2012-13 Book List
Next year's book list is now available for all divisions.  Please note that this list is subject to change.  Click here to download.

Click here for the State Approved Textbook List Search Tool.  Each year, the Department of Education collects and distributes a listing of textbooks used in all public schools in the state of Rhode Island. The purpose of this list is to meet the requirements of General Laws 16-23-2 and 16-23-3, which provides for the loan of textbooks to students enrolled in non-public schools in Rhode Island.  Parents should contact the school department in their town to confirm the procedure for borrowing textbooks.

Moving Up Day
We celebrated Moving Up Day on Thursday, June 7 in Sharpe Gymnasium. This is the annual celebration of the fifth and eighth grade students' successful completion of the Lower and Middle Schools as well as their academic achievements.  Click here for a list of award winners.  Click here for photos.

Academic Awards

Commencement

Faculty & Staff Recognition
The following faculty and staff were recognized at the annual year-end luncheon. Head of School, Jonathan Schoenwald, presented each honoree with a special gift and shared special messages about our departing faculty and staff members.

 

5-Year Milestone 

Liz Carley, Kindergarten

Rich Dempsey, Head of Upper School

Sherrie DiMase, ACE

Art Entwistle, Athletic Trainer & Assistant Athletic Director

Rob Lee, US History

Nancy Maguire-Rambo, LS & MS Spanish

Eric Wyzga, LS Science

 

10-Year Milestone 

Liz Cochran, Director of Alumni Relations

 

15-Year Milestone 

Maureen Fahey, US Math

Barbara Feingold, Business Office

 

Farewells

Greg Crout, MS Science & Math (2006)  

In March 2013, US Spanish teacher, Lorena Henderson, will be leading a trip to Portugal and Spain.  She will hold a meeting at the beginning of the school year to go over the benefits and details of the trip. A representative from EF Educational Tours will be at the meeting to answer any and all questions that you may have.  You can also visit www.eftours.com/enroll and use tour number 1248613 to find out more.

Mentor Families
Any parents interested in mentoring a new family next year should contact Paula Santos.

Parent Business Networking Group
With so many entrepreneurial families at Rocky Hill, some parents are gauging interest in a networking group. This group aims to gather Rocky Hill business owners together to share experiences and enjoy a casual evening of conversation.  If interested in participating, please contact Maureen Chianese.

Love to Sing?
There is an a cappella singing group made up of Rocky Hill parents and some faculty in need of some new voices.  The commitment is minimal - once a month for the summer, and then twice a month throughout the school year. If interested please email Justine Johnson.

Host Families
If you are interested in hosting an international student next year, please contact Catherine Washburn, director of admission or Jacqui Yamada, director of international programs. Knowing that adding another teenager to your home could be a financial burden, our international families have agreed to pay a monthly stipend to their host family. Jacqui and Cathy would be happy to answer any questions you might have about the program and the value of being a host parent.