Principal's Message

February 8, 2026

Hey Family,

It’s Super Bowl Sunday and every minute is precious - I KNOW.  Even still, please take the time to perform our “Five Minutes That Matter” for this week: 

It’s important to remember that traits such as respect, responsibility, and kindness are not things children are born with pre-loaded. These behaviors are learned. They are shaped through relationships, reinforced through expectations, and strengthened through consistent modeling. 

Even when your child demonstrates mastery of these traits, they must be continually taught and retaught as the world changes. Today’s students face constant distractions, social media pressure, and far too many examples that suggest you don’t need respect, responsibility, or kindness to get what you want. That message is not only inaccurate, but it’s also detrimental to the kind of people we are trying to help our students become.

We ask that you talk with your child about choosing to show these traits at school, even when others may not. Staying on the right path isn’t always the easiest choice, but it is the one that pays off in the long run, in character, in relationships, and in life.

Thank you for partnering with us in this work. When school and home speak the same language, our students are better for it.

Make it a great Super Sunday!

Mr. A

CELEBRATIONS:

The largest shout-out goes to our new club, "Cards For Care.” Cards For Care (CFC) is a student-led initiative that meets once a month to create handwritten cards for different causes. For these meetings, students made cards for people experiencing homelessness and we had 45 students on each day! The cards went to the Asbury Dining Center at their Sunday luncheon.  In the future, CFC will make cards for hospitals, nursing homes, orphanages, and more. Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month during Advisory and after school in the library. If you would like more information, please see Rawan Hassan or Ms. Burdick. 

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration - Winter Season Registration

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!
• Congratulations to Jamie Kirk, Marina Sweeney, Jessica Burdick, Lauren Deats, Jakson Armstrong, Kylan Burke, and Mrs. Bradstreet for your shout-outs this week!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

District Parent Satisfaction Survey

Our annual parent survey is open! This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to let us know what we are doing well, and what we can do differently. All responses are anonymous; participation is voluntary but encouraged. The survey will be open through Sunday, February 15, and is available in a number of languages. Simply choose your preferred language from the dropdown. Visit http://www.rhnet.org/survey2026 to participate. Because each child is unique, we ask that families complete one survey for each of their K-12 students attending school in R-H. We appreciate your time and insight! 

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• 2/11 - 7 to 9 p.m. Concert - RH Singers, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Orchestra 
• 2/12 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Parent Group Meeting The meetings are hybrid (in person and online). The link remains the same all year:  https://meet.google.com/ipn-havj-ogo
• 2/13 - Music Workshop Performance - Mr. Polvino and students at Burger JHS
• 2/13 - 3 p.m. - Marking Period 2 Grades are released!

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 2/23 - 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - RH Singers - Performance for 7-9 Chorus 
• 2/25 - Rochester Yacht Club will be visiting the Senior High School during all three lunches to share information with students who may be interested in sailing. The club team is open for grades 7-12 and practice is every Monday through Thursday, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Competitions on weekends across the state. The fall season runs from September 8 - November 6. The Spring season runs from March to May.
• 2/26 - 7 p.m. - Black History Month Celebration in the SHS Auditorium

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2025-2026:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal, R-H!

Arkee Allen
Principal

Black History Month is not just a celebration; it’s a reminder. A reminder that history’s fuller truth comes into focus only when we choose to see everyone in it. Too often, the contributions, brilliance, and resilience of people who have lived on the margins are overlooked or forgotten. This month challenges us to bring those stories to the forefront on purpose, to honor voices that might otherwise be lost, and to recognize that our collective history is richer and more accurate when everyone is seen. Remembering is an act of respect, and inclusion requires intention.

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February 1, 2026

Hey Family,

This week, I’m asking every family to take five minutes tonight to log into SchoolTool and review your student’s Semester 2 schedule.

This is extremely important. We no longer send paper schedules home, and most student schedules naturally change at the end of the semester. Students often assume everything is the same, and that can lead to confusion on the first days of the new semester. I’d like to avoid that as much as possible.

Taking a few minutes now will help ensure a smooth start to Semester 2.

And YES, Marking Period 2 grades will be available via SchoolTool starting Friday, February 13.

Make it a great week!

Mr. A

CELEBRATIONS:

Large shout-out to the Fashion Club, and especially Violet Lewis for spearheading the Coat Drive.  The drive collected 109 coats, and some are still available. Reach out to Ms. Worden at abauersmith@rhnet.org for information. GREAT JOB, Fashion Club!!!

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration - Winter Season Registration

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!
• Congratulations to Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. Ramos, Luma Hussein, and Amanda Crisler for your shout-outs this week!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

Revised Incomplete Grading Policy: This is an important update to our Incomplete Grading Policy. For Quarter 2, students who receive an INC will have 10 school days after the quarter ends – through February 13 – to complete any Required Assessments (RCAs), earning the grade they receive. Students holding a Quarter 1 INC will have until March 3 to complete the required work.

For Quarters 3 and 4, students will have 10 school days from the date the student and teacher made a plan for completion of the INC. During those 10 school days, students should seek out support from adults while in intersession, study halls, peer tutoring, and advisory to be successful.  

An important change to note: students may no longer return to previous quarters to complete work; any exceptions will require a formal appeal to the building principal. This process is designed to help students practice accountability, responsibility, and self-advocacy – communicating with their teachers, developing a plan, and following through. We encourage families to partner with us by regularly checking grades in SchoolTool and reaching out to teachers with questions. Clear communication and timely action will help our students develop into the responsible learners that they are all capable of becoming.

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• 2/4 - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Natural Helpers' QPR training. 
• 2/4 - 3 to 7 p.m. - Chess/Masterminds Competition
• 2/6 - 7:25 to 11:15 a.m. - Career Explorations for Sophomores at EMCC

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 2/11 - 7 to 9 p.m. Concert - RH Singers, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Orchestra 
• 2/12 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Parent Group Meeting 
• 2/13 - Music Workshop Performance - Mr. Polvino and students at Burger JHS
• 2/23 - 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - RH Singers - Performance for 7-9 Chorus 
• 2/25 - Rochester Yacht Club will be visiting the Senior High School during all three lunches to share information with students who may be interested in sailing. The club team is open for grades 7-12 and practice is every Monday through Thursday, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Competitions on weekends across the state. The fall season runs from September 8 - November 6. The Spring season runs from March to May.
• 2/26 - 7 p.m. - Black History Month Celebration in the SHS Auditorium

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2025-2026:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal, R-H!

Arkee Allen
Principal

January 25, 2026

Hey Family,

Our five minutes together will be easy this week. Our Incomplete Guidelines have been updated and it is really important that you read this information and talk with your student(s) about them. The new guidelines go into effect now:

Quarter 2 Incomplete Grades

• Students have 10 school days after the end of Quarter 2 (by February 13) to complete any incomplete assignments or Required Course Assessments (RCA). *1st semester courses may have a shorter deadline.
• Students will earn the grade they receive on the assignment, with no penalty.

Quarter 1 Incomplete Grades

• Students with an INC from Quarter 1 have until March 3 to complete the assignment or RCA.
• The earned grade will be recorded without penalty.

Quarters 3 and 4

• Students will have 10 school days from the date the INC is issued to work with their teacher to complete the assignment or RCA.
• The final deadline will be no later than 10 school days after the quarter ends.

Important Change

• Students may no longer return to previous quarters to complete assignments or RCAs.
• Any exceptions will require a formal appeal submitted to the building principal.

Please encourage your students to communicate with their teachers promptly if they receive an INC.

*Formal guidelines will be released on our website at rhnet.org. 

This process is designed to help students practice accountability, responsibility, and self-advocacy – communicating with their teachers, developing a plan, and following through. We encourage families to partner with us by regularly checking grades in SchoolTool and reaching out to teachers with questions. Clear communication and timely action will help our students develop into the responsible learners that they are all capable of becoming.

CELEBRATIONS:

Congratulations to all the students who sat for Regents assessments last week and feel like they were successful.  Win or lose, if you put forth your best effort, YOU LEARNED.  You will win, if you never give up.

Large shout-out to the Women’s Empowerment Club and especially Emma Tinling for spearheading the Bottle and Can Drive.  A $50 donation was made to the Ronald McDonald House. A $200 donation was made to the local Breast Cancer Coalition in Monroe County from a snack fundraiser the club ran as well. GREAT JOB LADIES!!!

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration - Winter Season Registration

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!
• Congratulations to Mrs. Pietarinen, Isobel Heffernen, Gianna Cimino, Gianna Gentile, John Brandon Lu, Julia Christine Santiago, Lizzie Gerger, Alyssa Berger, Steve DeSantis, and Ms. Worden for your shout outs this week!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

YES, school is closed on Monday for students and staff.  

1/30 - EMCC is open on Friday, even though R-H is closed for students on this day. Students are welcome to attend EMCC if they have transportation. The absence does not count against students who cannot attend.

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• 1/26 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Budget Advisory Council (BAC) - Admin Building
• 1/27 - 7 p.m. - BOE Meeting - Admin Building
• 1/30 - NO School for Students
• 1/30 - Senior quotes are due. SENIORS: Several quotes, for whatever reason (i.e. too long or cited incorrectly), need correction. Check your email from pmyers@rhnet.org.

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 2/2 - 3/2 - Submissions Are Accepted For the 2026 Minerva Campbell Literary Contest - (see flyer below). Contest is sponsored by the Henrietta Public Library and 1st prize is $50! Questions? Contact: hplinfo@libraryweb.org
• 2/4 - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Natural Helpers' QPR training. 
• 2/4 - 3-7 p.m. - Chess/ Masterminds Competition
• 2/6 - 7:25 - 11:15 a.m. - Career Explorations for Sophomores at EMCC
• 2/11 - 7 - 9 p.m. Concert - RH Singers, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Orchestra 
• 2/13 - Music Workshop Performance - Mr. Polvino and students at Burger JHS
• 2/23 - 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - RH Singers - Performance for 7-9 Chorus 
• 2/25 - Rochester Yacht Club will be visiting the Senior High School during all three lunches to share information with students who may be interested in sailing. The club team is open for grades 7-12 and practice is every Monday through Thursday, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Competitions are on weekends across the state. The fall season runs from September 8 - November 6. The Spring season runs from March to May.

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2025-2026:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal, R-H!

 

Arkee Allen
Principal

January 19, 2026

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did not simply dream of a better world; he asked, rather demanded, that we build one through love, dignity, and peace. He believed that real change comes when we choose compassion over conflict and see the humanity in one another, even when it is difficult. Honoring Dr. King means more than remembering his words; it means living them by treating each other with grace, standing up for one another, and creating spaces where every person feels safe, valued, and loved. This is what we, Rush-Henrietta, strive for daily.

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Hey Family,

As we continue to work together to help our students be successful, I’m asking all families to take a few minutes this week to check your student’s attendance. We don’t want any surprises.

Sometimes absences appear because a student was not in the correct class when attendance was taken. Those errors can and should be corrected. However, we are also seeing students arrive late, extremely late, or leave early. While this often happens with parent or guardian permission, the reality is the same: students are missing valuable seat time, and that matters.

Those minutes add up. When students sit for Regents exams or other cumulative assessments, missed instruction has a way of resurfacing. For exams that are already difficult, we don’t want poor attendance to hold back our students.

While many students drive to school, please keep in mind that our buses arrive with plenty of time for students to eat breakfast, connect with peers and adults, and mentally prepare for the day. For families who provide their own transportation, we ask that we work together to give students that same opportunity.

If there are barriers to getting your child to school on time, please let us know. Our school counselors and social workers are excellent at what they do and are here to support you and your child.

Together, let’s make sure our students show up, on time, and ready to put in the work. Thank you for your partnership.

CELEBRATIONS:

Check out Sybill Monteiro and Maram Almansuri in the news! Congratulations and THANK YOU for educating our community on the link between poor dental care and skin disease - YIKES!

Last weekend we had several band and orchestra students perform at the Monroe County School Music Association (MCSMA) solo festival! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL: 

Band: Jaden Brown, alto saxophone; Miles Grunert, French horn; Brody Gurell, euphonium; Kaia Kwok, clarinet; Carolyn Lamphere, flute; Harry Oshiotse, trombone; Colin Robey, mallets; Colin Robey, snare drum; Colin Robey, timpani; Mia Watts, flute.

Orchestra: Brycen Baglio, violin; Kory Baum, violin; Ryan Buzard, viola; Bridget Gates, violin; Lillian Merrill, violin; Lucille Mills, viola; Jonathan Paul, cello; Ayman Rahman, violin; William Richardson, double bass; Raina St. John, violin; Addison Sweet, cello

The following received perfect scores from their adjudicators!: Kaia Kwok (ranked #1 in the county!), Lillian Merrill, William Richardson (ranked #1 in the county!), Colin Robey (mallets), (ranked #1 in the county!)

The following students were selected for All-County Band and Orchestra at Kodak Hall, Eastman Theatre. They will perform with students from around Monroe County in March.

