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Dear families and friends of Rocky Hill School,
Welcome back to a new school year and to the joy that learning can bring each day. And welcome to the 80th Birthday of Rocky Hill School. We have a lot to celebrate at our wonderful school: active and engaged students, dedicated and excited teachers and staff, supportive and involved parents, and an extensive community of alumni and friends.
 To borrow from Daniel Webster in the Dartmouth College Case, though Rocky Hill is a small school, there are those who love it. Indeed, our theme for this 80th year -"I  RHS" - is built around that premise. Our history of caring for the needs and aspirations of each of our students has produced graduates who cherish the memories and skills they acquired on this beautiful campus. As we renew the glorious work of educating the next generation, we draw upon a legacy of collaboration by all constituents to secure the future for our children and this school. My best wishes, 
Peter Branch Head of School |
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All School LUNCH MENU | CALENDAR
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ORIENTATION - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Check times and locations in separate school sections below.
FIRST FULL DAY OF SCHOOL - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Bus service begins Wednesday, September 3
Rocky Hill School Bus - serving the Providence area
Students riding the Rocky Hill School bus will see a new face behind the wheel this year, Mr. Bill Langlois.
Departing Providence for Rocky Hill School
Departs at 5:30 p.m. from Rocky Hill School
Arrives at Roger Williams Park (Casino Entrance) at 5:50 p.m.
Arrives at Super Stop & Shop at 6:15 p.m.
Times may be adjusted if necessary.
Little Rest Livery Service - serving South County, Jamestown, and Aquidneck Island
Transportation is available for a fee to students living in the above areas. This service is arranged/managed by Little Rest Livery. Please contact Maria Gardner for information.
East Greenwich School Bus
Students residing in East Greenwich who have not already registered for bus service should contact Maria Emmons for the required form. Please contact Deb Murphy from Ocean State Transit if you have already registered and have questions.
The bus schedule for students living in Warwick who registered for transportation can be found at www.warwickschools.org. Please address specific questions to Steve O'Haire at Warwick Schools.
RIDE Statewide Transportation
Students residing in West Warwick, Coventry, Scituate, Foster, and Glocester will utilize the Statewide Transportation System. Please contact Maria Llano should you have specific questions. *Please note that Statewide Bus Service will not run on general election or state primary days. Please confirm these dates with the driver.
Please address general questions about transportation to and from Rocky Hill School to Maria Emmons
STUDENT INFORMATION AND HEALTH FORMS
All forms were due on August 18. If you have not completed and returned the required forms, please do so ASAP. If you have questions regarding forms, please contact Pat McNally at 401-884-9070 ext. 110.
FALL CLASSIC - GOLF & TENNIS TOURNAMENTS AND DINNER AUCTION
Monday, September 22 | Quidnessett Country Club
Join us  as we hit the links, swing our rackets and raise our bidder paddles to benefit the students of Rocky Hill School. You need not be a golf or tennis player to participate - many participants come just for the dinner and auction in the evening. This is our big fall fundraiser so please show your support.
If you have questions or would like to donate an auction item please email Beth DeGerlia.
Proceeds will support arts, athletics, scholarships/financial aid, and technology. Learn more or register online
FOLLOW ROCKY HILL SCHOOL!
We're on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We'll use these social media tools to inform our community of the many wonderful things happening on our campus. |
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UPPER SCHOOL ORIENTATION - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
- 8:30-9:30 a.m. All ninth grade and new US students and parents (at Flynn)
- 9:30-10:00 a.m. Optional parent Q&A with Mr. Poskitt
- 10:00-10:30 a.m. Coffee for parents
- 9:30-11:30 a.m. Orientation activities for students
- 11:30 a.m. Lunch for students (sponsored by the Parent Teacher League)
- 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ACE Orientation (students currently enrolled in ACE)
- 1:00-3:00 p.m. Pre-season practice for all teams plus non-competitive offerings (Lifetime Fitness, Recreational Sailing, Drama)
NINTH GRADE TRIP TO BERKSHIRE OUTDOOR CENTER IN BECKET, MA
The Class of 2018 enjoyed the night hike Tuesday evening its first night together in a cabin at the Berkshire Outdoor Center. On Wednesday they tackled the the ropes course.
