Announcements
2025-2026
February
February 13, 2026
Attention all dog lovers! Marley the therapy dog will be coming to the high school THIS FRIDAY, February 27th during 8th period and Advisory!
Spots to visit with Marley will be limited, so sign up this week in the counseling center. See Mrs. McKnight or Mrs. Hargrave with any questions.
February 10, 2026
The Modified Swimming and Diving team finished out their season last night versus West Irondequoit with the Boys winning 100-23 and the Girls falling 90-43. In the process, 2 more school records fell with Gabe Cassaverde resetting his diving record at 111.68 and the 200 freestyle relay team of Jadiel Figueroa, Joe Matlack, Eric Harper and Gabe Cassaverde go 2:00.29.
Every boys school record was broken and re-broken this season, with the girls breaking 2 records and coming close in 3 others. Great Job Team!
February 9, 2026
Don't forget to bring $3 tomorrow or Wednesday to buy a ticket during lunches to Build-Your-Own Ice Cream Sundae on Friday during Advisory! A sweet treat for the day before Valentine's Day and it supports the Sophomore Class!!!
February 4, 2026
Coming off a fast Friday night Relay meet in Webster last week, the Modified Swimmers and Divers continued to rewrite the school record book on Tuesday night vs Eastridge, with the Boys winning 86-58 and the girls battling to a 55-75 loss.
New School Records were set by:
Joe Matlack 200 Freestyle
Eric Harper 100 Individual Medley
Mia Gillett 1 Meter Diving
Joe Matlack 100 Freestyle
200 Freestyle Relay team of Gabe Cassaverde, Eric Harper, Joe Matlack and Jadiel Figueroa
In the past Friday meet vs 7 other schools, RH won the 4 x 50 Breaststroke Relay
(Gabe Cassaverde, Eric Harper, Jingnan Lin, Reilly Flores) with School Records coming in:
200 Medley Relay (Joe Matlack, Gabe Cassaverde, Eric Harper, Jadiel Figueroa)
50 Backstroke: Joe Matlack
100 Freestyle: Jadiel Figueroa
50 Freestyle: Jadiel Figueroa
February 3, 2026
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.
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
November
November 12
Reminder to anyone interested in Varsity and Junior Varsity Wrestling this season please register on Family ID. First Practice is Monday the 17th starting at 3:00 in the high school wrestling room.
November 10
Wednesday and Thursday this week there will be Optional Open Pool practices available from 4-5 pm for ANY 7-12th grade student interested in possibly joining the Swim or Dive Teams for RH.
Boys Varsity begins Monday 11/17 (signup asap!!) and Coed Modified (7-8th grade ONLY) begins December 1.
Girls Varsity has just concluded but those interested for next fall are welcome to attend
Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Swimmers who concluded their season on Friday at Sectionals with an 8th place team finish (12 year high). 7 of the 13 team members qualified as individuals for the meet with 8 competing in relay events. 8th grade diver Keslee Yantachka finished 15th, junior Aubree Yantachka finished 16th in the 200 yard Freestyle, and 7th grade Makayla Hayward took 11th in the 50 yard freestyle.
The Medley Relay team of Cassiday Stasko, Makena Brady, Carrigan Shaw and Brooke Harper took 8th; 200 Freestyle Relay was 7th with Keslee, Makena, Makayla and Aubree, and the 400 Free Relay took 8th with Keslee, Makayla, Cassiday and Aubree.
Congratulations to the Varsity swimmers who opened Sectional competition this past Saturday in the diving championships and swimming preliminaries last night.
8th grader Keslee Yantachka scored 15th in diving for the first individual points for RH in over 6 years, followed by Tia Castle as first alternate and with 7th grader Makayla Hayward and junior Aubree Yantachka qualifying for Friday swim finals. These three will be joined in the relay events by Cassidy Stasko, Makena Brady, Carrigan Shaw and Brooke Harper with all three relay teams advancing to the A finals.
November 6
Hey Students! Are you age 16 or older and want to get your driver's license? R-H Continuing Ed. is offering the next 5-hour pre-licensing class from 9am-2:30pm Saturday, November 15. Stop by the Continuing Ed. office, room E-104, for registration information.
