RHMS PTA recently approved of $7000 to help supplement the purchase of new equipment for the Physical Education Department's Cardio Room. Our 7th and 8th graders have access to physical fitness at all times of the year; if it rains or is too hot, students may utilize this amazing space! New eliptical trainers and wind resistance bikes have added much to our program.
School News
Updated Wed, Jan 28th
Our second round of clubs starts next week. Whether badminton, art and illustration, jazz band, yearbook, disc golf, tabletop gaming, speech and debate, running, or soccer and speed, we offer a wealth of opportunities for students to be with peers and staff or community volunteers in a positive environment.
On Mondays and Thursdays, we also proudly offer Homework Center staffed by at least two teachers and sometimes as many as five, while ELD Homework Club is on Tuesdays, staffed by two teachers.
On behalf of our students, we greatly appreciate our RHMS PTA's support.
Updated Mon, Jun 8th
Shelly Biggs is our Teacher of the Year. She has passionately taken on the role of ELD teacher and influencer at RHMS. Seeing the need to better support our EL population, she applied for and received a waiver to begin this important work two years ago. With a year of student success under her belt, she studied hard to receive the credential that allows her to continue this undertaking.
Coming from an elementary school setting, she has the compassion to address the SEL needs of middle school aged students, as well as the instructional strategies to be highly effective. Evidence of her skills include the rate at which we exit students from our ELD program.
Shelly is all about Continuous Improvement, modeling the acquisition of student feedback and PDSA cycles that show significant student growth in writing and reading. Her student achievement data is some of the best produced at RHMS.
Shelly is also visible outside of the classroom. She is a member of our Leadership Team, determining next best steps for our site, and she serves as a formal BTSA and informal support to new and veteran teachers alike. She checks in on colleagues, opens her room for peer observations, and brainstorms solutions to complex issues, large and small.
Leesa Kirkish is our Classified Employee of the Year. She works with our most needy population of students. While commitment is necessary, Leesa exudes three more Cs, compassion, calm, and consistency.
Leesa is reliable, supporting the uniqueness of each individual child, and she balances flexibility and firmness so that students are prepared to succeed. She has an empathetic soul and a passion to accentuate the best in every child with whom she works.
Christine Millar is our Volunteer of the Year. She has been an active member of our RHMS PTA Board all three years her son has been enrolled here. Christine exudes the values we aim to leverage here at RHMS, and we are grateful for her positivity and hands-on approach, including volunteering at our Sport-a-Thon, finding ways to enhance promotion, and decorating our Staff Room to brighten our days.
Literally a moment into any conversation with Christine, there is clear evidence that she genuinely cares for our greater Rolling Hills community… its students, its families, and staff.
Updated Mon, Jun 8th
What should we wear?
Where do I park?
Wait, what's happening on Thursday?
That's right... promotion details follow =)
8th grade promotion is from 11:00 to noon on Thursday, June 11, for those with supporting grades and behaviors
- As coordinating an event of this magnitude, with just under 260 students and what we expect will be 1000 guests is complex, we will have two to three days of promotion practice. 8th grade students who remain eligible to attend the promotion ceremony need to be present on Monday June 8, Tuesday June 9, and Wednesday June 10.
- Students are to arrive on time daily, particularly the final days of school as we tweak last minute details.
- On day day of promotion, students are to arrive on time and dressed to report to first period classes on the day of promotion.
- Dress for the event itself is to be appropriate for an event of this nature, anything from business casual to semi-formal. (It is likely only me wearing a bowtie.)
- There are no limits to the numbers of guests students may have attend. We ask that everyone is mindful of parking and seating and that during our 8th grade ceremony, we also have 600 students in their classrooms. We are balancing a lot and are eager to see the coordination and cooperation of so many.
- Staff will park on the blacktop, enabling our community to park in our staff parking lots and along yellow curbs. La Rinconada Shopping Center has dozens of stalls, and our Garden City Church neighbor off Pollard will allow for additional parking.