SENIORS AND PARENTS COLLEGE NIGHT
Thursday, September 11 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Flynn Lecture Hall
Seniors and their parents will learn about Naviance and Rocky Hill School's paperless application submission process. Families will gain insight on college admissions dates and deadlines, the application review process, and Common Application terminology. We will also review College Counseling Office protocol and policies.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL ORIENTATION - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
- 8:30-10:00 a.m. ACE Orientation (students currently enrolled in ACE)
- 10:00-11:30 a.m. All sixth graders and all new MS students and their parents (Courtyard next to Hale)
- 11:30 a.m. Lunch for students and parents (sponsored by the Parent Teacher League).
ENVIROWEEK - SEPTEMBER 3 - 6
As is its tradition, the Middle School launches into the new school year with its Enviroweek as the sixth grade explores the salt marsh, the seventh grade looks at our watershed and the estuary flowing into Narragansett Bay, and the eighth grade heads to New Hampshire and Mt. Monadnock. Aside from the science investigations, this is a time for welcoming new students, building community, and setting our goals for the coming year.
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LOWER SCHOOL ORIENTATION - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
9:00-10:30 a.m. All LS students and their parents
Location: LS Amphitheater, Perkins
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UPCOMING GAMES
Field Hockey Home Opener
Thursday, September 4 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | vs Toll Gate
Girls Soccer Home Opener
Tuesday, September 9 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | vs PCD
Boys Soccer Home Opener
Wednesday, September 10 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | vs Hyde
Cross Country Season Opener
Saturday, September 13 | 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. | at Portsmouth Abbey
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 | Noteworthy News | | STAY TUNED FOR SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY WEEK!
 Darshell Silva, Librarian and Technology Integrator, applied for and received a 2014 Jan Stauber Grant from the Beacon Society to produce a Sherlock Holmes Mystery Week here at Rocky Hill School. The grant includes funds for books and activities, such as scavenger hunts, mystery games, and prizes for grades K-12. Sherlock Holmes Mystery Week will take place this fall and should be great fun! Stay tuned for more news.
NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED
The School launched a new website earlier this summer. We hope that you find our new site to be informative, and easy to use. If you have any questions about using the site or wish to give feedback, please email Peter Hanney, Director of Communications & Marketing.
DAN ZANES SONGS GUSTO HOUR AT THE GREENWICH ODEUM!
Saturday, September 27 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Greenwich Odeum
The Deckhands Theater Company will be working with the Greenwich Odeum this year as volunteer ambassadors.
The Odeum has generously provided our families with a discount code for the concert. Enter "rockydz" when you order tickets! |
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PTL BEHIND THE SCENES
Wednesday, September 3 | 8:30 a.m. | Campbell Conference Room
Parents will have an opportunity to mix and mingle with one another and to get to know Head of School Peter Branch and other key administrators. Come with your ideas for future topics for our Behind the Scenes parent lecture series...what do parents want to know?
ALL SCHOOL PTL MEETING
Monday, September 15 | 8:15 a.m. | Campbell Conference Room
2014-2015 PTL Officers, Division Reps and Class Parents
Visit the PTL webpage to view a full list
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Alexander Washburn '05
"I'm Alexander Washburn, and I just finished my first year as a platform engineer-and my first year in the game industry. That makes me unique around Motiga, so I'm sharing what it's like to work on a game platform (the infrastructure that supports matchmaking, player data, customer service, and so on) for the first time." Read more...
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Please send any news, photos, kudos and comments to Peter Hanney, Director of Communications & Marketing. We appreciate your input.
 
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