Rockport Middle High School |
Dear RMHS Students & Families,
I hope you are all having a wonderful week! As we move through the Fall season, we have several exciting events and announcements for the upcoming week:
- Fall Senior Athlete Games (Saturday, Oct. 24th): Don't forget to come out in support of our Fall senior athletes tomorrow for a full day of athletic entertainment! Please see the details below for specific game schedules.
- Tuesday Assemblies (Tuesday, Oct. 27th): This coming Tuesday, middle school students will meet in the Auditorium for an assembly. All high school students should report to the Gym for their assembly at that time.
- Halloween Dress-Up Day & Costume Contest (Friday, Oct. 30th): The RMHS Student Councils have organized a Halloween dress-up day and costume contest for all students and staff this Friday! We encourage everyone to join in the fun and wear their costumes to school. Please remember that costumes must be school-appropriate (no weapons, face covers, etc.). We will wrap up the day with a school-wide costume contest for all to enjoy!
- Middle School Halloween Dance (Friday, Oct. 30th): Middle school students are invited to the Halloween Dance this Friday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Please see below for additional event information and guidelines.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and school community!
Here's to a great week ahead! 😎🍂
-Ms. Rose |
Mr. Sabo and Ms. Favazza received the PLTW 'Student Work Cup' at last week's Fall Conference in Framingham. Rockport was recognized for outstanding student work in this area in front of an audience of over 550 attendees from across Massachusetts. |
High school adult and student leaders presented on the variety of ways to get involved in extracurricular activities at this past week's Assembly. Middle school students learned about their offerings earlier this month in Advisory. For a full list of offerings at each level, please click the link below:
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Hands-on learning continues within our classrooms as students share, learn, and engage in learning experiences across all grade levels. |
Middle school student leaders, Ryan Moseley, Charlotte Cote, Abby Bace, and Ryleigh Lemon, attended the New England Leagues of Middle School (NELMS) Leadership Conference in New Hampshire this past Friday. They learned and collaborated with leaders across New England to bring ideas and inspiration back to our school. |
Monday, October 26th: Picture Retake Day! Tuesday, October 27th: MS Assembly in the AUD (Grades 6-8), HS Assembly in the GYM (Grades 9-12) Friday, October 30th: - Halloween Costume Contest (Grades 6-12). All students will report to the AUD at 1:20 for the formal competition :-)
- Middle School Halloween Dance (Grades 6-8) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the CAF
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Friday, November 6th: End of Q1 Sister Act: High School Musical
- Friday, November 6th @ 7:00
- Saturday, November 7th @ 7:00
- Sunday, November 8th @ 2:00
Wednesday, November 11th: No School (Holiday) Friday, November 13th: Report cards available in Aspen and sent home with students Wednesday, November 25th: 1/2 day for Students & Staff (Thanksgiving Holiday) Monday, December 7th: Career Day (Grades 9-12) 8:00 am - 10:45 am Tuesday, December 8th: 1/2 Day for Students (PD for Faculty/Paraprofessionals Thursday, December 10th: RMS Spelling Bee (Grades 6-8) at 9 am in the AUD Wednesday, December 23rd: 1/2 Day for Students & Staff (Last day before Winter Vacation) Monday, January 4th: Welcome Back! Monday, January 18th: No School (Holiday) |
Important Phone Numbers & Contact Information |
To simplify the communication process for families, we have streamlined all communications to run through the RMHS Main Office. Please use the main number for routine inquiries: 978-546-1234. For a more detailed chart of counselors, and other support personnel, please use the chart below to help navigate our current team of people and systems available to support you and your child throughout their academic journey. |
Being in school and on time is extremely important to your child's success. When students attend school regularly and arrive on time, they stay engaged in their learning, build strong relationships, and develop solid study habits. We appreciate your partnership with this and encourage frequent communication if there are obstacles that exist throughout the year.
The cafeteria and library are open at 7:00 am and free breakfast is available for all students. The main hallways and classrooms open at 7:25 am. |
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Holiday Wreath Order Form is Here!
Please fill out the google form as we only have a limited supply!
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Winter Sports Registration is Now Open! |
The 2026-2027 Winter Athletics Registration is OPEN! I have included an informational letter below as well as the link to the registration.