Band: Miles Grunert, French horn; Harry Oshiotse, trombone;  Colin Robey, mallets.

Orchestra: Ryan Buzzard, viola; Kaia Kwok, clarinet; Lillian Merrill, violin; Ayan Rahman, violin; William Richardson, double bass

Chorus: Arvin Adhikari, Mariana Albino-Toro, Korey Baum, Shaelyn Donk, Gabriella Lopez, Alexus Luc, Orlando Marrero III, Mia Rockell

Congratulations to our very own Mr. Scott Cannan - One of our wonderful, magnificent, and extraordinary Music Educators was appointed Second Vice President for the nation’s largest state music association. Round of applause and standing ovation to you Mr. Canaan!

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration - Winter Season Registration

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!

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SENIORS!!:

National Scholarships have been loaded into the Google Classroom!! Check them out NOW!

UPDATES FROM THE R-H COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER: R-H SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOW OPEN.   

• Grab your applications in the Counseling Center or via Naviance. 
• The due dates are STRICTLY ENFORCED
• PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON ALL SEPARATE PAGES.
• Get your resume ready.  If you need help, stop by the College & Career Center.

PERSONALIZE YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY – The last day to personalize your yearbook and guarantee your copy is 1/30/2026. GO TO WWW.JOSTENSYEARBOOKS.COM  TODAY!

The Yearbook committee invites you to share what your favorite movie or TV series is. Seniors, click HERE to respond. Responses are due March 1st. There will be no extensions.

SENIOR QUOTES FOR THE YEARBOOK due 1/30/2026. 

• Your quote must be consistent with the R-H SHS code of conduct 
• If your quote is not original, you must give credit to the author.
• Your quote can be a maximum of 120 characters
• We reserve the right to reject any quote that violates the aforementioned rules
• Submit your Senior Quote

Continue researching and applying for scholarships! Scholarships are available in Naviance or on paper in the counseling center.  See Ms. Moss in the College & Career Center for assistance.

Once you have been accepted to a college, please fill out the BANNER or email Mrs. Ottman at tottman@rhnet.org.  We will hang a pennant for each college our students get accepted into.

THINGS TO KNOW:

January Regents Exams Schedule (most students do not take these exams. Students should check if they are registered). *Afternoon exam times have changed! 

 

ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS: SELF-NOMINATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AREA COLLEGES ARE OPEN NOW. Click Here for the Awards

ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS/ SOPHOMORES: NACAC College Fair is scheduled for March 15 & 16 at the War Memorial.  Feel free to attend with your parents on Sunday, March 15.  There will be a bus going from the Senior High School on Monday, March 16.  Keep your eyes open for the permission slips.

The Student Tutoring Association is standing by, waiting for students to ask for help. We have tutors for almost every subject and level. All the student needs to do is contact Ms. Kimmel at skimmel@rhnet.org with a request. She will put the student in touch with a student tutor, and they will take it from there!

 

Our Coat Drive has been extended to January 31!  See the flyer below:

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• 1/19 - Martin Luther King  Jr Day - No School
• 1/21 - 5 to 7 p.m. - Sophomore Class Fundraiser at Chick-Fil-A

• 1/22 - DPAC - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Admin Building
• 1/22 - 6 to 7 p.m. - “FILL OUT YOUR FAFSA” PRESS EVENT - students and parents will hear from SUNY Chancellor King, financial aid experts, and current college students.  (See flyer below for registration information.)

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 1/26 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Budget Advisory Council (BAC) - Admin Building
• 1/27 - 7 p.m. - BOE Meeting - Admin Building
• 1/30 - NO School for Students
• 1/30 - Senior quotes are due. SENIORS: Several quotes, for whatever reason (i.e. too long or cited incorrectly), need correction. Check your email from pmyers@rhnet.org.
• 2/2 - 3/2 - Submissions Are Accepted For the 2026 Minerva Campbell Literary Contest - (see flyer below). Contest is sponsored by the Henrietta Public Library and 1st prize is $50! Questions? Contact: hplinfo@libraryweb.org 
• 2/6 - Sophomores: The Last EMCC Field Trip is today.
• 2/25 - Rochester Yacht Club will be visiting the Senior High School during all three lunches to share information to students who may be interested in sailing. The club team is open for grades 7-12 and practice is every Monday through Thursday, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.. Competitions are on weekends across the state. The fall season runs from September 8 - November 6. The Spring season runs from March to May.

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2025-2026:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal, R-H!

Arkee Allen
Principal

January 11, 2026

Hey Family!

It is January 11.  The second marking period ends on January 30.  That’s 13 school days away.  (Reminder: There is no school on Monday, January 19, or Friday, January 30 for students.) 

Parents and guardians, your task is quick and powerful this week. Please be present when your child opens their SchoolTool.  Look at their grades and either help them make a plan or help them celebrate!

Yes, students, it is time to check on your SchoolTool and truly know how you are doing in every class.  Please have a conversation with your best advocates (family, friends, teachers), and make a plan to get the grades you want.  And if you are already doing well, PLEASE celebrate for 5 minutes this week!  

Are you aware that 56% of our students are on Honor Roll or higher?  Those students need to take a bow!  In the world of distractions, you have found a way to stay focused. You deserve recognition.  

Great news coming soon: In addition to Honor Roll, we’re introducing Improvement Awards, too. We know effort matters and when you put in all you’ve got, you deserve recognition too. If your GPA improves by 5 points or more, regardless of Honor Roll status, you will be recognized, too.  Go for it!  And if you can improve over two consecutive marking periods, I’d like to call that, “On A Roll,” and I think you deserve some recognition too! Let’s get after it!

Make it a great week!

Mr. A

CELEBRATIONS:

Last week we announced that seven of our fall varsity athletic teams earned Scholar Athlete status from NYSPHSAA. To receive this honor, at least 75% of a team must hold a 90 average or higher from the 1st marking period.

WELL, GREAT NEWS! There is one more team that earned the elite status: Girl's Swim Team! CONGRATULATIONS!!

Thank you to our families, our coaches, and the students who got it done! This recognition is a direct reflection of the outstanding leadership and commitment you have to academics and sports combined.

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration - Winter Season Registration

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!
• Congratulations Emily Whitehouse for your shoutout this week.

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THINGS TO KNOW:

Course Selection is NOW. Please take some time to consider your course selections further and narrow down what you really would like to take. Counselors will meet with students during their scheduled PE class starting Monday.  Please refer to the “repititive information page,” and your R-H Class Google Classrom for more information. 

January Regents Exams Schedule (most students do not take these exams. Students should check if they are registered).

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• NOW - Are you taking a Regents Exam in January? Let’s get some last minute prep in PLEASE! Click the Regents Prep Calendar for updates daily.  You should stay after school every time you see your Regents Exam listed over the next three weeks.  If you are with the teacher for the entire 3 - 3:45pm session you will get a bus pass for the late bus home.  

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 1/19 - Martin Luther King, Jr Day - No School
• 1/30 - NO School for Students
• 1/30 - Senior quotes are due. SENIORS: Several quotes, for whatever reason (i.e. too long or cited incorrectly), need correction. Check your email from pmyers@rhnet.org.

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2025-2026:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal, R-H!

Mr. A

Arkee Allen
Principal

January 4, 2026

 

Happy New Year. Our district’s theme is #YouBelongHere. This will never change. It doesn’t simply mean we welcome diversity in our district, but that we do the work to make sure we acknowledge it, learn from it, recognize and accept our differences, and also adjust our practices to make sure our diversity thrives. That’s Rush-Henrietta Senior High School.

  

Hi Family,

As we move into the second half of the school year, I want to continue our weekly five-minute journey together as a family and community.  Today’s focus is something simple but incredibly powerful: conversation.

Today, I’m asking you to take just five minutes to sit with your student and talk about how school is really going. Preface the conversation with, “I’m not going to try to fix it, I’m just going to listen.” I think that will help. 

Here are four questions to ask:

1. What class feels the best right now and why?
2. What class feels the hardest right now and why?
3. What is one habit you could change this week to make school easier?
4. What can I do this week to support you?

Thank you for continuing to partner with us. Imagine the power and the culture we can build off of on Monday if every one of our students walks through the doors on Monday having had this conversation with the most trusted adult in their life. Together, we are building strong habits, strong relationships, and a strong second half of the year!

Make it a great New Year!

Mr. A

CELEBRATIONS:

I am very pleased to share some exciting news: seven of our fall varsity athletic teams have earned Scholar Athlete status from NYSPHSAA. To receive this honor, at least 75% of a team must hold a 90 average or higher from the 1st marking period.

Thank you to our families, our coaches, and the students who got it done! This recognition is a direct reflection of the outstanding leadership and commitment you have to academics and sports combined.

1. Cross Country Girls - Mike DeMay
2. Cross Country Boys - Mike DeMay
3. Girls Soccer - Mike Seidel and Kristina Duritza
4. Gameday Cheer - Raelyn Falci
5. Girls Golf -Tami Loftus
6. Girls Tennis - Becky Olsen
7. Gymnastics - Carol and Jason Mancari

 

Check out our Holiday Door Contest! Congrats to the winners: 

• Most Festive: The LIBRARY
• Most Creative: A114 with the Home Alone theme
• Funniest: A214 and A215: Pfluke and Daley!

Congratulations to those Natural Helpers that got to go to the Ibero Daycare Center and interact with the preschool students there! You made their day and they made yours!

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration - Winter Season Registration

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!
• Congratulations for your shoutouts this week:  Elizabeth Gerger, Fiona Finlayson, Gianna Gentile, JohnBrandon Lu, Fiona Finlayson, Polina Firsanova, Gianna Fregoe, Ysabella Gasgonia, Mo Wilper, Alessia Zegarelli, Martin Zhang, Omar Ali, Kacy Wood, Max Ramos, Jen MacLaughlin, Nicole Kellett, and Emma Ocasio.

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THINGS TO KNOW:

• THINK ABOUT IT NOW: The U of R Brain Awareness Campaign (BAC) is holding the annual Brain Bee! The competition is 9:30am-12:30pm on Saturday, February 28. Practice Materials & REGISTRATION LINK The winner will represent us at the National Brain Bee at University of California, Irvine, CA. You will also receive a spot in the UR’s Del Monte Institute NeuroEast summer research internship program this summer. 

• Lower A, B and C intersections have been designated as NO STANDING zones.  Administrators and Youth Assistants will be at these hot spots in the coming days to make clear the need to keep the areas within the red tape, clear for safety, and ease of movement.  An announcement will be made on Monday morning.  

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• NOW - Are you taking a Regents Exam in January? Let’s get some last minute prep in PLEASE! Click the Regents Prep Calendar for updates daily.  You should stay after school every time you see your Regents Exam listed over the next three weeks.  If you are with the teacher for the entire 3 - 3:45pm session you will get a bus pass for the late bus home.  
• NOW - Don’t Forget About The Internet Enabled Device Policy. Step 1 is a phone notification home, Step 2 is a call from an administrator. Step 3 the item is kept until a parent picks it up. Step 4 the item is dropped off to your administrator for a period of 3-8 weeks. 
• 1/7 - 3 - 7 p.m. - Chess/ Masterminds Competition
• 1/8 - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Parent Group Meeting - There is one meeting a month and the meetings are hybrid (in person and online). The link remains the same all year:  https://meet.google.com/ipn-havj-ogo

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 1/30 - Senior quotes are due Jan 30. SENIORS: Several quotes, for whatever reason (i.e. too long or cited incorrectly), need correction. Check your email from pmyers@rhnet.org.

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2025-2026:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal R-H!

 

Arkee Allen
Principal

December 31, 2025

Hi Family,

Happy New Year!!  We return on Monday, and I am so excited to reunite with our students and continue working closely with our families.  

This time of year often brings reflection and goal-setting, and I’d like to continue challenging our students and families to think not just about goals, but about the HABITS it takes to make those goals possible. Here are four challenges for you and the family from us at the Senior High School:

First challenge: In addition to setting a New Year’s goal (resolution), we challenge you to list out and accept the daily habits that will help you achieve it.  For example, if my goal is to arrive at school on time every day, one of my supporting habits would be to wind down social media and gaming by 9 p.m. Another habit would be laying my clothes out the night before so I’m no longer rushing in the morning. 

Second challenge: Tie your new habits to something you already do every day.  For instance, if your 2026 goal is to turn off social media completely by 9 p.m., connect that habit to brushing your teeth. When you brush your teeth, that becomes the signal to turn off your phone. (More examples can be found below).

TWO MORE CHALLENGES FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS:

Third challenge: PLEASE get on the REMIND App today. Teachers and administrators use Remind to share class updates, assignments, and reminders. It’s quick, free, and translates messages into your preferred language.

Here’s how to get started:

1. Download the Remind App on your phone (from the App Store or Google Play).
2. Create an account using the email address or cell phone number you shared with the school.
3. Search for your student’s classes.
4. Turn on notifications so you don’t miss updates from teachers or the school.

