Rolling Hills Middle School

School News

Updated Wed, Oct 30th

RHMS Families,

If your child is classified as an English Learner or was recently re-classified, please join us for our first ELAC meeting next Tuesday, October 22nd at 8:30 AM. The meeting will be held at Rolling Hills Middle School in the conference room (next to the main office).

We hope to see you there!

[Tuesday, Oct 22 at 8:04 AM]
Reminder: The first ELAC Meeting will be held TODAY at 8:30 AM in the conference room located next the office .

Updated Mon, Oct 21st

As we run an extensive after school sports program and want all students to build relationships with each other, RHMS hosts a Sport a Thon fundraiser during the school day.  The event is open to all students who sign up... to play a variety of active games during the day.  It may be pickleball, badminton, flag football, baseketball, jogging the track, rocks, volleyball, zombie tag, etc.

We seek dozens of parents who can support this endeavor... on Thursday, November 7th.  Support is simply supervision of the activities, as students rotate through them.

Sixth grade students participate during periods 3 and 4, from approximately 10:30 to 12:30, while seventh and eighth graders are from approximately 1:00 to the end of school.

Please, please let our Athletic Director, Mrs. Carmon Allen, know of your availability to supervise an "event."  We would so appreciate it!  She may be reached at callen [at] campbellusd.org.

Updated Fri, Oct 11th

RHMS Eagles Soared to Cross Country Victory

As of Wednesday, October 9th, the 2024 Cross Country season has come to an end. This season we had roughly eighty runners participating in practices that took us throughout the surrounding neighborhoods, up steep hills and around previously unknown streets.

This dedication to attending practice and meets that our Rolling Hills runners have proudly shown this season has resulted in stand out individuals and multiple championship teams. 

This season, two athletes in particular have stood out as kind, dedicated, encouraging, and achieving, receiving the Jane Duff Outstanding Cross Country Athlete Award

Mila Spajic and Shotaro Horibe

Both these athletes have consistently shown up to practice, cheered on their teammates, and committed themselves to running as their best selves. These traits are displayed by many members of the team, but have radiated from both Mila and Shotaro for many running seasons. 

In addition to these outstanding individuals, we have the pleasure of announcing three championship teams this season: the 7th grade boys, the 8th grade girls, and the 8th grade boys

All three teams invested deeply this season in their own running abilities and each other. And as coaches, we often stand in awe at the team’s positivity and commitment to practicing with vigor. These teams, particularly our 8th graders who will be moving on to high school running, will be missed. 

Please lend us a hand in congratulating the following championship runners:

7th Grade Boys

Esey Ghebremedhin

Zen Kerimbekov

Artsiom Yakavets

Frankie Roher

Mason Zankich

Kaeden D’Arcangelo

Whittaker Steger

8th Grade Girls

Mila Spajic

Jordyn Powell

Ting Lian

Lea Rushatakankovit

Audrey Dern

Sienna Lopez

Sophia Shin

8th Grade Boys

Alex Xu

Shotaro Horibe

Alex Villanueva

Rito Imai

Andrew Moore

Raj Chitambar

Brandon Ho

And an honorable mention to the 7th Grade Girls team, who placed second at the league meet.

Thank you everyone for a wonderful season,

Coach Maruyama and Coach Ramos

Link to the finals results:  
http://lynbrooksports.prepcaltrack.com/ATHLETICS/XC/2024/wval-5.htm

Updated Mon, Oct 7th
Good afternoon Rolling Hills Families,
I hope you are all enjoying your weekend.  
The Fall Scholastic Book Fair will be starting this Monday October 7 through October 11.
We are open daily during lunch 11:00-12:00 p.m.  
We will be open after school on Monday and Tuesday, from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Scholastic Book Fair Home page
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/rollinghillsmiddleschool

eWallet Link
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/ewallet.html

Video Books trailers
Online shopping information
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/videos/online-shopping.html

If your child will be purchasing items with cash, it would be extremely helpful if they brought smaller bills.
Stop by and see all the new graphic novels, mangas, posters and merchandise we have to offer!  
See you at the Book Fair!

Gail Panus
Librarian

Updated Mon, Oct 7th

To facilitate conferences with parents and students, all CUSD schools end approximately two hours early this week.

RHMS will start at 8:30 and end at 12:58.

Our 7th and 8th grade conferences will start at 1:30 in the RHMS gym.  This allows us to have students leave campus, complete yard duty, gather our thoughts and a snack, and be in the gym.

The manner in which we manage 600 conferences is to use an arena style system.  Please attempt to follow this schedule so that we may best support 120 families a day.

6th grade families will have already received information from their children's core of teachers.  Should sixth grade families wish to visit with exploratory or elective teachers, they will be in the gymnasium.

If you have questions,  you may contact our office at 408-364-4200 extension 5150.

Updated Mon, Oct 21st

Fall is upon us! Our eagles are enjoying their first weeks of the year and as a community we are continuing to make great strides in our annual giving campaign. Because of your efforts last month, we raised over $800 through the Chipotle and Golfland fundraiser and are on our way to our $54,000 annual fundraising goal. What a way to start off the year! 

Our annual giving campaign is well underway so don’t forget to donate as well so we can meet our goals and provide our kids with the very best!

October has a new opportunity for fundraising dollars. Mark your calendars for this month’s dining out option!

Panda Express Dine-out Fundraiser – October 23rd!
Join us for a delicious way to support the RHMS PTA! Head over to Panda Express for a tasty meal that gives back.

  • Date: Wednesday, October 23rd
  • Location: 1320 El Paseo De Saratoga, San Jose, CA 95130
  • Time: 09:00am-10:00pm

How It Works: Whether you dine in or order online for pickup, 20% of your purchase will be donated back to our PTA to support student programs. To participate, just show the fundraiser flyer (attached) at the restaurant or enter 375183 in the fundraiser code box on PandaExpress.com or the App. 

Flyers for the above are attached, but please feel free to reach out to the PTA with any questions. Let’s keep this momentum going!

Updated Thu, Oct 17th

Whether Crazy Socks, Disney, or Bring Something Different Than a Backpack, it's great seeing students engaged.

Updated Thu, Oct 17th

The Leadership class has assigned everyone a team, based on last name. Team Green is last names A-G, Team Gold is last names H-O, and Silver Team is last names P-Z.

Team Green took this week's win and was awarded 500 points for their team! Prizes will be awarded at the end of each trimester to the team with the most points.

Updated Wed, Oct 2nd

Please help RHMS PTA fill a Goodwill truck to support our greater community and indirectly contribute to our PTA!

Saturday, October 5th
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
RHMS drive through off Pollard

  • Clothing
  • Shoes
  • Toys and Books
  • Small household appliances
  • E-Waste

See attached information.

Updated Thu, Oct 17th

Incoporating an array of media, shading, and symbolism, student work is displayed in the office for staff to enjoy!