form. Proofs will go home mid-February. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Millard.
music boosters
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
All are invited to attend the Athletic Boosters Meetings held in the staff lounge. Scheduled Meeting Dates:
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schs senior information
Looking for the most up to date information on all things senior year? Checkout the senior page on the SCHS website. We will update this page regularly with all information pertaining to senior year. Bookmark it and check back often!
We now have information available for the Senior All Night Party! Register early for the best price and sign up for your volunteer position!
We now have information available for the Senior All Night Party! Register early for the best price and sign up for your volunteer position!
senior photos class of 2024
All seniors must get their YEARBOOK PHOTO taken through Prestige Portraits. This service is free of charge to every single student. This procedure is not only equitable for ALL students, it streamlines the process for parents, students, and the yearbook advisor. In addition, ALL students in the class of 2024 will be included on the class composite as a result of using Prestige.
The yearbook and composite photos were taken August 16-18. If your senior missed their appointment, you can schedule an appointment at one of Prestige’s studios by visiting www.prestigeportraits.com/studio or calling 517-349-1703 to set up an appointment. The closest studio to Rochester is the Shelby Township studio. The deadline to be photographed outside of our scheduled on-site dates is October 14, 2023. Due to yearbook printing deadlines, any student that does not meet that deadline will not be included in the senior section of the yearbook.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Millard at [email protected].
The yearbook and composite photos were taken August 16-18. If your senior missed their appointment, you can schedule an appointment at one of Prestige’s studios by visiting www.prestigeportraits.com/studio or calling 517-349-1703 to set up an appointment. The closest studio to Rochester is the Shelby Township studio. The deadline to be photographed outside of our scheduled on-site dates is October 14, 2023. Due to yearbook printing deadlines, any student that does not meet that deadline will not be included in the senior section of the yearbook.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Millard at [email protected].
senior yearbook ads
Senior yearbook ads can be purchased at www.yearbookforever.com through January 28, 2024. Due to printing deadlines, no orders will be accepted after that date. Photos and text must be uploaded at time of purchase. Please include photos of both horizontal and vertical orientations. Once photos and text are uploaded, the yearbook staff will design the ad and send a proof home to parents through the email provided on the order form. Proofs will go home mid-February. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Millard.
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.
STUDENT PICK UP AFTER SCHOOL / PARKING
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. If the student can not be picked up in the loop, please park in the Junior or senior 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.
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.
free meals program
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.
Rochester Community Schools believes that an important foundation for successful teaching and learning includes the need to feel safe, valued, and respected. To that end, Stoney Creek High School will be participating in No Place for Hate®.
To learn more about No Place for Hate, or to access family resources on challenging bullying and bias, please go to: https://www.adl.org/education-and-resources/resources-for-educators-parents-families.
To learn more about No Place for Hate, or to access family resources on challenging bullying and bias, please go to: https://www.adl.org/education-and-resources/resources-for-educators-parents-families.