If you’re already connected, that’s great! You’re awesome!!

Fourth challenge: PLEASE get on SchoolTool today. First marking period grades are available now, and there are only 19 school days remaining before the second marking period ends. Knowing where your student stands right now matters… hey, you can’t support what you don’t know! If you do not have access to SchoolTool, ask your student to log in on their end. Also, if you need to sign up for SchoolTool, please reach out to Karen Tambasco at ktambasco@rhnet.org.

Now that the important stuff is covered, please enjoy some pics of our holiday shenanigans as we gear up for our return!

Summary:

1. Set goals
2. Accept within yourself to adapt the habits it takes to reach your goals
3. Tie the habits to something that you already do
4. Go!

Example: 

1. Goal: Increase my fitness by 20% before the end of the school year
2. Habit: I will do at least 100 push-ups and 100 sit-ups daily
3. Tie: Do 15 pushups during every YouTube ad instead of hitting the skip button.

Example: 

1. Goal: Raise my math grade by 10 points in Marking Period 2
2. Habit: Study for 20 minutes every day outside of school
3. Tie: Right after dinner, study and remove all distractions for 20 minutes

Example: 

1. Goal: Reduce stress
2. Habit: 5 minutes of breathing/ reflection daily
3. Tie: Right after getting into bed

 

Make it a great New Year with US!!

Arkee Allen
Principal

Hi Family,

As the holiday season approaches, many parents are starting to think about gift ideas. With that in mind, I wanted to offer a quick heads-up connected to our internet-connected device policy. 

If you are looking for ideas, a great “school-friendly” gift would be wired earbuds. Wired earbuds are not connected to the internet and therefore are allowed for use with our Chromebooks. Another useful gift would be a card game like Uno. I’d love to see more students enjoying card games with their friends during lunch, like we did when we were in school just a few years ago.  Some students do enjoy the card games now - I wish they all did. Let’s encourage more of this!

In addition, there is a new gift on the horizon that I want to make you aware of: SMART eye glasses.  While these glasses can do some pretty remarkable things, please know that students may not wear them in school. SMART glasses are internet-enabled devices and therefore fall under district policy and New York state law as prohibited items during the school day.

I apologize for interrupting your day with this, but I wanted to share this information early, as I know many families are already shopping! Of course, none of this is required… I’m just offering ideas from my vantage point as principal.

Thank you for all of your help and happy holidays!

Make it a great day!

Arkee Allen
Principal

Important news from Senior High School Principal Arkee Allen

December 14, 2025   You asked for it, so here it is!!  Holiday Spirit Week is back! Get ready NOW! See each day’s theme below. Hi Family, For today’s five minutes, I’d like you to explore the 2025-2026 College and Career Center Google Classroom. Inside, there are new job opportunities, new scholarships, and new college announcements—always just one click away. Start by opening the Google Classroom (GC) and selecting the Classwork drop down menu and look around. You will see all of the schools that plan to visit Rush-Henrietta thus far.  Next, click on Employment and discover that Pet Supplies Plus is hiring, Jersey Mikes is hiring, and many other local employers are offering jobs for high school students. Juniors, there is a drop-down made just for you. It covers Merit Scholarships, steps for college applications, National Honor Society requirements, and more. This is your road map and it is all in one place. Students of all grade levels, there are close to 100 national scholarship opportunities listed that you can explore now. Here are just six that I selected: Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Profile in Courage High School Awards Breanna Coleman Memorial Nursing Scholarship Bick Vocational/Trade School Scholarship - $5,000 - 6 Awards (Deadline: December 31, 2025) Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships - $30,000 - 50 Awards (Deadline: January 7, 2026) Army Women’s Foundation Scholarship - $3,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: January 21, 2026) Families, please be prepared. It is never too soon to explore these opportunities, but it can become too late if you wait. So get started now. #BeBetterTogether, Mr. A CELEBRATIONS: Rush-Henrietta Senior High School is pleased to recognize William Richardson, Andrew Smith, and Lillian Merril for participating in the New York State School Music Association conference all-state music ensembles. These R-H students are the best of the best in New York state! For the last 2 weeks, Endless Highway has been in our PE classes giving our students an opportunity to play wheelchair basketball while also learning some valuable life skills. Check out the fun they are having! ************************************************** SPORTS: Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link.  Athletic Offerings Sports Registration - Winter Season Registration ************************************************** ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM: Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE! Submit a Shout Out! Congratulations to ALL.  ************************************************** THINGS TO KNOW: December 15 - 19 is our first Kindness Week Challenge of the Year!  Pick a Random Act from the slides provided: Kindness Week Challenge! Use your Chromebook to take a picture of yourself completing the Act.   Upload the picture to our Google Form: Kindness Week Challenge Picture Form!  Mr. Allen will post your picture on his Instagram page: rhprincipalallen & Ms. Powers will post on the monitors throughout school.  For every ENTRY, your name will go into a RAFFLE when we return from the Winter Recess. Let’s run it up!!! You cannot have too many! Make this week great heading into a well-deserved break! ************************************************* THIS WEEK’S EVENTS: 12/15 & 12/16 - 3 - 5 p.m. - Intersession both days - GET RID OF ANY INCOMPLETES and get the help you need! DO NOT go into the break with work looming over your head! 12/16: Region 10 DECA Competition - Mrs. Murphy 12/16: Winter Concert: We livestream all concerts: Link for all concerts at the high school is here.  12/17 10:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - The R-H Singers will sing at Good Shepherd 12/18 - 9:05 - noon - The R-H Singers will be featured at School of the Holy Childhood and the Henrietta Senior Center - we are proud of you. Go forth and spread joy! 12/19 - The R-H Singers will be caroling during advisory on this day!  You do not want to miss it! 12/21 - 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Robotics Competition ************************************************** COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE: THINK ABOUT IT NOW: The U of R Brain Awareness Campaign (BAC) is holding the annual Brain Bee! The competition is 9:30am-12:30pm on Saturday, February 28. The winner will represent us at the National Brain Bee at University of California, Irvine, CA. They will also receive a spot in the UR’s Del Monte Institute NeuroEast summer research internship program this summer. Practice Materials & REGISTRATION LINK 1/30 - Senior quotes are due Jan 30. SENIORS: Several quotes, for whatever reason (i.e. too long or cited incorrectly), need correction. Check your email from pmyers@rhnet.org. ************************************************** REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2025-2026: Click the link for information that has been stated in the past Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200.  IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING: You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org  Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org  Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org Stay Royal R-H! Arkee Allen Principal

Hi Family,

Welcome to The Royal Comet Times. If the newsletter is new to you, every week I ask all of our families to do something together for five minutes.  This week I want to celebrate the 700 students who have an 85 grade point average (GPA) or higher in school.  If you are on that list, or your child is, please dance in the kitchen with one another while listening to your family’s favorite song. That’s your five-minute task! Dance while recognizing you set the pace in the school, you are the academic example for others, and we see you. 

If you do NOT have an 85 or higher GPA, but you are very happy about your improvement, and you trust your process, then that makes perfect sense too. Please celebrate your improvement for your five minutes, too.  

For the rest of us, some of us are not happy about where we are.  The question becomes, “How do I make a change to how things are going so far?” To go from barely passing or even failing multiple classes, it takes a shift in habits, mindset, and support systems. Big breakthroughs usually start with small, immediate actions repeated daily.

Immediately: 

1. Go to every class, every day, on time - Attendance fixes more problems than stress and shame ever could.
2. Talk to your teacher(s) after school or during lunch - Say, “I want to fix my grade, what should I do first?” 
3. Check your grades with a friend today - Pick one person who wants to get better with you and set a study time.
4. Start missing work recovery immediately - Don’t wait for motivation… start with the most recent missing assignment and finish it.
5. Use school supports - Late buses and Intersession are built exactly for moments like this.
6. Cut distractions for 10 days - Phones off, headphones away, eyes up, and ask questions more than you complain. Commit to the sprint.
7. Change the script in your head - Say to yourself, “I can fix this, I’m starting today, I’m not done yet.”
8. Practice success before the grades show it - Speak like a student who expects to pass, behave like someone who expects to graduate, explain yourself less, work a little harder.

In the long run, we all must surround ourselves with peers who think school success is normal. Let’s get started. Only 10 days before Winter Break!

#BeBetterTogether,

Mr. A

CELEBRATIONS:

CONGRATULATIONS to our Seniors on College Signing Day! - Hayden Hodgeman, Matt Turner, Lizzie Rinella, Taylor Potwin, Isabella Artessa, Riley Brown, Kate DeWald, Eli Lantz, Andrew Coleman, Dominic Mariano, and Mason Lantz!

YOUR BLOCK PARTY LETTER COMES OUT MONDAY! 

• Are You Invited To Your Class Block Party!? Food, games, and friends!
• Are you passing all classes with an 85 or higher?
• Do you have five or fewer absences from school?
• Do you have no referrals? INCLUDING electronic device referrals?
• December 10 - Sophomores invited to take over Lower A for one hour
• December 11 - Juniors are invited to do the same thing
• December 12 - Seniors are invited to do the same thing
• All parties are from 3:00 to 3:50 p.m.

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration - Winter Season Registration is NOW OPEN 

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!
• Congratulations to The Link Crew Commissioners: Eleni Nakis, Emma Godown, Bridget Gates, Ryan Buzard, and Linda Al Shareef for your shout-out this week!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

The Bottle and Can Drive has a new drop-off location. Instead of bringing your five-cent deposits to Door 7, please bring them to the athletic gates. Two large collection bins are located next to the Werner Kleemann Stadium’s ticket booth. Place your bottles and cans there, and they will be picked up daily.

12/7 - 12/13: Boys Varsity Swimming & Diving Team has a DiBella’s Sub Fundraiser!

12/9 - The Senior Class is doing a Chipotle fundraiser! 

Don’t Forget our Coat Drive! This drive ends on December 19! 

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• 12/8 - 12/12:  School Winter Safety Week - Most drills are indoors but there will be an evacuation drill during the school day. 
• 12/10 - 12/12: Block Parties for students that earned them!
• 12/12: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Natural Helpers/ Ibero Daycare Center
• 12/12: Career Exploration for 10th Grade - EMCC Open House, 7:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
• 12/12: Gingerbread House-making Contest! - Stay Tuned!

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 12/15 & 12/16 - 3 - 5 p.m. - Intersession both days - GET RID OF ANY INCOMPLETES and get the help you need!
• 12/16: Region 10 Deca Competition - Mrs. Murphy
• 12/16: Winter Concert: We livestream all concerts: Link for all concerts at the high school is here. 

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2025-2026:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal R-H!

Arkee Allen
Principal

Human Rights Awareness Month honors the universal dignity, freedoms, and equality of all people. This poster includes voices like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Dalai Lama because they modeled courageous leadership, peace, resilience, and justice, reminding us that human rights belong to everyone, everywhere. You can find this poster up all around our school for the month of December. 

November 30, 2025

Hey Family,

It’s time for all of us to #LockIn for the month of December as we ramp up to the two-week holiday break. Between now and then, we have 15 school days together. Let’s make them count. I’d like to challenge every student and family to #LockIn on perfect attendance for these 15 days, with no lateness to school at all. I think it’s a small goal, but small goals can have a huge impact. Fifteen strong days in a row builds routine, shifts momentum, and gives you something to be proud of, knowing that you earned your holiday break.  

For our five minutes together this Sunday, I want to remind everyone of our Internet-Enabled Devices Practices that help us stay focused and keep academics at the center of school:

Our Electronics Policy requires that all internet-enabled devices, including phones, wireless headphones, and earbuds, remain powered off and stored in student lockers throughout the entire school day unless a student has a medical exemption. There should be no reason for a phone or wireless headphones to be visible in hallways or classrooms without approved documentation. Students who have devices visible to staff, including administration, teachers, or any member of our school community, will be asked to turn them in. Devices will then be returned following our progressive discipline cycle: steps 1 and 2: devices returned to the student at the end of the school day with a call home, and steps 3 and 4: devices returned only to a guardian at their discretion. Students reaching step 4 are required to turn in their device for 3 - 8 weeks, and a Step 5 violation results in device removal and privileges lost. 

Parents/ Guardians, thank you for your partnership. Let’s go into December strong, together, and into the holiday break even stronger!

Stay Royal R-H!
Mr. A

CELEBRATIONS:

December 10, 11, 12: 3 - 4 p.m.  - Are You Invited To Your Class Block Party!? Food, games, and friends!

• Are you passing all classes with an 80 or higher?
• Do you have five or fewer absences from school?
• Do you have no referrals? INCLUDING electronic device referrals?
• December 10 - Sophomores invited to take over Lower A for one hour
• December 11 - Juniors are invited to do the same thing
• December 12 - Seniors are invited to do the same thing

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration - Winter Season Registration is NOW OPEN 

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!
• Congratulations to Mr. Lovejoy, Mr. Shepanski, Mrs. Salvia, Mrs. Maclaughlin, Ms. Liberti, Ms. Worden, Ms. Glasgow, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Burdick, Ms. Gifford, Mr. Cannan, Mr. Polvino, and Ms. Walton, for your shout-outs this week!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

The Winter Concert Season is upon us! We plan to livestream all concerts this year. The Link for all concerts at the high school is here. Our next concert is December 16, 2025!