Attention all students interested in skiing or snowboarding at Bristol Mountain:
Please stop down to see Mr. Lein in room B-104 to get this year's snowsports club info before prices go up.
The deadline of November 15 is fast approaching. You can stop in anytime during advisory if you have questions about the club. Paperwork will be in the door of room B-104 (wood shop).
November 5
Women's Empowerment Club will be meeting on Wed, Nov. 5, in Room C109. See you there!
November 3
The Class of 2028 Apparel Store opens today and closes on Monday, November 17. We are selling hoodies and sweatpants in green, black, and gray for $35/ each. They will be delivered to our school on Wednesday, December 17, in time for the holidays.
Shout out to our Girls cheer and Gymnastics teams for their Sectional Championships btw!! When you see them, congratulate them!
October
October 30, 2025
Mock Trial Club will be meeting on Monday, Nov 3 during Advisory in C109. See you there!
October 27, 2025
R-H Boys and Girls Varsity soccer play at Hilton on Thursday Night for the Section V Semifinals for the boys and finals for the girls. If you are interested in taking the spectator bus for the games on Thursday, the sign-up sheet is in the athletic office. Sign ups must be completed by the end of 2nd period on Wednesday to assure bussing.
October 24, 2025
NHS will host our first blood drive of the year on TUESDAY, October 28, and if you can, we would love to have you participate. For every donation, the Red Cross gives us money toward a student scholarship, and right now, you can also get an Amazon gift card! Plus, adults get to jump to the front of the lines, and there are banger snacks to replenish you.
Attention all students interested in skiing or snowboarding at Bristol Mountain:
Please stop down to see Mr. Lein in room B-104 to get this year's snowsports club info.
The deadline is November 15th before prices go up. You can stop in anytime during advisory if you have questions about the club. Paperwork will be in the door of room B-104 (wood shop)
October 23, 2025
The district food drive is happening next week and we need your help! Please bring in non-perishable food items from Monday, 10/27- Thursday, 10/30. Items can be brought to the Main Office or to the Counseling Center. For every five items brought in, you will get entered into a drawing for a $25 Comet Cafe gift card! Bring in ten items, you get two entries into the drawing! Please see Mrs. Murphy in the Counseling Center if you have questions.
October 17, 2025
The Girls Varsity Swim team closed out their final home meet of the season with a 105-65 win over Midlakes, raising their record to 9-8 on the year with one contest to go. This win guarantees the team of their first non-losing season in nearly 15 years. 2 new Sectional qualifiers came thru with Cassidy Stasko in the 100 backstroke and Aubree Yantachka in the 200 and 500 freestyles.
Today the Divers will be traveling to Churchville Chili for the Monroe County Diving Championships and team will travel to Churchville on Tuesday for their last dual meet of the season. Well done ladies on a terrific turn around season!
October 16, 2025
The following colleges will be coming to R-H on October 16 from 8:30 - 9:15am in the cafeteria.
Alfred State College
Alfred University
SUNY Brockport
Finger Lakes Community College
SUNY Geneseo
SUNY Genesee Community College
Houghton University
Keuka College
Monroe Community College
Nazareth College
Roberts Wesleyan
RIT
St. John Fisher
University of Rochester
St. Bonaventure
Classes are more than welcome to attend.
interested students please do an e-hall pass to the College & Career Center.
In the Comments please note that you are attending the CARA Fair or College Fair.
October 15, 2025
Women’s Empowerment Club will be meeting today after school in Room C109. See you there!
Attention Juniors:
This is a reminder that you’ll be taking the PSAT tomorrow morning. This is very important...Please make sure to charge your Chromebooks overnight and bring them back ready to test. Again- this step is very important.
Check-in will begin at 7:15 a.m outside the auditorium., and you must report to your testing room no later than 7:35 a.m. Your tickets in the morning will tell you your testing location.
Be sure to get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast so you’re ready to do your best tomorrow.
Good luck, Juniors — you’ve got this!
