John W. Rogers Middle School

Please join us in celebrating the Class of 2020! Cheer on graduating seniors as they participate in a car parade on Wednesday, May 27th at 2PM. Route information is included below. Any decorations or signs would be greatly appreciated! Congratulations, Class of 2020!

The RMS Virtual Art Show is now available on our website as well as here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZF8CMFzQoHzxYW5eOxYl-KKiCQeq3zT52GwSQI9Y-7A/edit?usp=sharing Enjoy the incredible works of art and the amazing talents of the RMS student artists.

Please read the latest COVID-19 update from Dr. Alan Cron, available here: https://www.rocklandschools.org/article/206308?org=rps Stay well, Rockland!

Children's Mental Health Week is May 3rd-May 9th

Wondering what's for lunch? Every Monday-Friday from 11:30am - 12:30pm, lunch is available outside the main street entrance of RHS. The menu is below! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ck0sAOKr3qq5YeplS5Y_oV-nR-P2ywDW/view?usp=sharing

Updated with scoresheet: May 8 is coming up- sign up for National Field Day from home! Register here: www.OPENPhysEd.org/NationalFieldDay and participate in at least four events. Share your pictures and have fun! Here is the scorecard: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pYXMeWq9T52MiZsL4mBYshh4Sr-KVsVSWHsa4skxgco/edit?usp=sharing Participants must return the completed scoresheet (via picture or video) to their physical education teacher. Every participant showing proof will receive a certificate of participation. Stay well and stay active, Bulldogs!

Please see the flyer for important information regarding the two food pantries in Rockland. We are in this together, Rockland!

RMS has a newly updated remote learning resource- all classes, all instructions! Please review the resource here: https://sites.google.com/rocklandschools.org/rmsremotelearning/home

If you or a family you know are dealing with food insecurity issues during this difficult time, please see and share the SNAP benefit guide (also in Portuguese). It is available in the pop up section of rocklandschools.org as well as under documents. Also, please remember to come to RHS between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm Monday through Friday to pick up free lunch (and breakfast) for any of your children! SNAP Benefits Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bflS6n8plJWYezQtljnR7NJyjlSEapui/view?usp=sharing SNAP Benefits Guide in Portuguese: https://drive.google.com/open?id=10SrbpgAiyskfJDwfHoRnlvDSLvJAAei_

Please read the statement regarding school closure for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year from RPS Superintendent, Dr. Alan Cron. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T92a-GekOSLYiy4Zqqv5ryLyEZUgy2x4/view

April Vacation Update from Dr. Cron: During the School Committee meeting Monday night, April 13, the Rockland School Committee voted unanimously to cancel April vacation in an effort to ensure continuity of learning at home while schools remain closed until at least May 4. April 21-24 will now be designated as days of remote learning. Patriots Day, on Monday, April 20, will still be observed as a holiday. As a result, the last day of school will now be June 12. By working through April vacation, we will ensure continuity of learning, keep students engaged in their distance learning activities, and better prepare them to return to school when the time comes. The decision to cancel April vacation comes after extensive collaboration and communication with district administration, members of the Rockland Educators Association, and staff members. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and patience during this unprecedented time as we all work together to do what is best for our students, faculty, and staff. If you have any questions please reach out to your child’s teacher or principal. Sincerely, Alan Cron, Ed.D. Superintendent

RMS Yearbooks are on sale now! Please see the information below on prices and how to order your yearbook!

The RPS Remote Learning Plan is now available on our website, rocklandschools.org. Please click menu and look under Students & Families. You will find the document in RPS Remote Learning Plan and Community Resources, or by clicking the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HjpIlS1fhF69QkWd2eMzeVy1QxPgQ3K9/view?usp=sharing

Grab and Go lunches will not be distributed on Friday due to the Good Friday holiday.

Reminder: Wellness Bags will be distributed today in the Veterans Stadium parking lot from 12:30pm - 2:30pm. Please help us spread the word and share this information to Rockland families who may be in need.

The staff at RPS knows times are tough, so we banded together to make 150 wellness bags for students in Rockland Schools. Inside you will find toiletry items and some other surprises that will help you in this difficult time. Please join us Thursday, April 2nd, from 12:30pm - 2:30pm in the Veterans Memorial Stadium parking lot. We are in this together, Rockland!

The latest COVID-19 update was published Saturday, March 28th. Please continue to monitor rocklandschools.org for news and resources. Updates are available here: http://rocklandma.apptegy.us/article/206308?org=rps

RPS is continuing to add to our community resource page. Check out the list below for just a few of the resources available during these difficult times. A full list is available at rocklandschools.org in the COVID-19 resource link. Stay well!

Updated: April 6th -10th included! Wondering what's for lunch? Check out our menu below. See you Monday - Friday, 11:30am - 12:30pm at the RHS Main Street Entrance!

Please continue to monitor rocklandschools.org for updated community and enrichment resources. Comprehensive District-wide List: http://rocklandma.apptegy.us/o/rps/page/enrichment-and-community-covid-19-resources--6 RMS: http://rocklandma.apptegy.us/o/rogers/page/enrichment-and-community-covid-19-resources--4 Stay well, Rockland.