Sophomores & Juniors, the Course Selection Process has begun!

1. Families are asked to review the 2026–2027 Secondary Program Course Guide for course offerings (grades 11–12) and graduation requirements.
2. Teacher recommendations will be listed in SchoolTool after December 12, 2025.
3. Students are required to have their course selection meeting with their counselor by February 11, 2026.
4. Students must schedule a minimum of 6.5 credits and include alternate courses since requests are not guaranteed.
5. A course offerings worksheet and your student’s transcript have been mailed home to assist with your decision-making process. 
6. If families have questions about a recommendation, please contact your student’s current subject-area teacher or counselor.
7. Stronger collaboration and earlier consultation with counselors will be prioritized in this year’s master schedule planning.

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• NOW - SENIORS - Your yearbook photo is due Monday, December 1. (See the GC for details)
• NOW: Check your student’s Marking Period 1 report card on SchoolTool.
• Digital Equity Survey/SchoolTool Access

New York requires school districts to gather information regarding home access to the Internet, and what devices students use. This annual Digital Equity Survey is accessible through SchoolTool now. When you log in to SchoolTool, you will be prompted to respond to several brief questions found in each student's SchoolTool account. This will only take a few minutes and is available through the app or by logging on to the SchoolTool website. We created a document to walk you through the process if you are using the website instead of the app. We have also created a short video to assist you with a few of your selections while taking the survey. If you are using the SchoolTool mobile app on your phone, you may see multiple surveys for each student. The required survey will be in red text. Please update or complete the survey no later than Friday, Dec. 12. If you completed the survey last year, please review your responses to verify the information is still accurate.

• 12/3 - 3-7 pm - Chess/ Masterminds Competition

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 12/9 - The Senior Class is doing a Chipotle fundraiser! 
• 12/12 - 9am - 1:30 pm - Natural Helpers/ Ibero Daycare Center
• 12/12 - Career Exploration for 10th Grade - EMCC Open House, 7:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
• 12/16 - Region 10 Deca Competition - Mrs. Murphy

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2025-2026:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal R-H!

 

Arkee Allen
Principal

November 23, 2025

Hi Family,

As we head into this holiday break, I want to use our five minutes together to simply invite everyone into the spirit of Thanksgiving. The holiday itself is not required for us to be thankful. Gratitude is something we can choose every day.

Please take a moment to think about the people you encounter this week and in the weeks that have passed. Find gratitude in the things you do and in the people who cross your path. I am thankful for you, and I hope that you are thankful for us.

Let’s carry that spirit with us into the break.

Stay Royal R-H!
Mr. A

CELEBRATIONS: (THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR)!

Redeat Schumaker made the news, and her team, the Rochester Wheels, went undefeated on Saturday!

Link Crew Leaders taught the lesson, “Who is most important?” Friday, November 14, in Global 10 and AP World Classes and the sophomores wrote their messages of gratitude on the leaves. 

Our Ceramics students on the move! They got to visit the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, NY on Nov 14. 

Hey, did you hear the good news!? Check out how many students have been accepted to college during Instant Decision Days. Check out the days coming up too!

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration - Winter Season Registration is NOW OPEN 
• Junior Varsity and Varsity teams are scheduled to begin Monday, November 17.

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!
• Congratulations to Student Council, Dr. Ocasio, Mrs. Lehman, Mrs. Collins, Mr. Lovejoy, Ms. Gallagher, Ms. Newman, Mr. Fagan, and Mr. Jackson for your shout-outs on this extra special week!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

11/24: 1 to 8 p.m. - Parent-Teacher Conferences. Students do NOT report to school this week unless attending a conference. 

The Monroe County STOP-DWI Program is hosting a PSA Contest encouraging safe, sober driving and raising awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.

• Open to all high school students (Grades 9-12)
• Create a short PSA using video, audio, or graphics
• Prizes awarded to top entries
• Winning PSAs will be featured on local and social media
• Deadline: November 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

For full details and submission info, visit: https://bit.ly/43elrEa
Submit your entry here: https://bit.ly/47ZNuK6

Show our R-H creativity while promoting safe driving!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Fine Arts and Essay Exhibition

• Students may submit artwork or essays inspired by Dr. King’s teachings. All submissions will be featured in a statewide online exhibit at www.empirestateplaza.ny.gov/nyking.
• Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2025
• Submit to: MLKExhibit@ogs.ny.gov 

Let’s honor Dr. King’s vision through our R-H students!

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• NOW: Check your student’s Marking Period 1 report card on SchoolTool.
• Digital Equity Survey/SchoolTool Access
  New York requires school districts to gather information regarding home access to the Internet, and what devices students use. This annual Digital Equity Survey is accessible through SchoolTool now. When you log in to SchoolTool, you will be prompted to respond to several brief questions found in each student's SchoolTool account. This will only take a few minutes and is available through the app or by logging on to the SchoolTool website. We created a document to walk you through the process if you are using the website instead of the app. We have also created a short video to assist you with a few of your selections while taking the survey. If you are using the SchoolTool mobile app on your phone, you may see multiple surveys for each student. The required survey will be in red text. Please update or complete the survey no later than Friday, Dec. 12. If you completed the survey last year, please review your responses to verify the information is still accurate.
• 11/24-25: Superintendent’s Conference Days (no school for students) - Parent-Teacher Conferences on 11/24, 1 to 8 p.m.
• 11/26-28: Thanksgiving Recess (school closed)

 

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 12/3 - 3-7 pm - Chess/ Masterminds Competition
• 12/12 - 9am - 1:30 pm - Natural Helpers/ Ibero Daycare Center
• 12/12 - Career Exploration for 10th Grade - EMCC Open House, 7:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
• 12/16 - Region 10 Deca Competition - Mrs. Murphy

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2025-2026:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal R-H!

 

Arkee Allen
Principal

Hi Family,

This week, I am asking you to take five minutes to review our Incomplete Guidelines that have been in place for many years, well before me. While the plan has great intentions, it has allowed students to carry Incompletes (INC) for too long, often from Marking Period 1, all the way to Marking Period 4. This has delayed learning and created stress at the end of the year. That will soon change.

At the end of the first semester, students who are carrying INCs will have a limited time to complete their work before losing certain privileges such as parking, early release, late arrival, extracurricular activities, and sports. Once the work is turned in, those privileges will be reinstated. 

This is not about punishment but about accountability and growth. We want all students to finish what they start and stay on track for success. Having said that, I also want you to know that we do not remove privileges lightly. Between now and January, we are building a team of adults that will work with our students to understand the root causes for the Incompletes, and try to help students so they do not miss original deadlines and other opportunities teachers create to help them catch up before a semester ends. 

Please take a few minutes this week to:

• talk about the new expectations.
• check SchoolTool with your student for any INCs.
• celebrate your student for being on track or for planning to be, starting Monday!

Stay Royal R-H!
Mr. A

CELEBRATIONS:

SENIORS

IMPORTANT: 2025-2026 RUSH-HENRIETTA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

• Countless Amazing Memories - One Iconic Yearbook
• Personalize your cover and score four free icons
• Yearbook recognition ads are now for sale. Deadline is December 1, 2025
• SENIORS - Submit your senior quotes - due by January 30, 2026
  • RULES: Your quote must be consistent with the R-H SHS Code of Conduct 
  • If your quote is not original, you must give credit to the author
  • Your quote can be a maximum of 120 characters
• SENIOR PORTRAITS are due December 18 for the yearbook.

At Rush-Henrietta, we proudly honor the men and women who have served our country. In honor of Veterans Day last Tuesday, let us each take a moment to find a veteran, hug them, and thank them for their service, taking a second to truly mean it. Their courage, sacrifice, and love for our country make our freedom possible.

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration - Winter Season Registration is NOW OPEN 
• Junior Varsity and Varsity teams are scheduled to begin Monday, November 17.

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

BREAKING NEWS - LAST DAY TO SIGN UP has moved! Please sign up by Thursday, November 20! Parent-Teacher Conferences are Monday, November 24, from 1 to 7:40 p.m (Last session ends at 8 p.m.) Sign-ups:  Google form or by contacting the team office - see chart below. *We will do our best to honor the time selected on the Google form. **Last day to sign up is Thursday, November 20!

The Monroe County STOP-DWI Program is hosting a PSA Contest encouraging safe, sober driving and raising awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.

• Open to all high school students (Grades 9-12)
• Create a short PSA using video, audio, or graphics
• Prizes awarded to top entries
• Winning PSAs will be featured on local and social media
• Deadline: November 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

For full details and submission info, visit: https://bit.ly/43elrEa
Submit your entry here: https://bit.ly/47ZNuK6

Show our R-H creativity while promoting safe driving!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Fine Arts and Essay Exhibition

• Students may submit artwork or essays inspired by Dr. King’s teachings. All submissions will be featured in a statewide online exhibit at www.empirestateplaza.ny.gov/nyking.
• Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2025
• Submit to: MLKExhibit@ogs.ny.gov 

Let’s honor Dr. King’s vision through our R-H students!

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• NOW - 11/17 - 12/19 - Fashion Clubs Coat Drive - Coats will be handed out to the community and then Rochester General Hospital!
• NOW - 11/17 - 12/19 - Women's Empowerment Club Can and Bottle Drive - See the flyer below.  All items should be brought to door 7!
• NOW - Last Day to Purchase a hooded sweatshirt and/or sweatpants from the Class of 2028 Apparel Store!: Link to order
• 11/17: 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. - SHS, Community Budget Talk
• 11/18: 5 to 9 p.m. - Chipotle Fundraiser for the Class of 2027 - You must print the flier or order online using the code: 2DW4ZTM. 
• 11/18: 7 p.m. - Admin Building - BOE meeting
• 11/19 & 11/20: Youth Risk Behavior Survey taken on Wednesday and Thursday. Questions will be asked about personal safety, nutrition, alcohol and other drug use, physical exercise, mental health, sexual behaviors, and community involvement. The survey has been conducted in Monroe County schools every two years since 1992. Information from the survey has helped school, health, and community organizations plan services for youth based on local needs. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. Please click this link for more information, including FAQs. 
• 11/19: 7 p.m. - Symphonic Orchestra, RH Singers, and Symphonic Band Concert 
• 11/20: 6:30 to 8 p.m. - Admin Building - DPAC
• 11/21-23: Steve Barbato Memorial Tournament for Unified athletes: endless-highway.org/barbato for up-to-date tournament details. (See flyer below)

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 11/24-25: Superintendent’s Conference Days (no school for students) - Parent-Teacher Conferences on 11/24, 1 to 8 p.m.
• 11/26-28: Thanksgiving Recess (school closed)
• 11/24-28: Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed
• Digital Equity Survey/SchoolTool Access - Since 2021, the New York State Education Department has required districts to gather information regarding home access to the Internet, and what devices students use. This annual Digital Equity Survey will be accessible through SchoolTool beginning Thursday, November 20. When you log in to SchoolTool after that date, you will be prompted to respond to some brief questions found in each student's account. You won’t be able to access your student’s information, including report cards, until this is completed.

If more than one survey is available for your child, please review the version in red. This will only take a few minutes and can be done via the app or by logging on to the SchoolTool website. We created a document to walk you through the process if you are using the website instead of the app. 

*If you completed the survey last year, please review your responses to verify the information is still accurate. If you have not already completed the survey, you will be prompted to do so when you log in. Please update or complete the survey no later than Friday, December 12.

**Please note: If you are using the SchoolTool mobile app, you may see multiple surveys for each student. The required survey will be in red text.

***We have also created a short video to assist you with a few of your selections while taking the survey. We appreciate your time and thank you for helping us to fulfill this state requirement.

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2025-2026:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal R-H!

Arkee Allen
Principal

 

November 9, 2025

Hi Family,

This week, I’m asking you to take just five minutes to log in to the Remind App.

Remind is one of the most powerful tools we have to keep you connected. Teachers and administrators use it to share class updates, assignments, reminders, and even details about Parent-Teacher Conferences. It’s quick, it’s free, it translates messages into your preferred language, and it keeps you in the loop with things happening at Rush-Henrietta.

Here’s how to get started:

1. Download the Remind App on your phone (from the App Store or Google Play).
2. Create an account using the email address or cell phone number you shared with the school.
3. Search for your student’s classes.
4. Turn on notifications so you don’t miss updates from teachers or the school.

If you’re already connected, that’s great! Take a minute to make sure your notifications are turned on and your contact information is up-to-date. And tell your friends about this powerful communication tool!

Staying connected through Remind helps you support your child in real time. Connection equals opportunity, and we don’t want anyone to miss out on that..