Sport Offerings: - Boys Basketball (Grades 8-12)
- Girls Basketball (Grades 8-12)
- Middle School Boys Basketball (Grades 6-8)
- Middle School Girls Basketball (Grades 6-8)
- Boys Ice Hockey (Co-op with Manchester Essex/Ipswich/Hamilton-Wenham) (Grades 9-12)
- Girls Ice Hockey (Co-op with Gloucester) (Grades 9-12)
- Boys Indoor Track (Co-op with Gloucester) (Grades 9-12)
- Girls Indoor Track (Co-op with Gloucester) (Grades 9-12)
- Boys Swim (Co-op with Gloucester) (Grades 9-12)
- Girls Swim (Co-op with Gloucester) (Grades 9-12)
Co-op Information: For those that are planning to participate on one of the co-op teams. You will need to register and pay with the school that hosts the sports. Here are some helpful links:
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Looking forward to an amazing 2026-2027 winter year! |
2026-2027 Yearbook Information |
The Rockport High School DECA chapter is trying to bring back the DECA the Halls Holiday Inn and Home Tour this December. The chapter ran this successfully from 2012-2019. To make this happen we need at least 6 homes for the tour. If you or someone you know who might be interested, contact advisor, Scott Larsen, at slarsen@rpk12.org. I can provide you with more information. |
We’re excited to share that your Rockport HS DECA Viking Gear store is now live and available year-round, 24/7/365!
You can check it out at:
Rockport HS DECA receives a percentage of each sale so by purchasing an item/s you are helping DECA raise money for its competition events. |
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Rockport Middle High School is hosting our annual Career Day event for students in grades 9-12 on Monday, December 7th, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. If you or anyone you know is interested in coming in as a guest speaker, please click the link below to fill out an interest form:
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Seniors, Class of 2027:
- RMHS Guidance has been hosting college informational sessions for juniors and seniors. The students have been engaged and asking great questions of the admissions representatives. Students need permission from teachers before attending and must sign up in Naviance to secure their participation. Coming soon: Emmanuel College, UMass Lowell, Springfield College, Fisher College, UMass Dartmouth, Westfield State University, and University of New England.
- Guidance has received a few scholarships that fall outside of our normal scholarship program. Seniors are welcome to check out the binder in Guidance. See Mrs. Connelly.
Juniors & Sophomores: - Salem State University will allow up to five students to take a free dual enrollment college course in the Spring of 2027. Details can be viewed on the SSU website: https://www.salemstate.edu/dualenrollment. Interested students should see their school counselor ASAP to discuss the program and application. Registrations must be completed prior to Friday, November 20th. Students are responsible for the cost of textbooks and any required instructional materials.
ALL Students:
- Explore the Trades at the Peterson School on November 12th, 2 - 4 pm, 25 Montvale Ave. Woburn, MA. 01801. Register: Sign Up Genius Contact: Erica Cresta
- Community Service is a graduation requirement. Check your respective Class Board or Aspen account to see earned community service hours. Please check the school website or bulletin board outside of Guidance for opportunities.
- The NACAC-hosted Boston STEM College and Career Fair is happening on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Wentworth Institute of Technology (Tansey Gym). This is an incredible opportunity for your students to connect face-to-face with representatives from colleges and universities. This complimentary event is great for high school students, transfer students, counselors, family members, or anyone interested in learning more about postsecondary options.
Location: Wentworth Institute of Technology (Tansey Gym)
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We love our learners at Rockport Middle High School! So, let’s celebrate them! Enjoy! ~Miss Natola |
6th graders learning to [safely] use a drill press, to prepare the bases of what will be working electromagnets! |
Sister Act's stage crew is working so hard to transform the stage! Great teamwork! |
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In art class, Grade 6 students showed enthusiasm and amazing art skills in working on Tim Burton's inspired self-portraits! |
Rockport is dedicated to fostering the well-being of its youth and community through collaboration, prevention programming, and support services. With the help of local partners, Rockport Public Schools and the Rockport Public Library provide resources for behavioral health, substance use prevention, and youth engagement.
Open to middle and high school students, these coalitions are led by Emily Souza, the Rockport Teen Librarian. Meetings are held once a month at the Rockport Public Library.
The Rockport Youth Coalitions for middle and high school students are run by Emily Souza, the Rockport Teen Librarian. Meetings are held once a month at the Rockport Public Library and are open to all middle and high school students. The Rockport Public Schools serve the behavioral health needs of students through prevention programming offered during school and individualized supports for students in need of additional resources. |
Families of Seniors - Save the Dates! |
Senior Showcase @ The Shalin Liu Performance Center - Wednesday, May 26, 2027 @ 6:30 pm Senior Athletic Awards Night - Tuesday, June 1, 2027 Senior Banquet & Awards Night - Wednesday, June 2, 2027 Graduation! - Friday, June 4, 2027 @ 5 pm |
The RMHS schedule provides a variety of ways to support your children by creating routine and structured ways to reinforce the academic and social-emotional curricula 6-12. We look forward to sharing more about these built-in opportunities with your students on opening days. |
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