- The front gates, adjacent to the office, are the only gates we will initially open for guests. They open 10:30 am. We will not be opening gates at any other locations as we are still running a school day.
- Our ceremony starts promptly at 11:00 am. It is expected to last 45 minutes.
- Names, except for a handful of students with unique needs, are read in an alphabetical order by an array of staff members who have volunteered to do so.
- At the conclusion of the ceremony, our promotees will then proceed towards the gym, where families may meet. Excusal of all 8th graders is at that time and through the double gates adjacent to the gym.
- We ask that audience members are mindful of umbrellas and noisemakers and other items that may be distractions. We want every child to feel valued.
- Student cell phones are allowed at the promotion, as we will have collected Yondr Pouches the day prior. We will review those cell phone expectations with our students.
- Should younger siblings at RHMS wish to attend, we have asked that you contact Ms. Ray at meray [at] campbellusd.org, so that we may properly excuse them.
- Should younger siblings leave school with their 8th grade sibling, please notify the office so that we know where all of our students are.
Looking forward to seeing you all. Enjoy your weekend.
Updated Mon, Apr 27th
RHMS families,
Our last ELAC Meeting will be held in-person tomorrow on Tuesday, April 28th at 8:30 AM at Rolling Hills Middle School in the conference room.
We hope to see you tomorrow!
Updated Thu, Apr 30th
Sunday, May 3
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
At the Pollard drive through
Goodwill will determine a value of donations, based upon quantity, and provide RHMS PTA a check that will in turn go back to support RHMS students.
The more we collect, the more we earn!
RHMS PTA Board
[Thursday, Apr 30 at 12:15 PM]
Goodwill Truck is here this weekend!
Sunday from 9:00 to 2:00 pm, at the Pollard Drive Through
PTA receives money that in turn goes directly to RHMS student programs
Updated Tue, Apr 7th
RHMS PTA continues to amaze and coordinate Dining Nights Out.
Wednesday, April 8th is Chipotle at 1645 Saratoga Avenue.
20% of sales come directly to the RHMS PTA that in turn supports students and programs with its sizeable contribution to after school clubs, purchasing new cardio room equipment, lunchtime activities, and student experiences.
For those who wish to order online, there are instructions attached, along with a flyer to present for those who purchase in store.
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Updated Fri, Apr 3rd
RHMS JV Boys Soccer left everything on the field last night but unfortunately came up just short of bringing home the gold medal.
Please take a moment to give these athletes a high five for playing an incredible game and for proudly representing RHMS in the finals.
We are proud of your hard work, determination, and sportsmanship all season long!
The RHMS JV Boys Soccer Team:
| Almeida, Miguel |
| Alshara, Zaid |
| Crowley, Samuel |
| Dietrich. Logan |
| Gardner, Christian |
| Gomez, Jayden |
| Jorgensen, Arlo |
| Kishore, Yug |
| Kraja, Ali |
| Lozano King, Cesar |
| Manasco, William |
| Metanovic, Enzo |
| Metwally, Sami |
| Naidu, Dhruva |
| Nason, Gary |
| Orosz, Jacob |
| Orosz, Josiah |
| Pacheco Diaz, Giancarlo |
| Shang, Robin |
| Ta, Haesik |
| Tongsak, Paxton |
| Wadher, Aatish |
| West, Noah |
| Yoshida, Yuma |
Updated Wed, Apr 1st
Always reported as a Top 3 Like on our RHMS Student Studer Survey, we are excited to share products of our electives on the afternoon and evening of April 8th. While this is not an Open House or Back to School Night, our Art, STEAM, and Spanish teachers will share a sample of projects for families to see what students produce in their classrooms.
Later that evening, RHMS will feature a band concert, followed by a choir concert. As we aim to better provide seating, parking, and a simpler flow, the concerts will have a full 45 minute separation between them.
- Electives 4:00 - 4:45
- Band 5:00 - 6:15
- Choir 7:-00 - 8:00
The attached flyer further shares details for families.
Enjoy your weekend.