BTW, have you signed up for Parent-Teacher Conferences yet? Sign-up information can be found below!

Stay Royal R-H!
Mr. A

CELEBRATIONS:

On Friday, November 21, many of our music students will head to Churchville-Chili to participate in the Area All-State Music festival. Students from our eight-county region were selected to participate in band, mixed chorus, orchestra, and treble chorus. They represent the best of the best!!! We all congratulate the following students:

Band: Miles Grunert, French horn; Kaia Kwok, Clarinet; Harry Oshiotse, Trombone; Colin Robey, Snare Drum; 

Mixed Chorus: River Farrington, Tenor II; Phoenix Hoffman, Bass II; Alexus Luc, Soprano I; Ryan Guo, Bass II

Orchestra: Ryan Buzard, Violin; Lillian Merrill, Violin; Ayman Rahman, Violin; William Richardson, Double Bass

Treble Chorus: Soniya Campbell, Soprano I; Gabriella Lopez, Soprano II; Nyah Wragg, Alto II

Additionally, CONGRATULATIONS to these three selected to Conference All-State: Lillian Merrill, William Richardson, and Andrew Smith.

*Lillian's concert is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 6; William and Andrew's concert is 10 a.m. Sunday, December 7. Both concerts are in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre.

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration - Winter Season Registration is NOW OPEN 
• Junior Varsity and Varsity teams are scheduled to begin Monday, November 17.

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!
• Congrats to R-H VARSITY Cheer, Coach Raelyn, and Coach Paige for your shout-out this week!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

November is Native American Heritage Month, and here at Rush-Henrietta, we proudly take time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories and cultures of Native peoples. We do this by bringing awareness to the month throughout our school, displaying posters that encourage reflection on all parts of our shared history, and intentionally weaving Native American perspectives into our courses.

Here in Western New York, we are on the ancestral lands of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy, a powerful alliance of six nations: the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, and Tuscarora. The Haudenosaunee are known as the People of the Longhouse, and their values of peace, unity, and shared responsibility have influenced many aspects of American democracy. Their teachings remind us that strength comes from working together for the good of all. This message aligns beautifully with our vision here at R-H.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are Monday, November 24, from 1 to 7:40 p.m (Last session ends at 8 p.m.) Sign-ups:  Google form or by contacting the team office - see chart below. *We will do our best to honor the time selected on the Google form.

• NOW: Monroe 1 BOCES has created a website with County Food Resources
• NOW - Upcoming Holiday Basket sign-ups and different centers for meals: Food Programs - Rochester Public Library
• NOW - Great reminder to complete the free and reduced lunch forms so R-H can continue to provide food services to students and families. Families can utilize the R-H Kicking Hunger School Food Pantry and additional local food resources too. Please also visit the Family Wellness page on our website.
• The Office of Violence Prevention in collaboration with Blue35LLC is hosting a Community Coat Giveaway event from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 30, at 271 Flint St, Rochester NY, 14608. (see flier below)

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• 11/10: Grades are disabled in SchoolTool while they are updated for Marking Period 1. Please check for your child’s digital report card Friday, November 21.
• 11/11: Veterans Day - Schools Closed
• 11/13: 4 to 8 p.m. - Panera Bread Fundraiser for R-H Music - 795 Jefferson Rd. (see flier below)
• 11/13: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Parent Group Meeting (hybrid) - The link remains the same all year:  https://meet.google.com/ipn-havj-ogo
• 11/17: 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. - SHS, Community Budget Talk
• 11/18: 7 p.m. - Admin Building - BOE meeting
• 11/20: 6:30 to 8 p.m. - Admin Building - DPAC
• 11/24 - 11/25: Superintendent’s Conference Days (no school for students) - Parent-Teacher Conferences on 11/24, 1 to 8 p.m.
• 11/26 - 11/28: Thanksgiving Recess (school closed)

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 11/17-21: Youth Risk Behavior Survey taken during this week. Questions will be asked about personal safety, nutrition, alcohol and other drug use, physical exercise, mental health, sexual behaviors, and community involvement. The survey has been conducted in Monroe County schools every two years since 1992. Information from the survey has helped school, health, and community organizations plan services for youth based on local needs. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. Please click this link for more information, including FAQs and an opt-out form if you prefer your child not participate in the survey.  
• 11/19: 7 p.m. - Symphonic Orchestra, RH Singers, and Symphonic Band Concert 
• 11/21-23: Steve Barbato Memorial Tournament for Unified athletes: endless-highway.org/barbato for up-to-date tournament details. (See flyer below)
• 11/24-28: Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed
• Digital Equity Survey/SchoolTool Access - Since 2021, the New York State Education Department has required districts to gather information regarding home access to the Internet, and what devices students use. This annual Digital Equity Survey will be accessible through SchoolTool beginning Thursday, November 20. When you log in to SchoolTool after that date, you will be prompted to respond to some brief questions found in each student's account. You won’t be able to access your student’s information, including report cards, until this is completed.

If more than one survey is available for your child, please review the version in red. This will only take a few minutes and can be done via the app or by logging on to the SchoolTool website. We created a document to walk you through the process if you are using the website instead of the app. 

*If you completed the survey last year, please review your responses to verify the information is still accurate. If you have not already completed the survey, you will be prompted to do so when you log in. Please update or complete the survey no later than Friday, December 12.

**Please note: If you are using the SchoolTool mobile app, you may see multiple surveys for each student. The required survey will be in red text.

***We have also created a short video to assist you with a few of your selections while taking the survey. We appreciate your time and thank you for helping us to fulfill this state requirement.

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2025-2026:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal R-H!

Arkee Allen
Principal

Hi Family!

As a reminder, EMCC does not have school on Monday, November 10, but we do.  Because of this, we need your help with the supervision of your child.  

Here is the plan: With parent permission…

• If your child attends EMCC in the morning, they are not required to report to school until 11:55 a.m. on this day (lunch is served at 11:25 a.m.).
• If your child attends EMCC in the afternoon, they are not required to stay in school after 10:40 a.m. on this day (lunch is served at 10:40 a.m.).
• If your child will arrive late or leave early, please send in a note now or call our attendance line ahead of time to prevent delays: 359-5244 or 359-5242.  
• Transportation for late arrival and early dismissal is provided by families. 

Students who stay in the Senior High School during their usual EMCC time will have a study hall in the auditorium for the remainder of the day.  This is a substantial amount of time so we ask that you please make a plan for your child to come home during this time. 

Make it a great week, on purpose!

Mr. A

Arkee Allen
Principal

Hi Family,

This news can’t wait until next Sunday! Are you planning to purchase a class ring? Jostens has a deal for you!

Please click the link for details: Class Rings Promo Order

The Junior Class had a meeting with Jostens reps on Thursday, October 30, but I don’t know how much your student talked to YOU about it! So, I wanted you to have this info, too! The offer ends on Monday, November 10. 

Make it a great day, on purpose!

Mr. A

Arkee Allen
Principal

November 2, 2025

Hi Family,

This week, I’m asking every parent and guardian to take five minutes to open SchoolTool and look at your student’s lowest grade. Then, have a conversation:

Ask: “Who do you study with?” 

Then encourage: “Can you set up a study date with them?”

I hope your student studies with friends. Friend groups talk every day, sometimes for hours, and that time can be powerful when it includes academic encouragement. Our students must check in on each other’s progress and hold one another accountable.

If you’re comfortable, invite their friends to study at your house. If not, remind them that our cafeteria is open from 3 to 3:45 p.m. for after-school study time, and late buses are available.

If your child responds, “I don’t study with anyone,” or “I don’t have friends at school,” that’s an opportunity to listen closely and help them take a small step forward. Encourage them to start by forming a study connection with one classmate, maybe someone they sit near or work with in a group. You can also reach out to their social worker or teachers to help connect them with a peer group, club, or study circle. Sometimes that first bridge makes all the difference.

Forty-five minutes of focused work with friends can make a world of difference.

Let’s teach our students that friendship includes cheering each other on toward success.

#BeBetterTogether

CELEBRATIONS:

Major Shout-Out to Those That Participated In Make A Difference Day

Major Shout-Out to Those Winning Sectional Titles This Weekend - Check Out Our Sports Page for Updates. 

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration - Winter Season Registration is NOW OPEN 
• Junior Varsity and Varsity teams are scheduled to begin on Monday, November 17.

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!
• Congrats to Trinity Richardson for her shout-out this week!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

RIGHT NOW: 11/2: 4 to 8 p.m. - Class of 2028 Chipotle Fundraiser

Parent-Teacher Conferences are Monday, November 24, from 1 to 7:40 p.m (Last session ends at 8 p.m.) Sign-ups:  Google form or by contacting the team office - see chart below. *We will do our best to honor the time selected on the Google form.

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• 11/2: Clocks turned back an hour
• NOW - All Rush-Henrietta students are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. This has been true since 2023 but the timing of this announcement has never been more crucial. 
• NOW: Monroe 1 BOCES has created a website with County Food Resources
• NOW - Upcoming Holiday Basket sign-ups and different centers for meals: Food Programs - Rochester Public Library
• NOW - Great reminder to complete the free and reduced lunch forms so R-H can continue to provide food services to students and families. Families can utilize the R-H Kicking Hunger School Food Pantry and additional local food resources, too. Please also visit the Family Wellness page on our website. 
• 11/5: 4 to 6 p.m. - Henrietta Public Library - On My Own Time Art Show
• 11/6: 6:30 p.m. ONLINE - MPAC
• 11/7: First Marking Period Ends

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 11/11: Veterans Day - Schools Closed
• 11/13: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Parent Group Meeting (hybrid)
• 11/17-21: Youth Risk Behavior Survey taken during this week. 
• 11/21-23: Steve Barbato Memorial Tournament for Unified athletes: endless-highway.org/barbato for up-to-date tournament details. (See flyer below)
• 11/24-28: Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed

 

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2025-2026:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal R-H!

 

Arkee Allen
Principal

Hi Family,

Halloween is Friday, and we are excited to celebrate! I want you all to know that students are welcome to dress up for the occasion, but there are a few important parameters to follow.

If you are interested in participating, please come dressed in a great costume that is fun, uplifting, celebrates you and others, and makes others smile or laugh.  Feel free to take your time with makeup before coming to school. 

Please remember:

1. No full face mask. 
2. No clothing or props that violate the Code of Conduct. 
3. Costumes cannot be so large that they obstruct the line of sight in class. 
4. Costumes cannot disrupt the learning environment.

If a costume violates our guidelines, staff will ask the student to remove the costume or inappropriate items.

Make it a great day, on purpose!

Mr. Allen

Hey Family,

This week, I’m asking you to spend five minutes with me doing something that makes a big difference: Open SchoolTool and check your child’s daily attendance.

Being in school every day is important, but daily attendance tells a deeper story. Daily Attendance shows whether your student is in class every period of the day. This is where you can see if they’re attending every class on their schedule and staying locked in from start to finish.

We are on a mission to curb class cuts this year, and it starts right here with awareness and accountability. Please take a look and celebrate your child for being great!! If the report is bleak, have a quick conversation with your student and encourage them to be where they’re supposed to be, when they’re supposed to be there.

Together, we can build strong habits and strong futures.

Stay Royal, R-H!

CELEBRATIONS:

On 10/16, Rush-Henrietta students had the opportunity to visit the Monroe County Fleet Center for the Careers in Construction field trip. Over 30 of our R-H students got to see firsthand various building trade unions and colleges that offer apprenticeships or degrees in the construction trades. Students also had the chance to operate heavy equipment and complete virtual welding and crane operations. The mission statement of this event is to improve the image of the construction industry as a career choice and to facilitate ways to bring interested individuals together with educational and employment training opportunities. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. 

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration - Winter Season Registration is NOW OPEN!
• Junior Varsity and Varsity teams are scheduled to begin on Monday, November 17.

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!
• Congrats to Ms. Marina Sweany and Ms. Brooklyn Goff for their shout-outs this week!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

NOW - 10/31: Get your R-H Varsity Jacket. Here is the link to order

Parent-Teacher Conferences are Monday, November 24, from 1 to 7:40 p.m (Last session ends at 8 p.m.) Sign ups:  Google form or by contacting the team office - see chart below. *We will do our best to honor the time selected on the google form.

Make A Difference Day/Week is NOW! The SHS is accepting donations from Monday, October 27, through Friday, October 31. The SHS items requested are: 

Mac & Cheese 7.25 oz, Canned/Boxed Potatoes, Packs of Ramen, Hearty/Chunky soups, Canned Chicken/Tuna, Cereal 12oz, Pasta 1lb, Juice 24-48 oz, and Laundry Soap 50 oz. 

Please click here for the list of items being collected at the different grade levels. Another major aspect of the day is actual volunteer work. Volunteer opportunities are from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, November 1. For more information and the volunteer application, please click here. 

