NEWSLETTER VOL. 9, ISS. 11
September 15, 2023
IMPORTANT DATES:
September 15 - Homecoming Game @ 7pm
September 16 - Homecoming Dance @ 7-10pm
September 20 - PTSA @ 7pm
September 23 - Marching Band Festival @ RHS
September 26 - Band Boosters meeting @ 7pm
September 29 - Cause Game (Home) @ 7pm
October 6 - Celebration at the Creek (Home) @ 5-7pm, Game @7pm
October 31 - Last day to register for AP exam!
September 16 - Homecoming Dance @ 7-10pm
September 20 - PTSA @ 7pm
September 23 - Marching Band Festival @ RHS
September 26 - Band Boosters meeting @ 7pm
September 29 - Cause Game (Home) @ 7pm
October 6 - Celebration at the Creek (Home) @ 5-7pm, Game @7pm
October 31 - Last day to register for AP exam!
national merit
Congratulations to (from left to right) Erin Coleman, Claire Bahk, James Peng, Haechan Chung, Thomas Ignaczak, and Drew Brown on being named National Merit Semifinalists. These 6 students represent the top students in the country for their scores on the PSAT/NMSQT exam. We celebrate you and all of your accomplishments.
We also want to congratulate our students who were named National Merit Commended scholars:
Abigail DeGraw, Liam Duggan, Shahzeb Khan, Ella LaMendola, Kayan Mehta, Thomas Pintar, Chester Van Daele, George Wright, and Jihyo Yoo. We are so proud of all of you!
We also want to congratulate our students who were named National Merit Commended scholars:
Abigail DeGraw, Liam Duggan, Shahzeb Khan, Ella LaMendola, Kayan Mehta, Thomas Pintar, Chester Van Daele, George Wright, and Jihyo Yoo. We are so proud of all of you!
homecoming
Students attending the Homecoming dance must bring their ticket and ID to enter. Any non-district guests will also need to bring a form of picture ID. Students should enter through the pool/main gym entrance. Doors will open at 7:00PM and will close at 8:00PM. The dance will end at 10:00PM. Please encourage your students to not bring large bags/backpacks into the dance as it will slow down the check-in process. Students may not re-enter once they leave. Thank you to all the parents who donated refreshments for the dance and those who have volunteered to help with coat check and refreshments during the dance!
Please follow us for more updates and announcements (Instagram: schscouncil; Twitter: @stoneycouncil; Facebook: Stoney Creek StuCo ).
For any specific questions please e-mail Student Council adviser Katie Antrup.
Please follow us for more updates and announcements (Instagram: schscouncil; Twitter: @stoneycouncil; Facebook: Stoney Creek StuCo ).
For any specific questions please e-mail Student Council adviser Katie Antrup.
curriculum night
We hope you enjoyed our virtual curriculum night. If you have not viewed the videos yet, please note all presentations will be available until Saturday, September 16th. We recommend you have a copy of your student's schedule available from ParentVUE to locate the correct teachers and class names.
Videos to view:
SCHS welcome presentation from Mr. Shelson, Mr. Kluzak, and Mrs. Tocco
Stoney Creek High School teachers' classroom presentations
Stoney Creek support staff and counseling department presentations
More Information:
Want to know ways your student can get involved at Stoney Creek? Visit our clubs website to see the options available to students and information on how to register for a club.
Interested in purchasing Stoney Creek apparel for your family? Visit the Cougar Den and Athletic Boosters online stores.
Are you interested in getting involved as a parent? Visit our PTSA website for information on membership, volunteer opportunities, committees, and more.
Are you the parent of a senior? Visit our senior webpage for information on senior year.
Videos to view:
SCHS welcome presentation from Mr. Shelson, Mr. Kluzak, and Mrs. Tocco
Stoney Creek High School teachers' classroom presentations
Stoney Creek support staff and counseling department presentations
More Information:
Want to know ways your student can get involved at Stoney Creek? Visit our clubs website to see the options available to students and information on how to register for a club.
Interested in purchasing Stoney Creek apparel for your family? Visit the Cougar Den and Athletic Boosters online stores.
Are you interested in getting involved as a parent? Visit our PTSA website for information on membership, volunteer opportunities, committees, and more.
Are you the parent of a senior? Visit our senior webpage for information on senior year.
psat schedule - october 12th
ap registration is now open
counseling
JUNIORS
The counselors visited the junior class during their Social Studies classes today to go over important information for junior year. They were given information on how to sign up for College visits here at Stoney Creek, the College and Career Fair on October 17th at SCHS, upcoming PSAT/NMSQT required testing on October 18th, PSAT/SAT prep resources, MME testing, and much more. We encourage all juniors and their parents to visit our Junior Student & Parent Checklist smore for all of the information.