October 14, 2025
Girls Varsity Swimming and Diving moved their record up to 8-7 and ensured themselves a move out of the cellar of Monroe County Division 1 with their dual win this past Friday versus Sweet Home (Section 6) and Greece. They will be on the road versus Victor tonight with their final home meet of the year on Thursday at 5pm.
Carrigan Shaw earned her Sectional qualifier in the 200 freestyle as well as numerous Season and Personal best swims across the team.
RH 105 - Sweet Home 64
RH 108 - Greece 57
Sweet Home 80 - Greece 64
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October 8, 2025
Attention all students interested in skiing or snowboarding:
Please stop down to see Mr. Lein in room B-104 to get this years snowsports club info.
You can stop in anytime during advisory if you have questions about the club. Paperwork will be in the door of room B-104 (wood shop)
September
September 29, 2025
Congrats to our JV football team on a thrilling 27-24 win over UPrep at home this past Saturday which puts them at 3-1 on the season. Getting in the end zone for the Royal Comets was Tristan Jeffries, Evan Mangone for not one… but TWO touchdowns, and Aayush Bharati for the game winning catch. Mikey Mistretta also helped to march the ball down the field at running back. Great defense was played all around. Shout out to our defensive playmakers Luis Colon, Michael Liwa, Liam Potwin, Sayvion Cox, Isaiah McDonald, Julian Booth, Omari Wallace, Nazir McCloud, and Mah’Khi Gray.
The JV Royal Comets football team will be on the road this Saturday to play Pittsford.
September 23, 2025
Great win on the road last night for our Royal Comet JV football team with a score of 28-21 against Aquinas. Shoutout to our touchdown scorers Tristan Jeffries off of a kick return, Evan Mangone, Kaiden Thwaits, and Mikey Mistretta on his first career touchdown. All around great defense was played with help from Luis Colon, Max Koppers, Sayvion Cox, Omari Wallace, Isaiah McDonald, Liam Potwin, Josh Harris, Julian Booth And Mahkai Gray.
The Royal Comets JV football team have a quick turn around and play at home vs UPrep this Saturday at 9:30am. Come out and support!
September 19, 2025
Attention all dog lovers! Marley the therapy dog will be coming to the high school FRIDAY, September 26!
Spots to visit with Marley will be limited, so sign up this week in the counseling center. See Mrs. McKnight or Mrs. Hargrave with any questions.
September 18, 2025
Language Club will be meeting on the 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month in room A-200. Classroom code is hnekxgof. We will learn the skills necessary to study any language. The languages we will be learning will be Chinese, Russian, and Arabic. Students can suggest any other language to study and can lead the group to share their native language. For more information, contact Mrs. Sweany.
September 9, 2025
Attention Royal Comets! The Yearbook Club is BACK and better than ever!! Do you love taking photos, writing captions, designing pages, or just being part of the behind-the-scenes magic that captures our school year??
Join us for our Yearbook Club meeting during Advisory on Tuesday & Thursday in the library. Bring your creativity, your ideas, and your positive energy because this year's yearbook is going to be unforgettable!! Don't miss the chance to help tell the story of OUR year!
Any questions, contact Ms. Moss, Ms. Meyers, or Coach Long for details.
September 5, 2025
Spotlight Theatre information meeting to be held on Monday, Sept 8, in the auditorium, at 3 pm. You will be able to take the late bus. We will cover this year's productions, hand out audition and crew information for the fall play, and answer any questions! For immediate information about auditions for the fall play, please join the Spotlight Remind with the code @rhspot.
We’d like to give a big shoutout to the R-H JV Royal Comets football team, who came away with an impressive 21–0 victory at the home opener on the turf against the Penfield Patriots!
On offense, Evan Mangone led the way with two touchdowns, and Tristan Jeffries added another to seal the win. The Comets’ defense was unstoppable, holding Penfield scoreless and racking up four interceptions—one each by Evan Mangone, Tristan Jeffries, Mah’Ki Gray, and Sayvion Cox.
A special recognition goes to 7th grader Michael Mistretta, who stepped up and had a great game at running back.
Congratulations to the JV Royal Comets on a dominant performance! Keep up the hard work!
Come support the JV football teams next game on Saturday, September 13, at home vs McQuaid.