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• 10/30: 3rd Period - Senior Meeting with Jostens for Cap and Gown
• 10/31: DESSA Survey
• 10/31: Halloween. Students may wear costumes to school but they cannot include a full mask and student may not wear clothing or carry props that violate the code of conduct. If a costume becomes a distraction to the learning environment, staff will ask the student to remove the costume or items during class time. 
• 11/2: Clocks turn back an hour

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 11/5: 4 to 6 p.m. - Henrietta Public Library - On My Own Time Art Show
• 11/6: 6:30 p.m. ONLINE - MPAC
• 11/7: First Marking Period Ends
• 11/11: Veterans Day - Schools Closed
• 11/13: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Parent Group Meeting (hybrid)
• 11/17 - 11/21 - Youth Risk Behavior Survey taken during this week. 
• 11/21 - 11/23 - Steve Barbato Memorial Tournament for Unified athletes: endless-highway.org/barbato for up-to-date tournament details. (See flyer below)
• 11/24-11/28:Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2025-2026:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal R-H!

Arkee Allen
Principal

 

October 20, 2025

Hi Family!

It’s a big day today for the Rush-Henrietta Junior Class. Their Chick-fil-A fundraiser is TODAY from 5 to 7 p.m.  Please go out and support the Class of 2027 by mentioning R-H when you place your order!  Fifteen percent of the proceeds go toward our fundraiser!

 

 

While I still have your attention… We have a lot going on this Saturday! - WHAT ELSE IS NEW?

The Society of Physics Students at the University of Rochester is hosting its annual Spooky Science Day event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 25. The free event is held on the University of Rochester Campus in Munnerlyn Atrium, Georgen Hall, 480 Intercampus Drive.

Several different campus clubs will have stations with activities such as balloon rocket races, electricity experiments, baking soda volcanoes, coding/video games, robotic arms, and more. The graduate students have also set up a House of Illusions, which is a haunted house and attached exhibit allowing everyone to see and then try out these classic Halloween illusions themselves, and learn about the science behind them!

 

 

And after all that fun is had, we ALL NEED to get to the Senior High School’s Auditorium to see the early show of Bad Auditions By Bad Actors, a comedy by Ian McWethy. Come enjoy a hilarious show this Friday at 7 p.m. or Saturday at 2 p.m. ASL interpretation available at Saturday’s matinee. Buy tickets at www.rhnet.org/badauditions. It is general admission and tickets can be purchased at the door as well.

 

Hope to see you at one of these events!

Stay Royal R-H!

Arkee Allen
Principal

October 19, 2025

Hi Family,

Ready for Week 2 of our five-minute habit? Let’s point our students toward their future, today.

Week 2 Request (5 minutes):

1. Ask your student to open Google Classroom and click the College & Career Center class.
2. Spend five minutes together exploring Classwork:
   • Jobs & Internships (local postings)
   • Colleges visiting R-H in the near future. Also, scholarship opportunities & FAFSA
   • Trades & Apprenticeships
   • Volunteer Opportunities
3. Choose one next step before you close:
   • Save a job/internship to follow up
   • RSVP to a college rep visit
   • Add a scholarship deadline to a calendar
   • Commit to looking for a job

Can’t find the class? Have your student check “Classes” in Google Classroom and accept the invite. Still not there? Email their counselor or the College & Career Center and we’ll add them.

Five minutes a week, together, changes trajectories. There are real jobs posted and real pathways (college, trades, military, apprenticeships) your student can act on now. Let’s go!

Stay Royal R-H!

CELEBRATIONS:

MCC Instant Decision Day: We had 27 students take advantage of this opportunity! All 27 were accepted!

SUNY Free Application Week starts Monday, October 20, and ends Monday, November 3! Students can apply for free to up to five SUNY campuses - Details are here: www.suny.edu/apply

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

10/20: 5 to 7 p.m. - Chick Fil-A Fundraiser for the Senior Class - All people have to do is mention R-H and the class will receive 15% of the sales. 

NOW - 10/31: Get your R-H Varsity Jacket. Here is the link to order

SUNY is hosting a variety of virtual events to help families prepare for Free Application Week. Click any that apply to you: Discover SUNY; How to Apply to SUNY; Educational Opportunity Program. The Recruitment Response Center’s contact: 1.800.342.3811 or 518.320.1888

SENIORS: Go To R-H Class of 2026 and make your counselor appointment! Complete the Senior Information Survey before your appointment! - Use your SCHOOL EMAIL account and schedule during study hall if you have one. All appointments are in-person. 

Parent-Teacher Conferences are Monday, November 24, from 1 to 7:40 p.m (Last session ends at 8 p.m.) Stay tuned for sign-up information.

Make A Difference Day is coming up! The SHS is accepting donations from Monday, October 27, through Friday, October 31. Please click here for the list of items being collected at the different grade levels. Another major aspect of the day is actual volunteer work. Volunteer opportunities are from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, November 1. For more information and the volunteer application, please click here. 

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• 10/20: Diwali Begins
• 10/20: Advisory time - Junior Class Council meeting in A 109.
• 10/20: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Fall portrait retakes
• 10/20: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Paraprofessional Job Fair (See flyer below)
• 10/24 & 10/25: Bad Auditions by Bad Actors, a comedy by Ian McWethy - Come enjoy a hilarious show this Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. - ASL interpretation available at Saturday’s matinee. Buy tickets at www.rhnet.org/badauditions.

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 10/30: 3rd Period - Senior Meeting with Jostens for Cap and Gown
• 10/31: DESSA Survey
• 11/2: Clocks turn back an hour
• 11/5: 4 to 6 p.m. - Henrietta Public Library - On My Own Time Art Show
• 11/6: 6:30 p.m. ONLINE - MPAC
• 11/7: First Marking Period Ends
• 11/11: Veterans Day - Schools Closed
• 11/13: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Parent Group Meeting (hybrid)
• 11/26-11/28:Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2025-2026:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal R-H!

 

 

 

Arkee Allen
Principal

October 13, 2025

Hey Family,

I’d love to try something simple, together. What if, each week, we all spent just five minutes on one small action that helps our students grow? Our weekly Royal Comet Times (RCT) could be the spark.

I know this asks for trust. I promise I won’t request anything I wouldn’t do myself, and nothing unreasonable - just quick, purposeful actions that support your student, our school, and our community.

Here’s how it works:

• Each RCT will include one five-minute request.
• You read it, do the action, and we move the needle together!

Week 1 Request (5 minutes):

1. After you finish reading the RCT, please open SchoolTool (ST) and check your student’s grades. If you do not have access to ST, ask your student to log in on their end. Also, if you need to sign up for ST, please reach out to Karen Tambasco at ktambasco@rhnet.org.
2. Once you’re in ST, if you see anything below the standard you expect, have a brief conversation with your child.
3. If you’re not satisfied with the plan they propose, email the teacher(s) to create a plan together.

An extremely important reminder: We have a robust retest policy. Students who aren’t satisfied with a grade have multiple opportunities to demonstrate growth on a second assessment covering the same standards.

Thank you for partnering with us. Five minutes a week will be grounded in growth for your student(s) and by default, growth for our entire school, and ultimately, our entire community. Imagine the culture shift that is created when we are unified!

Stay Royal R-H!

CELEBRATIONS:

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!
• Congrats to Mrs. Lindner, the R-H Boys Cross Country Team, Coach DeMay, Coach Forrest, Coach Hightower, and Ms. Powers for your shout-outs this week!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• 10/16 - PSATs administered to juniors on this day! 
• 10/16 - Career in Construction Field Trip
• 10/16 - 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. - CARA (College Admissions in the Rochester Area) college fair at the Senior High School in the cafeteria. 15 local colleges will be in attendance.  Students MUST create an E-Hall pass to attend.
• Instant Decision Days start October 17 with MCC (see flyer below)

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 10/20 - 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Fall portrait retakes
• 10/20 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Paraprofessional Job Fair (See flyer below)
• 10/30 - 3rd Period - Senior Meeting with Jostens for Cap and Gown
• 10/31 - DESSA Survey

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2025-2026:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal R-H!

 

Hi Family,

Thank you for your patience. Here's last Sunday’s eNews message. Our system was down until today but we held it together very well - I appreciate you for this. 

Hey Family,

This was laid on my heart this week after talking to one of my students in the office. Student success, in school and in life, often comes down to the friends you choose. Your circle can pull you toward prosperity or push you toward problems. At R-H, we want 100% of our students to have at least one friend who checks in on them, cares about their grades and attendance, and encourages smart choices. This is a necessity. 

We are approaching the five-week point, and I encourage all of my students to reflect right now on who your “accountability friend” is. If you cannot think of one, perhaps it’s you!? Get after it - call your friends today and ask them how they are doing with their schoolwork, and if they have set goals yet for the grades they want in each of their classes. 

The next level will be to form a Study Group. Grab a few classmates, set a regular time, share goals, compare notes, and hold each other accountable. A real friend reminds you to show up, get work done, and stay out of harm’s way.

Students, choose your friends wisely - If you hang out with nine prosperous friends, you’re bound to be the tenth one!

Stay Royal R-H!

CELEBRATIONS:

Homecoming Week was a massive success.  Please send pictures to tbajardi@rhnet.org so we can post on IG, X, and maybe even the YEARBOOK! 

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!
• Congrats to Jac’kaia Edwards, Mr. Remenicky, and the Parent Group for your shout-outs this week!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

The College & Career Center is working extremely hard to bring our students world-class information about their futures.  Please see all the information below that has been prepared by our great team!

• Students applying to RIT may do so free of charge in October!! Click NYS Free Application Month | Admissions and Aid | RIT
• This is a long weekend for students.  Students do not come to school on Friday, October 10 or Monday, October 13.
• ACT/SAT Schedules are below.  Study guides can be borrowed from the College & Career Center.
• The Section V Athletic scholarship is now open: Section V Scholarship Application for 2025-26 (PDF)
• Seniors:  Schedule your appointment with your Counselor.  Fill out your senior information survey before your appointment: https://forms.gle/SPLHEK5ywe5ZDenR8
• The Common Application is now open to apply to your colleges.  If you need assistance, stop by the College & Career Center.
• FAFSA, the Financial Aid application, is now open. Don't forget to apply for your pin numbers; those are used as your electronic signature.
• On Open House Night we hosted a FAFSA informational meeting.  If you attended this event, please complete this 1 minute survey about its effectiveness so we can be even better in the future.

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• 10/7 - ROC with your Hands Field Trip
• Colleges visiting R-H this week - Interested students can sign up in Naviance or stop by the College & Career Center.

• • • Canisius University, Mon, October 6, 8:30 A.M.
    • Niagara University, Mon, October 6, Noon
    • Daemen University, Mon, October 6, 12:45 P.M.
    • SUNY Brockport, Wed, October 8, 8:30 A.M.
    • Princeton University, Wed, October 8, 10 A.M.
    • SUNY College at Oswego, Thurs, October 9, 1:30 P.M. 

• 10/9 - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Parent Group Meeting - There is one meeting a month, and the meetings are in person and online. The link remains the same all year: https://meet.google.com/ipn-havj-ogo
• 10/9 - 7:45 - 11:45 a.m. - Blue Cross Arena - College & Job Fair - Over 100 Colleges & Job Training Programs will be there! 
• 10/10 - Conference Day - NO School for students

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 10/16 - PSATs administered to juniors on this day! 
• 10/16 - Career in Construction Field Trip

• 10/16 - 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. - CARA (College Admissions in the Rochester Area) college fair at the High School in the cafeteria. 15 local colleges will be in attendance.  Students MUST create an E-Hall pass to attend.
• Instant Decision Days start October 17 with MCC (see flyer below)
• 10/20 - 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Fall Portrait retakes
• 10/20 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Paraprofessional Job Fair (See flyer below)
• 10/30 - 3rd Period - Senior Meeting with Jostens for Cap and Gown
• 10/31 - DESSA Survey

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2024-2025:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal R-H!

Arkee Allen
Principal

Happy Homecoming Week, R-H Family!

Welcome to one of the best weeks of the school year! Homecoming week is a time to celebrate our students, our traditions, and the community we love. As the spirit week begins and the games, bonfire, and events kick off, let’s remember the heart of Homecoming: showing up for one another with our pride, kindness, and belief in each other.

This week, let’s show up more than ever: 

• Academics first: be on time, be prepared, and give full effort bell-to-bell.
• Be kind: include others in your plans and lift each other up.
• Show your spirit: cheer loud, be appropriate, and follow staff directions.
• Partner with us: families, encourage attendance, healthy routines, and positive choices.

I’m so proud to be a Royal Comet! See you in the halls, at the fields, and on the sidelines. Make it a great week!

CELEBRATIONS:

 

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!
• Congrats to Steve Desantis, our facilities TEAM, Ms. Philips, Ms. Liberti, Ms. Salvia, and Ms. Stappenbeck for your shout outs this week!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

9/29 to 10/3 - Fall Safety Week: As part of our continuing efforts to make schools as safe as possible for all students and staff, Rush-Henrietta will hold safety drills during the week of September 29 to October 3. These drills are designed to practice and assess emergency response procedures. During this week, the buildings will practice evacuation, medical emergency, and lockdown emergency response procedures. The Rush-Henrietta Central School District works year-round to refine its safety and emergency response practices. These activities help us be as prepared as possible in the event of an actual emergency. Thank you for your patience and support as we complete these important drills.