SENIORS
The counselors met with the senior class on Wednesday of this week to discuss post-secondary planning. They were also given one-on-one appointment times to meet with their counselor and go over any questions they may have. Parents/students, we strongly encourage you to check out our College Application Process smore and make a list of questions you want your student to bring to their meeting with their counselor.
FINANCIAL AID
It's almost time for seniors to fill out the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)" starting on October 1, 2023. Check out a newsletter devoted specifically to Financial Aid.
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:
The counselors visited the junior class during their Social Studies classes today to go over important information for junior year. They were given information on how to sign up for College visits here at Stoney Creek, the College and Career Fair on October 17th at SCHS, upcoming PSAT/NMSQT required testing on October 18th, PSAT/SAT prep resources, MME testing, and much more. We encourage all juniors and their parents to visit our Junior Student & Parent Checklist smore for all of the information.
SENIORS
The counselors met with the senior class on Wednesday of this week to discuss post-secondary planning. They were also given one-on-one appointment times to meet with their counselor and go over any questions they may have. Parents/students, we strongly encourage you to check out our College Application Process smore and make a list of questions you want your student to bring to their meeting with their counselor.
FINANCIAL AID
It's almost time for seniors to fill out the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)" starting on October 1, 2023. Check out a newsletter devoted specifically to Financial Aid.
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:
rcs college and career fair at schs!
ptsa
PTSA Meeting
September 20th at 7pm in the Media Center Be prepared for 2023-24 standardized testing! Parents, do you have a student who procrastinates? Do they seem to take a lot of study breaks? Are you aware of the move to digital assessments? Please join us at the PTSA meeting this month to hear the first of three info sessions provided by Zara Tutoring. Tom Zara, a former Adams High School teacher, will join us to share his "Procrastination Hacks" and tips for how to take "Effective Study Breaks." You will also get to hear the latest SCHS and PTSA news, along with the opportunity to have your questions answered by school administrators. All students, parents and staff are encouraged to join us! |
school picture retake day
If you missed school pictures, there will be a picture retake day on October 17th. You can order your school pictures with Kaiser Studios using the code 2324STONEYHS.
Stoney Creek spiritwear
Stoney Creek Spiritwear is now on sale! The Athletic Boosters have opened a store for you to get your spiritwear for Stoney Creek, Athletics, and the Marching Band. Ordering closes today! |
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.
stoney creek student clubs
Registration for students to join a club at Stoney Creek is now open. Please feel free to check out our Clubs page for more information. We will be having a club fair for students on September 19th during lunches.
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.
music boosters
athletic boosters
All are invited to attend the Athletic Boosters Meetings held in the staff lounge. Scheduled Meeting Dates:
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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.
hometown hustle
Our community's treasured tradition, the Hometown Hustle 5K, returns on Saturday, September 16, 2023!
Join us in-person and help expand resources to care for all RCS students academically, socially, and emotionally!
Three simple ways to support and make a difference!
Join us in-person and help expand resources to care for all RCS students academically, socially, and emotionally!
Three simple ways to support and make a difference!
1. Sponsor! Click here to review the sponsorship form and sponsor a level or a student TODAY.
**2. Run or walk the course! Click here to REGISTER to run or walk and help your school win a $1000! REMEMBER: REGISTER 4 or more and get $5 off each registrant!!
3. Volunteer! Click here if you can lend a hand and Volunteer!
- Join the growing list of esteemed sponsors who are making a difference in the lives of the students at Rochester Community Schools... THANK YOU!
**2. Run or walk the course! Click here to REGISTER to run or walk and help your school win a $1000! REMEMBER: REGISTER 4 or more and get $5 off each registrant!!
3. Volunteer! Click here if you can lend a hand and Volunteer!
We look forward to seeing you September 16 for upbeat music, a feel-great run, beautiful city trail views, meeting with sponsors, and most importantly opportunities to support our students!
You can also help your school win $1,000 by having the most participants in the Hometown Hustle!
There will be an elementary, middle and high school winner.
CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO OF ALL THE COLOR AND FUN FROM 2022!
All sponsors, registrants and volunteers will receive a race package that includes a t-shirt and great sponsor goodies!
Thank you for your continued support!!
If you have additional questions or want to learn more about opportunities to help, please feel free visit our website at rcs-foundation.org or email Joann Beydoun at [email protected].
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.
donation opportunities
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.