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• 9/29 to 10/4 - Homecoming Week
• 9/29 - Advisory Period - in A109 - The Next Junior Class Council Meeting - If you would like to join us, use the class code 2litqlx6 to join our class council page.  
• 10/2 - 6 p.m. - Power Puff game & Bonfire 
• 10/3 - 1:50 p.m. - Pep Rally
• 10/3 - 6:30 p.m. - Friday Night Lights 
• 10/4 - 7 to 10 p.m. - School Dance *yes, the dance is 3 hours, not 2! 

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 10/9 - Time TBA - Blue Cross Arena - College & Job Fair - Over 100 Colleges & Job Training Programs will be there! Go to the College and Career Center in the Counseling Suite to inquire
• 10/16 - PSATs administered to juniors on this day! Information can be found in an enews later this week and in the students’ Grade Level Google Classroom
• 10/20 - 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Fall Portrait retakes
• 10/31 - DESSA Survey

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2024-2025:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal R-H!

 

Arkee Allen
Principal

Hi Family,

This Thursday, September 25, our varsity football team plays UPrep at Marina Auto Stadium, Rochester Community Sports Complex (formerly the Rhinos Stadium). 

For those who plan to attend the game, UPrep has released attendance guidelines for all of their home games and they have asked us to inform our community of their rules.  

• $3 entry fee, cash only. (Varsity and JV)
• Any guest younger than 21 must be accompanied by an adult who must stay the entire time with the underage guest. 

It is important to note, this has nothing to do with R-H—these rules apply to all AA football schools (JV and varsity) that play at UPrep this year.

I, and other members of our R-H Staff, plan to be there to cheer on our Royal Comets! Hope to see you there!

Make it a great day!

Arkee Allen
Principal

Self-Awareness: The Start of a Great Social-Emotional Learning Year!

When students learn to notice their own choices in real time, everything changes. Self-awareness is quickly defined as this question, “Did I do that right? Am I doing the right thing right now?” It sounds simple but it’s the engine of growth. Students who pause, check themselves, and adjust quickly build habits that turn potential into performance. That’s our work this month and the next: help every Royal Comet see what’s working, own what isn’t, and make the next right move.

A Year of Accountability & Consistency (Family Partnership)

We’ve declared this the year of accountability and consistency. This means everyone. We need families as full partners to create our greatest work yet: your students. Even if your teen prefers a hands-off approach, please lean in with these basics:

1. Download the Remind app and receive updates from your student’s teachers and administrators.
2. Activate your SchoolTool account and commit to a weekly check of grades and attendance. Check the daily attendance to ensure your student was present and on time in every class. 

Parents, please know we’re in this together - teachers, counselors, administrators, and families - aligning support and holding high expectations with care. 

Self-awareness + accountability + consistency = a great year! We will coach it and celebrate it week after week!

CELEBRATIONS:

Congratulations to our newly elected Senior Class Officers...

Vice President: Daniella Mackintosh

Treasurer: Preti Monger

Secretary: Kayla Tran

We had a first-time ever tie for president. A revote for president between Simra Hamad and Eleni Nakis is happening now until 2 p.m. Tuesday!

Thank you to all who ran and voted. 

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!
• Congrats to students Cason Weaver and Cheukyin Lai for your shout-outs this week! There is nothing better than having a friend group that recognizes/supports you!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

• Senior Checklist - THANKS to the Parent Group, we have an extensive list of things to think about: Senior Activities Checklist
• PLAN for Homecoming & Spirit Week NOW! See below:

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• 9/22 - PSAT pre-administration assemblies for Juniors - more info in the link. BRING CHARGED CHROMEBOOKS TO YOUR ASSEMBLY!

• • • 7:45 a.m. - ALL Juniors with the last name A-K will meet in the auditorium
    • 8:35 a.m. - ALL Juniors with the last name L-Z will meet in the auditorium

• *UPDATE: The sophomore PSAT administration has been moved to the spring! 
• 9/23 - 2:20 - 2:50 - Club Fair - for sophomores and new students in the cafeteria. 
• 9/25 - 11:30 to 1:45 p.m. - HBCU College Expo, followed by HBCU Football game on 9/27
• 9/26 - Period 8 & Advisory - Therapy Dog Visiting Our School Throughout the Year!: We're thrilled to announce that Marley will be visiting our school on several occasions throughout the year. Our furry friend will be here to provide comfort, reduce stress, and create a calm, positive atmosphere. Spots are limited, and sign-up info will be announced in school.

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 9/29 - 10/4 - Homecoming Week - Power Puff game & Bonfire (10/2), Friday Night Lights (10/3), School Dance (10/4). * A full athletic schedule for the week will come out along with the Spirit Week!
• 9/29 - 10/3 - Fall Safety Week
• 9/29 - Advisory Period - in A109 - The Next Junior Class Council Meeting - If you would like to join us, use the class code 2litqlx6 to join our class council page.  
• 10/9 - Time TBA - Blue Cross Arena - College & Job Fair - Over 100 Colleges & Job Training Programs will be there! Go to the College and Career Center in the Counseling Suite to inquire

• • 10/16 - PSATs administered to juniors on this day! Information can be found in an enews later this week and in the students’ Grade Level Google Classroom

• 10/20 - 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Fall Portrait retakes
• 10/31 - DESSA Survey

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2025-2026:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal R-H!

 

Arkee Allen
Principal

Hi Family,

This Thursday (9/18) presents several wonderful opportunities for us! With so many events at the same time, we have to manage parking and we need your help! Here is the schedule, with parking information below.

6 to 6:30 p.m. is College Financial Aid Night! A representative from MCC will speak in the auditorium to guide students and families through this important process.

6:30 to 8 p.m. is Open House! Parents/guardians should be able to get three valuable things out of this night! 

Meet your student’s teachers and put a face to a name.
Collect a syllabus from your student’s teachers explaining their expectations and grading practices.
Increase the trust you have in your child’s teachers.
6:30 to 8 p.m. is our Career Fair in the cafeteria across from the auditorium! Military, trades, and various colleges will be here to talk with students about their future.  

At 7 p.m., our Varsity Football team welcomes Aquinas Jesuit to our Werner Kleemann Field for a Thursday night game under the lights! The game was moved to Thursday because it will be a live televised game.  

PARKING

Please make sure you arrive at the Senior High School EARLY, no matter what event you plan to attend.

• The East Parking Lot (Pinnacle Road side of the school) is reserved for staff only until 6:30 p.m.
• The North Parking Lot (front of the building) is reserved until 7 p.m. for parents attending Open House. 
• The West Parking Lot, the North Lawn, and Good Shepherd Parking are open to the public at all times.
• The Webster Learning Center (WLC) is available for parking and shuttles will run from there to the entrance of the stadium continuously from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. The shuttles will return at the end of the game to bring attendees back to their cars until the stadium is cleared. *PLEASE NOTE, the WLC is hosting its Open House at the same time, too. 

There will be parking attendants throughout the entire SHS campus to assist you.  

I hope this information helps, and we can make this exciting night as enjoyable as possible.

Make it a great day!

Arkee Allen
Principal

Hi Family,

This Thursday (9/18) presents several wonderful opportunities for us! With so many events at the same time, we have to manage parking, and we need your help! Here is the schedule, with parking information below.

6 to 6:30 p.m. is College Financial Aid Night! A representative from MCC will speak in the auditorium to guide students and families through this important process.

6:30 to 8 p.m. is Open House! Parents/guardians should be able to get three valuable things out of this night! 

Meet your student’s teachers and put a face to a name.
Collect a syllabus from your student’s teachers explaining their expectations and grading practices.
Increase the trust you have in your child’s teachers.
6:30 to 8 p.m. is our Career Fair in the cafeteria across from the auditorium! Military, trades, and various colleges will be here to talk with students about their future.  

At 7 p.m., our Varsity Football team welcomes Aquinas Jesuit to our Werner Kleemann Field for a Thursday night game under the lights! The game was moved to Thursday because it will be a live televised game.  

PARKING

Please make sure you arrive at the Senior High School EARLY no matter what event you plan to attend.

The East Parking Lot (Pinnacle Road side of the school) is reserved for staff only until 6:30 p.m.
The North Parking Lot (front of the building) is reserved until 7 p.m. for parents attending Open House. 
The West Parking Lot, the North Lawn, and Good Shepherd Parking are open to the public at all times.
The Webster Learning Center (WLC) is available for parking and shuttles will run from there to the entrance of the stadium continuously from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. The shuttles will return at the end of the game to bring attendees back to their cars until the stadium is cleared. 
*PLEASE NOTE, the WLC is hosting its Open House at the same time, too. 
There will be parking attendants throughout the entire SHS campus to assist you.  

I hope this information helps, and we can make this exciting night as enjoyable as possible.

Make it a great day!
Arkee Allen
Principal

Big Night on Campus This Thursday!

Open House kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 18. In addition to that important event, we’ve packed the evening with even more opportunities for families: a Financial Aid Meeting (6 to 6:30 p.m.) and a Career, College, & Activities Fair (6 to 8 p.m.). And yes, at 7 p.m. our Varsity Football team hosts Aquinas at the new Werner Kleemann Field. With so much happening, parking will be tight. We’ll post clear signs, and I’ll send a separate, step-by-step parking/entry guide so you can find your teachers without the hassle. Let’s keep “the main thing the main thing” and know that academics come first: Go to Open House, then cheer on our Comets under the lights!

CELEBRATIONS:

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15)

• Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of diversity, unity, and the strength that comes from embracing different perspectives.
• During this time we honor the cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. From art and literature to politics and science, the impact is woven into the fabric of our nation. 
• Did you know that Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15 because it coincides with the independence days of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua? 
• Mexico also celebrates its independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18!

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

• Senior Checklist - THANKS to the Parent Group, we have an extensive list of things to think about: Senior Activities Checklist

• HBCU College Expo on 9/25 needs YOU to sign up by 3 p.m. on Monday, 9/15/2025 - Sign up HERE if interested. 
  • Students should bring transcripts, ACT and/or SAT Scores to get accepted on the spot!
  • All are welcome to attend
  • More information is inside the sign-up form. 

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• 9/15 & 9/16 - Fall Portraits - Pictures are taken during your PE Class

• 9/17 - 6 p.m. - College Now (MCC) Course Registration 101 Webinar: attendees are provided an overview of the program, Canusia student portal, and instructions on how to register for fall and full-year courses. Register for the webinar in advance. You will receive a confirmation email and link at that time. Contact Meka Martinez at collegenow@monroecc.edu or (585) 292-2135 with any questions. 
• 9/18 - 6 p.m. - Financial Aid & Activities Night
• 9/18 - 6:30 p.m. - Open House!

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 9/22 - PSAT pre-administration assemblies for juniors - more info in the link
• *UPDATE: The sophomore PSAT administration has been moved to the Spring!
• 9/25 - 11:30 to 1:45 p.m. - HBCU College Expo, followed by HBCU Football game on 9/27
• 9/26 - Period 8 & Advisory - Therapy Dog Visiting Our School Throughout the Year!: We're thrilled to announce that Marley will be visiting our school on several occasions throughout the year. Our furry friend will be here to provide comfort, reduce stress, and create a calm, positive atmosphere. Spots are limited, and sign-up info will be announced in school.
• 9/29 - 10/4 - Homecoming Week - Power Puff game & Bonfire (10/2), Friday Night Lights (10/3), School Dance (10/4). * A full athletic schedule for the week will come out along with the Spirit Week!
• 9/29 - 10/4 - Fall Safety Week
• 10/9 - Time TBA - Blue Cross Arena - College & Job Fair - Over 100 Colleges & Job Training Programs will be there! Go to the College and Career Center in the Counseling Suite to inquire
• 10/16 - PSATs administered to juniors on this day! Information can be found in an enews later this week and in the students’ Grade Level Google Classroom
• 10/20 - 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Fall Portrait retakes
• 10/31 - DESSA Survey

 

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REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2024-2025:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• SEE THIS INFO AND MORE AT THE LINK ABOVE: 
• Dual Enrollment Classes 
• RIT and U of R registration
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal R-H!

Arkee Allen
Principal

Hey Family!

Picture day is around the corner! - September 15 & 16.

Pictures happen during YOUR PE Class! Please read below and be prepared!

Arkee Allen
Principal

Open House is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 18. You do not want to miss this annual event! Doors open at 6 p.m. so you can visit the Career Fair and hear from an MCC advisor who will talk about Financial Aid at any college!

Parents/guardians should be able to get three things out of Open House: 

1. put a face to a name.
2. collect a syllabus from their child’s teachers explaining their grading practices.
3. Increase the trust in your child’s teachers.

You do not have to follow your child’s schedule. When you arrive, go directly to the teacher you’d like to meet first. I will get on the intercom at 6:32 p.m. and welcome everyone.  

At 6:50 p.m., you will hear a chime and a gentle voice telling you that you should be in your next room at that time. This chime will occur every 10 minutes so you can see several teachers and go to the club fair in the cafeteria as well.

*Also, please stop in room A-114 (close to the A-wing intersection) if you need to see any combination of these teachers: Ms. DelPlato, Ms. Tyo-Gifford, Mr. LaPlaca, Mr. Fraver, Ms. Stappenbeck, Ms. Salvia, Ms. Philips, Ms. Zindle, Mr. Sereno, Ms. Detmer, and/or Mr. Schwind. 

Also DON’T WORRY, if you are going to be late; it is OK.  Just because there are bells, I do not want you to feel like it’s “all or nothing.”  Come out any time during Open House and a teacher will meet with you.  

We can’t wait to see you!

PLEASE NOTE:

• Movement Reminders will chime every 10 minutes starting at 6:50 a.m.
• Prioritize which teacher you will see first!
• Don’t spend the entire 10 minutes in a class because you need hallway travel time too!
• Open House is NOT parent-teacher conferences.  
• Please do not talk extensively to one teacher while others wait.  
• Don’t skip PE, Art, Music, Tech, what I call “the essentials!!”
• Combine two periods and go to the Financial Aid and Career Fair!

 

 

Arkee Allen
Principal

What happens when your student turns off the cell phone?

A simple thing happens when a phone goes dark: life turns up. Friends look at each other instead of screens. They laugh over card and board games, make up new ones at lunch, and head outside to play again. Hallway drama cools, bullying drops, and “bathroom breaks” that aren’t really about the bathroom reduce. In class, students hear their teachers, follow the thread of a story or problem, and realize they’re not as distracted as they once were. Over time, attention spans stretch - no more “60 seconds and my attention is done.” This only works if we hold the line together. Please don’t ask for exceptions; instead, back your student with a loving “You’ve got this - phone off.” We’ll provide the games, the space, and the guidance. You provide the permission to grow.

CELEBRATIONS:

Congratulations to the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA®) conference ALL-STATE music ensembles. This is top-tier musical excellence! 

• Lillian Merrill, violin (string orchestra)
• William Richardson, double bass (string orchestra)
• William Richardson, bass I (mixed chorus)
• Andrew Smith, tenor I (mixed chorus)
• Ryan Guo (bass II) and Colin Robey (snare drum) alternates.

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!
• Congrats to the counselors, the Link Crew leaders and coordinators, and Ms. Connie Crowl for your shout-outs this week!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

Late Arrival and Early Release

• Early Release Application
• Late Arrival Application

Junior and Senior Parking Forms

• Seniors: Forms are still available: Senior Parking Application
• Juniors: Junior Parking may go to a lottery depending on demand: Junior Parking Application

Check the “RH Class of 2026” Google Classroom: 

• So much money, scholarships, and job offers inside! 
• Google Class Code: gqjnh6f

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• 9/11 - 6:30 p.m. - Parent Group Meeting - There is one meeting a month, and the meetings are hybrid (in person and online). The link remains the same all year:  https://meet.google.com/ipn-havj-ogo

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

• 9/15 & 9/16 - Fall Portraits
• 9/18 - Open House!
• 9/22 & 9/26 - PSAT pre-administration assemblies for juniors and sophomores
• 9/29 - 10/4 - Homecoming Week - planning is happening now!
• 9/29 - 10/4 - Fall Safety Week
• 10/16 - PSATs administered to sophomores and juniors on this day! Information can be found in an enews later this week and in the students’ Grade Level Google Classrooms
• 10/20 - 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Fall Portrait retakes

DISTRICT CALENDARS:

• Check out the 2025-2026 R-H District Calendar At A Glance
• Full 2025-2026 Calendar HERE!

TRANSLATION SERVICES:

• If you are ever in need of a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200.  

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

• Facebook: Rush-Henrietta CSD
• Instagram: Follow @rh_schools for more photos and videos
• Mr. Allen’s Instagram: @RHPrincipalAllen

REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2024-2025:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past
• SEE THIS INFO AND MORE AT THE LINK ABOVE: 
• Dual Enrollment Classes 
• RIT and U of R registration
• School Hours are 7:25 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. - Late Arrival and Early Dismissal Information
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES! - HIGH SCHOOL POSITIONS LISTED

• 43 Week Office Clerk 
• Nurse (part time)
• Math Teacher
• Bus Drivers, Monitors, Bus washers, & Schedulers
• Custodial Staff Positions

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal R-H!

 

 

Arkee Allen
Principal

Hi Family,

I am writing with four things to share! The first is just an awesome thing that happened today and the other three are all reminders!!!  

1) Big Win - “Off & Off” in action!

• Students are following our no internet-enabled devices plan “Off & Off” really well. Today, we saw kids playing cards during advisory and engaging with each other instead of scrolling. (See photo!) If this continues, we’re happy to buy more card and board games to keep the momentum going.

 

2) Reminder - What happens if “Off & Off” is violated (phones/earbuds/devices)::

• Level 1 - student turns in the device and picks it up at the end of the day near door 3.  An automated call goes home that night.
• Level 2 - student turns in the device and picks it up at the end of the day near door 3.  A LIVE call goes home that night.
• Level 3 -  student turns in the device, and the parent receives a phone call from the administrator to arrange for parent pick up
• Level 4 - student turns in the device, and the parent receives a phone call from the administrator to arrange for parent pick up. In addition to this, an arrangement will be made for the student to turn the device in to the main office or an AP office every day for a period of 3-8 weeks (or keep it at home).

3) Reminder - Early Release and Late Arrival

• Early Release Application
• Late Arrival Application
• Both require downloading/printing and a parent/guardian signature.

4) Reminder - Parking

• Seniors: Forms are still available: Senior Parking Application
• Juniors: Parking may go to a lottery depending on demand: Junior Parking Application

Thanks for partnering with us to keep students focused, connected, and learning.

Make it a great night! 

Arkee Allen
Principal

Welcome back, Royal Comets!

This year’s theme is simple and powerful: Accountability & Consistency.

Accountability means asking yourself two questions, all day, every day:

1. Did I do that right?
2. Am I doing the right thing, right now?

If the answer is yes to both questions, quietly celebrate - own that win and keep it going. If the answer is no, then make a change. Hold yourself to a higher standard. Not sure what that standard should be? Talk with your parents or guardians and set clear expectations you can commit to this year. Accept what you commit to and put up reminders somewhere visible so you and others can hold you accountable to them.

Consistency, in this case, means doing “the things” regularly that you want to be held accountable for - and not just when you feel like it. Do the small things well, again and again, until they become who you are.

Put these two together and you’ve got one heck of a blueprint for a great year: check yourself, adjust quickly, and repeat daily. I believe in you, and I can’t wait to see what we build together.

Some Of It - Eric Church (my own little reminder that randomly played as I worked on the RCT)! - I hope you enjoy it too!

Make it a great school year,
Mr. Allen

CELEBRATIONS:

Can’t wait for you all to see what we have in store this year.  Mr. Datro, one of our assistant principals, has lots of plans to make this place great!

1. YES, we will continue the good news postcards and the celebration parties will be increased!
2. We have 3 different colored bracelets for you to earn! Academics, Attendance, and Behavior are the categories! Collect bracelets to win even more prizes!
3. Free food at the homecoming football game, October 3, 2025, for those who qualify! (See the posters in school)
4. Every month there’s something to earn! (See the posters in school)

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SPORTS:

Follow our Sports Teams! To check schedules and scores, visit this link. 

• Athletic Offerings
• Sports Registration

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ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM:

• Read what the students, parents, and staff have to say about one another! Click HERE!
• Submit a Shout Out!

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THINGS TO KNOW:

• Dual Enrollment Classes - Your child may be in a course that is eligible for college credit!  Teachers tell our students about this incredible opportunity but that’s not always enough.  You can attend a virtual workshop to learn more, too. It will be held from noon to 1 p.m. or 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 3. To register and receive the virtual link, you must contact  Meka Martinez in the College Now Office at collegenow@monroecc.edu or (585) 292-2135. 
• RIT and U of R - Did you know that if you’re a junior or senior with 10 or more credits and have an average of 80% or higher in all credit-bearing courses, you are eligible to sign up for one or more opportunities at RIT and/or the University of Rochester?  Here is more information.
• School Hours are 7:25 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. - Students begin to arrive at 6:45 a.m. for breakfast and the 1st bell to exit the cafeteria is at 7:25a.m. First period starts at 7:35 a.m. The academic day ends at 2:15 p.m. when advisory starts. Academics may continue at this time, but it is up to your student if they are going to hold themselves accountable to the goals they set for themselves. 
• Interpreter Services - If you need a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200. 

ATTENTION: DAILY SCHOOL DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP

Two options are still available for entering and leaving the high school campus. 

1) enter the high school grounds from East Henrietta Road near Good Shepherd. The access road leads into the school’s west parking lot. You may drop students off or pick them up at the cafeteria ramp door and then exit onto Lehigh Station Road.

2) enter the high school grounds from Lehigh Station Road. You will be directed around the perimeter of the lot. You may drop off students in the mornings at a designated location near the tennis courts (see map) and exit by turning right onto the access road heading toward East Henrietta Road. You also may use a second drop-location at the cafeteria ramp door. If you use this option, merge left with traffic near the new multipurpose field and continue around the perimeter to drop off at the cafeteria ramp door. Then, exit onto Lehigh Station Road. This information is depicted in the following graphic:

** During drop-off and pick-up, only students who are parking will be allowed to use inside lanes of the parking lot. 

Recap: Drivers are able to enter and exit the Senior High School campus from Lehigh Station Road OR East Henrietta Road. We need your careful attention: Use caution, especially during the busy morning and afternoon times. Pay attention to students crossing the parking lot from the tennis courts to enter school.

Cell Phone Message: OFF & OFF - Turned OFF and OFF of your person (in your locker). 

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FROM THE DESK OF THE PARENT GROUP COORDINATORS!:

Please join the Parent Group! - We are R-H Partners in Excellence! Last year, we planned and assisted with special events for each grade level and ran a successful staff appreciation day. Not only that, we are building a community of parents who also have fun together while working to support the learning environment and culture for the good of our students and staff. More than  40 parents/family members participated throughout the year. We would love to see you at our first meeting! Attend in person or remotely.

• Thursday, September 11, 6:30 pm
• In person at the Senior High School Comet Cafe 
• Remote via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ipn-havj-ogo 
• We can't wait to see what we can do this year with your participation!

Parent Group Officers:

• Jennifer Betteridge, President
• Liz Waring, Vice President
• Nancyann Sucese, Treasurer
• Rachel Sherman, Secretary

Committee Chairs: 

• Fatima Abbas, Communications & Outreach
• Kimberley Klubek & Gurjeet Kaur, Staff Appreciation

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

• Printed schedules will be handed out outside of the cafeteria on the first day of school. Schedules are locked Monday (9/1) and printed at 1 p.m.
• If you do not have a period 1 class, you will go directly to counseling at 7:25 a.m.
• A message from the counselors: Errors or omissions will be changed in the first week of school. We will not honor other schedule change requests at the moment, but please email your counselor with your concern or see them during lunch.  

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COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

9/11 - 6:30 p.m. - Parent Group Meeting - There is one meeting a month, and the meetings are hybrid (in person and online). The link remains the same all year:  https://meet.google.com/ipn-havj-ogo

9/15 & 9/16 - Fall Portraits

10/20 - 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Fall Portrait retakes

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DISTRICT CALENDARS:

• Check out the 2025-2026 R-H District Calendar At A Glance
• Full 2025-2026 Calendar HERE!

TRANSLATION SERVICES

• If you are ever in need of a translator for school events or parent-teacher meetings, please contact the main office at 359-5200.  

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

• Facebook: Rush-Henrietta CSD
• Instagram: Follow @rh_schools for more photos and videos
• Mr. Allen’s Instagram: @RHPrincipalAllen

REPETITIVE INFORMATION - 2024-2025:

• Click the link for information that has been stated in the past

JOB OPPORTUNITIES! - HIGH SCHOOL POSITIONS LISTED

• Nurse (part time)
• Math Teacher
• Bus Drivers, Monitors, Bus washers, & Schedulers
• Custodial Staff Positions

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING:

• You can contact me at: aallen@rhnet.org or ypena@rhnet.org
• Associate Principal, Troy Bajardi: tbajardi@rhnet.org 
• Gold Team (A-GIA) Assistant Principal: adatro@rhnet.org
• Silver Team (GIB-OC) Assistant Principal: tpietarinen@rhnet.org 
• Green Team (OD-Z) Assistant Principal: ktrepanier@rhnet.org

Stay Royal R-H!

Arkee Allen
Principal